TACLOBAN CITY — To mitigate the impact of heavy rains that cause significant damage to lives and properties, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office has completed a slope protection structure along a portion of the Daguitan River in Barangay Poblacion District IX, Burauen town.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura reported that the project spans 631.60 linear meters with a height of 5.80 meters and was completed with a budget of P95.77 million.
“This project will prevent erosion and slope failure, which can damage infrastructure and endanger people. The district office recognizes the importance of continually building slope protection structures in the area,” he said.
Flood control structures along river basins safeguard riverbanks from further soil erosion. During heavy rains, rising water levels and strong currents can erode the riverbanks, posing risks to nearby communities and infrastructure.
The Daguitan River, one of the largest streams in Burauen, traverses the southern part of the town, including the town area.
The project is funded under the DPWH-CY 2024 General Appropriations Act through the flood management program—construction/rehabilitation of flood mitigation facilities within major river basins and principal rivers. It was undertaken by Fairchild Builders and Developers, Inc., with work commencing on February 26, 2024, and completion expected by December 2024.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
