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12/31/05 |
DPWH CONDUCTS MASSIVE REPAIR OF DAMAGED METRO MANILA ROADS |
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 DPWH CONDUCTS MASSIVE REPAIR OF DAMAGED METRO MANILA ROADS
Public Works and Highways Secretary Jun Ebdane orders the immediate repair of damaged road pavements in Metro Manila brought by recent typhoons and heavy monsoon rains.
“Utilize all available resources such as equipment, asphalt materials and manpower to undertake restoration works”, Ebdane directed district engineers of DPWH-National Capital Region.
The recent weather disturbances that induced continuous rains grossly affected the condition of national roads in Metro Manila.
Reports from the DPWH National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) office disclosed that heavy rains caused by typhoons “Gorio” and “Huaning” damaged 109 out of 468 inventoried national roads in Metro Manila.
This translates to almost 13,000 square meters of damaged pavements with potholes and a total restoration amount of about P4.0 million.
DPWH-NCR Director Robert G. Lala said that with the deployment of DPWH emergency repair crew immediately after the weather condition has improved, 35.74% or 4,610 square meters of roads have been cleared of potholes.
Top officials of the DPWH were instructed by Ebdane to round-up roads in Metro Manila and supervise potholes operation of the eight (8) engineering districts in NCR.
DPWH Undersecretary Manuel Bonoan, who conducted monitoring inspection at on-going potholes operation activity along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (formerly Buendia Avenue) together with Undersecretary Salvador A. Pleyto and Assistant Secretary Rafael Yabut, said that with the simultaneous deployment of maintenance crew and equipment throughout Metro Manila, covering of road ruts with asphalt will be completed by end of August 2005.
Bonoan said that the relatively favorable weather condition would enable the DPWH to achieve set target date and restore normal vehicular speed on Metro Manila’s national road.
Maximum efforts to respond to situation are now being taken by the Department, Bonoan added.
Replacement of circular manhole covers near Mc Arthur Bridge, Lawton, Manila |
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12/31/05 |
WEST OF MANGAHAN FLOODWAY TO EASE FLOOD-RELATED CONCERNS IN MANY PARTS OF METRO MANILA |
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WEST OF MANGAHAN FLOODWAY TO EASE FLOOD-RELATED CONCERNS IN MANY PARTS OF METRO MANILA
Since time immemorial, residents of Metro Manila and many parts of the Rizal province have exp/erienced floodings especially during the rainy season. These floodings have brought countless damages to properties, the economy, and lives, as well.
One major project the government and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the government arm for construction and maintenance of premiere infrastructure in the country, currently undertake is the Metro Manila Flood Control Project – West of Mangahan Floodway. This high-impact project covers Metro Manila area and parts of the Rizal province.
With the construction of open channels in Bicutan, Pasig, and along the Mangahan Floodway, the drainage routes will be improved and will become more efficient. In areas where capacities of drainage ways are insufficient and natural depressions exist, short-term flooding may be expected during heavy rains. However, pumping stations will be installed and regulation ponds will be constructed in these areas.
This flood control project also involves the building of a road along the dike joining the towns of Taytay and Bicutan, thus, significantly cutting travel time between the two areas. The project is also expected to improve the riverbed conditions and the carrying capacity of the drainage channels since river dredging works shall be undertaken.
To ensure efficiency and quality of work, the DPWH divided the Metro Manila Flood Control Project – West of Mangahan Floodway into four packages.
Package 1, costing P736.913 million, consists of the construction of an 8.50-kilometer lakeshore dike, two prestressed concrete bridges, and four regulation ponds. It is 24.14% complete to date and is scheduled for completion on 26 February 2006.
Package 2 includes construction of a 5.8-kilometer parapet wall, and three floodgates in Pateros, Kalawaan, and Bambang. This package costs P167.125 million and is 51.84% complete to date.
Package 3, which costs P1.045 billion, consists of the construction of two pumping stations in Tapayan and Labasan, three floodgates in Tapayan, Labasan and Pasig, and 441 meter-part of lakeshore dike. Construction for this package is 74.53% complete to date, and is expected to be fully completed by 26 July 2004.
Construction activities for Package 4 are in full-swing, as it is 98.47% complete to date. This P1.015-billion package consists of the construction of two pumping stations and floodgates in Taguig and Hagonoy, and 434 meter-part of lakeshore dike.
Aside from the convenience and benefits residents and commuters are expected to derive from this project, this project is also set to assist local manpower and economy. The construction phase will generate employment and a number of workers will be hired for the duration of the project.
The significant long-term impact of the Metro Manila Flood Control Project – West of Mangahan Floodway in the regional economy will result from the non-occurrence of floods, flood-induced inconveniences such as traffic jams, road closure, and discontinue in the delivery of social services.
The DPWH is proud of this breakthrough in infrastructure, not only in terms of the aesthetic aspects, but more importantly because of the socio-economic benefits it would provide. |
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