Oro implements P217-M infra projects in 2009

A TOTAL of 38 various infrastructure projects worth P217.809 million were implemented last year in Cagayan de Oro under the City Government’s 20 percent development fund.

In his Annual Accomplishment Report submitted recently to Mayor Constantino Jaraula, City Engineer Jorie J. Bingona said that of the total number of infrastructure projects implemented in 2009, 25 projects amounting to P26,795 million were completed while 12 projects worth P188.805 million are still ongoing and one project worth P2.208 million was suspended due to right-of-way problem.

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Based on the report, the ongoing construction of the modern four-storey Legislative and Administrative Building Project accounted for the biggest allocation at P169.3 million.

The City Hall annex building project is identified as one of the priority infrastructure projects under Jaraula’s administration as part of his flagship “Golden Mile” boulevard and riverbank development initiatives.

Under last year’s 20 percent development fund, eight projects worth P4.135 million were implemented by the City Government through the City Engineering department, while 20 projects were implemented through the barangay administration by contract amounting to P6.715 million and 10 were done through contract in the amount of P206.958 million. (CIO)