THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its partner Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) are teaming up with Singapore-based consultancy firm Surbana Jurong for the New Clark City project.
In statement released on Monday, the BCDA said Surbana Jurong will be developing the design standards and guidelines for the 9,450-hectare project, which was previously known as Clark Green City.
Surbana Jurong, which specializes on urban, industrial and infrastructure projects, is one of the many international firms and agencies BCDA has tapped for the project.
While the main master planners for the New Clark City will be AECOM and Nippon Koei, Surbana Jurong will be advising BCDA and JOIN on financial and business concerns while fine-tuning the urban and infrastructure design of what is expected to be the country’s first “smart city.”
“[They will also] review the development of the Public-Private Partnership framework for provision of utility services such as water and power, and make the framework for the long-term operation of New Clark City,” the BCDA said.
The New Clark City it expected to host 1.12 million residents and about 800,000 workers. Offices of select government agencies such as the Departments of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources, and Science and Technology will also be transferred to the new city, a move aimed at easing congestion in Metro Manila.
One of its facilities — the Philippine Sports City is expected to be functional by August next year for the Southeast Asian Games.
— Anna Gabriela A. Mogato
