Zambo’s scenic boulevard to get makeover

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The city’s Roseller T. Lim Blvd., formerly known as Cawa-Cawa Blvd., will undergo a major facelift within the year. Maria Isabelle G. Climaco, the city’s first district representative to Congress, said her office has allocated P20 million to improve the century-old boulevard. The facelift project will cover the kilometer-long seaside road and will extend its sidewalk from the area fronting the Evangelical School to the area fronting the City Council building, the statement said. The implementation of the project will be a joint effort of the Department of Public Works and Highways and the city government of Zamboanga. The development will include the establishment of a seawall to protect the boulevard from strong waves, Ms. Climaco added. City engineer Luis Despalo said the city’s contribution would include the improvement of the sidewalk, which will be covered with concrete pavers and several other enhancements. Rest rooms, a parking area and security facilities will be part of the project. — Darwin T. Wee, BusinessWorld