New flood control
structure built along Gandara River
By
CHENZI MAY D. UY
August 9, 2020
CALBAYOG CITY – The
Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District
Engineering Office has completed the construction of a flood control
structure along Gandara River in barangay Tambongan, Gandara, Samar.
Said structure covers a
284-meter-long section of the river and stands at a height of 2.7
meters. The project is part of the regular infrastructure program of
SFDEO under General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2019 with a P52.35
million contract.
Gandara River is one of
two major river systems in the 1st District of Samar. While it is a
source of livelihood and water for nearby villages, it is also
usually the source of flooding. Hence, SFDEO is undertaking more
flood control projects along said river under its GAA 2020
infrastructure program.
