Infrastructure

Sambat

Gonzales

Ambulong

Renovation of Modesto Castillo Cultural Center

Poblacion 2

Public Market Fish Section

Sala

Boot

Renovation of Administration Office of Public Market

Talaga

Trapiche

Montana

Poblacion 6

Laurel

Mabini

Balele

Janopol Occidental

Building 9 at Public Market

Tanauan Packaging Center

Altura Matanda

Pantay Matanda

Poblacion 4

Janopol Oriental

Hidalgo

Maria Paz

Santol

Darasa

Poblacion 3

Bilog-Bilog

Bagbag

Sulpoc

Bañadero

Improvement of Plaza Mabini

Poblacion 7

Suplang

Santor

Banjo West

San Jose

Bagumbayan

Tinurik

Streetlights Along J. P. Laurel Highway

Poblacion 1

Maugat

Banjo East

Renovation of Commercial Building at Public Market

Altura Bata

J. P. Laurel Gymnasium I

Pagaspas

Poblacion 5

Cale

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INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES/FACILITIES

Tanauan City, being one of the three (3) component cities in the province of Batangas, has a vast number of infrastructure projects which made the city an option for the investors to put in their resources. Still, the city has a lot more to improve on and needs to develop more areas to accommodate the city’s growing population and to cope up with the country’s advancement.

5.1 ROADS

The city is connected to two (2) national roads, the national highway going to the Municipalities of Talisay and Laurel traversing the A. Mabini Avenue, and J. P. Laurel Highway going to Malvar and Lipa City which are among the busiest streets within the city. It also has a wide array of city roads leading to the rural barangays. Tanauan City town proper has a grid-iron type street pattern, all of which are either concrete or asphalt covered. The Tanauaeno’s can reach Manila  either through the STAR (Southern Tagalog Arterial Road) Tollway, Sambat entrance or through the J.P. Laurel Highway then passing through the Maharlika Highway leading to South Luzon Expressway.

The city government closely monitors the traffic situations within the city proper especially during peak hours. In special cases like during holidays, rerouting schemes are being done to address traffic congestions. Road rehabilitations are also being done to ease the traffic flow in and out of the city proper.

TOTAL LENGTH OF ROADS

National                -          18.116 kms. Concrete/asphalt

Provincial                -          67.500 kms. Concrete/asphalt

City                        -          36.570 kms. Concrete/asphalt

Barangay                -          72.560 kms. Concrete/asphalt

5.2 PORTS AND AIRSTRIP

Although Tanauan City is located on the eastern side of Taal Lake, it doesn’t have a port. It is nearest the Batangas Port about forty five (45) kilometers going south through the STAR Tollway and Batangas Diversion Road.

The city has an airstrip which is privately owned. Manny Barradas Airstrip is located in the northern part of Barangay Santor about six (6) kilometers from Tanauan Poblacion. It is seldom used as a landing area for private planes and helicopters when the need arises. But there is a government owned airbase about twenty five (25) kilometers south of the city which can also be used as an alternate landing area, the Fernando Air Base located at Lipa City.

5.3 BRIDGES

There are a total of thirteen (13) bridges scattered around the city with an approximate total length of 471.8 linear meters and an average width of 10 meters. Some of which are located at the city boundary with the neighboring towns of Sto. Tomas, built to cross the San Juan River, and Talisay. In addition to those bridges, six (6) overpass bridges were constructed along STAR Tollway which passes through the major city roads.

5.4 IRRIGATION SYSTEM

There is a communal irrigation system at Barangay Ambulong which comes from Angasin River. It supplies irrigation water to approximately ten (10) hectares of rice and vegetable fields. Due to unforeseen events, the irrigation system at Barangay Bañadero is under rehabilitation process and is expected to be finished by the end of 2010 and service approximately ten (10) hectares of rice and vegetable fields.

5.5 FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES

Tanauan City has no common sewerage system but instead, the residents use individual septic tanks. Rain waters and domestics waste water flows through the canal. The city’s drainage system is a combination of concrete pipes, open lined canal and concrete covered lined canal. Along the major thoroughfares at Tanauan Poblacion are concrete pipelines and covered lined canal. But in the rural barangays, open lined canal are being utilized which are not that prone to clogging. It is also easier to clean as compared to covered lined canal.

The city has only one (1) wastewater treatment facility which is located inside First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) which treats all the wastewater coming from the factories located inside the industrial park before being discharged to San Juan River. All industries are required to undergo that process. In addition to this, they are required to pay certain amount of money for undergoing such procedure.5.6 DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY

The water supply of Tanauan City comes from different sources. Tanauan City Poblacion (Poblacion I-7) gets their water consumption from Tanauan Water District (TWD) which holds their main office at Poclacion I. TWD also supplies water for domestic use to the rural barangays including the subdivisions located in their neighborhood. But still some barangays have their own Rural Waterworks which they utilize for their barangay’s water consumption.

