3.1 Site Selection
3.1.1 Setting of the Criteria Economic Status of the Site (15 %)
The basic job of the people is fishing The proposed project aims to give opportunity for unemployed people of a community. Fisher men have the best potential for water sports. The proposed project will provide a learning center and training center for fisher men.
Natural Setting (30%)
Should be a tourist spot destination/zone Coastline/estuary environment
Should have clear water Should have clean coastline
Sports tourism is one of the aims of the proposed project. It would be unthinkable without the natural beauty of a environment/coastline.
Near an International Airport (15%)
At least 2-3 hours drive from Metro Manila/ NAIA
Access to the International Airport is still important though accessibility is somewhat not a problem today because of modern transportation.
For International Water Sports Standards (40%)
The site should be able to satisfy the needs and standards of a world class Water Sports Complex
The water/ ocean should be stable and acquire required depth
The soil should be capable for a manmade lake
The most important of all is that, the site should satisfy the needs and requirements of a world class Water sports Complex. One of the aims of the proposal is for the Philippines to host International water sports events.
Options Economic Status of the site (15%) Natural Setting (30%) Near an Airport (15 %)
For International Water Sports Standards (40%)
Total
Batangas Number one source of income of local people is fishing (15%)
Clear water and clean white sand beach and tourist spot destination (30%)
2-3 hours drive from Metro Manila (8%)
`It has different coastlines and is suggested by the Philippine Sports Commission as a Site for Water Sports and supported by local government but not for surfing (35%)
88 %
Zambales Number one source of income of local people is fishing (15%)
Clear water and clean white sand beach and tourist spot destination (30%)
3-4 hours drive from Near Subic
International Airport (15%)
`It has different coastlines and is suggested by the Philippine Sports Commission as a Site for Water Sports and supported by local government but not for surfing (35%)
La Union Number one source of income of local people is fishing (15%)
Clear Water and surfing capital of the north (25%)
6-7 hours drive from Metro Manila (5%)
For surfing only (10%) 55 %
3.1.3 Site Selection
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales
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3.1.4 Site Analysis Transportation
At present, SBFZ can be accessed by air through its airport (Subic Bay International Airport), by water though its seaport and by land through major highways, roads and
bridges. The highway Linkages maintain Subic’s economic
and social connections with the rest of the country, the seaport and airport also provide international passenger and freight services.
Transportation NetworkFig. 12
SBFZ’s electricity is supplied by the National Power Grid.
One important generating facility was built inside Subic Bay by Enron Subic Power Corp., which built a 116 MW power plant in 1994 under the BOT Law. Enron SPC also operates the smaller 31.5 MW power of the Freeport since 1992. The distribution of electric power service is undertaken by SBMA which maintains a large sub-station near Remy Athlete Field. The electric distribution utility Is operated by SBMA, and is planned to be privatized in 2002.
Water and Sewerage
SBFZ’s water supply system and sewage treatment system
was constructed by US navy. During the US Naval Presence, the water supply capacity per day was 11.5 million gallons. On 24th November 1996, Subic Water and Sewerage
Company, Inc., a consortium composed of D.M. Consunji, Biwater PLC of UK and the Olongapo Water District took ownership the water supply and sewerage system. Now Subic Water supplies 294 million gallons of potable water per day.
Solid Waste
Solid waste management is performed by SBMA. Daily collection of the solid waste is being done by a fleet of collection vehicle. Water is disposed of at a sanitary landfill located in the Subic Gateway District. This site is scheduled to be replaced by the year 2006 with a new facility located adjacent to Tipo road.
Telecommunication
In June 1994, American Telephone and Telegraph Co. of the US and the Philippine Long Distance C. entered into a joint venture agreement with SMBA to upgrade the telecommunication services for the Freeport. The 25 year agreement created Subic Telecom which provides
telecommunication services within the Freeport and links it to the international network/ Rimsat, an international
communications giant also signed a la-year agreement with SMBA to provide commercial satellite services to Asia and other points of the world through Microwave technology. Cable television services are also provided by Freeport Cable, Inc. SBFZ is also has and access of wireless
communication services such as Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular connections.
Subic Bay Freeport Environment
You can experience Subic even when just driving around in the Subic Bay Area. As you go through road towards Ocean Adventure or JEST, you may see groups of monkeys beside the road. Also where the big trees hover, you can see large fruit bats hanging around and sleeping by the day. Even exotic colored birds are everywhere in Subic Forest Area, you just have to keep your eyes open.
Micro Climatic Analysis
Throughout the Philippines, the southwest monsoon winds prevail from June to mid-October, which bring warm moist and unstable air production mostly cloudy skies as well as intermittent showers and scattering thunderstorms. During the period, tropical storms/ typhoons pass over or within close
proximity of Luzon Islands twice a month on average. SBF’s
general climatic type is characterized by a relatively dry season from January to April and wet during July, August and September, through November. The mean temperature is 25 degrees centigrade. The average minimum
temperature is 20 degrees centigrade while the average maximum temperature is 30 degrees centigrade. The temperature slowly increases and reaches their peak in May during the summer months. Subic Bay has tropical monsoons climate similar to other areas of Luzon. A weather station recording daily rainfall, temperature, humidity and wind speed and direction is operated at Cubi Point by the PAGASA. During the southwest monsoon season, 2,641 mm of rainfall is recorded in the five months at Cubi point, where the average annual rainfall is 3,386 mm. monthly rainfall sometimes reaches over 1,000 mm in July or August,
which is the wettest month on the year. An extreme minimum of 2,461 mm was recorded once in the past.
Zone AnalysisFig. 12.2 The site is a Tourism Zone Area
TerrainFig. 12.3 The site is relatively flat.
Slope Analysis
In terms of slope categories, around 8.76 % or 4,697.81 hectares and 6.08% or 3,310.57 hectares of the total
SBFZ’s land area fall under the 0-3% and 3-8% slope classes respectively. These areas characterized as irrigable and highly suitable for agricultural, urban, industrial and other related uses. Approximately 15,212.11 hectares or 27.86% of the total land area is under the 8-18% slope category, which is characterized as suitable to seasonal and permanent crops. The slope areas with 18-30% cover 10, 136.62 hectares or 18.56%, this slope is described as hilly to dissected mountainous areas and is considered marginal lands. Slope classification30-50% cover 17,352.32 hectares or 31.77% of the total land area and the slope classification greater than 50% covers 3,633.52 hectares. Areas under this category are characterized as rough, highly, and dissected mountains.
SWOP Analysis
Strength- the site is a tourism spot destination. It is near different tourist spot destination in Subic and an
water characteristics is stable which is suitable for the proposed water sports to be facilitated
Fig. 12.4
Weaknesses- no existing public transportation yet around the site.
Opportunities- the project can help boost the tourism in the site therefore additional income for the locals and economic boosting for Subic Bay Freeport.
Problem- how can commuters go to the site?
3.1.5 Site Development OptionsFig. 13