Cebu BRT project completion at risk

Despite some recent inroads in the rollout of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, the World Bank flagged a still “unsatisfactory” implementation of the long-delayed transport system in the Queen City of the South, which may not be finished as targeted next year.

- By BEN ARNOLD DE VERA

In a Dec. 25 implementation status and results report, seen by Manila Bulletin, the World Bank said that, on top of the unsatisfactory overall implementation progress, the overall risk rating for the project also remained “high.”

“Civil works package one is substantially completed, except for the Capitol Station, and a partial taking-over certificate has been issued. The bulk of the remaining infrastructure—specifically busways and stations for civil works packages two and three—cannot be completed within the remaining period for project implementation,” the World Bank said.