LINGAYEN—The municipal government of this town is keen on pushing for the construction of a world-class wharf in line with its bid to be elevated into city with the support of Governor Amado Espino, Jr.

Representatives from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), through its Port Management Office in San Fernando, La Union, have reportedly completed its survey and evaluation of the proposed site of the wharf in response to an invitation from the local government. 

The municipal government had requested PPA to allocate funds for the proposed Lingayen wharf.

The port’s site is being planned along the area of the historic Limahong channel in Domalandan and is mainly intended for tourism development.

In a letter sent to Mayor Ernesto “Jonas” Castañeda, PPA submitted its observation that the proposed site is located in an open sea with no natural barriers for waves and sea action. 

PPA further noted that the river bank of Agno River/Limahong Channel is being utilized as landing area for passengers coming from the various barangays separated by the river. Thus, construction of boat/banca landing on both sides of the river would be of great help to the residents of the concerned barangays.  

“The proposed port is envisioned to serve as a jump-off point from Lingayen to other tourist destinations such as Sual and Alaminos in Pangasinan and the Ilocos Provinces,” Mayor Castañeda said.

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