Apo Agua fast-tracking Davao bulk water plant

Aboitiz infracapital inc.subsidiary Apo Agua infrastructura inc. is fast-tracking the construction of the bulk water supply facility in Davao City and is looking at adding 3,000 more workers by November.

Shake A. tuason, Apo Agua operations Head, said Apo Agua has so far signed in roughly 1,500 workers for the Davao City bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP). this brings the total target manpower requirement to 4,500 workers.

“We are ramping up our construction activities while implementing the appropriate health protocols in our offices and project sites per government guidelines. As we confront the challenges brought by this pandemic, we are set on delivering this project by 2021 while keeping our people’s health and safety a priority,” he said.

to recall, construction works were halted in April due to the enhanced community quarantine brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Construction works resumed in May after the government deemed these activities necessary for the reopening of the economy.

tuason noted that the additional manpower will help complete Part A of the DCBWSP, which involves the construction of raw water facilities, hydroelectric power plant, water treatment plant, treated water pipelines, and facilities for various off-take points in the city.

“We are glad to assist our fellow Davaoeños during this challenging time by helping provide a much-needed source of livelihood,” he said.

Manpower requirements range from carpenters, masons, steel men, rebar fitters, pipefitters, machine and equipment operators, signalmen, watchmen, and utility personnel.

Apo Agua partnered with the Davao City Water District in 2015 to help provide ample and sustainable water supply in the city. once completed, the bulk water facility will provide over 300 million liters of safe water per day to more than one million city residents.