NSSDEO, Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, Northern Samar – The local government unit of Gamay and the Department of Public Works and Highways – Northern Samar Second District inaugurate the rehabilitated bridge, which coincides with the commemoration of the 78th founding anniversary of the municipality of Gamay, implemented by the DPWH-NSSDEO, which now provides easy access for the residents going to and from the market and institutional centers of Barangay Central Poblacion, Gamay, Northern Samar.
It can be recalled that the wooden bridge was rehabilitated due to its deteriorated steel girder and rotten timber planks, stringers, and transoms. Before rehabilitation, the wooden bridge was too risky and dangerous to cross for the students and market-goers especially during wet season.
On February 25, 2025, the inauguration commenced with a ceremonial blessing officiated by Rev. Fr. Cleofas Añonuevo, followed by a ribbon-cutting, to signify the official opening of the project, led by the Board Members of the Second District of Northern Samar, Hon. Dexter Galit and Hon. Maritess Gillamac, DPWH-OIC Assistant District Engineer Francisco Y. Tañala and Project Engineer Bryan M. Fortes, Municipal Chief Executive of Gamay, Hon. Raquel T. Capoquian, Vice Mayor Clarita P. Gomba, Engr. Charlie Dy, School-in-Charge of Gala Vocational School, Marieta Villas, PESO Manager, Atty. Ceasar Clacito, 2nd LT. Raelan Alch Tenorio, PA, and other esteemed members of the Sangguniang Bayan.
In an interview, Hon. Capoquian said, “Dako sine a bulig para saam mga estudyante sa Gala Vocational School ngan para saam nga mga Gamaynon, dara kay una ada amon eskwelahan, terminal, ngan Gamay Public Market. Ine nga steel bridge dako nga bulig kay sadto sa panahon nga wara pa sine, naagi sira ngadto sa hirayo, ngadto sa concrete bridge kun dien delikado para sa ira kay iton national road. Ako pa ginlalauman nga magkamay-ada pa sin mga proyekto an Gamay nga magtitikang sa DPWH. Salamat.”
Mayor Capoquian commended the implementing agency and underscored the importance of continued investment in infrastructure, asking for the installation of Solar LED lights on the said bridge, to enhance nighttime visibility, for the safety of the commuters.
The undertaking is a testament of the collective vision and unwavering commitment to easily access the other part of the central población where the institutional centers are located, such as the Gala Vocational School, Gamay Public Market, Gamay Doctor’s Hospital, and Gamay Integrated Land Terminal.
The 100% accomplishment of the Rehabilitation of the Bridge, opens its door to the public signifying continuous progress of the Municipality of Gamay.
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