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n BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project aims to extend the existing 15km LRT Line 1 System southward by an additional 11.7km, of which approximately 10.5km will be elevated and 1.2km will be at-grade.  The Extension will start from the existing line's last station at Baclaran and will traverse the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas in Metro Manila and reach the municipality of Bacoor.  The extension will initially include 8 new passenger stations with a provision of 2 additional passenger stations.  A satellite depot for light rail vehicle (LRV) storage and light maintenance will be located at the southern end of the proposed line. Intermodal facilities will also be installed at high-demand stations. The project will also involve System Enhancement Works over the concesion period, which would include fleets upgrade, replacement and capacity improvements.  A total of 64 LRVs will be added in 2020 and 8 LRVs in 2030.

n ESTIMATED PROJECT COST (Constant 2005 Prices)

USD 683 M (Php 36,199 M)                       Conversion Rate:  Php 53/USD

n FUNDING SOURCE/ LOAN AMOUNT:

FOREIGN    Proposed USD 260 Million loan with World Bank                         GOP    FOREX CONVERSION:        N/A

n STATUS (as of 30 May 2008)

Ongoing project appraisal by the World Bank project preparation team. MOA between DPWH and LRTA for the ROW was signed last June 04, 2007. MOA between PRA and LRTA was signed on September 27, 2007. Parcellary Survey of 110 affected properties completed. Negotiation with the private property owners for the acquisition of the ROW is now in full swing to show GOP's commitment in the immediate implementation and completion of the Project. Evaluation of Consultant for the conduct of Social Preparation, Community Relations and other Pre-relocation Activities on going. SARO in the amount of Php 1.5 Billion and NCA amounting to Php 980,627,198.00 for the ROW was issued last December 27, 2007. Sec. Mendoza created the DOTC Project Review and Evaluation Team for the LRT Line 2 Cavite Extension Project. DOTC endorsed to DBM the issuance of MYOA. An Inter-Agency meeting was held on April 21, 2008 at the DBM regarding the issuance of the Multi-Year Obligational Authority (MYOA).  The DBM committed to issue the MYOA as soon as the NEDA-ICC approval is secured for any project cost adjustment. Ridership projection and project estimates are being updated by the World Bank. The project with its amended cost will be submitted to Neda ICC for approval. ANNUAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: (Php M) 2007 2008 2009 2010 onwards TOTAL Right of Way/ Related preparatory Works 1,563.50 2,042.62 3,606.12 Civil Works/ Equipment 1000.64 5,300.00 7,479.36 13,780.00 TOTAL 1,563.50 3,043.26 5,300.00 7,479.36 17,386.12

n TARGETS

Activities Target Date Issuance of MYOA Immediate Launch of Competitive Tender After Issuance of MYOA Contract Award - World Bank Loan Approval - Contract Effectivity - Start of Construction - Start Of Operation (Phase I) (Baclaran to Dr. Santos Ave., Parañaque) - Start Of Operation (Phase II) (Dr. Santos Ave., to Niyog, Bacoor, Cavite) -

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n For more information

Please contact: ENGR. DANILO S. TOLENTINO Project Manager Tel. # +63(2)854-0980 or at Tel. # +63(2)853-0042 local 8361 Fax # 8540980

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