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The LRT Line 1 South Extension Project  

 
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 construction of the Cavite Extension Line is divided into two phases - the first phase shall be from Baclaran to Dr. Santos Avenue (Phase 1A) and the second phase shall be from Dr. Santos Avenue to Niyog Station (Phase 1B)

 

The key features of the Line 1 Cavite Extension Project, based on the Project Study conducted by SNC Lavalin, as approved by NEDA, are the following:

  • Interconnectivity to the existing Line 1 at Baclaran Terminal to form a continuous line and transport more people

  • Compatible technology with the existing Line 1 to permit through running of trains

  • Integrated fare collection system, with ticket commonality for seamless travel

  • Intermodal facilities at three high demand stations

  • Common maintenance facility for the Extension and the Existing Line in Pasay City

  • Satellite depot for storage and light vehicle maintenance, located at the south end of the line

The project seeks to (a) immediately provide safe, reliable and environment-friendly transportation services in Metro Manila and the suburbs; (b) immediately alleviate the worsening traffic condition in the Para?aque-Las Pi?as-Cavite area and (c) catalyze commercial development around the rail stations.

 

Estimated Project Cost

                       

USD 1,073.59 M (Php 50,458.74M)

Conversion Rate:  Php 47/USD

Excluding the Financing Premium amounting Php 2,505.10M & Loan Interest amounting Php 3,166.39M

 

Status of the Project (as of 31 August 2010)
1. Row Acquisition
  • Acquired 140,613.50 sq. m which is 60.67% of the 231,767 sq.m. required total area; Negotiation with the private property owners on-going.
  • DPWH as well as Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) granted LRTA free use of their land.

2.  Financial

  • The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) on 27 December 2007 in the amount of Php 1.5 Billion for the Right of Way Acquisition.  The corresponding Notice of Cash Allotment (NCA) in the same amount had been disbursed for site acquisition and related preparatory works.  In 2009, LRTA received General sub-SARO from the DOTC in the total amount of Php 857.68 Million for Right of Way Acquisition.  Thus, the total fund released by DBM for the project amounts to about Php 2.358 Billion as of 12 March 2010.
  • On March 19 2010, NCA was released amounting Php200m less 5%VAT
  • On May 4, 2010, NCA amounting Php 387.834M was released for the Right-of-Way Acquisition for the month of May 2010.

3. Relocation of Informal Settlers

  • Social Preparation, Pre-relocation activities and screening of affected families is completed.
  • Master list of beneficiaries was submitted to LRTA last 15 October 2009 by Test Consultant.
  • Memorandum of Agreement between LRTA and the Provincial Government of Cavite for the Acquisition/Preparation of Resettlement Site was signed February 2008.

    a.)  The province has already acquired the 20 hectares relocation site.

    b.)  Phase 1 Contract which involves Site Grading, Construction of Fence,          Slope Protection was completed on 30 April 2010.

    c.)  Phase 2 Contract which involves Roads and Water System, Drainage System and Construction of 180 units of Row houses is 80% accomplished as of 12 August 2010.

4. NEDA ICC Approval

  • During the LRTA Board Meeting last 18 June 2010, LRTA Board of Directors advised LRTA Management to hire a Financial Consultant for the evaluation of ECORAIL proposal.

5. Environmental Compliance Certificate

  • The preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which is a requirement for the renewal of the Environmental Compliance Certificate is for bidding.

 

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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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