DPWH completes flood
control extension in Calbayog
By
ELENOR A. ANOLLADO
August 1, 2018
CALBAYOG CITY – The
Department of Public Works and Highways Samar
First District Engineering Office (SFDEO) completes the construction
and extension of flood control structures in Brgy. Oquendo, Calbayog
City.
The P40 million project which was completed last July 18, 2018,
consists of 586 meters of flood mitigating structures using
structural concrete and reinforcing steel. It is under contract with
Victoria Development and Construction Supply Corp.
This project serves as an extension to the existing flood control
structures in Oquendo and aims to protect the residents of nearby
barangays; Begaho and Nabang. These areas lie adjacent to Jibatang
River and are subjected to the abrupt changes in water levels that
cause flooding.
“On behalf of our community, we are very thankful to DPWH for
completing this flood control project. I’ve been living here for
quite a while and I’ve experienced numerous floods throughout my
lifetime. As a resident and a business owner, now I don’t have to
worry about the flood damaging my goods and property,” said
Christine Oñate.
