by Aileen Refuerzo

A development plan to put up a nature walk and view deck facilities at the Dominican Heritage Hill and Nature Park has been proposed.

The Baguio Heritage Hill Committee chaired by Mayor Mauricio Domogan approved the development plan for the nature park as presented by the city engineering office costing P4,550,000.

Based on the program of work submitted by city engineer Leo Bernardez, the projects will consist of the construction of a pathway or eco-trail costing P3,650,000, four units of gazebo amounting to P640,000 and two units view decks, P260,000.

Councilor Philian Weygan-Allan, a member of the committee, submitted the project for confirmation by the city council through a proposed ordinance which was approved on first reading last Monday by the city council.
Weygan included in the ordinance the realignment of P4,130,005.94 from the Centennial Commission Fund balance to be used for the proposed project.

The city government intends to introduce substantial development in the area this year and included it as a priority project with P20 million allocation.

The overall concept for the development of the area was estimated to cost P98 million including the rehabilitation of the building, parking area construction, slope management, greening or landscaping, fencing, drainage system development and installation of sewer line.

The city initially introduced improvements in the area by constructing the perimeter fence, improving the road and parking area that amounted to P18 million.

The area was designated as a property for environmental, tourist, education and spiritual activities. *(PIO Baguio City/PIA CAR)