The city of Legazpi is set to unveil a new integrated transport and lifestyle complex that will replace the old bus terminal. The P150-million modern terminal is touted as the first of its kind in the entire country – a showcase of what future transport terminals should be. The new terminal, dubbed as LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub, is built on a 3.9-hectare land located right in the geographical center of the city’s urban area.

Perspective of LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub

It will feature several structures comprising the jeepney and filcab terminals, bus terminal, commercial spaces, and a lifestyle hub that is envisioned as a new shopping and entertainment destination for locals and tourists alike. Wilbert Lee, president of LKY Group, said the new terminal “will become a one-stop-shop catering to all the transport and lifestyle needs of the Legazpi market.”

The LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub will have an avant-garde design and efficient layout. This will be the first transport terminal in the country with a computerized entry-exit system to ensure a fast, efficient and organized terminal operation. Every driver will be given a swipe card that will serve as access card into the terminal. The system is hooked to several TV monitors installed in the waiting areas that will inform passengers of the arrival and departure of their bus, jeepney or filcab.

A well-planned and efficient layout will ensure the free flow of all vehicles to and from the terminal as well as within. The terminal will be accessible via four entry and exit points: two along F. Imperial St., along Tahao Road and via the access road to the Landco Business Park. There are also ample spaces for ticketing booths. The terminal will be a regional transport hub servicing not only the province of Albay but also the entire Bicol peninsula and beyond.

Site Development Plan of LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub

The new terminal promises to make commuting a breeze, with its strategically located waiting areas, food stalls and fast food joints serving freshly-cooked meals, and three clean, and well-maintained toilets. A passenger’s lounge will also be built offering a clean rest area for a fee for businessmen on the go complete with pay showers, lockers and a lounge.

The central terminal will not just be a transit point but a destination on its own. A new lifestyle hub adjacent to the terminal is expected to become a place to relax and be entertained, not only for road-weary travelers but also for the locals of Legazpi. The lifestyle hub is inspired by the Bonifacio High Street development in the Bonifacio Global City.

Retail stores, restaurants, cafes, bars and other business establishments enclose a central courtyard with landscaping and fountain. Some of the restaurant/cafe locators that will reportedly open in the LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub include Jollibee (will be the fourth branch in the city), Chowking (will be the 2nd branch), KFC and Mocha Blends.

The lifestyle hub offers opportunities for local businessmen. Commercial spaces are available for lease with rates that are lower than in malls. No percentage of sales will be required from locators.

Architect’s Renderings (Click on an image to start slideshow)

The construction of the LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub was implemented through a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement between the city of Legazpi and LKY Group. Thus, the terminal was built without a single centavo coming from the city government. As a BOT project, it is completely funded by LKY Group and will be turned over to the government after 40 years. Lee revealed that LKY Group will also build a similar terminal in Tacloban City.

For inquiries about leasing and other information, please contact the following:

Ms. Rochene Vergara
LKY Group Leasing Officer
Email: sheen.vergara@lkygroup.com
Mobile: +639157030497
Landline: +6352 437-3053

Construction updates (as of July 6, 2009)

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