- The findings of a feasibility study for the Baguio City Bulk Water Supply project have been presented to local government officials and other stakeholders.
- Over 170 people attended the meeting, which also included barangay officials, department heads and representatives from civil society organisations.
- GCIEP led the feasibility study and is now working with the authorities to advance the project which will replace intermittent water supply for around 260,000 people.
The findings of a feasibility study for the Baguio City Bulk Water Supply project were presented to Baguio City Development Council (BCDC) and other stakeholders at an event on 20 November, 2025.
The project aims to provide approximately 107 million litres of water a day to the mountainous city of Baguio, which is home to around half a million people. Like many cities around the world it is grabbling with water scarcity issues, driven by rising demand and the growing impacts of climate change, such as erratic rainfall patterns.
Through a detailed feasibility study, the Green Cities Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP), has identified potential large scale water sources capable of delivering a long-term supply that is economically viable, climate resilient and sustainable – working in close partnership with Baguio City Government (BCG) and Baguio Water District.
The GCIEP team presented the findings at an event including Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, officials from BCDC and BCG, representatives from civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
As part of the presentation, GCIEP highlighted different financing options to address costs while ensuring user affordability – drawing on examples of how similar urban and regional bulk water supply projects in the Philippines have been financed. The team also addressed stakeholders’ concerns related to water rights, reiterating GCIEP’s commitment to supporting the city government in meeting regulatory compliance requirements.
The project’s Technical Working Group, chaired by BCG’s City Administrator, was also at the event and reaffirmed its partnership with GCIEP to advance the Baguio Bulk Water Supply project into the next phase.
The project will be delivered through a public-private partnership which is required to unlock the necessary £434 million in investment. This will enable the project to provide continuous piped water to approximately 260,000 residents, covering about 73% of projected future demand.
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Published
10/12/25