DPWH ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS, PRESENTS KEY FINDINGS OF LAGUNA LAKESHORE ROAD NETWORK PHASE 2 FEASIBILITY STUDY

By: Philippine Resources October 14, 2024

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with its consultant CTI Engineering International Co., Ltd., organized on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 a Stakeholders Engagement Forum focusing on the ongoing feasibility study of the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project - Phase 2.

The event held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) provided a forum for discussing the project’s scope, benefits, and potential environmental and social impacts, as well as addressing the concerns and suggestions of the stakeholders.

Present at the forum are DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain; Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Pavit Ramachandran; DPWH Assistant Secretaries Medmier G. Malig and Constante A. Llanes Jr.; Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) General Manager Senando A. Santiago; Rizal 2nd District Representative Emigdio P. Tanjuatco III; Sta Rosa, Laguna Lone District Representative Dan S. Fernandez; DPWH Unified Project Management Office - Roads Management Cluster II (Multilateral) Project Director Teresita V. Bauzon and LLRN Team Project Manager Zenaida B. Mauhay; Laguna Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (PPDC) Pablo V. Del Mundo, Jr.; National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director Joseph Capistrano; and representatives from different local government units of Rizal and Laguna and other government agencies.

In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Sadain said that the forum was held to foster transparency and better collaboration with various stakeholders in view of making a sound and objective investment decision for the LLRN Phase 2 which is envisioned as a 71.45-kilometer expressway at the eastern portion of Laguna Lake from Binangonan, Rizal to Calamba, Laguna.

The proposed Phase 2 will be composed of 24.50 kilometers of at-grade road section, 42.80 kilometers of bridge or viaduct section, and 2.15 kilometers of twin-tunnel section with design speed of 90 kilometers per hour.

Based on the in-depth study of planned alignment, the road will have nine (9) interchanges located at Binangonan, Morong, Tanay, Pililla North, Pililla South, Jala-Jala, Santa Cruz, Victoria/Calauan, and Los Baños.

The project is an extension from the proposed 37.5-kilometer LLRN Phase 1 along the west shoreline of Laguna de Bay, from Lower Bicutan, Taguig City, traversing Muntinlupa, San Pedro, Biñan, Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao, and end in Calamba, Laguna.

According to Senior Undersecretary Sadain, LLRN Project is a crucial component of the broader Luzon Economic Corridor which is an initiative aimed at facilitating seamless transportation and logistics between key economic hubs of Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas.

The Laguna Lakeshore Road Network will provide a seamless linkage between the cities and municipalities along the western and eastern areas of the Laguna Lake. It will also serve as an alternative route to motorists bound north and south, aiding in the traffic decongestion of Mega Manila.

It is expected to play a key role in promoting economic development by providing a safer, quicker, and more convenient travel option for motorists traveling between the northern and southern regions. Additionally, it will facilitate access to various tourist and business destinations, promoting overall regional growth and development.

The Asian Development Bank provided financing for the feasibility studies under its Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF).

Earlier, the feasibility study consultant with its joint ventures and local associates conducted a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process as part of the public consultation efforts for the LLRN Project.

This engagement is a crucial component of the government’s environmental scoping requirements, ensuring that all affected sectors are given a platform to express their views and concerns.

Part of this process are early identification of stakeholders, including local communities, civil society groups, private sector representatives, and key government agencies. Through a series of meetings and sectoral focus group discussions, these stakeholders were informed about the project and encouraged to provide feedback on its potential impact.

By engaging in this collaborative process, DPWH ensures that the project not only meets the regulatory requirements but also addresses the needs and priorities of the communities involved, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development.


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