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CHATTO,
AUMENTADO |
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Last
termer Gov. Erico Aumentado, who will wrap up his nine-year
term as chief executive of the province in 2010, seems
to "demand" performance for his successor
as he laid down the major projects to sustain the momentum
of Bohol's development.
He
started the paper works of at least three mega projects
which he will leave for the next governor to
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pursue,
namely, the Bohol-Cebu Multi Access Bridge, Bohol Backbone 138
KVA Trasmission project and the Panglao Sewerage and Wastewater
treatment plant.
This,
aside from the soon-to-commence Panglao Bohol International
Airport which the governor assured to commence first quarter
of next year. In fact, he said the clearing operations started
last week. He is optimistic that Phase I of the project will
complete the runway and allied facilities costing some P3.8
billion.
The
airport project will be fast tracked upon instructions from
Pres. Arroyo who wants the airport to be inaugurated in April
2010. Phase I will be subjected for bidding to two contractors
to hasten its completion, the governor said.
Funding
for the project will come from the unpaid rentals of Philippine
Airlines for its use at the Centennial Airport.
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Gov.
Aumentado presented his major works to tackle during
his last 20 months in office during the meeting of the
Bohol Investment Board at the Bohol Tropics last Friday.
It was attended by Rep. Edgar Chatto who is one of the
probable gubernatorial bets in 2010 being a last-termer
solon.
The
three projects, which documentations will be worked
out by the outgoing governor, will focus largely on
the Bohol-Cebu Bridge estimated to cost P26 billion.
This will be the biggest project ever in the province
which will bring cheaper power from Cebu, while Bohol
would sell water to Cebu.
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Trade
and commerce benefits will be tremendous as the bridge, once
completed, will generate income through the toll fees and
the usage on "power and water" exchange.
The bridge project was initially given support by Japan Ambassador
Makuto during his recent visit here.
The
water treatment plant will be proposed by the provincial government
for fund assistance with the Korean International Cooperation
Agency.
The
138-volt transmission lines will bring in power overhead transmission
lines to avoid tripping.
The
projects will soon be worked out for endorsement by the Regional
Development Council on Nov. 14 prior its submission to the
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).
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