Author Topic: Cebu-Bohol Friendship Bridge. Can It Be Done? (Read 13240 times)

pioneer · « **on:** November 27, 2007, 07:36:21 PM »

By Boy Guingguing
Publisher
Bohol Sunday Post

For the second time around, this Bglante devotes another full-length column about the much ballyhooed Cebu-Bohol Friendship Bridge.

In so many instances, Gov. Erico Aumentado like the master salesman that he is, is again full of energy and enthusiasm in pushing for his latest mega-baby, a bridge that connects between Bohol and Cebu.

To the uninitiated, they may say that's another of Aumentado long line of pipe dreams for Bohol. Another product of his fertile imagination.

We beg to disagree. Given Aumentado's vaunted tenacity to push big-ticket items, the latest in his arsenal of mega projects is a doable one. In the name of today's technology where extreme engineering is pushed to the limits yes, it can be done.

A project as colossal as this may be unimaginable to ordinary folks. But those in the know are mesmerized at the prospect that it's possible to bridge the two islands. Separated by a body of water where the shortest points to the two islands is only about 18 kilometers, this mega project pales in comparison to other projects already in existence.

Take the Hangzhou Bay Bridge in Shanghai, China.

Built as an S-shaped stayed-cable bridge, the bridge links both sides of Hangzhou Bay. Considered the longest transoceanic bridge built in China, the span in the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world. The bridge is 36 kilometers long, it has six lanes in both directions and shortens the distance between Shanghai and Ningbo by 120 kms.

Although the bridge is already linked and the opening ceremony was already held on June 2007, it will not be open to public transport until 2008. It's opening is timed for the 2008 World Fair to be held in Shanghai, China.

Another example of two places separated by a wide body of water and then linked with a mega bridge is the one that connects Sweden and Denmark. Known as the Oresund Bridge(Danish Oresundsbroen, Swedish Orensundsbron, joint hybrid name Oresonbron) is a combined two-track rail and four-lane road bridge across the Oresund Strait. The bridge-tunnel is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe and connects the two metropolitan areas of the Oresund Region: the Danish capital of Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmo.

Planned as early as 1991, the 16 kilometer long Oresund link between Sweden and Denmark is now complete.. The Oresund Bridge is the world's longest single bridge carrying both road and railway traffic.

.As to the blueprint of the Cebu-Bohol Friendship, the span that stretches 18 kilometers from Getafe to Cordova in Cebu is programmed to serve at least functions. The main function is the bridge itself while overboard is the electric cable connection using Cebu's excess energy it gets from the Visayas Grid of its geothermal power from Palimpinon in Negros Oriental.

Another feature of the bridge is the water pipeline should Bohol decide to sell its excess water from the Inabanga River. Calling it three-in-one project, it is now scouting for funding support to realize Aumentado's dream undertaking. Once realized, there's no quarrel that Aumentado will become the greatest public official Bohol ever produced.

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G@Len · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:08:04 PM »

so mag-bike nalang ko ania from cebu to loon.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:29:59 PM »

Do we have enough money to build it??? why not?

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2007, 02:58:33 PM »

I like the idea. But realistically speaking, is it plausible? Economics and political obstacles lay before this dream.

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Scarb · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2007, 05:21:39 PM »

ayy kanindot baya paminawon kon madayon jud..
dli nako dagaton ug sinakayg Barko...(maluya tawon kog sinuka)
crossing my fingers it would be push through...

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ben · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2007, 05:43:13 PM »

The Gov is thinking big - lets hope this dream can come true! Perhaps some international aid can be used for this project. If kept simple it wouldn't be as horrifically expensive as the Oresund bridge, or even worse the Channel Tunnel between England and France.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2007, 11:46:07 PM »

Ben, i dont think there is such simple bridge, remember that is an open sea...otherwise G@len in his bicycle would fall from the bridge when big waves hit...

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swakee · « **Reply #7 on:** November 29, 2007, 01:07:23 AM »

ayay... daku ju'g ma-corrupt ang mga officials ani kay daku man nga project... faets!

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swakee · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2007, 01:08:09 AM »

magsugod na fud ug dakung project nga daghan pa man gani dihang mga projects nga wa pa mahuman... tsk! tsk! tsk!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2007, 04:21:09 AM »

My only concern is the realities of tectonics. The Philippines, like most of south east asia and east asia lay within the Ring of Fire. In ever constant motion, the Philippine trench clashes with the Marianna Trench as well as the northern plates near the Yellow Sea. Hence there are the residual occurrences of earth quakes, typhoons, (and other similar meteorological effects). Which would be a detriment to the base and structure of this said bridge. If a bridge were to be built--one thing is clear--international aid in creating the superstructure must be garnered and plans must be finalized in order for this to succeed.

Who knows, maybe it will be completed; but as of right now---we need more finances to back it up. And political solidarity from Region 7; as well as national support.

