BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO, PIA
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (August 22, 2024)—The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed two flood control projects along the Magat River, ensuring the safety and security of villagers and their properties during strong typhoons.
The flood control projects have been constructed in the towns of Bagabag and Quezon.
These are the P67.8 million flood control and drainage structures at the Kinacao Section of Magat River in Bagabag and the P47.9 million Nalubbunan Flood Control Project in Quezon.
The flood control and drainage structures in Bagabag involved the provision of 320 linear meters of slope protection work using steel sheet piles and gabion spur dikes.
The Nalubbunan Flood Control Project on the other hand, involved the construction of a 504 linear meter rubble concrete revetment with anchorage, embankment, mattresses, gabions, and a series of spur dikes.
Engineer Marifel Andes, DPWH 1st District Engineering Office Chief said the newly completed flood control projects are designed to mitigate flood risks that threaten the rice, corn, and vegetable farming of villagers nearby.
She said the projects were funded through the DPWH’s Regular Infrastructure Program for 2023.