In preparation for the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held this November 30 to December 11, 2019, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar has directed offices on the inspection and maintenance of roads and structural assessment of venues that will be used during the multi-sport event.
“Along with the festivities and excitement brought by the forthcoming games, vigilance and safety of the participants and audience must always be of highest importance to avoid undesired incidents,” Secretary Villar added.
Aside from inspection and maintenance of existing structures, the Department is also responsible to report the status of passable roads and bridges, preposition personnel and heavy equipment for clearing operations, and provide transportation in case of mass evacuation.
Undersecretary and DPWH SEA Games Focal Person Roberto R. Bernardo reported that on-going construction works in areas affected by the sporting activities in Bulacan, Clark, Subic, Tarlac, La Union, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, and Metro Manila shall be suspended for five days before and after the SEA games events.
DPWH will also coordinate with concerned Local Government Units (LGU) in various cities and municipalities of Region 1, 3, 4A, and National Capital Region (NCR) for the conduct of structural assessment of billets and hotels that will accommodate the SEA Games participants and guest.