SOURCE: MAYNILAD
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines, is making a monumental investment of approximately ₱4 billion. This investment aims to upgrade and rehabilitate 22 of its existing pumping stations and reservoirs (PSRs), vital components that operate around the clock to maintain water supply and pressure throughout its concession areas.
The major activities poised to be carried out on the 22 PSRs include retrofitting for enhanced structural resiliency, replacing electronic and electrical equipment to boost pump operations, increasing reservoir capacity to fortify reliability during routine servicing and emergencies, and upgrading pumps and motors to further augment water pressure.
Maynilad began this upgrade project in 2023, with the full completion scheduled for 2027. This five-year timeline ensures a meticulous and comprehensive approach to the upgrades, promising a significant improvement in the water services provided.
“This maintenance project—along with our planned construction of new PSRs over the next five years—is part of our service enhancement program that will ensure sustained water access in light of higher water demand. It will help to keep the water infrastructure resilient and responsive to the needs of our growing customer base,” said Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph T. Estrellado.
Presently, Maynilad operates 39 pumping stations and 39 reservoirs located strategically throughout its West concession area. This is a significant increase from only seven operational PSRs in 2006 before the company was re-privatized.
Maynilad is the concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area. This region includes several major cities and portions of Cavite province.
In Quezon City, the upgrade project will ensure the sustained water supply for the western side of the city, which includes areas west of San Juan River, West Avenue, EDSA, Congressional, Mindanao Avenue, and the northern part starting from the Districts of the Holy Spirit & Batasan Hills.
The cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, as well as the towns of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario in Cavite Province, will also benefit from this project. The upgrade will provide these areas with improved water supply and pressure, aligning with Maynilad's commitment to their customer base.
Robust water infrastructure is fundamental to the well-being and economic progress of cities and provinces. Maynilad's investment is a testament to the company's dedication to sustaining and improving the lives of its millions of customers.
With this massive infrastructure project, Maynilad is ensuring a new era of water services for the Greater Manila Area. The ₱4 billion investment is not just an upgrade of the physical infrastructure but a commitment towards a future of reliable and resilient water supply for millions of Filipinos.
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