DETAILED PROJECT PROPOSALI. PROJECT PROFILE Project Title: Urban Oasis Initiative: Revitalizing the Butuanon River Reach from the Metro Bridge to the Camboga-ong Bridge in Mandaue City - A Pilot Project Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines Mandaue City Residents Thirteen Million and Five Hundred Thousand Pesos Only(PhP 13,500,000.00 Only) Fiscal Year 2014 (One Year) Mandaue City Local Government Unit – Office of the City Mayor Location: Project Beneficiaries: Total Project Cost: Project Duration: Project Proponent: Project Partners: Government Agencies: (BRWMB) Department of Environment and Natural Resources 7 Environmental Management Bureau Metropolitan Cebu Water District Private Sector, Academe, & NGOs: Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry USC-Water Resources Center Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Environmental concerns were the least of their priorities. Its topography is rugged down and mountainous with elevations reaching up to 900 meters above mean sea level while Mandaue City has an average elevation of 17 meters. The BRWMB was resuscitated with major participation from . on the will of the local governance. The Board accomplished in defining the roles of the stakeholders. Total population of the 12 barangay is 7 8. Presently the city’s upland areas and watersheds are mostly covered with grass and shrubs with patches of corn. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Background Butuanoanon River Watershed is located at the center of Cebu.5 km. the local government was beset by political differences between and among its executive and legislative branches.883 as of 2007 census. There are 21 barangays that are located all or partially within the watershed. It has a total land area of 7. Total population of the entire watershed is 198. The area of the upper part of the watershed is part of Cebu City. the Board was not able to function as expected. coconuts.192. the Board focused on mitigating the chemical overload of the river from the industries located near or along the bank. With this situation. bananas. The business sector also organized themselves into the Butuanon River Industrial Communities (BRIC). Multi-sectoral representatives from pertinent local. cassava and vegetables and cluster of houses. The approximate length of the river including all its tributaries is 34. At thelower part of the river are nine Mandaue City barangays with a total population of 119.508. Central to this project was the strengthening of the watershed governance by local stakeholders.43% of the combined population of Cebu City and Mandaue City. The implementations of the rules and regulations defining the roles of the stakeholders depended. The Butuanon River Watershed Management Board 9BRWMB) was organized in1998 with the assistance of the Environmental Protection Agency of United States of America. This is 8. national government agencies and the business sector located along the Butuanon River in Mandaue City constituted the Board. Realizing the deteriorating condition of the Butuanon River at that time. in a major way. It encompasses parts of two big cities. In the years following its establishment. Cebu City (the upper stream) and Mandaue City (the lower stream). Twelve barangays in Cebu City are located up stream.99 hectares. especially the business sectors in the care of the river.075 as per 2007 NSO census.II. recreational water class II. are classified into five (5): Class AA (water that requires disinfection to meet the National Standards for Drinking Water (NSDW). and Class D (for agricultural. Metal concentration in river has increased the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) in the water. rivers. both physical and quality. other coastal and marine waters). The results were highest in the downstream stations. several studies conducted on the Butuanon River showed an alarming rate of river degradation. industrial water supply I). and Class SD(industrial water supply class II. The Mayor of Mandaue City. coral reefs parks and reserves). Cortes. irrigation. Water with high BOD is considered polluted. A majoriy of the degradation is caused by a complex mixture of pollutants from various sources. According to DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 34 series of 1990 or the revised Water Usage and Classifications. rehabilitate the Butuanon River basin.the Mandaue and Cebu Cities. Class C (water for fishery production. The water quality monitoring conducted by Environmental Management Bureau-Department of Natural Resources (EMB-DENR) showed that the Butuanon River’s BOD concentration exceed the allowable standard which is 15 mg/L for class D river. recreational water class I. Major Programs that will lead to the pilot area project implementation are. water quality . Class B (water for primary contact recreation like for example bathing. Fresh waters which are the lakes. was designated as the official chair of the Board. industrial water supply class II) . marshy and/or mangrove areas declared as fish and wildlife sanctuaries). fishery class I for milkfish). fishery water class II. etc). Jonas C. In most studies conducted by the University of San Carlos-Chemistry Department (USC-CD) results showed high metal concentration in the water samples. The Butuanon River is classified as a Class D river. strengthen the cooperation and synergy between Mandaue City and Cebu city. Class SB(tourist zones and marine reserves. Class SC(recreational water class II. swimming. Coastal and marine waters are classified into four (4): Class SA (water suitable for fishery production. water bodies classified into nine (9) classes. national marine parks and marine reserves. The strategic plan of the Butuanon River Watershed Management Board through a participatory processes are committed