16 December 2020
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has awarded the US$1.73-billion contract for land development works of Bulacan airport to Dutch firm Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Boskalis Philippines Inc.
Royal Boskalis will commence construction of the P740-billion New Manila International Airport project in Bulacan in the first quarter of 2021.The airport contractor is expected to complete preparatory works on land development at the airport site in Bulakan, Bulacan by 2024.
Boskalis, a global dredging contractor withl track record spanning more than a century, is known for projects, such as the ongoing development of Singapore’s Tuas Terminal Phase 2 port and its Tekong Polder projects.
“Boskalis has committed to ensure that the area will be suitable for development. It will be designed with the highest technical and environmental standards, so it can withstand potential large earthquakes, local typhoon conditions, and even future sea level rise,” according to SMC president and COO Ramon S. Ang.
SMC chose Boskalis after a rigorous selection process that included the world’s biggest and best dredging companies, announced SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang.
“Our selection of a global giant in dredging shows how committed we are to make sure this airport project is developed properly and sustainably,” he elaborated.
Boskalis’ workplan and methodology includes measures to prevent soil liquefaction in the entire area.
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