A flood control structure built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now protects farming communities along Paniqui-on River in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.
Paniqui-on River is a tributary of the much bigger and longer Lumanoy River where flooding is a common occurrence during rainy days of typhoons. Hence, the protective structure will help prevent untoward incidents caused by water overflow.
“Local folks, especially those in the agricultural sector will now be at ease knowing that their source of livelihood is safeguarded.”
DPWH Regional Office 6 Director Nerie Bueno reported that local folks, especially those in the agricultural sector will now be at ease knowing that their source of livelihood is safeguarded.
Costing P40 million, the project involves construction of 1-kilometer stone masonry with embankment and weep holes that will allow rain water to flow downstream instead of staying stagnant on the surface along the river banks.
“The river control structure helps mitigate erosion along river banks and ensures the safety of sugarcane plantations and other agricultural lands, thereby increasing productivity for sustainable supply,” Bueno explained.
DPWH Negros Occidental 1st District Engineering Office implemented the river control project with funding from the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
