DPWH Southern Leyte bids out Php 278-M flood control projects for Subangdaku River

MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Nov. 24 (PNA) – Six flood control projects along Southern Leyte’s largest river worth Php 278 million were bid out by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), representing the first batch of 2017 projects ready for implementation.

All these flood control projects are along Subang Daku River in Sogod town in six sections – Hibod-Hibod (Php 47.61 million), Kanangkaan (Php 44.79 million), San Juan (Php 45.12 million), San Vicente (Php 45.15 million), Suba (Php 47.91 million), and Zone 3 (Php 47.63 million).

Assistant District Engineer Allan D. Eway said the river has been tagged as priority for flood control system considering its vulnerability to soil erosions.

“For next year, we will focus on critical sections. This is a permanent solution in eroded areas and prevent flooding during heavy downpour,” Eway said.

At least four flood control projects have been funded by the DPWH in Subangdaku in the past years and more sections will be covered in the future.

Subangdaku (big river) is the largest river in the province. From the mountains of San Juan and San Francisco town, it drains into Sogod Bay.

The DPWH Southern Leyte pushed for bidding of projects before the end of the year to speed up its construction ahead of the rainy season next year.

At least 47 infrastructure projects with a total funding of Php 1.74 billion are up for implementation by DPWH Southern Leyte next year.(PNA)
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