State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it is exploring possible cooperation on advanced water technology with Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-Water).
A recent visit to Hwaseong-based company leveraged South Korea’s expertise in sustainable water management.
BCDA chairperson Hilario Paredes and chief executive Joshua Bingcang toured K-Water’s state-of-the-art facilities for benchmarking, gaining insights into smart water infrastructure and best practices in water management and sewage monitoring.
“K-Water’s expertise in innovative water management will be instrumental in shaping future water infrastructure in BCDA’s economic zones. Integrating smart water technologies into our developments allows us to balance the needs of locators with our duty to preserve the environment,” Bingcang said.
The initiative is in sync with BCDA’s goal of implementing a holistic conservation approach in managing water resources at New Clark City in Tarlac, Camp John Hay in Baguio City and Poro Point in La Union.
The adoption of smart, sustainable solutions aims to meet water supply demands, while reducing water loss, preserving watersheds and promoting responsible water use.
K-Water formalized its partnership with BCDA in July 2024 through two memoranda of understanding and is now conducting feasibility studies for comprehensive water resource plans in New Clark City, Camp John Hay and Poro Point.
The project aims to benefit locators and residents of New Clark City, the country’s first smart and sustainable metropolis, while supplying water to Camp John Hay’s businesses, tourists, and residents, all while preserving its forest watershed.
The system will also be replicated in the Poro Point Special Economic and Freeport Zone, a key transport and logistics hub with its own airport and international seaport.