South Korea’s K-Water tapped for water management, conservation efforts at BCDA-managed properties

South Korea’s K-Water tapped for water management, conservation efforts at BCDA-managed properties

BAGUIO CITY (March 22, 2025) -- Acknowledging South Korea’s expertise in sustainable water management, a delegation from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently visited Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-Water) in Hwaseong, South Korea, seeking to replicate the South Korean firm’s advanced water management systems in its properties in the Philippines.

The delegation, led by BCDA Chairperson Atty. Hilario B. Paredes and President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang, toured K-Water’s state-of-the-art facilities for a benchmarking activity, gaining insights on the company’s smart water infrastructure, as well as best practices in water management and sewage monitoring.

The visit is accordingly alligned with BCDA’s goal to establish a holistic active conservation approach in the water resource management of New Clark City in Tarlac, Camp John Hay in Baguio City, and Poro Point in La Union.  This will give way to the adoption of smart and sustainable solutions to address the water supply demand of locators and residents in these areas while reducing water loss, preserving watersheds, and promoting the responsible use of water resources.

“As a pioneer in innovative water management solutions, K-Water will play a vital role in shaping the future water infrastructure in the BCDA’s economic zones. This will allow us to integrate smart water technologies in our developments, enabling the BCDA to balance the need of our locators with our duty to preserve the environment,” Bingcang explained.

During the visit, K-water President Yoon Seok-dae reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to assist the BCDA in addressing growing water supply demand through sustainable water management solutions.