Calbayog Water launches 3 projects to enhance water supply in the city

Calbayog Water’s San Policarpo Booster Pump Station and the Pagbalican Reservoir. To further improve water supply in Calbayog City, Calbayog Water, a business unit under Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, recently inaugurated three important infrastructure projects: the Pagbalican Pump Station and 1,500 cubic meter Reservoir Rehabilitation Project, the San Policarpo Booster Pump Station, and the San Policarpo-Pagbalican Transmission Line Project.

MANILA, Philippines – To further improve water supply in Calbayog City, Calbayog Water, a business unit under Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, recently inaugurated three important infrastructure projects: the Pagbalican Pump Station and 1,500 cubic meter Reservoir Rehabilitation Project, the San Policarpo Booster Pump Station, and the San Policarpo-Pagbalican Transmission Line Project.

The Pagbalican Pump Station and Reservoir, originally established in the late 1990s under the management of the Calbayog City Water District, was designed to fill the ground reservoir during off-peak hours and provide additional water during peak demand by utilizing stored water. However, as Calbayog City’s population and water demand increased, the facility struggled to maintain its operations, leading to reduced water availability during peak hours.

In response to these challenges, Calbayog Water proposed a comprehensive project to restore the Pagbalican Pump Station and Reservoir to full operational capacity. This proposal led to the approval of the San Policarpo-Pagbalican Transmission Line project and the subsequent rehabilitation of the Pagbalican facility.

The addition of the San Policarpo Booster Pump Station will further enhance the system’s capacity by transferring water directly to the Pagbalican Reservoir, ensuring a reliable supply for the city. Calbayog Water allocated P60.8-M for the said projects.

These projects are expected to deliver sustained water volume and pressure to 5,025 households in the areas of Pagbalican, Dagum, Payahan, Balud, Hamorawon, and Nijaga, which have experienced low pressure to no water. The increased overall water volume provided by the new system will also benefit East and West Awang, Rawis, Carayman, and Bagacay through supply zoning.

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“The inauguration marks a significant milestone in Calbayog Water’s mission to deliver exceptional and reliable water services to the communities we serve and a testament to our commitment in fulfilling our service obligations. Through these projects, we also hope to contribute to better health and well-being of our customers and the development of the City of Calbayog,” says Fernan Barry Bohol, OIC-Operations Manager of Calbayog Water.