Underground Cabling Work Almost Complete
BACOLOD - The underground cabling project of Negros Power along Lacson Street in Bacolod City is now about 98 percent complete, bringing the city closer to its goal of removing overhead utility lines from the area. Engr. Bong Tambanillo, Assistant Vice President for Planning, Business Operations, and Sitio Electrification Program of Negros Power, said in an interview with DYHB that only a short refinement remains before the company's portion of the project is fully completed. The development marks a significant step in Bacolod's effort to modernize its utility infrastructure and create a cleaner and more organized streetscape. The project is also expected to provide long-term benefits as the city continues to improve major roads and public spaces.
Negros Power Has Finished Its Cable Installation
According to Tambanillo, Negros Power has already completed the laying of its electrical cables along the Lacson Street stretch covered by the project. The remaining utility poles in the area are largely waiting for telecommunications companies to transfer and install their own cables as part of the broader underground system. This means that the completion of the electricity component represents an important milestone, although the full transformation of the corridor will require coordination among the different companies operating their networks in the area. Once the remaining lines are transferred, the city can proceed toward removing the overhead infrastructure that currently occupies portions of the street.
Bacolod Moves Toward Modern Utility Infrastructure
The near-completion of the Lacson Street project reflects Bacolod City's continuing push toward modernizing its infrastructure and improving the overall quality of its urban environment. The initiative also demonstrates how utility companies, telecommunications providers, and government stakeholders can work together to implement projects that benefit the wider community. With Negros Power's portion already at 98 percent completion, attention is now focused on coordinating the remaining telecommunications work and final refinements. Once all participating companies complete their respective installations, Bacolod will be closer to realizing its vision of a cleaner, safer, and more modern Lacson Street.