Other barangays depend on shallow wells as their main source of water consumption especially those near the coast of Taal Lake namely Ambulong, Bañadero, Gonzales, Wawa, Boot and Maria Paz.

Barangays with their own Waterworks System

5.6.1 Surface Water in Tanauan City

Tanauan City has four (4) major rivers and a lake which are also being used for water consumption like in washing their clothes and also for livelihood like fishing. One the major river is the San Juan River which passes through barangays Darasa, Poblacion 1-4, Pagaspas, Pantay Matanda, Pantay Bata, Ulango and Laurel. This river also serves as the boundary of Tanauan City and Sto. Tomas. Two (2) rivers are located at Barangay Balele, the Tibanglan River and Sabang River. At Barangay Banjo West, a stream called Sirang Tibo is situated.

At the northwestern and southeastern boundary of Tanauan City lies the Angasin River and Balete River respectively. Taal Lake is one of the sources of income of the coastal barangays located in the western part of Tanauan.

5.6.2 Groundwater in Tanauan City

Based on the data from the local water district, there are areas wherein they find it difficult to draw groundwater. These are at Barangay Sulpoc and Sulplang which are areas with high above sea level elevation and those areas near the Taal Lake where there are sulphur entrusions. The average water level is forty eight (48) meters below the ground surface and the average specific yield is 14,000 cubic meters per day. Groundwater is treated using Calcium Hypochlorite at 0.6-1 kg. per 200 liters for two (2) days to get a chlorine residual of 0.3 ppm. In some locations at San Juan River and Sabang River, groundwater flows out of the springs which become a clean source of drinking water.

The deep well and shallow well areas can be found in the coastal areas of Tanauan City near Taal Lake.

5.6.3 Water Quality Situations

Through the certain processes in the households, commercial establishments and even the industrial estates, the water quality degrades. It then flows through the city’s drainage system then through the city’s lowest portions which are the creeks and rivers. It is one of the reasons why San Juan River looses its original condition especially during rainy season when all of the filths trapped in the drainage system are being washed down to the river system. Aside from domestic water contamination, agro-industrial establishments also contribute to the water quality degradation

Based on the San Juan River Monitoring Report done by FPIP MMT on the 3^rd quarter and 4^th quarter of 2009, and 1^st quarter of 2010 (table ______ p.____), the water quality of San Juan River on the upstream and downstream has passed all the parameter standards. But based on the past and present monitoring reports, the San Juan River quality consistently falls on the Class C classification which connotes that it is not suitable for drinking and bathing.

5.7 POWER SUPPLY

Tanauan City is generally being supplied by Batelec II since 1980. They outsource their power supply from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The total number of households and commercial establishments being served is 30,354 as of the 1^stquarter of 2010 in the forty eight barangays of Tanauan City. A small portion of Barangay Laurel and the whole if FPIP is being supplied by Meralco.

5.8 TRANSPORT FACILITIES

A variety of public transportation is present at Tanauan City. To reach Manila, the commuter’s only option is to ride the provincial busses. The bus route which passes through Tanauan City are Manila-Batangas City and vice versa, and Manila-Lemery, Batangas and vice versa. There are jeepneys which lead to the nearby cities of Calamba, San Pablo and Lipa. To get to the rural barangays of the city, jeepneys and tricycles are available for utilization. There are five (5) jeepney terminals and forty six (46) tricycle terminals distributed around Tanauan City Poblacion. A rare mode of transportation is present at Tanauan City which is by boat to reach the lakeshore part of Barangay Maria Paz known as Mahabang Buhangin. The lone island of the city known as Napayong Island which is also a part of Maria Paz, can be reached by boat.

There are some loading and unloading points along President Jose P. Laurel National Highway where bus stops to pick up passengers to and from Manila or to Batangas City and Lemery at scheduled hours.  Bus companies are as follows: Alps, De La Rosa Transit, RRCG, Batangas Star Express, Jac Liner, Jam Liner, KL CNG Transport Corp. (uses natural gas), First Charter, Ceres Transport and M. Transit.  Also, there are private vans for hire that provides service to commuters at designated drop-off points.

In the year 2008, twenty eight (28) vehicular accidents were recorded by the Tanauan City Police Station, thirty four (34) in the year 2009, and nine (9) in the first quarter of 2010.

JEEPNEY TERMINALS

- Central Parking – beside Public Market

- Talisay/Laurel/Luyos/Janopol/Wawa – at the back of Macdonalds

-  Lipa – S. Castillo St.

-  San Pablo – S. Castillo St.

-  San Pablo/Calamba – P. Dimayuga St.

