CEBU CITY — Cebu province has launched ambitious reclamation projects across six localities, aiming to develop new health facilities, commercial hubs, and a sports stadium. These developments were announced on Tuesday by the local government.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Cebu Provincial Reclamation Authority (CPRA) is currently reviewing proposals from Toledo City and the towns of Balamban, Carmen, Compostela, Dumanjug, and Oslob. These projects are intended to reclaim land for various public and commercial uses. In Toledo City, a significant 180,579-square-meter reclamation initiative is set to enhance the waterfront area with the construction of a sports stadium, a yacht club, and various commercial and educational facilities.
Toledo City Mayor Marjorie Perrales expressed gratitude for the support from the provincial government, highlighting an ambitious goal to complete their project within the year. "I would like to thank Governor Gwen and the Provincial Board members for guiding us. Our target this year is to finish the project this year," said Perrales.
Further developments include Balamban’s plan to build a dome, a wharf, and an evacuation center in its 84,000-square-meter reclamation area, positioning itself as the west Cebu province's shipbuilding hub. Additionally, Oslob, known for whale watching, is set to establish a commercial hub in a 10-hectare reclamation lot. Dumanjug is planning to develop food and commercial facilities to generate local income, though the size of the reclamation area remains unspecified.
In Carmen and Compostela, each town is working on five-hectare reclamation projects that will accommodate new public markets, transport facilities, and infrastructure to protect residents from storm surges.
The CPRA has mandated that all six local government units complete necessary documentation for their projects, including obtaining an environmental compliance certificate from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.