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CONSTRUCTION of the first phase of the Metro Manila subway is facing delays as the government continues to have difficulty in land acquisition, its project manager said.

Metro Manila subway will run from Valenzuela City to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Photo taken on March 8. — PHILIPPINE STAR / MICHAEL VARCASMetro Manila subway is facing delays as the government continues to have difficulty in land acquisition, its project manager said.

The Transportation department has already acquired 90% of the properties needed for the 30-hectare depot in Valenzuela City and some station areas under the first contract package of the subway project, she said.the country’s first subway by 2028. Rene S. Santiago, former president of the Transportation Science Society of the Philippines, said the target completion date for the subway is unrealistic.

“The alleged ROW problem should not have happened if they optimized the use of TBMs and divided the contracts differently. Use only four TBMs, and two separate tunneling contract packages; equal to less surface disruptions and speedier construction. Estimated time for tunneling is 4.5 years,” he added.Terry L.

 

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Ngayon lang nila inaasikaso yan?

But it's underground 🤔

kaloka, d muna pinag handaan ang magiging problema saka sila umarangkada, boboproblem

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