QC gov’t to penalize projects that leave construction debris

MANILA, Philippines — Infrastructure projects in Quezon City that leave construction debris, waste or damaged public facilities behind could face penalties and delays in project acceptance under a new city ordinance.

The Quezon City government said all public and private infrastructure projects must secure a Certificate of Site Restoration and Cleanup Compliance (CSRCC) before they can be officially accepted or fully authorized under the Quezon City Construction Site Restoration and Cleanup Compliance Ordinance (SP-3519, S-2026).

The ordinance seeks to prevent construction debris from blocking roads, sidewalks, drainage systems, waterways and other public spaces, which the city government said could worsen flooding and endanger residents.

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“Every infrastructure project must be completed in a safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible manner. No developer or project proponent should be allowed to leave behind debris that threatens our people, communities, and environment,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.

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Under the ordinance, project proponents must clear construction and demolition debris, restore affected roads, sidewalks, drainage systems and rights-of-way, and ensure proper backfilling and compaction.

They must also comply with engineering, environmental and waste-management regulations and ensure that debris is transported, disposed of, recovered or recycled only through authorized facilities.

The city government said the CSRCC will be issued only after the project secures the required clearances, including a Technical Restoration Clearance from the Quezon City Department of Engineering and an Environmental Compliance Inspection Report from the Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works of Quezon City.

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“The Department of Building Official will oversee privately owned or privately funded projects, while the Quezon City Department of Engineering will have jurisdiction over projects owned or funded by the City Government. District Action Offices and barangays will assist in monitoring and reporting noncompliant projects,” it added.

Violators may face monetary penalties and other sanctions, including withholding of project acceptance until the CSRCC is secured, suspension or denial of building-related permits, forfeiture or non-release of performance bonds or guarantees for public infrastructure projects, and suspension or closure of ongoing construction operations until compliance is achieved. /mr