Metro Manila water concessionaires, Maynilad Water Services,Inc. and Manila Water Co. Inc. expect further service improvements with a pipeline of investments.
This developed as Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. announced plans to increase its waste management services footprint.
Maynilad is allocating P2.8 billion for the construction of five new pumping stations and reservoirs in Quezon City, Valenzuela, Muntinlupa and Cavite over the next five years that will boost water pressure in the pipe network and add 211 million liters to the company’s water storage capacity.
The company is also spending around P1.5 billion to rehabilitate 17 of its existing pumping stations and reservoirs to ensure operational efficiency and sustain optimum performance.
The projects are part of Maynilad’s P219.8-billion total spending plan for 2023 to 2027, which also include the construction of new water and wastewater treatment plants, replacement and repair of old pipelines, among others.
Manila Water said with the continuous growth of population in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, it recognizes the need to reach out to its underserved and unserved customers and provide them with uninterrupted piped-in water supply despite challenges in distance and terrain.
Meanwhile, Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. (PIWSI) will fully acquire ARN Central Waste Management Inc. (ACI) which currently receives around 1,000 tons of Cebu’s municipal solid waste daily.
ACI is the first waste management business that Prime Infra is developing and upgrading while PIWSI is also set to break ground on waste management facilities focusing on resource recovery in other strategic parts of the country within the next two years.
PIWSI aims to immediately address methane emissions as well as prevent ocean, water and air pollution through efficient waste management which is also expected to enhance the quality of life in surrounding communities by supporting critical infrastructure in Cebu.
WasteFuel Philippines, another Prime Infra subsidiary, aims to convert organic waste and agricultural feedstock into fuels such as green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel.
WasteFuel is also targeting to develop its first biorefinery in Cebu City. – J. Macapagal
