DPWH-NSFED completes rehab along Catarman-Laoang National Road

By AILENE N. DIAZ, PIA Catarman
September 20, 2011

CATARMAN, Northern Samar  –  OIC District Engineer Sandy T. Pua of DPWH Northern Samar First Engineering District express delight over the early completion of the Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Damaged Paved National Road along Catarman-Laoang Road.

According to Pua, this project which was completed on August 31, 2011 was the largest by cost and coverage for 2011, with a budget amounting to P28,450,000.00.

The work covered asphalt overlay with an area of 10,511 square meters, sealing of pavement cracks and joints, reblocking of 45 blocks, reflective thermoplastic pavement markings from Km. 744+077.50 to Km. 745+116.10, and replacement of 1 approach slab at Taguibian Bridge.

As reported, under the leadership of Secretary Singson, the DPWH made contribution in the attainment of the thrust of the new administration and has produced significant changes with sustainable results foreseen to carry over to year 2011 and beyond.

Following mandated institutional policy reform specifically on tightening quality control and assurance in project implementation, DPWH-NSFED went through a rigorous inspections making sure that guidelines in the implementation of this project are met.

UNITEC Builder Inc, the construction company who won the bid for the project has worked with a 17-member team, thus the completion of the project way ahead of schedule.