DPWH opens access
road leading to Mapaso Hot Spring
By
ELENOR A. ANOLLADO
October 10, 2018
CALBAYOG CITY – The
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Samar First District
Engineering Office (SFDEO) completes the construction of the access
road leading to Mapaso Hot Spring in Brgy. Rizal II, Oquendo
District, Calbayog City.
The project has an
appropriation of P30 million under the DPWH FY 2018 General
Appropriation Act and is under contract with Victoria Development &
Construction Supply Corporation.
The scope of works
involves concreting of 3-kilometre road, construction of 770 linear
meters of drainage structure with concrete stiffener every 5 meters
and slope protection of 1,379.94 square meters.
This project aims to
promote Mapaso Hot Spring as one of the frontier tourist
destinations in the City of Calbayog, boosting economic activity
beneficial to Calbayognons and to create a safer and more convenient
road leading to the hot spring. With the realization of this
project, convenience is elevated and travel time is cut in half from
a 20-minute to a 10-minute ride boosting the expected tourist
influx.
