Paradise Reef is an 'underwater garden' of at least 7,500 square meters of corals. A study says the reef hosts 79 species of hard corals, 26 species of soft corals, and over 100 species of fishes.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A family of pioneering investors in the Island Garden City of Samal asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order against the P23-billion Samal Island-Davao City Connector project.
With the approved alignment of the SIDC project, the Rodriguez family fears Paradise Reef, an environmentally critical area, will be compromised. “This matter is now pending before the Supreme Court and the DENR office is yet to receive an order from the Court,” said Bagani Fidel Evasco, Executive Director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources -Davao Region, in an interview.
The Department of Public Works and Highways has expected contractors of the SIDC Bridge to submit their Detailed Engineering Design plans for foundation structures and start the project once approved.
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