-  Balibago – beside Greenwich

BUS TERMINAL/PICK-UP POINT

- 2 Bus Stops located at President J.P. Laurel Highway in between Platon and Carandang St.(1 going to Manila and 1 going to Batangas)

- 2 Bus Stops located at J.P. Laurel Highway between P. Dimayuga and C. Garcia St.(1 going to Manila and 1 going to Batangas)

LOADING AND UNLOADING ZONES

-       A.. Mabini Burgos St. infront of Mcdonalds

-        A. Mabini Avenue corner T.M. Kalaw St

-        J.P.L. Highway between G. Garcia St. & P. Dimayuga St. (both sides)

-        J.P.L. Highway between Platon * Carandang St. (both sides)

PARKING ZONES ( on-street/ off-street)

Parking Zones -(off-street)

-  TSM Parking area

-  Central Parking

- Marcela Arcade – pay parking

-  Parking Area – Collantes/Castillo St. (beside Gym I) – pay parking

PEDESTRIAN SERVICE FACILITIES (waiting sheds, street lights, pedestrian crossing)

Waiting Sheds – Two(2) located along J.P.L. Highway corner G. Garcia St.

- going to Manila & going to Batangas

- Two(2) located J.P.L. Highway between Platon & Carandang St.

- Two(2) located J.P.L. Highway between Platon & Carandang     St.

Pedestrian Lane (crossing)   – Four (4) located at A. Mabini Burgos

- One(1)  located at A. Mabini commercial

- One(1) located at A. Mabini RR Alley

- One (1) Located at A. Mabini/Kalaw St.

- One (1) Located at A. Mabini/Panganiban

- Two (2) Located at Mabini/Pagaspas

- One (1)  Located at Pantoja/Mabini Avenue

- Four (4) Located at J.P.L./A.Mabini Avenue

- One (1) Located at J.P.L. South School

- One (1) Located at J.P.L. North School

- One (1) Located at J.P.L. between Platon &

Carandang St.

- One (1) Located at J.P.L. Faith School

ROAD TRAFFIC DATA

Traffic volumes on specified road sections

Jose P. Laurel Highway to A. Mabini Avenue: (Rush Hours:  4:00pm – 7:00pm)

From J.P.L. North School to A. Mabini J.P.L. – Both side -    380 vehicles

J.P.L. A. Mabini to J.P.L. Faith School – Both side         -     260 vehicles

J.P.L. A. Mabini to A. Mabini Trapiche Road- Both side  -     120 vehicles

A. Mabini Trapiche Road to A. Mabini Burgos – Both side –    56 vehicles

5.9 COMMUNICATIONS

5.9.1 Telegraph

There is only one telegraphic transfer facility located at Tanauan City which government owned. DOTC-TELOF offers services such as delivering telegrams, local and international telegraphic transfer (money transfer) and social telegram delivery.

5.9.2 Postal Services

Philippine Postal Corporation serves as the main letter carrier of the city which is located at the second floor of the Commercial Building of Tanauan Public Market.

Aside from postal services, Tanauan City has several courier service stations which include RCPI, JRS Express Padala, LBC Express Inc., Western Union, Universal Storefront Services Corp, Rodex Courier, Mail & More Business Services, Cebuana Lhuillier and M Lhuillier. Majority of them also offer money transfer services.

5.9.3 Telecommunications

With the increasing number of cellular phones in the city as well as the country, Tanauan City has become a hub for the erection of cell site towers which are enumerated below.

In case of landline communication services, PLDT and GLOBE are the only existing facilities which offer the service. Their total number of connections is not available for disclosure because they refused to provide the information despite several requests forwarded to them.

5.9.3 Cable Television

Only one (1) Cable TV connection provider is present at Tanauan City which is Home Cable located at Barangay Poblacion 3. Home Cable connections are extended throughout the whole city.

5.10   CEMETERIES

The city’s growing population demands greater number of cemeteries.  Since its becoming a city, several sites for cemetery were developed to cater the need of additional burial grounds both for the rich and the underprivileged. There are seven (7) in total and there is another one being constructed at Barangay Malaking Pulo.

5.11  SLAUGHTERHOUSE

To meet the meat demand of Tanauan City’s growing population, a slaughterhouse was established at Barangay Poblacion 4 during the year 1975.  It has an area of 3,135 square meters and an average yield of sixty three (63) heads of swine and six (6) heads of cattle per day. It was previously classified as Class AA Slauhterhouse by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS). It operates twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

5.12  PUBLIC MARKET

Tanauan Public Market has a total land area of twenty six thousand six hundred four (26, 604) sq. m. located at Barangay Poblacion V & VII. It is considered as the hob of business and commercial activities of the city where more than 1, 000 stalls operate for 24 hours a day for 7 days.

The construction of the Tanauan Public Market has been implemented and completed under a loan package from the World Bank.  With more than 1,000 stalls and market operations for 24 hours a day for 7 days, this hob of business and commercial activities is anticipated to generate revenues that are badly needed in the implementation of various major local projects.5.13   SUBDIVISIONS

The demand for housing leads to the development of total of thirty six (36) subdivisions scattered around the city. The one which is farthest from the city proper is the Saratoga Hills located at Barangay Suplang.  A huge number of subdivisions lie at the city proper and Barangay Darasa.

5.14  INDUSTRIAL LOCATORS

5.15  HOSPITALS

5.16   RECREATIONAL FACILITIES