SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two flood control projects in the provinces of Pangasinan and La Union.
These will keep the people safe from flooding and soil erosion during calamities in Alaminos City, Pangasinan and Naguilian, La Union.
Engineer Marieta B. Mendoza, DPWH Pangasinan First District Engineering Office district engineer, said the flood mitigation structure in Barangay Palamis, Alaminos City, will benefit residents.
“The flood management programs in Alaminos City, Pangasinan known as the ‘Home of the Hundred Islands’ are essential to reduce risks from flood and channel migration hazards. It will also ensure the safety of locals and their livelihood,” Mendoza said.
The flood-control project has a length of 340.90 meters and width of 7.72 meters and had a budget of P49 million under the General Appropriations Act of 2022.
THE DPWH has completed a flood control project in in Barangay Suguidan Sur, Naguilian, La Union. (Freddie G. Lazaro)
The P45-million 450-linear meter structure funded by the General Appropriations Act of 2022 has a width of 15.65 to 20 meters and a mattress.
“The project will secure the lives and properties of residents, and the areas near the river are better protected from possible water overflow during heavy rains. The impact of floodwater on physical infrastructure and the way of life of local residents is reduced by the existence of flood control structures,” Lorenzo said.
He said that solar streetlights were installed to provide an adequate amount of lighting during nighttime and reduce the risk of accidents in the area. (Freddie G. Lazaro)