Davao City continues to experience significant infrastructure development as the local government, through the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), successfully completed 740 projects from 2020 to 2024. These city-funded initiatives have improved roads, highways, bridges, irrigation systems, canals, laterals, buildings, and other structures, benefiting both urban and far-flung communities.
According to the CEO, the city completed 150 projects in 2020, followed by 162 in 2021, 125 in 2022, 146 in 2023, and 157 in 2024. These projects were implemented across various locations, ensuring inclusive development that reaches even the most remote areas of the city.
CEO head Engr. Joseph Dominic Felizarta, in an interview with Madayaw Davao on February 24, 2025, stated that the city still has ongoing projects for 2025, which they are working to complete before the election ban takes effect.
“We are fast-tracking the 2025 projects so that their implementation will not be affected by the election ban. While bidding is not prohibited, actual project implementation is banned during this period,” Felizarta explained.
Apart from roads and bridges, the city is also focusing on the development of essential public service facilities, such as the new sanitary landfill, which aims to enhance waste management and environmental sustainability in the city.
With the continuous expansion of infrastructure projects, Davao City is set to further improve its transportation network, public facilities, and overall quality of life for its residents. The local government’s commitment to sustained development highlights its dedication to making the city more accessible, livable, and prepared for future growth.