REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
12 July 2021
ENGR. NEIL C. FARALA
District Engineer
DPWH Tarlac 2nd District Engineering Office
NIA Building, Barangay San Francisco
Concepcion, Tarlac
North-South Commuter Railway – New Clark City Extension Project
(“NCC”); Interface with DPWH Road Projects
Subject :
Dear Engr. Farala:
In reference with 04 June 2021 letter, DOTr conducted a coordination meeting last 08 July
2021 with DPWH Tarlac 2nd District Engineering Office, BCDA, and JICA Design Team (JDT)
regarding the interfaces at the following locations.
1. Kalangitan Road (KM 14+120)
2. Orange Street (KM 15+405)
3. Bridge at Guliman Street (KM 16+020)
Prior to the meeting, DOTr received and evaluated as-built plans for the Kalangitan-Cutcut
Road, and conducted initial site inspection where Orange Street and Guliman Street were
identified. NCC alignment was elevated in the area of Kalangitan-Cutcut Road, however, the
future freight track will be at-grade all throughout the alignment. DOTr and JDT discussed
during the meeting the three (3) proposals for this interface where all the options need road
realignment in the future. All participants agreed to Option 1 where the crossing with the
freight train is in perpendicular position and considered the safest compared with the other
options.
In relation to this, this letter serves a formal request for the plans/as-built plans of the items
mentioned above. This is to further advance our study and incorporate it to our design.
Attached herewith are the minutes of the meeting and the presentation used last 08 July
2021.
For any concerns or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact Engr. Robin Mondala at
09567894633 / rpmondala.dotr@gmail.com or Klarize Evangelista at 0995 331 9644 /
klarizeevangelista.dotr@gmail.com.
Thank you very much for your continuous support.
Sincerely,
FIDEL IGMEDIO T. CRUZ JR.
Assistant Secretary for Railways
DOTr Compound, Apo Court Pinatubo St., cor. Osmeña, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
Trunk Line: (02) 790-8300
Minutes of Meeting
The Detailed Design Study (Including Supplementary Feasibility Study) of the MalolosClark Railway Project and the North South Railway Project – South Line (Commuter)
Coordination Meeting
(NCC Alignment Interface with DPWH Project)
Subject
Date and Time
Venue
July 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM (PST)
VIDEO CONFERENCE via Google MEET
NAME
Klarize Evangelista
Robin James
Mondala
Attendees
NAME
Takayuki Omori
Toshihide Kanaya
TO
TK
ORG
JDT
JDT
Yoshiichi Fujimoto
Peter Esmalla
Sheryl Moredo
YF
PE
SM
JDT
JDT
JDT
PC
BCDA
Nicko Angelo
Mendoza
NM
DPWH
Tarlac
2nd DEO
Collected
Distributed
N/A
N/A
Introduction:
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2
ORG
DOTr
DOTr
Peter Lester
Carreon
Materials
1
KE
RM
Short introduction by All Meeting Participants: DOTr, BCDA, JDT and DPWH Tarlac
2nd DEO.
KE gave a brief background of joint survey conducted by DOTr and JDT involving the
interfaces with minor roads/DPWH project – as the main subject of this coordination
meeting.
Presentation/Discussion:
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TO presented the following agenda to be discuss;
ü Kalangitan Road (KM 14+120)
ü Orange Street (KM 15+405)
ü Bridge at Guliman Street (KM 16+020)
For clear reference, TO presented the map pointing out the location of the affected
structures around the Kalangitan Road, and in the transition section from viaduct
structure to underground section.
2.1 Kalangitan Road (KM 14+120)
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PE presented the map showing the location of Kalangitan Road pointing out the
hatched portion (affected area) wherein the NCC Alignment overlaps the road. A major
consideration in deciding the best option is the PNR future freight track that will run atgrade on the west side of NCC Line.
Since there will be two skewed intersections, JDT proposes 3 options of Span
Arrangement at Kalangitan road;
• Option 1: Typical 40m-span PC box girder bridge will be adopted and a portion
of Kalangitan Road will be realigned.
o PE explained that adopting this option will have its advantages: (1)
safe operation due to perpendicular railway crossing, (2) lower cost
and (3) compatibility with PNR future freight track.
TO added that JDT is recommending this option due to its lower
construction cost, short construction period and safe operation.
• Option 2: Cast-in-situ box girder bridge with portal pier will be adopted to cross
over the Kalangitan Road.
o For this option, PE mentioned that this will increase the project cost.
o TO additionally explained that adopting this option will require the
realignment of the Kalangitan road as the railway crossing needs to
be perpendicular.
• Option 3: 60m-90m-60m Balance cantilever bridge will be adopted to cross
over the Kalangitan Road.
o PE explained that in the future, it is necessary to realign the Kalangitan
Road due to safety issues regarding the perpendicular railway
intersections.
PE additionally presented the Comparison Table showing the 3-options wherein
the OPTION 1 is highly recommended.
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2.2 Orange Street (KM 15+405)
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PE presented the location wherein NCC line intersects the Orange Street. TO
additionally explained that this will be the transition section from viaduct to underground
section. This transition section is planned to be a U-shape wall, and a PC girder bridge
will be constructed and connected to the existing road to maintain its function.
