environmental impacts on manila bay reclamation project
ABSTRACT: This paper presents the findings of a study on the environmental impacts of the Manila Bay reclamation project. The study area is at the coastal area of Pasay, a city of roughly 400,000 people. The focus of the study was on the changes in the environment that will be brought about by land reclamation. Qualitative descriptive analysis was used as an approach. Data were gathered from government institutions and comparative studies, and from a set of questionnaires handed out to a total of 10 respondents. Results showed that reclamation will affect land subsidence, worsen the threat of storm surges, increase the threat of liquefaction and endanger mangroves and marine life. The study also showed that reclamation will stimulate the economy, create jobs and strengthen Pasay as the country's entertainment mecca.
Keywords: Environment, Reclamation, Impact, Dredging
Introduction
Land reclamation is one option for port cities and other coastal areas which have to deal with the burgeoning population and the migration of people from rural to urban areas. Pasay is one example of a city that needs to expand to accommodate the requirements of its constituents which in the past few years have grown to more than 400,000.
While land reclamation is practiced widely around the globe, concerns remain about the impact of such project to the environment. The study seeks to determine short-term and long-term environmental impacts of reclamation and how the government is addressing the issue.
Pasay City is bordered on the north by Manila, to the northeast by Makati, to the east by Taguig City and Paranaque City to the south. It is one of few places that are located in the shorelines of Manila Bay, a natural harbor.
The city covers a total land area of 18.50 square kilometers, 4 square kilometers of which are reclaimed land. As of 2010, the city’s total population is 392,869 (source: National Statistics Office).
It is known for its entertainment establishments
Keywords: Environment, Reclamation, Impact, Dredging
Introduction
Land reclamation is one option for port cities and other coastal areas which have to deal with the burgeoning population and the migration of people from rural to urban areas. Pasay is one example of a city that needs to expand to accommodate the requirements of its constituents which in the past few years have grown to more than 400,000.
While land reclamation is practiced widely around the globe, concerns remain about the impact of such project to the environment. The study seeks to determine short-term and long-term environmental impacts of reclamation and how the government is addressing the issue.
Pasay City is bordered on the north by Manila, to the northeast by Makati, to the east by Taguig City and Paranaque City to the south. It is one of few places that are located in the shorelines of Manila Bay, a natural harbor.
The city covers a total land area of 18.50 square kilometers, 4 square kilometers of which are reclaimed land. As of 2010, the city’s total population is 392,869 (source: National Statistics Office).
It is known for its entertainment establishments