The Sewerage & Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (A

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The Sewerage Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project(A Public-Private Partnership)

• The Puerto Galera Experience

Presented by Mayor Hubbert MD A. Dolor, MD,
MPA Public Private Partnership - A Case
Study National Conference on ENR
Financing September 24, 2009, Manila
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What is Puerto Galera?

• a small municipality of approximately 25,247.23
  hectares
• has 42 km. long coasts, consisting of shorelines
  rimmed with dazzling white beaches, coconut
  plantations and delightful scenery
• 130 km South of Manila

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• is strategically located at the
• northernmost tip of the province of
• Oriental Mindoro
• lies along the Verde Island Passage Marine
  Biodiversity Conservation Corridor where the
  South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean waters
  converge bringing in nutrients that sustain the
  biodiversity of marine life in the area.

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• VOTED MEMBER OF UNESCO
• AFFILIATED AS THE 32ND MEMBER OF THE CLUB OF THE
  MOST BEAUTIFUL BAYS IN THE WORLD
• DECLARED AS A MAN BIOSPHERE RESERVE IN DECEMBER
  1973
• A WORLD CLASS DIVING HAVEN WITH 41 DIVE SITES
• CLASSIFIED AS A TOURISM ZONE IN 1978
• CURRENTLY HOSTS MORE THAN 1 MILLION TOURISTS A
  YEAR
• TO TOP IT ALL, PUERTO GALERA IS AMONG THE
  FAVORITE TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD AND IS
  A MELTING POT OF ALL SORTS OF SCIENTIFIC AND
  TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS WHICH ONLY PROVES ITS
  VITAL ROLE IN THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT.

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• The Verde Island Passage is now more
  popularly known as the
• where Puerto Galera lies. Must we remain as
  mere spectators? We cannot. We must do
  something about the rapid degradation of the
  marine environment.

center of the center of marine biodiversity
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Puerto Galera Waters is so significant but. . .
Whats been happening?

• IT WAS DECLARED AN ECOLOGICALLY EN DANGERED ZONE
  PER PD 1605 IN NOVEMBER 1980, AS AMENDED BY PD
  1605-A 1805
• and
• DECLARED A MARINE SANCTUARY AND NATIONAL
  PROTECTED AREA IN NOVEMBER 2006

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Why do we say these?

• To emphasize the fact that this town is
  significant not only in history but also
  geographically.
• Taking into consideration environmental
  economics, we say, we have to sustainably protect
  our environment.

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Theres the DENR, the WWF, the MSI, the SCOTIA
and the PEMSEA, to name a few.
The local government, one of the prime movers
for societal change now recognizes the need for
proper environmental action. Who can we tap to
help us? And what is this so-called environmental
economics? Who can teach us these?
You mean, all public and private persons
including the different institutions. Why not?
Why dont we tap all sectors?
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DOING NOTHING ABOUT SEWAGE POLLUTION
RISK
COST

• Increased health risk
• e.g. diarrhea, typhoid, polio, hepatitis.)
• Deterioration of quality of water resources.
• Deterioration of coastal, marine and terrestrial
  habitats.
• Decline in fisheries.
• Tourists go elsewhere - decline in tourism
  industry.

• Loss of income due to sickness and higher medical
  costs for treatment.
• Higher cost for water supply.
• Reduction in income of
• fisher folk.
• Loss of tourism related
• jobs and livelihood.

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Current situation
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Our vision

• A progressive, globally competitive tourism
  municipality that upholds and enhances the rights
  of the people to a balance ecology, enriches
  culture, maintains peace and order, and preserves
  the comfort and convenience of a God-centered
  citizenry

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Here is our basis in saying there is gradual
degradation in the environment

• Sabang, Puerto Galera 2006
• FECAL COLIFORM GEOMEAN RQ
• Seashore Resort 883.69 4.42
• Near Sabang Inn 10,945.93
  54.73
• Pavillon Floating Bar 2,504.30
  12.52
• Triton Diver 48,929.66
  244.65
• Mabuhay Resort 174.64 0.87
• La Laguna Beach Club 59.91 0.30
• Source Department of Environment and Natural
  Resources
• Water Quality Monitoring

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Now, how do we perceive the problem of sanitation
taking into consideration our vision?

• It is neither an issue of hygiene nor environment
  sanitation. Neither is it private nor public. It
  is not even an issue of cultural practices. Most
  of all, it is not too hard and not too expensive.
  
• It is all of the above.

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We responded to the challenges of the Global
Environmental Change (GEC)

• Owing to the geographical importance of Puerto
  Galera it attracts all sorts of attention not
  only locally but internationally. Moreover, we
  cannot forego the economic gains our people get
  thus, begun the great history of the Public
  Private Partnership (PPP) which we now call the
• PPP-Puerto Galera Experience.

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What did we / what did I do as the new leader
of Puerto Galera?

