Philippine Diamond Tower
| Philippine Diamond Tower | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Proposed |
| Type | Broadcast and observation tower |
| Location | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°38′43″N 121°02′16″E / 14.6453157°N 121.03789642°E |
| Estimated completion | 2019 |
| Cost | ₱41.4 billion |
| Owner | Quezon City Government |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 612.0 m (2,008 ft) |
The Philippine Diamond Tower (PDT) is a broadcast and observation tower to be built in the former Manila Seedling Bank property in QC CBD Triangle Park- North Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The groundbreaking for the tower was initially scheduled to take place last 12 October 2014, in line with Quezon City's 75th foundation anniversary.[1] Construction of the tower is planned to take place in mid 2015 and is planned to be completed in 2019.[2]
The tower's height is planned to be at 612.0 m (2,008 ft), to signify the country's Independence Day which is celebrated annually on June 12.[3] It is set to be completed in 3 years and will be open to the public by 2017 - 2018. Philippine Diamond Tower is planned to be a major landmark not only of Manila, but the entire Philippines.[4] A city ordinance is planned to be enacted to support the development of the tower.[5]
In February 2016, the Japanese government is reportedly interested to invest in the project through The Corporation for the Overseas Development of Japan’s ICT and Postal Services with a local subsidiary. China is also reportedly interested in the project and is likely to bid. The tower is expected to cost around ₱41.4 billion and is scheduled to be completed by 2019.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Araja, Rio. "QC to host half km-high tower". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Quezon City aims to open world's second-tallest tower by 2019". Zawya. Gulf Times. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/metro/75267-bautista-okays-mec-to-start-construction-of-tower-in-qc
- ^ Bautista, Herbert. "5th State of the CIty Address of the Honorable Quezon City Mayor Herbert M. Bautista" (PDF). The Local Government of Quezon City. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ^ Bautista, Herbert (28 January 2015). "Speech of Quezon City Mayor Herbert M Bautista - In a Special Session of the Quezon City Council". Carlos Albert Session Hall: The Local Government of Quezon City. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Japanese gov't mulls funding Manila 'Skytree'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Japan News, Asia News Network. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.