‘Conflicted’ PS accused of delaying Kanye sanitation project

The Kanye sanitation project made headlines recently when it was revealed that the project, initially set at P724.96 million, has drastically exceeded its budget, with costs ballooning to P3.4 billion. The project comprises a 480-kilometer pipeline, 11 pump stations, and wastewater treatment works. It was originally scheduled to run from October 2017 to October 2019, but has since been extended to July 2025.

Apart from the rocky conditions that come with the topographical terrain in Kanye, the delay has been blamed on some landowners in the village who are refusing to give contractors access to their homes. Fingers now point at Khumotaka, who is accused of being insincere and conflicted in the matter. Khumotaka recently informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the DCEC is investigating the project cost overrun, involving engineers accused of professional malpractice.