THE DAVAO Light and Power Company clarified on Wednesday that it can transfer its electric poles as soon as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XI has settled the road right-of-way (RROW) issues.
During the Habi at Kape on Aug. 13, Fermin Edillon, Davao Light Reputation Enhancement Department head, was asked about the delay of the pole relocation in the Maa Flyover Project.
“Kaning poste nato dili ma-transfer unless ma clear ang road right-of-way. Once ma settle nila, definitely ibalhin namo na as soon as possible,” Edillon said.
He said the company has enough personnel to do the job, provided the issues are already settled between the DPWH and the owners.
He said they had already started relocating the poles, but encountered a problem when one of the owners complained about the erected pole that was transferred to his property.
Edillon shared that the owner is set to file a legal case, since the RROW has yet to be settled.
“Gi-call among attention sa tag-iya, and we informed DPWH of the issue because mag file man gud silag legal case. So, definitely we need to stop it kay ilaha man gud tong katungod kay ilaha man tong property,” he added.
Edillon also noted that they cannot proceed with the pole relocation gradually since it will cause a prolonged power interruption.
The 21st City Council on Tuesday agreed on a motion inviting the Davao Light and Power Company and telecommunications companies to the 7th regular session next Tuesday, Aug. 19, to explain the delay of pole relocations in the Ma-a Flyover Project.
