MANILA, Philippines — Two South Korean companies have expressed interest to partner with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for infrastructure and smart city development projects in New Clark City in Tarlac and Poro Point in La Union.
In a statement yesterday, the state-run firm said BCDA president and CEO Joshua Bingcang and officer-in-charge senior vice president Mark Torres met with engineering and consulting firm Moon Engineering Co. Ltd. to discuss the conduct of a feasibility study for the upgrade of the San Fernando Airport in the Poro Point Freeport Zone.
The San Fernando Airport, which is managed by Poro Point Management Corp., has a limited operational capacity and primarily caters to chartered flights and flying schools.
Through the proposed upgrade, the goal is to enable the San Fernando Airport to accommodate more commercial flights.
Beyond strengthening San Fernando Airport’s position as a vital transport hub in Northern Luzon, the proposed upgrade is expected to open economic opportunities in La Union and neighboring communities.
The BCDA said a meeting was also held with Jin Systems Co. Ltd. for a possible collaboration on smart mobility solutions in New Clark City.
The proposed smart city demonstration project in New Clark City forms part of the 2025 K-City Network Smart Solution Demonstration Project, which aims to share South Korea’s smart city development expertise and experience.
It is also in line with the BCDA’s aim to transform the New Clark City into a smart, sustainable and future-ready metropolis.
Through the proposed partnership with Jin Systems, the BCDA is looking to roll out cutting-edge smart mobility solutions in New Clark City and explore long-term applications and scalability of smart city technologies in the area.
The BCDA is also looking to integrate green and efficient mass transport systems in New Clark City.
By forging partnerships, the BCDA wants to drive high-value investments and promote sustainable urban development.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with South Korean firms as they are recognized as leaders in infrastructure and smart city development. These potential partnerships will play a pivotal role in advancing infrastructure and integrating cutting-edge technologies in New Clark City and Poro Point,” Bingcang said.
News Source: PhilStar Global
