State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said 30,000 await Tarlac residents with its plan to transform the Kalangitan Landfill into a more productive and impactful venture.
BCDA president and chief executive Joshua Bingcang said the agency gathered support from local government units in Tarlac to revitalize the area occupied by the landfill.
“The 100-hectare landfill area will be rezoned under our New Clark City Master Development Plan. We estimate about 30,000 jobs to be generated from the industrial redevelopment of the area,” he said.
The agency discussed the nearing expiration of Metro Clark Waste Management Corp.’s (MCWMC) contract for the Kalangitan facility with provincial officials, led by Governor Susan Yap on May 29, 2024.
Bingcang said that following the meeting, Capas Mayor Roseller Rodriguez was also briefed on the redevelopment plans on June 5, 2024.
The Tarlac governor and Capas mayor gave their approval for the BCDA’s initiative, acknowledging the project’s potential economic benefits for Tarlac residents.
BCDA suggested available alternatives to Tarlac LGUs to address the province’s solid waste management needs during the MCWMC contract transition.
The BCDA and the provincial government of Tarlac also explored joint efforts to modernize waste management services throughout the province.
