A Project Designed to Serve Eight Areas
BOHOL - The proposed Loboc Bulk Water Project is expected to provide a more reliable and sustainable water supply to Loboc, Sikatuna, Corella, Baclayon, Albuquerque, Dauis, Panglao, and Tagbilaran City. These communities have experienced recurring water supply constraints, making long-term infrastructure planning an important part of addressing future demand. A bulk water system can also connect several areas through a coordinated supply approach rather than treating water concerns solely as individual municipal issues. The project's proposed coverage therefore gives the initiative a province-wide dimension, particularly for communities experiencing continued growth and changing water needs.
World Bank Partnership Moves the Discussion Forward
The September 16 meeting brought provincial officials together with World Bank representatives to discuss the proposed project's direction and implementation. Gov. Aumentado expressed appreciation to the World Bank, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and other partners involved in the initiative. Coordination among these institutions is important as the project moves through its planning and development stages. The meeting also reflects the province's effort to work with technical and development partners while considering the requirements of a major water infrastructure project.
Building Infrastructure for Bohol's Long-Term Needs
Water supply is closely connected to households, businesses, agriculture, tourism, and other activities that depend on consistent access to essential services. The proposed project is being positioned within Bohol's Strategic Governance Roadmap, with emphasis on resilient infrastructure and improved access to water. While the project remains proposed and will require further planning and implementation steps, the coordination now underway provides a framework for continuing discussions among the province and its partners. For Bohol, developing a long-term water supply system is an investment not only in infrastructure but also in the province's capacity to support communities and future development in a more sustainable way.
