Low-lying communities near Tinuba River in Zamboanga City are now protected by a new flood mitigation structure completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The 442-lineal meter river control structure now ensures the safety of Barangay Sinubong residents from the dangers of severe water overflow, especially during inclement weather.
DPWH Regional Office 9 Director Cayamombao Dia said that the project covers the construction of a rubble concrete wall and sheet piles with pile cap as foundation.
“The completion of this P41.1-million project is part of the Department’s commitment toward improving infrastructure for disaster risk reduction across the region,” said Director Dia.
Funded under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the project was implemented by DPWH Zamboanga City District Engineering Office.