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By Danessa Rivera | The Philippine Star | August 30, 2021 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Construction Inc. was tapped to construct the overhead transmission poles in Lipa City and Malvar in Batangas to improve and stabilize power in those areas.

It secured an agreement with affiliate Lima Enerzone, a power distributor under Aboitiz Power Corp. that operates the distribution system of Lima Land Inc., a Philippine Economic Zone Authority-registered firm.

The project will kick off in November and is expected to be completed in six months.

The transmission poles will support 69-kilovolt (kV) power lines that will supply power to businesses located in a 170-hectare Light Industry Science Park (LISP 4) and residential areas in a 212-hectare Pueblo de Oro in Malvar.

Under the agreement, Aboitiz Construction will handle the demolition and restoration of affected structures for the construction of the foundations and erections of steel poles.

Cable stringing, clipping, and armoring will also be part of the transmission poles project. Once completed, the project will provide a steady and reliable power supply in LISP 4 to support business operations, industries, and local services in the area.

“In line with our mission to help businesses to thrive, Aboitiz Construction commits to deliver a quality and safe project for Lima Enerzone. Through this partnership, we aim to contribute to economic growth in Batangas by powering businesses and homes,” Aboitiz Construction vice president for business development, tender planning, engineering, and design Levi Agoncillo said.

The project is part of a bigger initiative to enhance power delivery in Lipa City, Malvar, and surrounding areas, including Lima Technology Center through a partnership between Aboitiz Construction and Lima Enerzone.

Source: The Philippine Star