A Short Geological Discussion on The Proposed Dumaguete 174 Reclamation Project: Spatial and Temporal Implications
by Ralph MT "Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice” ~ Will Durant Through a Private Sector Partnership, the local government of Dumaguete City is in view to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with E.M Cuerpo, Inc., a construction company based on Quezon City, for the proposed “Smart City”. The projected “Smart City” is a 174-hectares artificial, off-shore island, situated 30 meters from the mainland, which would stretch the entire coast of Dumaguete City. The project is said to amalgamate 5G ready connections, coastal waste water treatment facility, shoreline slope and water protection esplanades, modern ferry boat, marina and open area for sports facility, residential, condominiums, malls and other business hubs. With a grandeur project such as this, sustainability, geological factors, and mitigation of geohazards is of utmost significant that needs to be considered and evaluated to check the feasibility of the project. This paper...