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swakee · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2007, 01:46:59 AM »

Bryt jud ka Dong Lorenzo!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2007, 01:58:27 AM »

haha, bright man gud na ang Boholano! Unsa-on man jud na, 'te Swakee.

ps. Di man ko bright uy, im just an average everyday Joe Schmoe.

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swakee · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2007, 02:01:56 AM »

haha, bright man gud na ang Boholano! Unsa-on man jud na, 'te Swakee.

ps. Di man ko bright uy, im just an average everyday Joe Schmoe.

ka-suerte baya ni eheeerrrmmm nimo Dong... bryt na humble pa!

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Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2007, 07:45:26 AM »

Do we have enough money to build it??? why not?

Korek, kay needs money baya na..

Then when its done, there should also have a toll fee just like Oeresund's bridge.

Kuyaw pud kay ang Getafe napud ni ma busy

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insurectus · « **Reply #14 on:** December 14, 2007, 12:31:09 AM »

ma purdoy jud ni operator sa mga barko sa tubigon og talibon

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st. agnes · « **Reply #15 on:** December 14, 2007, 12:36:27 AM »

hala sah> nindot paminawon.. pwede nako ka dala daton sakyanan sa Cebu nga dili hasol... hahahaha

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Macky Ferniz · « **Reply #16 on:** December 14, 2007, 01:25:28 AM »

It is possible if our government uses our funds properly.

It would look like the Saudi Arabia - Bahrain Friendship Bridge (the King Fahad Causeway) around 25 Kilometers long.

This is near the site where I took the migrating Flamingoes earlier today. See photos of your new countries thread in Bohol Testimonials.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #17 on:** December 14, 2007, 03:21:32 PM »

Nice photo Mackz...

thanks for the Info...

ning tabok ba ni sha ug dako nga ocean???

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swakee · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2007, 02:09:29 AM »

ma purdoy jud ni operator sa mga barko sa tubigon og talibon

saun na man lang ang atong mga crushy2x ani nga naa sa barko nag-trabaho? di na ta ka-ering ering aning kalakiha!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 15, 2007, 02:17:32 AM »

I wish a bridge like that could be built. It would make known to the world that the Philippines has truly awakened. However, I can't help but wonder how ship captains/trollies would react to the said bridge's construction.

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Scarb · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2007, 05:18:12 AM »

My only concern is the realities of tectonics. The Philippines, like most of south east asia and east asia lay within the Ring of Fire. In ever constant motion, the Philippine trench clashes with the Marianna Trench as well as the northern plates near the Yellow Sea. Hence there are the residual occurrences of earth quakes, typhoons, (and other similar meteorological effects). Which would be a detriment to the base and structure of this said bridge. If a bridge were to be built--one thing is clear--international aid in creating the superstructure must be garnered and plans must be finalized in order for this to succeed.

Who knows, maybe it will be completed; but as of right now---we need more finances to back it up. And political solidarity from Region 7; as well as national support.

btaw nop? dli jud na madali-dali oi...there are so many things to be considered and be evaluated jud.,
tiaw bay magbaktas ko paingon Cebu unya mokalit ug ka hagba ang bridge?? agoyyy ang Iho magkatawa.

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Happy · « **Reply #21 on:** December 15, 2007, 08:38:05 PM »

ok rapud ko ani kay sa amoa jud nga tawon abot haha, pwede nalang ko maglakaw kung walay ikaplete

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arnuld · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2008, 12:04:44 AM »

So ang route sa bridge mao ni Una anha sa Mactan island unya olango island or Santa rosa unya motabok ngadto sa cabul- an island or pandanon island unya shallow water paingon na sa Getafe. Mura dili kaayo taas nga bridge ang problema lang ani kn unsaon pag ugbok og haligi sa Hilutungan channel nga known man kaayo ni sa very fast current og deepest sea sa region seven. Naa man nag agi dinhi ang pinakalawom nga canal. Kon makatabok sila ani mura wala na problema kay ang bohol sea mabaw ra man.

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B:) · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2008, 10:24:54 AM »

Arnuld, I'm sure an Architects and Engrs. figured that out, otherwise, the gov.would've not proposed it to the public if it's not possible.
Looking at the future if this is build, traffic will be unbelievable in Tagbilaran City especially that the highways there is not as wide as much in Cebu.
On the other hand, I would love to see it though hoping that I am still young and adventurous when that time comes.

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benelynne · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2008, 10:34:24 AM »

It seems to me that Cebu would benefit as much, if not more, from this project as Bohol, so why not ask imperial Cebu to look for funding as well? After all, Cebu's international PR machine is flaunting Bohol and Chocolate Hills and Panglao as part of Cebu? This land connection will give credence to such outlandish claims.

