"TWENTY years ago, the government had a vision of putting a Cavite extension for the LRT-1 line. This was just a dream 20 years ago," said Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.
Tugade made the statement as he witnessed the erection of the last span for phase 1 of the LRT-1 Cavite extension project. Completing the milestone played a huge part in addressing mobility, connectivity, and convenience for Cavite and the southern part of Metro Manila.
"Putting together the phase 1 viaduct that links to Cavite will enable further mobility, connectivity, and convenience. And that's a big convenience," Tugade expounded.
"With the completion of the viaduct for phase 1 of the LRT-1 Cavite extension, the project is ever closer to reality," Tugade added.
As of December 2021, the overall progress rate of phase 1 of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project was 61.60 percent.
Tugade also expressed his gratitude to the local government of Parañaque and the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) for actively engaging in the project, adding that collaboration between the local government, the private sector, and the national government solidified trust and helped complete projects faster.
"If the local government did not give its support, the project would not have progressed," Tugade stressed.
"To the LRMC, despite the pandemic, you did not stop working. Rather, you took the challenge with great stride and greater resolve. I think it's just appropriate that we salute LRMC. This only goes to show that there is a real partnership between the local government, private sector and the national government," Tugade concluded.
The LRT-1 Cavite extension project will have eight stations and will connect Baclaran in Parañaque City to Bacoor, Cavite.
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