ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 24(PIA) - - The city government is set to implement its cadastral road project starting at the Tumaga bridge down the stretch of Cabato Road, affecting several urban poor houses situated near the Tumaga river bank.
Demolition order signed November 9 by City Engineer Luis Despalo ordered affected families to vacate the area as demolition of houses will be done on December 9, reason for the Pascua Gangoso , President, Aurora Village River Bank Urban Poor Association to appeal for extension as December is supposed to be a time for merry making due to Christmas celebration.
The “pleas” of affected families were expressed when they peacefully trooped down the Office of Barangay Affairs Officer Mario Roca for assistance on what can be done on their request.
“Blue Christmas gayot kame ara Desyembre,” (it’s blue Christmas for us this December) Gangoso said.
Families affected in this demolition will not be left wandering as they will be resettled in government resettlement site
Meanwhile, Roca said the city government has ordered the demolition of several houses in many other barangays specifically those living near the river banks as it is not safe to settle near the river banks noting that several houses and even lives were lost in the past during continuous, heavy downpour when water level rise and washed away shanties. (JPA/PIA-ZBST)