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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finished the construction of a flood mitigation structure along Matigay Creek in Silay City, Negros Occidental.
DPWH Region 6 Director Sanny Boy Oropel said that the 584.6-meter stone masonry structure now protects the residents of Barangay Rizal, which is in close proximity to the creek.
“Matigay Creek is a narrow waterway that is highly susceptible to flooding during inclement weather. Thus, providing an all-weather protective structure will ensure the safety of people, properties, and livelihood in the area,” added Director Oropel.
Implemented by DPWH Negros Occidental 1st District Engineering Office, the flood control structure will address the issue of flash floods and prevent the erosion of banks to enhance the overall safety of the communities along the creek.
Other construction works on the P96.4-million Matigay Creek flood control project also include embankment which is designed to reinforce and stabilize the banks of the creek. |
