Manila Water Unveils $232m Upgrade Project

Manila Water Company (MWC) of the Philippines is to invest more than PHP10bn ($232m) during 2011 in upgrading its water infrastructure.

The plan includes the expansion of water and wastewater coverage, new water source development and various systems enhancements, reports mb.com.ph.

MWC is building a large treatment facility in Rodriguez with a capacity of 150 million litres per day.

The company will also invest in the Laguna Lake water supply project and expects to begin its operations within 18-24 months.