MMDA rebids P495-M pump station repair project

MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has called for a rebidding of the P495.6-million project to repair flood pumping stations in north Metro Manila.

According to MMDA assistant general manager for operations Emerson Carlos, the repair will cover 12 pumping stations.

In its invitation to bid published in The Star, the MMDA, through its bids and awards committee, is again inviting potential contractors for the project.

The MMDA has P495.6 million from the national fund for the repair and rehabilitation of the pumping stations in northern Metro Manila and P438.6 million for pumping stations in western Metro Manila.

“There is a need for an overhaul of these pumping stations. The timetable for the repair will depend on the winning contractors. But definitely, the repair will not be completed within this year,” said Carlos.

Earlier, the Department of Budget and Management released P1.6 billion for the repair of the 12 flood pumping stations in Metro Manila.

The MMDA earlier said that out of the 51 major and minor pumping stations, 12 have been identified as being in need of repair.

Among the pumping stations that need immediate repair, according to the MMDA, are the Libertad, Quiapo, Tripa de Galina, Pandacan, Valencia, Binondo, Aviles, Paco, Makati, Sta. Clara, Balete and the Arroceros stations.

According to Carlos, the MMDA’s pumping stations are designed to pump out between 80 millimeters and 90 mm of floodwaters per hour. However, because of age and disrepair, these pumping stations are no longer operating at their full capacity.