Two (2) flood control structures were completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Isabela Fourth District Engineering Office in Isabela Province.
DPWH Region II Director Loreta M. Malaluan said that they have recently completed the 151-meter Batal Flood Control Project located in Barangay Batal in the city of Santiago in the amount of P21.55 million.
DPWH has likewise completed the construction of Dumawing Flood Control in Barangay Dumawing in the municipality of Jones.
The newly completed flood control structure in Dumawing amounting to P41.23 million covers the construction of 359 meter of revetment wall on steel sheet pile foundation and box culvert end protection.
“Both flood-control projects in Batal will minimize overflowing of river and flooding related effect to lives and properties during rainy and typhoon season.” said Director Malaluan.