National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has partnered with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to synchronize the planning and execution of their respective projects.
NGCP said in a statement that it signed with the DPWH a memorandum of understanding in March 20, to align and expedite current and future projects.
“As both NGCP and DPWH are entities which spearhead nation building and national economic growth through infrastructure projects, it is imperative that we institutionalize our coordination efforts, align and synchronize our project planning and execution,” NGCP said.
“With the signing of the MOU, transmission projects can colocate with national highways, bridges and access road projects of the DPWH,” the grid operator added.
NGCP and DPWH have so far identified an initial batch of 13 DPWH projects that could be aligned and colocated with NGCP projects.
The said MOU will also pave way for the exploration of other possible projects according to the programs of DPWH and NGCP’s Transmission Development Plan.
“Through the efficient and coordinated use of land, resources and facilities, we will optimize right-of-way acquisition activities and ultimately expedite completion of both transmission backbone and road network projects,” NGCP said. —RONNEL W. DOMINGO