Leyte flood control
structure underway
By
DPWH 2nd LED
July 24, 2019
PASTRANA, Leyte – The Department of Public Works and Highways,
through the Leyte Second District Engineering Office
(DPWH-Leyte2DEO), begins the construction of flood control system
along Binahaan river at Barangay Lourdes to Macalpiay in Pastrana,
Leyte.
District Engineer Gerald Pacanan said that the engineering office
allocated a total of P84.7 million intended to protect lives of
residents and prevent the influx of water to agricultural and
residential areas during onset of heavy rains.
“Once completed, this structure will prevent the overflowing of
Binahaan river and protect the lives of residents within the flood
prone areas,” he added.
The project covered the construction of 1,242-lineal meter of
structural concrete footing, stone masonry works with concrete
facing and grouted riprap.
The project started on July 15 and will be completed on or before
December 15, 2019 funded under Regular Infrastructure Fund for 2019.
Binahaan River is one of the biggest rivers in the province and
irrigates 6,317 hectares of rice fields and also the source of water
for the Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD), the water system
that distributes potable water for the towns of Pastrana, Tanauan,
Sta, Fe, Palo, Tolosa, Dagami, Pastrana, and Tabon-Tabon.
