SFDEO reports
completed flood control structure in Capacuhan, Calbayog
By
CHENZI MAY D. UY
January 7, 2020
CALBAYOG CITY – The
Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District
Engineering Office has completed second-phase construction of a
flood control structure along Jibatang River in Barangay Capacuhan,
Calbayog City, Samar.
The project covers the
construction of a 240-meter concrete structure with slope protection
consisting of hand-laid riprap and steel sheet piles. The structure
was built on the riverbank along the Calbayog-Catarman Road, where
it will serve as protection against flooding and soil erosion.
The P35-million project in
Capacuhan was accomplished on October 28, ahead of its target
completion date of November 8, 2019.
