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Gandara River, Barangay Villahermosa Oriental, Pagsanghan,
Samar and (R) Cagpaco Creek, Barangay Sigo, Calbayog City,
Samar. |
DPWH builds two
flood control systems in Samar I
By
CHENZI MAY D. UY
February 27, 2020
CALBAYOG CITY –
Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the
construction of two flood control systems in the first district of
Samar.
One is built along Gandara
River in the adjacent portion of barangay Villahermosa Oriental,
which is located in the municipality of Pagsanghan, Samar. The
260-linear-meter structure is made of reinforced concrete and steel
sheet piles, costing around P39.2 million.
The specified area is
known to be flood prone, hence the significance of the new
structure. By keeping the area from being inundated in extreme
rainfall events, the flood control structure ensures the safety of
residential and agricultural properties located therein.
The other project
comprises reinforced concrete structures on both sides of Cagpaco
Creek, which runs across barangay Sigo in Calbayog City. Its scope
covers a net length of 140 linear meters, amounting to P19.5
million.
The structures not only
control flooding but also preserve the integrity of the existing
bridge and barangay road that cross the creek.
