Cabinet committee clears restructuring of Samal-Davao City bridge project
The revised Samal Island-Davao City Connector now goes to the Economic Development Council, chaired by President Marcos, for final approval.
The Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project has cleared another hurdle after the government's Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee (ICC-CC) approved its restructuring, according to Bilyonaryo.
The committee, which is co-chaired by Finance Secretary Frederick Go, endorsed the revised project on Oct. 22 to the Economic Development Council. The council, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., must still give its final approval before the project can move forward under the new terms.
The project calls for a four-lane bridge linking Davao City and Samal Island. It will be toll-free and is designed to carry about 25,000 vehicles a day. Funding comes from official development assistance (ODA). The source did not detail what changes the restructuring involves.
Government officials expect the bridge to make it easier for residents to reach jobs, schools, markets, healthcare and tourist spots, and to help local businesses by cutting travel barriers between the city and the island.
"By improving connectivity between Davao City and Samal Island, we are supporting local businesses and creating more opportunities for communities," Go said.
Why it matters for Davao
A toll-free bridge would give Davao City residents and commuters a direct road link to Samal Island, which officials say would improve access to jobs, schools, healthcare, markets and tourism destinations.
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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