Manila, April 14 -- Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has formed a task force to fast-track efforts for the energization of the Matab-ang River water supply project in neighboring Talisay City to address water shortage in some areas here.

"The urgency and collaboration among stakeholders are important. The task force will expedite the processing of requirements for the energization of the Matab-ang River," the mayor said in a statement on Monday.

The Matab-ang River Surface Water Supply and Filtration Project involves the construction of an intake structure that will serve as the collection point for the water supply to be injected into the pipelines of Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa)-PrimeWater.

While the power supply connection is ...