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svetlana · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2008, 10:55:53 AM »

Pastilan pagka nindot kung matinuod ni no? dili lang jud kay okasyon ra ta kauli uli sa Bohol. Pwede na Bohol nagpuyo, unya Cebu nag work... hhhmmm (aw, pwede bah? hahaha)

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B:) · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:23:09 AM »

or you could work in Bohol svetlana, i'm sure Bohol will be as industrialized as Cebu by then
it could even be more successful because of the rising city and as a province as a whole.

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benelynne · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:38:11 AM »

Bohol can be the residential, commercial and recreational suburbs with fresh air and green environ... Keep the industries in Cebu...

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B:) · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:41:01 AM »

hmm, i hope it will but I doubted.
I'm sure Business industries will be expanding their branches in Bohol even the ones from Manila.

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svetlana · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:43:32 AM »

hmm, i hope it will but I doubted.
I'm sure Business industries will be expanding their branches in Bohol even the ones from Manila.

nah, ayaw nalang ta Ms. B kay grabe ng mga negosyante nga dagko sa Bohol oi, wa gani nila pasudla ang Gaisano sa Tagbilaran.....

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B:) · « **Reply #30 on:** January 23, 2008, 11:45:51 AM »

don't forget svet, we're talking about a bridge here, which means pretty easy to transport anything they could possibly build.

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Koddi Prudente · « **Reply #31 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:20:28 PM »

Sa dili pa ta magtukod og tulay, mas maayo tingali kon tun-an kon unsay mahitabo kanato, sa atong mga kaigsoonan, ug sa atong mga bahandi. kon naa nay tulay, siyempre, mag reduce (or moundang) ang mga barko sa ilang sked. this means, decreased income sa mga transportation providers (vans, tricycles, habal-habal, PUB, PUJ, etc.) nga tighatod og pasahero padung sa pier. Dyutay na lang ang mapas-an sa mga porters. Ang mga nanindag kalamay, peanut kisses, sud-an, tubig, etc. sa pier, maapektuhan jud na sila. Well, sayon na pud pagpakatay og water pipes padung sa Cebu gikan sa Inabanga River. Namatay na man unta na nga project proposal; mabanhaw na pud ni. Malipay na ang mga dagkung negosyante sa Cebu. By the way, how true is it nga sigi nag pinalitay og yuta sa Getafe, especially sa dapit diin tukuron ang approach sa tulay? Siyempre, momahal jud unya na kon paliton para sa project. Daghan kuno ang namalit, pero mga dummy lang kuno sa usa lang ka tawo. Dili ako, ha? Tingalig si Mike or si Jun kay daghan na man ni silag kwarta.

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kiamoy · « **Reply #32 on:** March 06, 2009, 07:04:47 AM »

nice point Koddi,
pero nindot sad unta ni

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buwadsanga · « **Reply #33 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:27:49 AM »

friendship bridge? why not if we can afford it meaning financiers are willing to finance such huge project.

im sure it would improve greatly the economic activity between the two islands.

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efbsister · « **Reply #34 on:** April 29, 2009, 12:45:38 AM »

kahayahay ba kon madajon kanang planuha...... hinaut unta nga jamoy kurakot nga mahitabo unja damlag... peace mga paisano.........

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Koddi Prudente · « **Reply #35 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:49:39 AM »

Sigi tag improve sa atong mga port facilities and try to accredit only the best vessels, unya makawang lang ang tanan kay sayon na man lang unya ang pagbyahe sud og gawas sa Bohol.

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buwadsanga · « **Reply #36 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:24:06 AM »

ports will not be neglected they still served the purpose kasi di lang naman cebu ang gi serbisyohan ani.

if a carefull feasibility study will be conducted and the result is positive for the cost and economic returns gained from the bridge. surely investors are willing to finance the project and this dream will come true!!!

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swakee · « **Reply #37 on:** April 30, 2009, 01:33:31 PM »

ako pa ning huna-hunaon

toinkz

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janjan · « **Reply #38 on:** April 30, 2009, 03:48:19 PM »

ayaw nalang na butangi bridge oy kay nice to barko kay naa daghan cats ug chicks maila-ila ing travel

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Macky Ferniz · « **Reply #39 on:** April 30, 2009, 06:18:05 PM »

Gasto gasto lang ni nga Bridge.

Sa akong estimate, mo dagan pa ug more than 20 years para ma fully paid nato ang maong bridge.

Labi na kung sakyan ug politics naay possibility nga dili mahuman kini nga bridge. Masayang lang ang initial nga gasto, multi billion raba gyud ni nga project.

So, while our political system is unstable, it is safer for our pocket not to start this luxurious project.

Pero kung madato na ang Pilipinas, puede ni himoon. Maayo ni nga idea basta dili lang madugangan ang utang sa Pilipinas nga ang atong mga apo ang mag bayad.

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