MANILA WATER Co., Inc. subsidiary Clark Water Corp. and state-run Clark Development Corp. (CDC) have broken ground on a 10-million-liter-per-day (MLD) wastewater treatment facility within the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) in Pampanga to expand wastewater treatment capability as business activity within the estate grows.
The project, which broke ground on July 1, might be developed by Clark Water, the only provider of water and wastewater services within the CFZ, in keeping with a CDC social media post released late Wednesday.
The ability might be built inside the Clark Centralized Wastewater Treatment Facility and can use sequencing batch reactor (SBR) technology with biological nutrient removal (BNR) to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency and help meet environmental standards.
Manila Water Chief Operating Officer for the Non-East Zone Melvin John M. Tan said the project is anticipated to supply sufficient sewerage capability for the CFZ’s existing and future developments.
“We’re not only addressing the present demand for sewer services within the Clark Freeport Zone, but we’re also ensuring that future developments within the Clark Freeport Zone may have appropriate sanitation services,” he said.
CDC said the project underwent technical studies and coordination to make sure the treatment system aligns with the freeport’s operational requirements.
CDC President and Chief Executive Officer Agnes VST Devanadera underscored the importance of wastewater management in supporting public health and protecting environmental resources.
The 4,400-hectare (ha) CFZ, a former US military base, has been transformed into an economic and tourism hub.
CDC, which manages the estate, has announced a pipeline of mixed-use, residential, and hospitality developments inside the freeport.
The CFZ is home to the Clark International Airport Complex, Clark Entertainment and Events Center, and the Clark National Food Terminal. — Beatriz Marie D. Cruz