The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) said the first phase of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project is 88 percent complete as of June this year.
The company attributed the steady progress to completed design works, nearly completed procurement processes, ongoing construction works, and testing and commissioning.
“We give credit to the hardworking men and women of the LRMC and our contractors who are tirelessly working on the ground for this milestone of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 Project,” Juan F. Alfonso, LRMC president and chief executive, said.
“This is a testament that we at LRMC remain highly attuned to our common goal of upgrading the commuter experience, especially in the southern part of Metro Manila with Phase 1 traversing the cities of Pasay and Paranaque,” Alfonso added.
The first phase covers 6.7 kilometers of the 11km-extension line having five stations in various stages of development, with ongoing works on civil and structural steel, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection.
With this progress, LRMC is optimistic of completing the construction of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 project by the fourth quarter of 2024.
The seven-kilometer extension lines spans the Redemptorist Station in Baclaran, the MIA Station, Asiaworld Station, Ninoy Aquino Station and Dr. Santos Station.
The remaining stations between Las Piñas and Niog are scheduled to become fully-operational by 2027.
The eight-station extension line connect Baclaran in Parañaque City to Bacoor, Cavite.
