By:
Ver Esclamado | November 17, 2012 | Easy Rock Boracay
Members of Boracay community have called on everyone to
join force in resolving the island’s perpetual drainage problem.
The message of support and coordination was conferred
during the public consultation conducted by the Tourism Infrastructure &
Enterprise Zone Authority – Regulatory Office (TIEZA-RO) in partnership with
Boracay Island Water Company, Inc. (BIWCI) which was held in Barangay
Manoc-Manoc on November 15.
Throughout the forum, it became apparent that the main
concern of the island community is the flooding. Community members, notably the
hotel operators, have raised serious concerns on the matter as it is affecting
the quality of tourist experience.
As with presenting a problem, forum participants dished
out ideas on how they think the problem can be solved. Residents, business
owners and local government officials poured in their ideas and tips on how to
finally stop the undesirable attraction commonly seen along the main road of
the island.
They all encouraged everyone to make sure businesses and
residences connect to the main sewer pipe to avoid heavy flooding and to avoid
dirty water from draining on to the beaches of Boracay Island.
Like a show-stopper, Sangguniang Bayan Member Jupiter
Gallenero gave everyone a heads up regarding a municipal ordinance being
drafted which would require businesses to connect to the main sewer line or
they may face non-renewal of business permit. Gallenero’s statement was warmly
received by the forum.
Earlier in the forum, BIWCI and TIEZA-RO officials
presented the master plan laid out for Boracay Island’s water, sewer and
drainage systems. Both also presented the development carried out by BIWCI
since it acquired the concession in 2009.
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