Project Info

The Project involves the formulation of a master plan for the sustainable urban infrastructure development in one of the growth centers in Mindanao which is Butuan City in Agusan del Norte province. This long-term overall development framework will be the decision maker’s guide for the preparation of programs/ activities/ projects (PAPs). The Study’s approach aims to achieve strategic management and development goals for inclusive growth, preservation of history and culture, modernization of accessibility through transportation, telecommunications and application of SMART City Concepts, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and management, ecosystem protection, green space conservation and upgrading of water, sanitation, health and power/energy facilities through sustainable urban infrastructure development by using public and private sector investments.

The master plan looks at the long-term goals of preserving and conserving the integrity of the environment and adopting sustainable infrastructure that will support conservation and preservation of the city’s natural resources. It will consider measures and programs that promote resiliency to climate risks, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, and legislation that will contribute to a low-carbon resource-efficient economy. Its activities include the mechanisms for issuing, granting and monitoring concessions for private investments in the development of Butuan City.

Sustainable infrastructure is the raison d’etre of the MPSUID, and the aim is to ensure access to economic and social services and opportunities through projects that incorporate environmentally friendly structures and systems. The infrastructure considered in this plan range from transportation systems, water supply, sanitation and sewerage, flood management and mitigation, solid waste management, energy, and information and communications technology.

Among the list of priority projects, five priority infrastructure projects were selected for the preparation of pre-feasibility studies. These are: (1) Bood Promontory Heritage Park, which promotes green infrastructure, open spaces and the rich heritage of the city; (2) Business IT Park for the Caraga Region which will offer serviced commercial land and shall develop the site for information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) companies; (3) Regional Government Center which enables accessibility of government services at lower costs for business transactions and efficiency and ease of communication and coordination in the delivery of services between the different regional offices; (4) Upgrade of Solid Waste Management System of Butuan which involves the construction and operation of the new disposal facility and translate to more sanitary and safe storage of collectible waste, facilitate efficient and extensive collection which shall reduce the amount of unaccounted waste and; (5) Urban Traffic Management System which will contain components that will make traffic management and operations more efficient and provide real-time information for a more effective traffic monitoring and quicker response to traffic incidents, emergencies and breakdowns.

● Prepared the Master Plan for the Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Development of Butuan City

● Formulated Development Framework and Action Plan

● Prepared Prefeasibility Studies for five priority infrastructure projects with accompanying Market Study, Environmental and Social Assessment, Preliminary Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture Design Engineering Design, and Financial Analysis.

● Master Planning and Preliminary Architectural, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering Designs were undertaken for the Bood Heritage Park, Business IT Park, and the Regional Government Center.

● Prepared Results-Based Monitoring & Evaluation Matrix and Communication Plan

● As part of its participatory planning approach, the team conducted Consultative and Training Workshops, and Key Informant Interviews