DAVAO ORIENTAL – The Provincial government of Davao Oriental has piloted the urban greening and landscaping development program in the municipality of Tarragona which costs P9.5 million.
Such re-greening, according to Governor Nelson Dayanghirang is part of their campaign to push for the tourism potentials of the province via-a-vis the P9.5 million Municipal Park Project, aimed at beautifying the facade of the town which is just along the Davao Oriental-Surigao highway.
“We push for the realization of this project as Mayor Nestor Uy just finished one of the conditions to fence the LGU compound,” Dayaghiran explained. “We cannot deny that aside from agriculture, Davao Oriental has a big potential for tourism. Hopefully, next year, we can start working on the project. This is supported by our local funds, under the tourism program,” he added
The project, according to Uy was finally realized after nine years of waiting. “This is one big event for the Local Government Unit and the people of Tarragona. And this came just in time with the completion of the Lucatan-Tagabakid road. Most importantly, with the features that the park will showcase, this will become a tourist attraction which will redound to employment generation and boost local economic activity,” he said.
Provincial Engineer Office OIC Engr. Ruel Dumadag also disclosed that this is in compliance with the provincial directive to implement urban greening and landscaping development project among LGUs and public institutions.
“Tarragona is the pilot area because we are ready with our beautiful edifice. The park will be a point of convergence for residents of Tarragona, visitors and tourists. There will also be a jogging area, a promenade which will serve as the center of the park where people can relax, exchange pleasantries, while a statue will also be a part of the park, symbolizing the local government unit, also flagpoles,” he explained.
Based on the plan, trees will be planted to provide more natural covering or shaded area while the park’s overall design is also inspired to resemble Manila’s Luneta Park. There will also be a forest trail that will be developed to entice locals do outdoor activities such as hiking and jogging.
The project’s design is made by Architect Charice Puentespina, while Architect Cesar Gamalong is the winning contractor for the project. Once finished, Tarragona anticipates to increase the number of local tourists as well as encourage economic activity among local entrepreneurs.-from the report of Karen Deloso
