The Subterranean Cable Installation Project in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu
Underground Cable Venture by Garcia Extends to 2 Kilometers on SRP Infrastructure
This article's gonna dive into the nitty-gritty of the underground cable installation project nestled in the heart of South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City. It's all about modernizing the region's electrical and communications networks by skedaddling overhead cables underground, cutting down on visual pollution and boosting safety.
Take-off and Progress
No concrete start date has been put out yet, but here's the juicy deets we've got so far: this project has taken a significant leap forward, wrapped up an impressive 2 kilometers of underground cable installation as of early May 2025! This is a staggering 300% leap from its previous phases.[1] Props to Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia for shedding light on this progress via his Facebook post on Saturday, May 3.
The city's green light for this project was given by City Ordinance 2750. It grants permission to install utilities, power cables, television, and telecommunications cables under city land.
The Pilot Project
This grand project kicked off on March 3, 2025, and its initial phase targeted two locations: SRP and the heritage district.
At SRP, work is underway on the first two kilometers of the proposed 22-kilometer stretch, which is monumental progress, considering the vastness of the project.
Next Stops
While the far-reaching plans for this project aren't fully fleshed out in the currently available information, it's safe to assume that the goal is to eventually expand the underground cable network across the entire expanse of SRP. That means getting rid of more annoying overhead cables and making the place a whole lot safer and more visually appealing.
Future developments could include sugar-coating other corners of Cebu City with underground cables, partnering with smart city initiatives, and engaging with their local peoples to make sure that their needs are met and disruptions are minimized.
As more deets surface, these developments might undergo tweaks and expansions. Stay tuned for more updates!
[1] The 300% increase refers to the jump from 500 meters to 2 kilometers.
- The Subterranean Cable Installation Project in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City, has made a remarkable stride, as it has buried an impressive 2 kilometers of cables as of early May 2025, representing a 300% leap from its previous phases.
- City Ordinance 2750 has given the green light for this project, allowing the installation of utilities, power cables, television, and telecommunications cables under city land.
- In the pilot project, the first two kilometers of the proposed 22-kilometer stretch are being worked on at SRP, a significant first step in the grand scheme of burying cables throughout the entire South Road Properties.
