Subic Bay Special Economic and Freeport Zone
1. Implementing Agency
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority(SBMA)
2. Major Existing Facilities
* Port; Wharf(3,700m), Warehouses
* Airport; Runaway(2,744m), Apron(260,000m2)
* Ship Repair Facilities(Dry-docks)
* Administration Buildings
* Industrial Parks
* Golf course, Marinas and Hotels, etc.
3. Facilities Expecting to the Provided(under study)
* Full Container Terminal
* Multipurpose Wharves
* Port related Facilities(Roads, New marinas, etc.)
4. Scope of the JICA Study
* Master Plan up to 2020; Port development concept and Land Use Plan
* Staged implementation program of the Master Plan
* Feasibility of the first phase plan
Major Development Issues for East Asian Ports
* General Lack of Funds for Port Development
・ Demarcation between the use of public and private funds
* Substantial Demands for Port and Channel Development in Rivers/River mouths
・ Improving Dredging Technology
* Upgrading Efficiency of Terminal Operation
・ for Container Terminal in particular
* Balancing Development with Conservation/Creation of Good Environment
・ Institution, Technology and Cost allocation
* Promoting Fair and Appropriate Competition between ports
