PROJECT PROFILE I. Project Title DEVELOPMENT OF EMILY’S GREEN PARK RESORT II. Applicant/Contact Hon. Atty. Antonio O. Bendita Person Municipal Mayor Surallah, South Cotabato Emily A. Delos Reyes Surallah, South Cotabato Mobile Num.: 09206775246 Erna T. Vego Senior Tourism Officer III Surallah, South Cotabato Mobile Num.: 09088736456 Email Add.: [email protected] III. Type of Investors Individual, JV Partner IV. Executive Summary: Surallah is a first class municipality located in the Upper Valley of the South-western part of South Cotabato with an area of 31,100 hectares. It has 17 barangays and a population of 76, 035 based on NSO Official survey in 2010. It sits on the strategic transportation network junction which serves as converging points of surrounding 5 municipalities. It is a fast growing municipality and is a mere 20 kilometers away from the capital city of Koronadal. It is the 18th biggest municipality in SOCCSKSARGEN and the 6th in the province, based on its urban area. Aside from organic, biodynamic farming and alternative medicines which captivate thousands of visitors coming from various places of the country, Surallah abounds in many resources and organically grows raw and processed products which are potential ingredients for culinary tourism. However, these remain largely undeveloped. The proposed project, The Emily’s Green Park Resort will promote agri-tourism consciousness among target markets and will offer a unique and complete recipe that will provide a memorable experience for locals and tourist alike. V. Project Description: Emily’s Green Park Resort is located in Sitio Sta. Rita, Brgy. Centrala which is 9 kilometers from the poblacion of Surallah and a 30-minute ride traversing the provincial road going to the Municipality of T’boli. It has an area of 8.6 hectares ideal for organic farming, fishing, swimming, meetings, relaxation, picnics, and adventure. The place is endowed with a cool climate, serene atmosphere, and good soil. Springs abound in the area, providing an inexhaustible source of abundant water supply. Development Steps: Planning Crafting of Site Development Plan Preparation of Feasibility Study Approval and Development Stage Processing of documentary requirements Construction of building, structures, and facilities Start of Operation Training and Marketing Events Promotional Activities Timeline: 2017-2018 Stakeholders: Barangay LGU Centrala, Investors, Government and Private Partners, and Local Community. VI. Market Aspect Domestic and Foreign VII. Financial Aspect Construction of a 2-storey multi-purpose building (training room, conference room, function hall, pasalubong corner, restaurant, kitchen and dormitory)....................................12,000,000.00 Establishment of Canopy Walk …….2,000,000.00 Site Improvement……………………….10,000,000.00 (Organic vegetable farm, fruit farm, different varieties of rice, fish pond, mini zoo, children’s playground, green house, storage, and landscaping Total Investment…………………………24,000,000.00 VIII. Project Cost/Budget Php 24,000,000.00 IX. Project Output A fully-developed and operational Emily’s Green Park Resort located at Sitio Sta. Rita, Brgy. Centrala, Surallah, South Cotabato as an Agri-tourism Site X. Project Outcome Developed and showcased the municipality as an agri-tourism and alternate commercial center of the province Provided locals and visitors with an ideal place to enjoy organic produce and relax in a calm atmosphere. Developed organic materials from raw to processed products Generated job and livelihood opportunities for the local community Increased revenues for the local government .