Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced the completion of P120.76-million flood control structure that will protect the residents from overflowing water of Las Piñas River in Las Piñas City.
Citing a report from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Las Piñas-Muntinlupa District Engineering Office, Secretary Villar said that the project covers the construction of 325.80 square meters long 5.40 meter high retaining wall with 5.50 meters width of maintenance road.
“The construction of the river control project with retaining wall and box culvert will smoothen river water flow and prevent flooding in nearby areas along Barangays Pamplona 3 and Pulanglupa 2 in time for the rainy season,” Secretary Villar said.
A total of 512 informal settlers families (ISF) previously living along the river were provided proper relocation in coordination with the Urban Poor Affairs Office (UPAO) of Las Piñas City.
DPWH saw the need for clearing and widening of rivers, creeks and esteros as a solution to prevent inland flooding in Metro Manila.
This is in line with the Department’s thrust to protect lives and properties from natural disasters by building resilient and quality infrastructure.