Prov’l gov’t to look into old Maricalum port in Bulata, Cauayan

The provincial government of Negros Occidental has no plans yet on what to do with the old port owned by the defunct Maricalum Mining Corporation (MMC) in Brgy. Bulata, Cauayan town, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said today.

“We have not decided yet on what to do with that. I would like to think that Maricalum still has a stake in the port. We still have to study that,” Lacson said.

He added that the provincial government is in agreement “to pursue the renovation and revive the port.”

Lacson lauded Cauayan Mayor John Rey Tabujara who is looking for ways to really improve the economy of his town.

“Having a port is one way of generating income,” he pointed out.

On Wednesday, Tabujara said they had written the provincial government to ask MMC if they will still open and operate the port.

“With the ongoing construction of the airport in nearby Kabankalan City, a complimentary port is necessary. It would employ thousands of workers too,” the mayor said.* (EYA)