• Evaluated local government systems and
  implemented new ones to effect desired changes
• Held several consultative meetings from day 1 in
  office, with almost all of the residents of this
  municipality from all sectors

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• Implemented unpopular measures like the EUF
  collection as a major step in caring for our
  precious environment and cure financial anemia
  and
• Currently, take all political risks by engaging
  in the Build-Operate-Transfer scheme as amended
  by RA 7718 of constructing the much needed
  Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Project though
  opposed by some.

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Is it a Priority Program?

• Yes, it is! We have to help save the environment.
  
• Sanitation has always been a first priority
  because we foresaw that with even a bit of bad
  news that Puerto Galera waters is contaminated,
  tourism will die, and everything that the local
  government worked for will be gone so is the
  future of its people.
• If it isnt a priority, we dont know what is!

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What resources have been mobilized?

• Mostly, its human resource, time and effort.
• Conducted intensive information and education
  campaigns even in schools.
• Tackled the problems on solid waste and
  wastewater in several meetings so that the
  different sector heads and members were
  conditioned that what our government should do is
  address the environmental problem.

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What could be the impact of these actions?

• Based on our vision, we can be at par with other
  eco-tourism destinations, ensure progressive
  economic growth and keep the lifestyle of the
  citizenry at the best they can afford. Peace and
  order can also be maintained when the economy is
  healthy. To top it all, we can leave a healthy
  natural environment for posterity!

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How were we able to get the stakeholders support?

• Through involvement encouraged them to share in
  every aspect of the program on
  pre-implementation, during implementation, and in
  evaluation of program/project progress.
• Through collaboration program launches were
  done in different barangays (the smallest unit of
  government in the Philippines).

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• Through example by sheer display of
  transparency, the legislative body supported all
  programs of government.
• Through establishment of trust leaders who were
  delegated to do different tasks were left to
  decide on matters that fall under their
  jurisdiction.

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What legislative support do we have?

• Since 1989, we enacted municipal laws.
  regulations and policies which are now compiled
  into a book recognized even by the Department of
  Environment and Natural Resources
• In 1992, RA 7160 was passed. Section 16 of which
  . . . encourage and support the development of
  appropriate and self-reliant scientific and
  technological capabilities. . . by local
  government units

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• In 2005, we enacted the Coastal Resources
  Management Plan with the help of the World Wide
  Fund and the Locsin Foundation-- from which
  sprang the Environmental Users Fee (EUF) System
  or Municipal Ordinance 06-03 which was
  enacted in 2006.

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• In November 16, 2007 with enabling ordinances
  (the IRR on the EUF) we started the EUF system
  collection.
• 1st quarter of 2008 started negotiations with
  all stakeholders on the then proposed
  Build-Operate-Transfer scheme as amended by RA
  7718 of constructing the controversial Sanitation
  and Wastewater Treatment Project.

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How were we able to get the support of the
communities and the tourism sector in this
program?

• Held consultative meetings/public hearings on the
  proposed program/project and
• Made them part of the Technical Working Group
  (TWG) that dealt with every aspect of
  program/project implementation from planning up
  to the actual negotiations with the partner
  agency.

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What other factors contributed to a workable
sanitation program?

• Worked based on legal requirements from the
  Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  (DENR), the National Economic and Development
  Administration (NEDA), the Department of Interior
  and Local Government (DILG), the Department of
  Budget and Management (DBM), the Department of
  Health (DOH), and other concerned agencies

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• Consulted laws, policies and regulations, to wit
  the BOT Law, RA 7160, DAO 34 35, and other
  pertinent laws
• Collaborated with World Wide Fund (WWF), the
  Partnerships in Environmental Management for the
  Seas of Asia (PEMSEA), Sustainable Coastal
  Tourism in Asia (SCOTIA), the Provincial
  Government of Oriental Mindoro, the Barangay
  Government of Sabang, the host barangay of the
  proposed project

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• Gave all Puerto Galerans and visitors a stake in
  the program and in environmental protection i.e.,
  through the Environmental Users Fee (EUF)
• We made them realize that the future of Puerto
  Galera and all its peoples lies in the
  responsible use of the environment.

