Coastal communities are now protected against strong waves and tides with the completion of a concrete seawall by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.
Undertaken by DPWH Negros Occidental 1st District Engineering Office, the project involves the construction of an 835.5-lineal meter long, 3-meter high concrete seawall designed to absorb and reflect wave energy which will prevent erosion and stabilize the coastline.
“This seawall assures fisherfolk and residents living along the shorelines of Barangay Zone 1 that they are now safe from the threats of sudden tidal surge and raging waters,” said DPWH Region VI Director Sanny Boy Oropel.
Moreover, the structure also serves as a separator which can be utilized by fisherfolk as a docking area during high tides and typhoons.
“With this all-weather protective structure, coastal communities can effectively manage flooding risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of their coastlines,” added Director Oropel.
Costing P87 million, other construction works on the seawall project include 4-meter wide reinforced concrete slab and 0.5-meter high mattress that will serve as wave deflectors.