Wednesday, July 02, 2008 MGB: Shrine Hills' developers complied with requirements
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-Southern Mindanao said Monday that the developers on the controversial area of Shrine Hills have complied with the necessary requirements.
"They are following regulation, they have completed the requirements," said Ed Arreza, regional technical director of MGB-Southern Mindanao.
One of the requirements set forth by MGB is the Engineering Geologic and Geo-hazard Assessment.
Last May, real estate developers with projects in Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City were required by MGB to submit a comprehensive report on the geo-hazards in their respective area.
Multiple high-end real estate developments at Shrine Hills are now ongoing amidst protest of some sectors.
The panoramic view that can be seen from the hills is one of the factors why the area is a priced jewel of real estate.
Among the threats identified by MGB is the possibility of ground movement and ground subsidence, more commonly known as sink holes. The threat varies, depending on the development introduced in the area.
Crown Communities, one of the real estate developers of a 24-hectare property on the slopes of Shrine Hills, earlier said they have implemented standard measures in the development of their property.
Officials of Crown Communities said they have spent more that P1 million for the study of the area, even prior to their actual purchase of the property.
The property has been dubbed as "Positano," named after an Italian coastal city that sits upon an enclave of hills. (CPM)
