DPWH builds flood control projects in south Vizcaya

FLOOD CONTROL -- The DPWH southern district in Nueva Vizcaya is now building flood control projects in Aritao and Sta. Fe towns to mitigate flooding during rainy season. The projects are expected to be completed before the end of this year. -- DPWH photo

By Benjamin Moses M. Ebreo

ARITAO, Nueva Vizcaya -- The Dept. of Public Works and Highways here is now building flood control projects in the province's southern part against flooding with the onset of the rainy season.

Glen Miguel, DPWH 2nd District Engineer, said the two projects -- construction of Sta. Fe River flood control structures along Villaflores Section in Sta. Fe town is now 89 percent accomplished while the other project at Barangay Calitlitan in Aritao is more than 85.36 percent done.

He said these projects were funded under the 2020 General Appropriations Fund worth P38.544 million.

The two flood control projects have a total length of 750.00 linear meters.

Both started last February 16 with revised target completion dates set September 7 for Calitlitan Section. The Villaflores section was due to be finished this month.

“The completion of these flood control structures will prevent water influx to our paved roads along Daang Maharlika Highway and most especially to residential areas," Miguel said.

He said these structures will mitigate impact of flooding and scouring of vast agricultural land since the water level in these areas tend to rise up from five to eight feet during rainy season which poses great threat to low lying barangays.

Miguel added that the agency continues to address the need to protect lives and properties against flooding during typhoons and rainy season through the implementation of flood management program in Nueva Vizcaya. -- PIA 2 Nueva Vizcaya