Olongapo CADASTRAL SURVEY PROJECT

After a series of meetings and massive dissemination of information, the Cadastral Lot Survey project of Olongapo City has already covered sixty-seven percent (67%) of the different barangays in the whole of Olongapo with improved cooperation from residents.

City Planning and Development Office Head Engr. Marivic Nierras, however, reminded that: “Dapat din na malaman na may deadline ang surveyor at pag hindi nakapag-sukat ay hindi na maisasama ang kanilang lote sa pagsusukat. Within 3 to 4 weeks ay matatapos na ang ground survey. Sayang nga at libre ‘yon at kung hindi sila makaka-avail ay sayang ang pagkakataon. Pwedi po silang magsadya sa # 25 Jones St. Brgy. New Asinan sa office ng AB Surveyor para magpa-schedule pag hindi pa sila napuntahan,’’ she added.

To ease the residents’ doubts and understand what Cadastral Survey is all about, Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. has directed City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) and Public Affairs Office (PAO) to disseminate information with regards to the project.

The Cadastral Survey Project of Olongapo City is one of the many priority projects of the local government under Bong Gordon’s administration. This project has a fund of P36 million and is expected to be completed on or before four hundred eighty (480) days as stated in the contract. The funding for this project came from Senator Richard Gordon through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

The following information is what Olongapenos need to know with regards to the Cadastral project:

What does Cadastral Survey mean?

Cadastral surveys are a type of land survey used to determine land ownership and boundaries. Cadastral surveys are usually conducted by the government and residents are not asked to pay for the surveying.

Objectives of Cadastral Surveying?

To have an extensive land surveying to measure boundaries of private lands, boundaries of the different barangays, municipalities and provinces and boundaries of “Forest Area” which cannot be acquired by anyone.

Benefits from the Cadastral Survey:

1. To make the process of land documentation and titling easier.

2. To make the process of land documentation and titling cheaper.

3. To resolve land disputes.

4. To help the local government in planning projects and programs for the development of each barangay.

NOTICE TO OLONGAPO CITY RESIDENTS:

Expect for a representative from AB Surveying and Development to survey your lot. Prepare land title or any of the following documents you have: Tax declaration, Miscellaneous Sales Application. Show the documents to the surveyor for reference. This surveying is FREE. The local government is expecting for the full cooperation of every resident of Olongapo in this project.

Schedule of meetings regarding the Cadastral Lot Survey:

MAY 30, 2010 Brgy. NEW KALALAKE

JUNE 9, 2010 Brgy. NEW ASINAN

JUNE 19, 2010 Brgy. EAST TAPINAC

JUNE 29, 2010 Brgy. PAG-ASA

JULY 9, 2010 Brgy. WEST TAPINAC

JULY 29, 2010 Brgy. NEW ILALIM

AUGUST 8, 2010 Brgy. BANICAIN

AUGUST 18, 2010 Brgy. STA. RITA

For more information on the Cadastral Survey Project, they may visit the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) or the office of AB Surveying and Development at #25 Jones St., New Asinan, Olongapo City.

Mayor Bong Gordon tries his pulse on the Total Station Survey Instrument as City Engineer Bobby Alvarez looks on. The Cadastral Survey is a kind of land measurement to determine the boundary of lots and authenticate ownership. wheng (Photo Courtesy of PAO/Jordan)