A Brown’s P500-M bulk water project starts

A new subsidiary of A Brown Co. Inc. (ABCI) has broken ground for its subsidiary’s P500-million for the bulk water supply project in the twon of Opol, marking the start of construction for the major infrastructure investment in Misamis Oriental province.

AB Bulk Water Co. Inc, the new unit of ABCI, held the groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday, April 20 by the Lumayagan River in Barangay Tingalan.

The subsidiary will undertake the bulk water supply project in partnership with the local government of Opol under the private-public partnership scheme, ABCI said.

ABCI executive chair Walter Brown, who led the groundbreaking ceremony with company president Robertino Pizarro, praised the high level of cooperation of the local government of Opol.

“By working together, we would be able to improve the welfare of the local community and the province,” Brown said.

He expressed hope that the project would be an example for other local communities and highlighted the importance of the development of water resources.

“Potable water is an essential and central ingredient in the life of any community, especially in light of the ongoing El Niño,” he said. “Let this groundbreaking be a reaffirmation of our commitment to seeing this project to completion.”

In the meantime, Opol town mayor Max Seno expressed appreciation to ABCI for its work in choosing Opol as its partner in this project.

“The development of a bulk water project will trigger inclusive growth for the municipality,” he said.

A flagship project of Mayor Seno, the water system is expected to benefit some 25,000 residents of Opol and nearby areas like El Salvador City and Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental.

The landmark event was attended by municipal officials of Opol led by Mayor Seno, Vice Mayor Thatsie Ortigosa, members of the Sangguniang Bayan and bank representatives. Also present were barangay officials from Opol poblacion, Awang, Bagocboc and host barangay Tingalan.