More improvements programmed for Superdome

The Superdome is installed with aluminum cladding as part of its rehabilitation to give its exterior a fresh look. (Photo by Dante Raden)

THE 13^th Sangguniang Panlungsod approved on third and final reading the reversion of funds worth P4,079,226.07 to finance the improvement of the Superdome. The funds will come from the continuing appropriation of year 2010. That time, the funds were supposed to be utilized for the overhaul of the aircondition unit worth P3,559,226.07 and for the purchase of a new set of shot locks and electronic scoreboard for P520,000. 

 

But instead of repairing, the local government unit (LGU) opted in 2011 to replace the entire aircon system altogether with a brand new unit worth P15 million through supplemental budget. New shot locks and scoreboard were not purchased, leaving the P4,079,226.07 intact and unspent.

The LGU plans to utilize the amount now to purchase a floor polisher and glass rostrum for P169,226.07, and replace the untidy-looking linoleum floor tiles on all three levels of the building with unglazed ceramic tiles for P3,750,000 to make the interior presentable.

Another P160,000 will be used to repair the electrical service entrance and load side distribution of the Superdome stalls to compel the tenants to apply for their own electric meter so they can bypass the main meter. At present, the stalls are installed with sub-meters.

The Superdome management collects payment for the tenants’ electricity usage and remits this to Leyte-V Electric Cooperative Inc. The arrangement is disadvantageous to the LGU which shoulders the liabilities of tenants who are not updated on their electric bill payments.

The Superdome was one of the buildings severely damaged by typhoon Yolanda. It was recently rehabilitated for P51 million using Rehabilitation After Yolanda funds. The works included replacing the basketball court flooring and installation of new shot locks and electronic scoreboard.