TO inquired some requirement from DPWH DEO to be incorporated in JDT’s
report preparation.
2.3 Bridge at Guliman Street (KM 16+020)
- The section is still part of the transition section. PE added and presented the map
showing the location of NCC line intersecting the road diagonally and mentioned that
it is desirable to realign the road to shorten the bridge.
- PE mentioned that a stream can be seen in the aerial photo and that the vertical
alignment of the railway may be changed depending on the survey results.
- TO inquired DPWH DEO requirement regarding the alignment.
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As informed by DOTr-RM, PE inquired DPWH Plan regarding the on-going
construction of bridge beside the existing one, for JDT’s consideration.
Discussion:
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KE inquired any comment/clarification from DPWH DEO – NM and mentioned that
Letter requesting for Concurrence will be send to DPWH Office.
NM commented and corrected the query regarding the on-going bridge
construction at station 14+200. It was clarified that this is just a replacement
construction of the existing bridge and not a newly construction (correcting JDT’s
submitted remarks).
TO understood and noted. TO requested KE to provide the exact location of the
aforementioned Bridge.
KE noted and requested to DPWH DEO to provide the replacement plan of the Bridge
project.
NM suggested KE to have it formally requested thru Letter. KE noted.
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With regards to the Option/s presented regarding the span arrangement, NM
agreed on Option 1 providing that the safety of the road will be considered. NM
additionally requested KE to provide the Plan for the Road Realignment.
KE noted.
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KE additionally inquired if some drainage is available in the same areas.
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NM confirmed that NO drainage is located in those areas.
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NO Comment from BCDA.
KE noted to transmit a copy of the Presentation together with the Formal Letter for the
Requested As-Built plan/s and will set another meeting once there is additional road
crossing identified during the site inspection.
- Understood and noted by all participants.
Having all matters discussed, meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM.
THE DETAILED DESIGN STUDY OF THE
MALOLOS - CLARK RAILWAY PROJECT AND
NSRP-SOUTH LINE (COMMUTER) PROJECT
NCC Supplementary FS
DPWH Coordination Meeting
July 8, 2021
Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd.
Japan International Consultants for Transportation Co., Ltd.
Tonichi Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Katahira & Engineers International
Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
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Agenda
1. Kalangitan Road (KM 14+120)
2. Orange Street (KM 15+405)
3. Bridge at Guliman Street (KM 16+020)
3
Location of Affected Structures
4
① Kalangitan Road (KM 14+120)
The NCC overlaps with the Kalangitan Road as shown.
CLARK
NCC
Intersection
Freight Track
Reference: NCC Route FS Report Section 3.4.7 p.56-57
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Span Arrangement Options at Kalangitan Road
Option 1: Typical 40m-span PC box girder bridge will be adopted and a
portion of the Kalangitan Road will be realigned.
Plan View
※ Requires approval of DPWH
NCC
CLARK
Realigned Road
Profile
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Span Arrangement Options at Kalangitan Road
Option 2: Cast-in-situ box girder bridge with portal pier will be adopted to
cross over the Kalangitan Road.
Plan View
CLARK
Profile
NCC
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Span Arrangement Options at Kalangitan Road
Option 3: 60m-90m-60m Balanced cantilever bridge will be adopted to
cross over the Kalangitan Road.
Plan View
CLARK
Profile
NCC
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Span Arrangement Options at Kalangitan Road
Comparison Table
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Structural
Typical type of structure
with road realignment
Cast-in-situ box girder
bridge with portal pier
60m-90m-60m span
balanced cantilever
bridge
Maintenance and
Operation
• Maintenance: Good
• Safer operation due to
perpendicular railway
crossing of the PNR
freight track.
• Maintenance: Good
• Realignment of
existing roads would
be needed in the
future for the PNR
freight track.
• Maintenance: Good
• Realignment of
existing roads would
be needed in the
future for the PNR
freight track.
JDT recommendation
Construction
Period
Cost
Evaluation
1.5 years or more
Bridge: 260 M PhP
Realignment: 40 M PhP
Total: 300 M PhP
1.5 years or more
2 years
Bridge: 280 M PhP
Realignment: 40 M PhP
Total: 320 M PhP
Bridge: 345 M PhP
Realignment: 40 M PhP
Total: 385 M PhP
Recommended
Option 1 is recommended due to its low construction cost, short
construction period and safer operation.
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Agenda
1. Kalangitan Road (KM 14+120)
2. Orange Street (KM 15+405)
3. Bridge at Guliman Street (KM 16+020)
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② Orange Street (KM 15+405)
Planned bridge will be connected
to the existing road.
Reference: NCC Route FS Report Section 3.4.8 p.58
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Agenda
1. Kalangitan Road (KM 14+120)
2. Orange Street (KM 15+405)
3. Bridge at Guliman Street (KM 16+020)
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③ Bridge at Guliman Street (KM 16+020)
NCC intersects the road diagonally. It
is desirable to realign the road to
shorten the bridge.
There is a stream in the aerial photo.
The vertical alignment of the railway
may be changed depending on the
survey results.
Reference: NCC Route FS Report Section 3.4.8 p.59
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Maraming Salamat Po!
Thank you for your attention!