Sta. Barbara Heights: A world class development by Megaworld in Iloilo

Located at Brgy. Inangayan, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, the township project of Megaworld Corp. called Sta. Barbara Heights is set to bring subdivision living into new "heights". Accessible through the Oton-San Miguel-Sta. Barbara Provincial Road (for now), it is situated on an elevated open parcel of rolling terrain closest to Iloilo City. Soon it will have access to the bypass road, the gateway to the airport.

Photos from Skyscrapercity.com

Dubbed to be the Central Business District of Iloilo, future developments include mixed density residential areas, a town center which will have commercial spaces, an IT Park comprised of BPO offices, recreation facilities, a health care center and academic institutions. It will also become a transportation hub as it is located between the Iloilo International Airport and Iloilo City.

Amenities include a multi-purpose clubhouse, a 260 square-meter swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, a lagoon which is natural lake, children’s parks and playground, picnic grounds and various activity areas. Underground water system provided by Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) which has a nearby reservoir and underground electrical system provided by Iloilo Electric Company (ILECO). It has garbage disposal system at designated open spaces.

For safety and security it has security guards and roving guards (both from a security agency) maintaining peace and order. It also has sufficient number of fire hydrants and provision for Persons with Disability (PWD). Embracing the development is 2.2m high perimeter fence.

Adjacent to this world class subdivision is the Philippines oldest golf course, the Iloilo Golf and Country Club. Just across the gates is the Western Visayas Sanitarium, a hospital facility of the Dept. of Health. Also in the WVS ground is WUTHLE – where Belgian Lace and embroidery are being hand crafted by women Ex-Hansenites.

A mere 10 minutes brings one to the historic poblacion of Sta. Barbara where residents and guests can marvel in the beauty of the century old church and convent. There’s also the Sta. Barbara Centennial Museum which is a depository of the towns historical memorabilia.

There’s also the Flagpole Park in front of the municipal hall which flies among the five biggest flags in the country on top of one of the tallest flagpoles. The plaza has a bandstand built in 1925 and the monument of the greatest revolutionary hero of the Visayas – Gen. Martin T. Delgado.

A world class subdivision with a lot of facilities located in a town of great heritage – Sta. Barbara Heights by Megaworld Corp.

Now what more can you ask for?

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