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Iloilo Projects and Contructions May 2008 Update

Marcos C. — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:36 +0000

Here’s a list of ongoing and proposed developments around the metro including some major infrastructures, commercial, and residential establishments.

Amigo Rennovation

The commercial strip/”mall” part of Amigo was closed a few months ago to give way to a major renovation. The second floor of Amigo will be leased to Diversified Technology Solutions International (DTSI), which plans to put up a call center, initially with 80 seats. To recount, Amigo is the first to be accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority as an information technology building.

New Ateneo de Iloilo Campus Concept Design

Recently, Ateneo de Iloilo had changed the concept design of their soon to be main campus in Mandurriao from a series of separate buildings to a huge 5 story building.

New Reso-bar strips in Smallville

This new building is called “The Avenue” and is already nearing completion

This two storey building is also nearing completion and is sandwiched between Westown Hotel and Emcor. Future tenants include Mang Inasal and Deco’s

Hospital Expansions

St. Paul’s Integrated Center of Expertise (SPICE) Building - Ongoing

Saviour International Hospital Annex - Proposed

Mission Hospital Medical-Arts Building - Ongoing
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Assumption Iloilo Centennial Sports Complex - Proposed

Commercial Building in Banga Dama, Santa Barbara - Proposed

This proposed building will be located at the junction where the access road leading to the New Iloilo Airport starts.

Iloilo Supermart - Ungka, Jaro Branch - Ongoing
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Iloilo Flood Control Project
Still right on track. More updates on the Iloilo Flood Control Project here.

Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park
Megaworld has finally released the layout plan for the development of the 54 hectare old airport lot, which they acquired last year. They will be spending an initial P1.5B to develop the lot into the “Iloilo Business Park”, which will include a retail component, theme park, hotel and convention center, and IT park. More info on the Megaworld Plan will be on a separate post.

Townsville - Ongoing

Townsville is an 4 storey apartment building along Infante St., Molo

Concept Plan of Megaworld’s “Iloilo Business Park”

Marcos C. — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:16 +0000

Just recently, Megaworld Corporation held a public hearing and revealed their plan for the development of the 54 hectare old airport lot in Mandurriao called the “Iloilo Business Park”. Luckily Bernie was able to attend the meeting and was able to relay the juicy details.The representatives from Megaworld were able to display the layout design of the Iloilo Business Park, the components of which include BPO offices, residential condominiums, a hotel, convention center, commercial and retail center, skills training center and recreational facilities.

Aerial view of Megaworld Property. Photo by Bernardo Arellano III

The runway of the old airport will be turned into an 8 lane highway and will be the main artery of the Iloilo Business Park. Along this road will be mostly low-rise to mid-rise buildings (up to 12 floors) for commercial spaces including BPO offices. At the center of the property is a large space for a 5,000 seater convention center and a hotel (hint). At the southern end is reserved for a hypermart and a theme park, both of which will be developed after the other components.

The Iloilo Business Plan was devised so that all people coming from Mandurriao-ALEOSAN and going to the City Proper or Molo will be passing by the Megaworld Property

In related news, concerned citizens of Iloilo are advocating the preservation of the control tower of the old airport owing to its sentimental and heritage value. The Ilonggos are asking Megaworld to spare the demolition of the structure and turn it into a landmark to remind people of the Old Iloilo Airport instead.