Mati to build water system for Dahican Beach

MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL-The City Government of Mati is putting up a water system in Barangay Dahican.

Mati City Mayor Carlo Rabat says the project will be a partnership with the Mati  Water District and the Local Government who will putting up a counterpart fund.

“They have began drilling, we expect the water system to be in place this year.” the Mayor said.

Dahican, a coastal barangay which is home to the famed 8-kilometer beach is not connected to water system.

Rabat says some investments particularly in tourism are put on hold because of the lack of water system in the area.

The water coming from the water system will be potable drinking water, the Mayor said.

The city government is planning to put up comfort rooms in the area to serve a growing number of tourists.

Rabat said they have identified an area for where people can set up their tents, they will be putting in facilities such as toilets and bathrooms.

Dahican Beach is one of the top tourism attractions in Mati City. With a growing number of visitors coming from Davao and other parts of the region.

Apart from the famed white-sand beach and the waves which has made it perfect for skimboarding and surfing the area is known for its rich coral reefs and marine waters which hosts dugongs, dolphins and whale sharks.

According to the Mayor, two months ago the City has convened Task Force Dahican to make a study the eco-tourism potentials of the place, the plan is to develop Dahican without destroying the natural environment. (PIA/RG Alama)