Paving the road to success: Ligao to introduce new facilities and infrastructures

As facilities and infrastructures continuously emerge, opportunities for development continue to grow in Ligao. These enhancements make up a facet of development, and the most transparent form of it. While “to see is to believe” is a popular standard of development, the realization of plans is an important goal. The City Government of Ligao is realizing plans beyond what the eyes can see, building channels that make up a good foundation for the development of the society and welfare of the people.

This year, as Ligao celebrated its 13th cityhood anniversary, marked the opening and inauguration of several facilities. The community-based Teen Health Center at City Health Office, school-based Teen Chat Center at LNHS, City Tourism Office at Tuburan, Class “AA” Slaughterhouse at Tinago, Mini-Hydroelectric Power Plant at Herrera, Materials Recovery Facility at Bonga, and the Community Police Assistance Center at Nasisi were among the recently opened facilities.

OPENING GATES. Earlier this year, the City Government inaugurated several facilities including the Class AA Slaughterhouse, Teen Health Center, City Tourism Office, and the Community Police Assistance Center. 

As of October 2014, more than 10 major facilities were completed in Ligao while another set of major facilities is in line for completion. Several projects were also implemented for the maintenance, repair, enhancement, and improvement of existing facilities and infrastructures.

The City Government also implements emergency projects to address the urgent need for repair and enhancement of infrastructures such as dikes, siphons, and irrigation canals to protect communities from devastation. 

Projects Completed

A new LGU ALS Building was recently put up at Ligao West Central Elementary School (Binatagan) while another school building was constructed at Macalidong. Three Science Laboratories were also established in Barayong, Ranao-Ranao, and Cabarian. Meanwhile, the new PNP Barracks at Nasisi will soon be functional.  

On the other hand, 44 units of apartment-type niche were added to improve the Ligao City Cemetery at Tomolin.

Ligao continuously improves its pathways for convenient travelling and transporting of products from upland, coastal, and distant areas. 

In addition, a pavement was installed in Tambo and five solar dryers were installed in Malama, Tupaz, Busay, Amtic, Palapas. Emergency repairs of protective dikes were also implemented in Guilid, Pandan, Tagpo, Bonga, Binanowan, and Tomolin. Drainage facilities and irrigation and water systems were also installed in several areas.

On-Going Projects

Several facilities are also nearing its completion. The Ligao Community College campus in Guilid, the two school buildings with 10 classrooms in Nasisi and Baligang, and another with eight classrooms in Batang are among the new school facilities that will soon rise in Ligao. The school building at Tuburan is also on its second phase of construction. The first 12 classrooms were already turned over to Ligao East Central School on 6 June 2014.

In the 2014 Infrastructure Program of Albay 3rd District Engineering Office - Department of Public Works and Highways, three school buildings will be constructed in Amtic Elementary School, Bonga Elementary School, and Paulba National High School this year.

The City Government is also implementing pathway and road improvements in Culliat, Tupaz, Catburawan to Bogtong, Bacong, Cabarian, Mahaba to Busay, and Busac to Oma-Oma. The bridge in Mahaba and multi-purpose pavement in Tagpo is also nearing completion.

FOUNDATIONS OF TOMORROW. The on-going construction of school building with 10 classrooms in Nasisi (left) and Ligao Community College Campus at Guilid (right). Photo courtesy of Jan Oscar De Luna Aquino.

Ligao also looks forward to the opening of the City Health Office Extension in Nasisi along with the new district office of Land Transportation Office and new Lying-in in Sta. Cruz. In addition, the forthcoming construction of the new City Hall building and Albay Police Provincial Command at Brgy. Binatagan. is already in line. 

The City Government, headed by Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua, implements projects in compliance and support to the policies and programs of the national government in providing safe environment, enhanced facilities and infrastructures, and convenient channels for delivering services to the people.

With the strong support of Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, Ligao is able to acquire more resources for the implementation of development projects. Known for its active performance towards development, Ligao has received several recognition for its outstanding feat in project development and implementation.

Story and Graphics by Lala Peñafiel

References:
Progress Report (City Projects) As Of October 2014. Office of the City Engineer. City Government of Ligao.