‘Removal and transfer’ of skywalks to SRP: How will it be done?

‘Removal and transfer’ of skywalks to SRP: How will it be done?

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The dismantling of one of the two skywalks along Osmeña Boulevard officially resumed on February 13, after a pause of more than two months.

This move, aimed at paving the way for the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project in the vicinity, signifies a step forward in the project’s progression.

Initially slated for implementation last year, the process faced repeated delays, primarily due to the necessity for further coordination meetings with management and local government authorities.

However, with its recent resumption, the project has gained momentum once again.

The resumption of skywalk operations has sparked discourse among residents and netizens, particularly concerning the terminology used – “removal and transfer” instead of “demolition.”

This shift in language raises valid questions about the feasibility of transferring the skywalks to the South Road Properties (SRP). How realistic is such a transfer? And how would it be accomplished? These are queries that warrant careful consideration and analysis.

READ: Skywalks along Osmeña Blvd to be removed, transferred to SRP, not to be demolished

In an interview with Cebu City Councilor Jerry Guardo, the chairman of the committee on infrastructure, on Friday, February 16, he explained to CDN Digital the process of the “removal and transfer” of the skywalks.

Guardo explained that the city government aims to salvage the slabs of the skywalks for potential repurposing as “footbridges,” rather than outright demolition.

“Lima na ka slabs ilang gitapad-tapad, so ma-salvage paman gud ang slabs niya, not necessarily na i-demolish bitaw so kung ma salvage pa siya, anha na ma apply ang term na ‘remove and transfer’,” Guardo said.

The slabs, which are the horizontal, flat concrete floors that formed the components of the skywalks —along with the roofing, would be salvaged with plans to transfer them to

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