Mayor Greg Gasataya issued a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against the construction of a concrete riprap structure along Sulom Creek in Barangay Villamonte on Friday, November 28, as part of the city’s intensified campaign to clear waterways and protect the environment.
The order followed an inspection of the perimeter fence on November 21, by city officials led by Gasataya, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.
“When we inspected the area, we noticed that the land was very loose and may be prone to landslides, especially since there are residents living below the site. We do not want any casualties, which is why urgent action is necessary,” City Legal Officer Karol Joseph Chiu said, citing multiple violations related to the ongoing construction.
Earlier, Gasataya, together with the heads of key city departments, also issued a separate CDO against the construction of a concrete fence along a creek in Barangay 20, prompting the property owner and its management to demolish the structure that was blocking the waterway.*