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Hiraya Water Corporation, formerly known as Primewater Infrastructure Corp., has launched a P600-million capital expenditure program to rehabilitate and expand the water distribution system in Dasmariñas City, marking the first major infrastructure rollout under its new ownership by Crystal Bridges Holdings Corporation.
The company also recently secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its corporate name from Primewater Infrastructure Corp. to Hiraya Water Corporation. The rebranding reflects the company’s renewed commitment to improving water services and delivering key infrastructure projects not only in Dasmariñas but across all its joint venture areas.
Hiraya Water said the new name embodies its vision of bringing renewed hope and fulfilling aspirations through more reliable and sustainable water services.
The investment program in Dasmariñas follows the issuance of the company’s business permit by the City Government of Dasmariñas and the formal turnover of operations earlier this year.
On July 29, Hiraya Water and the Dasmariñas Water District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the initial phase of a long-term infrastructure program. The projects will focus on developing new water sources, replacing aging pipelines, upgrading transmission and distribution facilities, and improving overall system efficiency.
Hiraya Water President Jose Paulino Santamarina said the projects represent the company’s commitment to restoring customer confidence through tangible infrastructure improvements.
“Today is more than the beginning of an infrastructure project. It marks the beginning of restoring public trust, not through words alone, but through completed projects and services that every resident can genuinely experience,” he said.
The P600-million program includes water source development, transmission and distribution upgrades, non-revenue water reduction initiatives, large-scale meter replacement, and operational improvements designed to enhance service reliability across the city.
One of its flagship initiatives is the Non-Revenue Water Reduction and Total Pipe Replacement Program, which will replace 24 kilometers of aging pipelines while upgrading the city’s distribution network. The first phase covers nine kilometers of pipeline replacement in Barangays Sampaloc IV and Victoria Reyes, benefiting around 16,000 households.
Once completed, water availability in these areas is expected to increase to as much as 12 to 24 hours daily, while water pressure is also projected to improve significantly.
Hiraya Water is likewise investing in new water source development that will serve 17 barangays, including Burol Main, Salawag, San Andres, Paliparan I and II, Sampaloc III and IV, and San Francisco II. These projects aim to increase daily water availability and improve water pressure.
Another major project involves the construction of a 700-cubic-meter water storage tank in Barangay Paliparan II, along with the installation of a booster system serving Paliparan II and III. The facility is expected to benefit approximately 8,700 service connections by increasing both water supply and pressure.
The projects form part of Hiraya Water’s broader strategy to modernize the Dasmariñas water system, reduce water losses, expand supply capacity, and strengthen service reliability as demand continues to grow. The company said more infrastructure projects are expected to be rolled out in the coming months.
Santamarina said the company remains focused on delivering long-term improvements that go beyond infrastructure investments.
“Our goal is to restore the trust of every family we serve. At Hiraya, we believe that trust is not something that is asked for. It is earned every day through the quality of our service.”