DPWH MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN METRO MANILA AND SURROUNDING AREAS

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1 The Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH) DPWH MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN METRO MANILA AND SURROUNDING AREAS Undersecretary ROMEO S. MOMO JAPAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON CONTRIBUTIONS OF INFRASTRUCTURES TO LIFE OF AFFLUENCE November

2 Philippine Development Plan (PDP) Development policy framework which focuses on improving transparency and accountability in governance, strengthening the macroeconomy, boosting the competitiveness of our industries, and facilitating infrastructure development, among others. Sectoral Goal Organizational Outcome #1 Actions: DPWH STRATEGIES Access to Markets and production areas and physical Integration of the country Ensure Safe and Reliable National Road System Support for access to major airports, seaports and RORO ports; Implement the Mindanao Logistics Infrastructure Programan initial P16.2 billion (USD 36.2 million) for ; P2.8 Billion Infrastructure support in preparation for APEC 2015 by improving access to airports, convention sites, and tourism destinations. 2

3 Proposed HSH* Network in Metro Manila and its 200km Sphere *HSH High Standard Highway 3

4 Projects under the HSH Network NAIA Expressway, Phase II Project Description Project Cost Implementation Schedule Construction of a 7.15 km, 4-lane elevated expressway and ramps which will link the elevated NLEX-SLEX Link Connector Road and Metro Manila Skyway Will benefit about 80,000 travelers per day due to the expected reduced travel time from Skyway to NAIA T1 from 24 minutes to 8 minutes. Php15.52B (USD million) January 2014 October

5 Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike Project (LLEDP) Project Description Cost Schedule 47 km of 6-lane expressway dike with 2 sections. It involves a 700 hectares rawland reclamation and horizontal development component for mixed land uses. This will provide a high standard highway cum dike that will facilitate the traffic flow and mitigate flooding in the western coastal communities. The embankment structure also enhances the aquatic habitat in the lake. Also consonant with the greater Metro Manila Master Flood Control Php122.8B (USD 2.73B) 4 th Quarter December

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7 Mindanao Logistics Infrastructure Program The Poverty Incidence of all Mindanao regions is higher than the national average Connecting Mindanao Growth Corridors and Export Gateways 7

8 Roads 2,390 km Bridges 15 km 24 priority road networks - 2,405 km 8

9 DPWH Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program Outcome Protect lives and property against major floods and other calamities Organizational Strategy Actions Design and construct disaster resilient public infrastructure facilities. Implement Structural Resiliency Program in new construction and in the reconstruction of calamity damaged infrastructures Identify public facilities as safe Shelter Centers in disaster prone municipalities for resilient design and redundancy to also be used as emergency command center and evacuation facility Use geo-hazard maps for infrastructure planning and disaster risk reduction measures Strict enforcement of water easement laws and removal of informal settlers and structures on waterways and no build / unsafe zones 9

10 River Basin Approach for Effective Flood Control Program Constructed 1, 242 rain water collection system nationwide Use of eco-friendly coconets and geosynthetic materials in 333 slope protection works 10

11 Disaster Resilient Infrastructures Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Efforts 11

12 What does this translate to? WORLD BANK: PH dubbed as the rising tiger of Asia Received Investment Grade Ratings from: 1 st Fitch in March 2013 Upgraded rating BBB- to BBB by Standard and Poor in May 2013 Also rated BBB by the Japan Credit Rating Agency World Economic Forum -upgraded the PH s global competitiveness ranking by 16 places in their Global Competitiveness Report 12

13 The Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS THANK YOU! 5