The Asian Development Bank is working with the Philippines to modernize Manila’s water supply and reduce the risk of water shortages as demand rises in tandem with the city’s booming population.
An ADB funded project is using modern tunnel boring technology to excavate a fourth supply tunnel for the La Mesa reservoir, a major source of water for Metro Manila. The technology is faster, cheaper, and safer than the traditional drill and blast method. Once the tunnel is complete, rehabilitation works will begin on existing supply tunnels, ensuring continuous water supply.
Original source: ADB
Published on 6 May 2018
