Cabinet panel approves restructured Samal Island-Davao City bridge project
The revised connector project now goes to the Economic Development Council, chaired by President Marcos, for final approval.
A Cabinet-level committee has approved the restructuring of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project, the planned bridge linking Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal, according to Bilyonaryo.
The Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC), co-chaired by Finance Secretary Frederick Go, endorsed the revised project on Oct. 22 to the Economic Development Council for final approval. The council is chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The report did not detail what changes were made to the project under the restructuring.
The project is funded through official development assistance (ODA). It covers the construction of a four-lane bridge that will be toll-free and is projected to carry 25,000 vehicles a day.
Government officials expect the bridge to make it easier for residents to reach jobs, schools, markets, health services and tourist spots, while helping local businesses and cutting travel barriers between the two areas.
"By improving connectivity between Davao City and Samal Island, we are supporting local businesses and creating more opportunities for communities," Go said.
The project still needs the Economic Development Council's final approval before it can move forward under its revised terms.
Why it matters for Davao
A toll-free road link would give Davao City and Samal residents, workers and businesses a direct alternative for crossing between the two areas, and the committee's approval moves the project one step closer to proceeding.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Bilyonaryo. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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