Moldex New City at San Jose: Flood-free and accessible community living in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines - In the eastern section of Bulacan, near the foot of the Sierra Madre mountain range and 48 meters above sea level, lies a highly-accessible, vibrant community that has been enjoying a practically flood-free environment since its inception. 

As gateway to the heart of Bulacan, Moldex New City boasts of three premier suburban property offerings by leading developer Moldex Realty that caters to every segment of the market with its distinct characters tailored to fit any lifestyle.  Furthermore, Metrogate North Villas, Metrogate San Jose, and Heritage Villas at San Jose showcase smart urban planning that delivers a flood-free, accessible, and fully integrated community.

The projects sit on a higher ground that spreads from San Jose del Monte to Norzagaray and are spared from floods due to its elevated location—proof that not all of Bulacan is susceptible to flooding.  “The municipalities near the boundary of Manila Bay, the likes of Hagonoy, are the areas which are only one to two meters above sea level.  So when the tide is high and it rains, these are the locales usually affected by flooding since these are along the tributary of the Pampanga River, which can overflow and spill across low-lying areas nearby,” explains Renz Raule, AVP for planning of Moldex Realty.  

In contrast, Moldex New City developments are located in the northern portion of San Jose del Monte, bordering Norzagaray, where even a third tier (flash) flood level cannot reach it.  Also, an ideal location where one can appreciate the sloping terrains, cool breeze and breathtaking view of rolling hills amidst the Pampanga mountain range backdrop.

In Metro Manila, rains are commonly accompanied by flooding since most of the land is at an even plane with a few areas set below sea level.  For a quick fix, most developers would elevate their site land levels that, in effect, create a problem for surrounding communities in terms of flood control.  “Within our site, there are high and low terrains creating a valley-like natural formation we call creek alignments, where the water runoff naturally flows,” says Erwin Olaso, manager of the  engineering department at Moldex Realty. 

“We just improved and enhanced these so it can withstand the onslaught of heavy rains—with the drainage system designed to take on the projected precipitation volume of the area, and lead the water towards its natural outfall.”

Raule adds that since the development is on a rolling terrain, flooding is rare.  “We simply enhanced these existing components—opting to maintain the topography and not alter the natural contour of the land.”  Simply put, Moldex Realty respected the natural waterways, even the topography of the land by designing and developing the property—blocks and streets, to conform to the natural flow of the water.  “So the combination of proper planning, non-disruption of water flow and improvement of existing natural waterways, plus the high location, guarantees a flood-free environment.”

Testament to its strategic location is Moldex New City’s close proximity to institutional infrastructure—the city hospital is only two kilometers away, while schools like Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel, Bulacan State University, and Sienna College of San Jose are just a few minutes away.  There are also commercial establishments like Sampol Market, Puregold Jr. and SM Savemore for the residents’ convenience.

Accessible from Manila via NLEX, this vibrant residential community comprised of Heritage Villas at San Jose, Metrogate San Jose, and Metrogate North Villas currently has one main entry gate—with additional proposed entry points of varying elevations for future development. “We’re always looking for alternative access... we realized that most of the population here in Bulacan works somewhere else so the convenience and accessibility, and ease of transport, these are some of our key concerns,” says  Raule. 

For more information about these Moldex Realty projects, call (02)717-8880 or 0917-7178880. You may also visit www.moldexrealty.com.