BUILDERS have broken ground on the first phase of the P13.16-billion National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City, Tarlac.
The groundbreaking covers the construction of offices for government agencies taking up over 60 hectares (ha.) of the 200-ha. complex, as well as areas for business locators and two sports centers.
The sports complex will host athletics and water sports, with completion expected in time for the Southeast Asian Games in 2019.
The athletics stadium will have a seating capacity of 20,000 while the aquatic center will seat 2,000.
“Once completed in 2019, the project’s Phase 1B will commence for the construction of additional government office buildings, government housing units and support service facilities on a 20-hectare land,” the Bases Conversion and Development Authority said in a statement.
“Aside from this, retail and service facilities including banks, health centers and hotels will be put up in adjacent zones.” — Anna Gabriela A. Mogato
