The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed three (3) flood mitigation projects along Agno and San Juan River in Pangasinan as part of the government’s efforts to mitigate flooding in the country.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan said that the slope protection works in San Carlos City aims to control water levels along major rivers in the province during rainy season.
The flood control structures along Agno River include a 231-meter flood control project in Barangay Guelew and a 201-meter river wall in Barangay Salinap.
The projects, amounting to P47.41 million and P47.42 million respectively, were implemented by the DPWH Pangasinan Fourth District Engineering Office.
Meanwhile, a total of P19-million was allocated for the construction of a P281.7-meter protective structure in Barangay Turac along San Juan River which is expected to ease the worries of residents during heavy rains.
The projects were funded under the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA).