Manila Water completes East Bay Ph 2 transmission lines amid El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — As it continues to strengthen its water supply system in view of the looming strong El Niño up to next year, Manila Water has completed the 1,200-millimeter (mm) diameter submarine transmission lines for the East Bay Phase 2 project.

The milestone enhances Manila Water’s capability to convey additional water across the East Bay area, improving system reliability and operational flexibility to help ensure continuous water service amid the challenges posed by the strong El Niño.

The completed submarine transmission system is composed of two segments, the Central and West Bay, which together span approximately 31.5 kilometers underwater and is designed to convey treated water from the East Bay Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 in Pakil, Laguna, towards Taguig City.

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The Central Bay segment, covering Sub-Packages 2 and 3, involved the installation of a 1,200-mm diameter steel pipeline extending 13.2 kilometers from Jala-Jala, Rizal to the Binangonan Peninsula. The project represents an investment of more than P2.4 billion.

Meanwhile, the West Bay segment, comprising Sub-Packages 4 and 5, involved the installation of an 18.3-kilometer, 1,200-mm diameter steel pipeline extending underwater from the Binangonan Peninsula to the onshore landing point in Taguig City. The project represents an investment of approximately P3.3 billion.

Together, the Central and West Bay submarine transmission lines form a critical component of the East Bay Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant (WTP), providing the underwater link that will enable water from the East Bay Water Treatment Plant to be conveyed toward the Taguig City landing site.

The completion of the submarine transmission lines marks an important step toward the full development of the East Bay Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant, which is expected to significantly enhance Manila Water’s supply capacity and operational flexibility.

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Dittie Galang, Manila Water Corporate Communications Head, underscored the strategic value of the submarine transmission system to the overall project.

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“The submarine transmission lines are a vital component of the East Bay Phase 2 project, serving as the critical link that will enable treated water from Laguna Lake to reach communities across our service area. Their completion brings us closer to realizing additional water supply that will help strengthen long-term water security for our customers, particularly as the country prepares for the potential impacts of a strong El Niño event in 2027,” Manila Water Corporate Communications Head Dittie Galang said.

The East Bay Phase 2 project forms part of Manila Water’s continuing investments in long-term water security and climate resilience. By developing new and reliable water sources, the company is strengthening its ability to meet growing demand while ensuring a more dependable water supply amid challenges such as prolonged dry periods and the expected impacts of a strong El Niño phenomenon in 2027.