New NAIA ensures continuous water supply amid 16-hour service interruption

The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has assured the public of continuous water supply at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) amid the planned 16-hour water service interruption to be undertaken by Maynilad Water Services Inc. starting Friday, November 1.

According to the NNIC, it will utilize existing water reserves from the water tanks of Terminal 3, which have a combined capacity of 3.2 million liters, while the interruption takes place from 2 p.m. on November 1 until 6 a.m. on November 2.

“NNIC assures passengers and stakeholders that is has already prepared contingency measures to ensure water supply throughout the duration of the interruption,” it said in an advisory released Thursday.

?The interruption was scheduled due to maintenance and repair activities at the Putatan Treatment Plant of Maynilad, which serves customers in the west zone, which covers the cities of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon Manila, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon, Valenzuela.

The NNIC said it will also provide water trucks to replenish tanks as needed, and place water containers in restrooms throughout the terminal.

“NNIC reminds all passengers and stakeholders to conserve water during this period. Simple steps like using water sparingly in restrooms and reporting any leaks can help ensure adequate water supply for all,” it said.

NNIC, made up of San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics Inc., RLW Aviation Development Inc., and Incheon International Airport Corp., took over NAIA on September 14, 2024.

It earlier urged passengers to head to the airport earlier to give time for security and check-in procedures, in line with preparations for the anticipated influx of passengers during the Undas long weekend.

Previously called SMC SAP & Co. Consortium, the NNIC in March inked a P170.6-billion concession agreement with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to take over NAIA after it offered the highest share of its future revenues from operating the gateway to the government.

The group committed at least P122.3 billion in capital investments for the entire 25-year concession period, equivalent to P4.89 billion per year. It would need to make an upfront payment of P30 billion to the government, and another P2 billion in annual payments for the duration of the contract.—AOL, GMA Integrated News