November 27, 2019

The Green, Green, Green Rehabilitation Project of the Talisay Public Plaza is a national program funded by the Department of Budget Manaqement (DBM) and not a single cent from the local government was spent in order to promote green initiatives and open spaces in a few selected communities including Kabankalan City, the only other LGU recipient of the Program in Negros.

The First Phase, to include the perimeter walkway, solar lighting and promenade are almost done with the Phase 2, to include the inner portion, cafe and food stalls and the rehabilitation of the drainage system will commence soon, again with full funding from the DBM with no LGU counterpart.

According to the DBM website, the 'Green, Green, Green' Program will help city governments create forest parks, arboretum, and botanical gardens; improve livability of urban areas through various activities and methods such as landscaping, turfing, and tree planting; and transform streetscapes through installation of eco-friendly street furniture, fixtures, and shading.

In addition, the city governments will increase connectivity and accessibility of public open spaces by creating bike lanes and walkways, and enhance sustainability through the construction of green infrastructure like bioswales and pervious surfaces, which aid during rainy season and flooding.