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The History of THE SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT A Municipal Project
adopted by THE COASTAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT BOARD 2004 November 17 Enactment
of Ordinance No. 04-14, Creating a Coastal
Resources Conservation and Management Board
(CRMB) in Puerto Galera. The CRMB was
re-organized by Executive Order No. 17, on
January 5, 2009. 2005 June Formulation of
Puerto Galera Coastal Resources Management Plan
2006-2010, Building Strength for Sustainable
Fisheries and Tourism, with assistance of
WWF-Philippines.
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2005 December 5-6 Visit of PEMSEA
environmental and investment specialists to
Puerto Galera upon invitation of the former Mayor
Aristeo E. Atienza 2006 March 31 Execution of
Tri-Partite Memorandum of Agreement between the
Municipality of Puerto Galera, PEMSEA and
SCOTIA. April 19 Stakeholders Consensus
Building and Action Plan Workshop was held in
Puerto Galera July 25 Training workshop
conducted in Puerto Galera for the enumerators,
facilitators and encoders for Willingness to Pay
(WTP) Survey. July 26 August 1 PEMSEA,
SCOTIA and WWF-Philippines conduct of WTP Survey
using contingent valuation method (CVM.) August
2 -14 Encoding of results of WTP survey by LGU
staff.
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2006 August 28 Completion of Feasibility Study
for Sabang Sewerage Collection and Treatment
Plant Project by PEMSEA technical team, covering
Sabang Beach, Big Lalaguna and Small Lalaguna
with a total composite sewer area of 127,697
square meters. 2007 January 24 Enactment of
Municipal Ordinance 06-03, Establishing the EUF
System in the Municipality of Puerto
Galera. November 16 Kick - off of EUF
implementation. This is a very memorable
day. December 20 Enactment of Municipal
Resolution No. 07-230, Prioritizing the
Implementation of the Sewage and Wastewater
Treatment Plan in the Municipality.
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Puerto Galera is not only for Puerto Galerans --
it is for the people of the world. Thus, on
November 16, 2007 with sheer political will and a
genuine desire to address the almost rapid
degradation of our environment we implemented the
Environmental Users Fee system (EUF). Thus
began the classic example of a true Public
Private Partnership -- with the private persons
giving their share for environmental care to the
government that now spearheads worthy and noble
projects for our childrens future.
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Information and Education Campaign with the
support of TOSCA, USAid and SCOTIA - Philippines
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2008 June 30 Enactment of Municipal Resolution
No. 2008-117, Approving the Sewerage Collection
and Treatment System Project in Barangay Sabang
and Request for Proposal, authorizing Hon.
Hubbert Christopher A. Dolor, MD MPA, Municipal
Mayor to Proceed with the Procurement and
Competitive Bidding Processes in accordance with
BOT Law. March 5 1st Sabang Public Consultation
and Dialogue Concerning the Proposed Sewerage and
Wastewater Treatment Plant to be located in Big
Lalaguna area. March 31 Enactment of
Provincial Development Council Resolution No. 02,
Series of 2008, Endorsing the Construction of
Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment Plant at Big
Lalaguna, Sabang, Puerto Galera May 16 2nd
Sabang Public Consultation and Dialogue
Concerning the Proposed Sewerage and Wastewater
Treatment Plant to be located in Big Lalaguna
area.
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AUGUST 8, 2008 PROJECT PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
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2008 July 2 23 Publication of Invitation to
Bid / Request for Proposals July 22 Issuance
of Bid Documents, with registration of 5
proponents. August 7 Pre-Bid
Conference August 8 Formal launch of project,
public consultation and municipal wide publicity
campaign. October 20 Submission of
Proposals October 20 November 15 Evaluation
of Proposals December 10 Enactment MIMAROPA
Regional Development Council of RDC Resolution
No. 026-137-2008, Endorsing for Implementation of
the Proposed Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment
Project in Barangay Sabang, Puerto Galera,
through LGU Private Sector Partnership.
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A PRIORITY MUNICIPAL PROJECT ADOPTED BY THE
COASTAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT BOARD
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2009 January 28 Enactment of Municipal
Resolution No. 001, Series of 2009, approving
contract award to the winning bidder, Puerto
Galera Water Consortium (now Puerto Galera
Infrastructure Corporation) upon recommendation
of the PBAC, with exercise of option to appoint
winning proponent to operate, manage and maintain
the sewerage collection and treatment system
project. January 29 Issuance of Notice of
Award to winning proponent. April 4 Execution
of Contract with the private sector
proponent July 3 Release of notarized copy of
contract.
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APRIL 4, 2009 CONTRACT SIGNING
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PERPECTIVE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY MODULAR / SBR NH4 PO TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN PARAMETERS
Sequential batch reactor (SBR), a biological
cleaning process with application of NH4 PO
process for the removal of phosphorus and
nitrogen and modular system for treatment of
additional capacity in the future.
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Sewerage Pipe Laying An Opportunity to Improve
Beachfront Walkway
EXISTING BEACHFRONT WALKWAY
EXISTING DIRECT DISCHARGE OF SEWERAGE TO BEACH
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SAMPLE BEACHFRONT WALKWAY DEVELOPMENT
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Puerto Galera . . .
Malaparaisong Dalampasigan
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• We cannot,
• we will not,
• and we must not
• neglect the marine environment

Because WE MUST NOT COMPROMISE the FUTURE..
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This is the Puerto Galera we know now -- vibrant,
enjoyable and beneficial to mankind. We MUST
endeavor to leave this paradise to the future
generations. Shouldnt we be part of its
conservation? WE PUERTO GALERANS ARE!!! Even
doing it not alone but through Public-Private
Partnership
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We value the PARTNERSHIP we have established with
everyone and with every sector . . .
Maraming Salamat Po !
Mayor Hubbert MD A. Dolor, MD, MPA Municipality
of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
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