Representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office 6 briefed Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. and concerned provincial government department heads on the ongoing development at the site of the proposed Iloilo Government Center in Santa Barbara, Iloilo.
DPWH-6 is currently undertaking site development in the area, which includes drainage excavation, roadway embankment, and the construction of drainage and slope protection structures, among others. The agency has also begun Phase I of the construction of a six-storey multi-purpose building.
Governor Defensor earlier disclosed that the project had already received a ₱100 million budget allocation under the General Appropriations Act of 2024 for the construction of the Multi-Purpose Building Phase I. In addition, the provincial government has requested additional funding from the national government.
Set to rise on a 6.3-hectare provincial lot spanning Barangays Bolong Oeste and Inangayan in Santa Barbara, the state-of-the-art facility will integrate sustainable design, smart technology, and efficient government operations.
Governor Defensor also stated that he will present the project to potential private partners, as it entails substantial funding.
With government buildings soon to rise, the area is also seen as an ideal location for hotels and commercial establishments, given its proximity to the Iloilo Golf and Country Club and the Iloilo International Airport.
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