Upper Wawa Dam Set to Boost Metro Manila’s Water Supply by 2025

The Upper Wawa Dam, a significant part of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project, is poised to commence commercial operations by the end of 2025. This project, led by Enrique Razon’s Prime Infra through WawaJVCo Inc., has progressed over 70% as of December 2023. The 85-meter roller-compacted concrete dam is expected to be finished in the coming months.

Once operational, the dam will significantly bolster water supply, providing over 700 million liters per day, benefiting the Metro Manila area and Rizal province. It also aims to mitigate flooding along the Marikina River. This project is notable for being the largest privately led water supply infrastructure in the Philippines’ history and is a key component of the national government’s infrastructure flagship projects. Additionally, it is the largest water supply dam built in the country in over 50 years, since the construction of the Angat Dam​​.