City Council - Probe sinking areas

The city council approved a resolution requesting the Mines and GeoSciences Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CAR to conduct an investigation on the circumstances of the continuing erosion and sinking of portions of Crystal Cave, Bakakeng Central to aid the city in planning and adopting necessary legislation in protecting the area.


In a resolution authored by Councilor Isabelo Cosalan Jr., the body asked the findings and recommendations be turned in within 30 days from start of the probe.

In his measure, Cosalan noted that Pinewood Street at Crystal Cave, is not currently passable to all types of motor vehicles as a portion had caved in and threatening to sink at least three residential houses.

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“The road condition had deteriorated through the years, and that road portion collapsed as an aftermath of the recent typhoon Mina,” he noted.



He said the continuing erosion and flooding at that portion of Crystal Cave, poses imminent danger to life and properties.

“A comprehensive report on the geological status and condition of the said area is very important not only as warning to residents but also for appropriate consideration relative to any development plan over the area,” Cosalan said.
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