TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO), is undertaking a P48.2 million shoreline protection project to safeguard the lives and properties of residents near the coastal area of Minuhang, Barugo.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura stated that the project is designed to protect the area from wave surges from Carigara Bay.
The construction of the 701.89 linear-meter revetment structure will deflect waves, thereby preventing further scouring and deterioration of the shoreline.
This flood mitigation initiative by the DPWH is a proactive measure to minimize the adverse impacts of natural calamities, reduce risks to properties, and ensure the safety of local residents.
Currently, the project has achieved 30% completion and is expected to be finished on or before March 6, 2025.
The project is part of the DPWH GAA 2024 – Sustainable Infrastructure Projects Alleviating Gaps (SIPAG) program, specifically focusing on flood mitigation structures that protect major or strategic public buildings and facilities.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
