DA-PRDP okays P106-M road, bridge in Kabayan

By Elvy T. Estacio

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- More projects are set for Benguet as another farm-to-market road with vehicular bridge was issued with a No Objection Letter 2 by the Dept. of Agriculture –
    Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Project Support Office (PSO) North Luzon.
    The NOL 2 issuance signaled awarding of the P106.60 million improvement of Balang-Bocao FMR with vehicular bridge by the municipal government of Kabayan to the Balintugan Construction being the winning bidder.
    Located in the municipality of Kabayan, the project has a road length of 2.345 km with a bridge length of 72 meters.
    It is the sole access of Barangay Eddet, servicing around 178 hectares of production area planted with white potato, carrots, cauliflower, and tomato among other vegetables.
    It is seen to provide a convenient and safe access for farmers and residents of Barangay Eddet.
    As part of the PRDP implementation process, a pre-construction conference will soon be conducted to discuss specific implementation guidelines and processes including the requirements for disbursement, among others.