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09/02/10 |
DPWH ADOPTS BIO-ENGINEERING PRODUCTS IN IMPLEMENTING INFRA PROJECTS |
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The Department of Public Works and Highways is now taking steps to support the usage of indigenous products and technologies in the implementation of infrastructure projects to help the government’s effort in promoting green engineering and minimizing the effects of climate change.
In his Department Order No. 41, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson has instructed all project and regional directors and district engineers to prioritize the usage of coconut bio-engineering products/solutions in all DPWH projects/activities especially those projects involving slope stabilization, soil conditioning, soil erosion prevention and/or hydroseeding.
“ We must fully support the program of the government to adopt relatively new indigenous products/technologies in our infrastructure projects that are specifically designed to prevent/mitigate the disastrous and devastating effects of natural calamities brought about by climate change” Singson said.
Singson also said that the usage of the coco-fiber products in the engineering industry will not only be beneficial for the environment but it will also provide employment opportunities for the coconut farmers in rural areas.
Coco-fiber products can be used as coco peat or coir dust and coconut fiber materials for soil conditioning and erosion control.
A “Certificate of Conditional Approval” has already been issued by the DPWH to allow the usage of coco-fiber products in DPWH projects. |
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09/02/10 |
1,739 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
COMPLETED- DPWH |
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Investing on massive infrastructure development program to sustain economic growth especially in the major tourist and agricultural areas in Mindanao, the Department of Public Works and Highways has completed a total of 1,739 infrastructure projects and the improvement, repair and rehabilitation of 145.724 kilometers of road and bridges in Region IX.
DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said that these new infrastructure facilities are expected not only to improve the socio-economic status of the affected cities and municipalities but it will also promote peace and development in the area.
Among the completed high-impact project is the Pagadian - Zamboanga City Road. Agricultural products such as corn, palay, coconut and other perishable products are now easily transported from the farm areas to the major markets and food processing facilities.
Under the UK and Austrian Assisted Bridge Programs, four bridges namely Opao, Sinunuc, Limpapa and Togbongon are also completed.
Meanwhile, nearing completion is the Zamboanga West Coast Road, which is now 92.7 percent complete. Once completed, this P3.509 billion worth road improvement project will complete the circumferential road in the region and will further spur economic and social activities.
Also, renowned tourist destinations in the region such as the Dakak Beach Resort and the historic Rizal Shrine can now be easily accessed by local and foreign tourists with the on-going improvement of the 9.302 kilometer Dapitan-Dakak Road which is now 84.9 percent complete. |
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Phone: 304-3370 |
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