ALBUERA, Leyte – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) continues its efforts on the Construction of Seawall in Brgy. Poblacion, Albuera, Leyte, reaching a 70.02 percent accomplishment rate.
The seawall spans a length of 350 linear meters, a width of 5.28 meters, and includes a 1.1 meter-parapet. It is being built with a robust stone masonry structure, reinforced by a steel sheet on pile foundation to ensure durability and longevity. Additionally, it includes the construction of a structural concrete walkway, measuring 0.15 meters thick and 2.5 meters wide, which offers a safe and accessible path for pedestrians along the coastline.
The completion of this well-engineered seawall will help mitigate the long-term impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, by providing a resilient shield that reduces the vulnerability of coastal communities for generations to come.
Funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024, the project has a contract amount of Php 96,399,999.99. Construction began in May 2024, with an anticipated completion date in March 2025. (PR)
