Manila Water’s P271-M Kalayaan sewer projects to improve QC wastewater

The Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 2, which was physically completed last February 2024, will benefit over 600 households. On the other hand, the Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 3, which is set to be completed in the second quarter of this year, will benefit over 800 households in Quezon City.

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water continues to affirm its commitment to improve wastewater services through sewer network projects in the East Zone of Metro Manila, such as the Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Packages 2 and 3 in Quezon City.

The 1.95-kilometer Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 2 and the 3.23-kilometer Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 3 are two of Manila Water’s Quezon City sewer line improvement projects supporting the Philippine Clean Water Act (Republic Act No. 9275), ensuring that wastewater will not contaminate water resources. For Package 2 and 3, Manila Water allocated P113 million and P158 million respectively to roll out the projects.

The Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 2, which was physically completed in February 2024, includes the streets of Maalalahanin, Mabait, Magiting, Malihim, Malingap, and Matahimik in Sikatuna Village, Teacher’s Village. Over 600 households will directly benefit from this replacement project. On the other hand, the Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 3 is being done to replace the sewer pipes at Masambahin St., Maningning St., Madasalin St., Mapagkawanggawa St., Maimpok St., Matipid St., Malihim St., and Mapagkumbaba St. This rectification activity is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024 and will serve more than 800 households.

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Both sewer line packages include the replacement of the old concrete pipes with new and more cost-effective PVC pipes that will provide better quality sewer services to the growing number of residential houses in the busy district of Quezon City. On the other hand, the rectification of these packages consists of manhole installation, clean-out installation, transfer of service connection, and connection of unsewered households and establishments.

“These projects on sewer line enhancements form part of Manila Water’s big push to protect community health and promote environmental sustainability. By expanding and upgrading our wastewater services, we lessen our environmental impact,” Manila Water Corporate Communications Affairs Director Jeric Sevilla said.

The implementation of Package 2 and Package 3 of the Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Project is essential for ensuring a reliable and efficient sewage system and will be beneficial to Manila Water customers in areas within Quezon City.