to. livestock watering. Rationale Over the past 10 years. skin diving. etc. develop a comprehensive IEC program to support the implementation of projects and programs for the Butuanon River basin and fully support effective enforcement of laws and policies. rehabilitation of the Butuanon River. institutional development. reservoirs.. Class A (water that requires complete treatment to meet the NSDW). Initializing the operationalization of the Mandaue City Environment and Natural Resources Office. Information Data Base Social Marketing Plan Institutional strengthening of the Butuanon River Management Board . Expected Output: A physical improvement of the Butuanon River pilot area in terms of parameters. and strategic planning workshop.monitoring of the Butuanon River Basin. and integrated water resources management (IWRM. Crafting and formulating policies in river basin management. Environmental Analysis and Related Strategy: Review of existing studies and documents on Butuanon River. 8. communication and education and also with community organizing. 4. 6. Improving the physical ambiance of the proposed pilot area of the Butuanon River from Butuanon Bridge up to Camboga-ong Bridge. Involving the respective barangays covered by the pilot area during the project implementation phase. the request for budget allocation is necessary to implement the programs and projects as defined by the Butuanon River Watershed Management Strategic Plann which was a product of a multi-stakeholder consultations. 5. 2. Thus. Formulating and implementing the strategies on information. 2. 3. Outcome: An improved ambiance and water quality towards DENR standards of the Butuanon River pilot area. education and communication strategies.). Project Objectives 1. Optimizing the carrying capacity of the Butuanon River. 3. Project Components 1. 7. Revitalizing the Butuanon River in terms of acceptable water quality standards. and information. Strengthening and institutionalization of the Butuanon River Watershed Management Board. focus group discussions. water quality. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE (for infra project) c/o Engineering Planning and Construction Division as it will be dependent to the POWE that will be crafted by the said Division IV. WORK & FINANCIAL PLAN (for non-infra) c/o Annex A of the Resolution recommending to the City Government of Mandaue for the budget allocation for the restoration of the stretch in the pilot area of Butuanon River from Metro Bridge to Cambogaong Bridge. 4. No budget-No project. . Formulation of the Monitoring and Evaluation tools. It is imperative that the Office of the Mayor calls on regular meetings to keep track of the implementation of the project. Force majure 6. Regularization of the meetings of the Butuanon River Watershed Management Board. Risk Management Strategy III.5 Million. Mandaue City in the amount of 13. Risk Assessment Primarily. Environmental policy processes. Defined roles and functions within the interplay of the Mandaue City LGU respective mandates of every Department that would be involve in the project. the risks assumption is that a Project Management Office should be in place to oversee the project implementation vis-a-vis project time frame. Project Management Structure c/o Mandaue City LGU ( Urban Oasis Initiative) 5. point sources pollution.00 Area Preparation (Holing): PhP20. inter-department meetings of LGUs and will fall under operational expenses and not project items identified under the pilot project.1. cost of meetings and project implementation coordination.000.g.5 M Only) . Overhead Cost: Will cover office supplies. Amount: Two Million and Five Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (PhP 2.500 meters) = PhP 975.000.179.00/linear meter x 1.000 meters = 1.00 Contingency: PhP1.000.5 M Water Treatment Facility: 3M Pesos (All in package: e.500 meters x 2(both sides) = PhP 4.200.5M Greening of the riverbanks Sapling: PhP 40. Bobby Ranile (DGS) DGS Landscaping Equipment: 2 units plastic densifier x PhP 200.00 Description: Plastic Densifier including installation and molding Interlink Fence: Per Linear Meter (PhP 500.00 Dredging Per linear meter: PhP 650.00 Hole Dimension: 2X2 Ft Sapling Spacing: 5 meters Species: Orchard Forest Trees Board Walk: Design: c/o Engr.000. meetings for the Butuanon River Watershed Management Board. rental. Consider location.000. RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE: (REACH: Butuanon Bridge-Cambogaong Bridge) Specific plans: Delineation and Demarcation – DENR / LGU PhP: 509.00/linear meter) x 3.00 (1.00 Contingency: 10% of PhP24.00 x 600 saplings = PhP 24.00/hole x 600 saplings=PhP 12.00 Riprapping PhP 1.500.000.00/ PD= PhP 400. treatment etc. insurance. Office Supplies and Staff etc. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN FOR THE BWRMB Charging: PIA CAYETANO CONGRESSIONAL FUNDS Five Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (PhP 500. June Environment Month.2. CPA BRWMB.000. Cebu City Rivers Management Council IWRM & Toolbox Trainings Speakers’ Bureau ICE Training Materials 3. Co-Chairman City Legal Officer Mandaue City . TIANERO.budget Establishment of the Butuanon WQMA (2014 Launching) Establishment of the Mandaue City Environment and Natural Resources Office. INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR BUTUANON RIVER Specific Activities: Policies/Ordinances Strengthening of the Butuanon River Management Board . World Water Day (March) Barangay Community Organizing Linkage and Network Building Activities – Central Cebu River Basins Management Council. Prepared by: The Butuanon River Watershed Management Board and Secretariat Recommending approval: GIOVANNI Y. Tree Planting Events: Water Conservation Month (Provincial Ordinance every September of the year).00) Specific Activities: River Clean Ups.