ORMOC CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office has marked the commencement of two farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in Ormoc City through consecutive groundbreaking ceremonies on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
The first project involves the concreting of the FMR in Brgy. Bayog, covering a total of 0.59 kilometers featuring a 6.10 meters wide two-lane road, with a concrete thickness of 0.23 meters.
Additionally, the project incorporates 200 linear meters of stone masonry, with a total contract amount of Php 9,750,738.18.
The second project encompasses the concreting of the FMR in Brgys. San Jose and Guintigui-an specifically from Sitio Laray to Sitio Panoma, spanning a total of 0.96 kilometers also featuring a 6.10 meters wide two-lane road and a concrete thickness of 0.23 meters. The project will also include 215 linear meters of stone masonry and has a contract amount of Php 14,922,998.25.
Both projects are funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024 and are scheduled for completion on December 2024. These developments are expected to facilitate easier access to markets, encouraging farmers to increase production while reducing transportation time and costs, ultimately enhancing the profitability of farming in the district.(PR)
