DPWH inaugurates 3 bridges worth P30M in North Samar

By Philippine Information Agency (PIA 8)
November 25, 2012

ALLEN, Northern Samar  –  The Department of Public Works and Highways recently conducted the simultaneous inauguration of the three concrete bridges in Barangays Lipata and Cabacungan in Allen, Northern Samar.

The three bridges, two in Barangay Lipata and one in Barangay Cabacungan had a project cost of P30 million, or P10 million each, DPWH Northern Samar First District Engineering Office chief, DE Sandy Pua informed.

The inauguration of the three bridges which are located nine kilometers away from the town proper, ended the suffering of the village people who for years have been transporting their farm and marine products through bridges made only out of coco-logs.

The three bridges are a big boost to the town of Allen’s tourism promotions being one tourism potential as attested by the Department of Tourism, DE Pua, further said.

It was learned that the construction work for the three bridges started on February 6 of this year and was completed in eight months.

The inauguration was attended by Congressman Raul Daza of the First District of Northern Samar who said the construction of the bridges was made possible through the concerted efforts of the people concerned.

He disclosed that a new set of medical equipment will soon be received by the Allen District Hospital as part of his health programs in tandem with the leadership of Gov. Paul Daza particularly, for the benefit of the less-fortunate people of the Balicuatro area who could hardly afford further medical attention in Manila and other cities because of exorbitant fees.

He also assured the DPWH personnel that he will not stop finding ways in sourcing-out funds for infrastructure development in his district.