The construction of some of the infrastructure projects under the government’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ program has already resumed amid the more lenient general community quarantine.
In a report by The STAR, Finance Secretary Carlos Domiguez said that at least six projects under the BBB program have already restarted, subject to strict health protocols.
Among the projects include the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link project, Cavite Expressway, the Subic Freeport Expressway, Bonifacio Global City (BGC)-Ortigas Link Bridge, Cavite-Laguna Expressway and the Abusag Bridge in Cagayan Valley.
“Prior to the complete resumption of operations, concessionaires, contractors subcontractors and suppliers are expected to comply with the necessary requirements that include testing, welfare facilities and amenities, ensuring strict compliance to health and safety protocols,” Dominguez said.
With the resumption of construction, Domiguez, citing Public Works Secretary Mark Villar, said that around 1.5 million jobs are expected to be generated from the 2020 budget allocated for infrastructure projects. – Mary Grace Padin