Speaking to the media, Mayor Climaco-Salazar announced, “The Z3R (Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction) Plan is well on its way and that preparations for implementation are on full gear.”
Climaco-Salazar said the Z3R team met last February 9 with the National Inter-Agency Council with Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson and National Housing Authority General Manager Chito Cruz to expedite the rebuilding of infrastructure and shelters for the thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs)
“Sec. Singson has given the local government authority to enter into lease of property agreements to hasten the construction of temporary shelters or houses,” the lady chief executive said.
According to Climaco-Salazar, there are now 4 transitory sites for the evacuees, while another one is due for completion on March 8 that will house 90 families.
As for the budget for rehabilitation, Climaco-Salazar revealed that a total of P2.5-B was already downloaded to NHA for the shelter and infra projects.
“What is taking time is, the legal issues concerning the purchase of lots for temporary and permanent houses have to be resolved”, she said.
As for the budget allocated for the rehabilitation efforts, Engr. Al Indanan of NHA said “Of the P2.5-B, approximately P800 million is allotted to DPWH for infra and road rehabilitation purposes. NHA has also allocated P49.83 M for home material assistance to 1,661 families. We hope to deliver on or before end of March.”
NHA is also set to construct 1,157 two-story units and 1,189 duplex units worth P482.88 M, and 3,241 houses on stilt units worth P486.15 M.
Indanan said the fund is already with NHA and that they will be submitting reports to the city government to make sure that they follow guidelines for securing proper permits and license necessary for the development of the housing and rehabilitation purposes.
Mayor Climaco-Salazar assured the public that all resources of the government are properly mobilized.