MRT-7 Quezon Memorial Circle Station's New Design
The Quezon City local government has lifted the cease and desist order it
had earlier issued on the construction of the MRT-7 Quezon Memorial Circle
station.
This decision was made after the local government of Quezon City and its
stakeholders have approved the new design of the said station which was
presented by the San Miguel Corporation and EEI Corporation.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed their gratitude to the MRT-7
management for hearing their concerns about preserving their park.
For Secretary Tugade, this endeavor testifies that when the national
government, local government, and private sector collaborate, things will
be solved and improved swiftly.
Meanwhile, DOTr Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan expressed his utmost
appreciation to the swift settlement of the issue.
From the initial design of 11,000 square meters above ground, it has been
agreed that the latest and final design will just be a 426-square meter
above ground structure, with a height of only 6-7 meters.
For her part, San Miguel Corporation MRT-7 Project Director Carmela Bergado
has assured the local government, and the stakeholders that they "will
follow the redesigned and final plan."
Usec. Batan likewise assured that the construction works for the MRT-7
project is on track, with partial operability to commence by 2021, and full
revenue service by 2022.
Once completed by 2022, the MRT-7 will cut travel time from Manila to
Bulacan from 2 hours to just 34 minutes.