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n Background

The LRT Line 1 South Extension Project, through southern Metro Manila to the Province of Cavite has been identified as an integral link of the Rail Transit Network by Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study (MMUTIS). Thus, it is designated as a Priority Project of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and LRTA. It is also a flagship project of the Office of the President. The project is a public-private sector joint venture approach.

n Objective

The project aims to expand the existing LRT Line 1 service southward to the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas and the adjoining municipalities of Bacoor, Imus and Dasmariñas, in the Cavite Province.

n Description

The Extension will comprise a southern extension of the existing Manila LRT Line 1 ("Existing Line") from the existing tail tracks south of Baclaran Station to Bacoor in the Province of Cavite. It will have a total length of approximately 11.7 kilometres, of which approximately 10.5 kilometres will be elevated and 1.2 kilometres will be at grade. The Extension will include eight new passenger stations, with provision for two additional future passenger stations. It will physically connected to and integrated with the Existing Line to form a continuous system and permit through running of trains. The Electromechanical Systems of the Extension, including the rolling stock will be compatible with those of the Existing Line to allow trains to operate seamlessly throughout the Integrated System.

n Status (as of February 28, 2006)

A. PROJECT UPDATES LRTA, with the assistance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is currently working on arranging and structuring a fair, sound, transparent, viable and bankable public-private partnership transaction for the project. Under the current Project structure being developed, the private sector will be responsible for arranging the financing for the E&M System, the construction of the extension and the operation and maintenance of the Integrated Line.  Meanwhile, the public sector will contribute the existing line, acquire the site and right-of-ways necessary for the extension and arrange the financing for the Civil Works. LRTA is now working for various government approvals in order to endorse the project as a priority. LRTA has requested the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to provide budgetary support to cover the requirements of the Civil Works component. LRTA is still awaiting for the release of US$5M from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to finally settle the development cost of SNC-Lavalin.

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n For more information

Please contact: ENGR. DANILO S. TOLENTINO Project Manager Tel. # +63(2)854-0980 or at Tel. # +63(2)853-0042 local 8361 Fax # 8540980 Email: robcoun@yahoo.com

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