So what do we expect in 2016? Here are some projects we should be watching for.
1. MESA VERTE RESIDENCES TOWER 1 & 2
With heavy equipment now onsite, construction could begin early 2016.
2. PRIMAVERA CITY
With the favorable performance of its stock debut, we could see formal launching late 2016.
3. THE LOOP NORTH TOWER
2015 was a waiting year for The Loop…will we finally see some vertical developments for the North Tower?
4. TUSCANIA TOWERS
Will the 3-tower mid-rise condo complex finally take off next year?
5. AVIDA TOWERS ASPIRA (TOWER 1)
Bored piling works reportedly encountered problems in 2015. Hopefully, this will have been sorted out in 2016.
5. BRIA FLATS
The formal launching was supposed to be late 2015 but was indefinitely reset to accommodate the presence of former Sen. Manny B. Villar.
6. CITY MALL BULUA AND IPONAN
Both project sites are already ready for construction.
7. SEVEN SEAS WATERPARK AND RESORT
The opening of this world-class waterpark is set in late 2016.
8. SM CDO2 PREMIER TOPPING OFF
Perhaps in the second half of 2016, we could see the mall topping off and the facade slowly revealed.
9. ORORAMA CARMEN AND SUPERCENTER EXPANSION
Ororama Carmen Expansion is already in the finishing stages and could open early 2016 while Cogon branch expansion has just began. A late 2016 opening could be attainable.
10. COASTAL ROAD
Hopefully, the section linking Puntod-Kauswagan Bridge and Coastal Road will be finally realized.
11. POLITICS
Who will win the three-cornered political race in 2016?
12. NEW DAWN PENSIONNE EXPANSION
Will the contractor finally use a t-crane to speed up the high-rise construction?
13. ONE PROVIDENCE
We could see BPO workers at One Providence.
14. CENTRIO-GAISANO OVERPASS
Pedestrians and motorists won’t have to cross paths when the overpass is completed.
15. BITAN-AG AND SAPANG BRIDGES COMPLETION AND OPENING
Will these bridges finally solve the flooding? Keep posted.
16. XAVIER SPORTS COMPLEX
Ground works are already observed at the site.
17. MUST STUDENT CENTER AND EDUCATION COMPLEX
The project billboard has been installed onsite. Will construction finally commence next year?
18. S&R WAREHOUSE OPENING
Expect curious shoppers to flock to the opening of this membership-shopping warehouse club.
19. LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT ROTUNDA COMPLETION
The small park at the intersection is now in progress and all vehicles are now using the road lanes as planned. Hopefully, it will be finally completed next year.
20. CENTRIO TOWER COMPLETION
Ayala Land’s first high-rise condo in the city could be completed next year.
21. More Ayala Land developments
Rumors are high that Alveo will finally launch its first project in the city…perhaps next year. Meanwhile, local barangay officials have confirmed that Ayala has already bought a large tract of land in Tablon.
22. Rumored Healthcare Facility
A top-notch health care facility with several branches nationwide has been searching for a property in the city lately for their hospital project.
23. More restaurants, bars, business….more building constructions.
Yes of course, these developments will continue as the city progresses more….and more surprise investments.
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