A coastal community in the town of Ballesteros, Cagayan, can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) delivers a vital seawall along the shoreline, fortifying defense of the area against threat of flooding.
DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office II Director Reynaldo C. Alconcel, said that a project was completed along the coast of Barangay Sta. Cruz, spanning 260 linear meters.
The area, nestled in the picturesque municipality of Ballesteros, Cagayan, has long been vulnerable to flooding, which threatened the safety and security of the coastal residents.
“As the region braces for future challenges especially this rainy season, the newly built barrier stands as a symbol of protection and resilience, embodying our collective effort to safeguard vulnerable communities against natural calamities,” said Director Alconcel.
The DPWH Cagayan 2nd District Engineering Office implemented the seawall project along the coastline of Ballesteros, Cagayan in the amount of P48.2 million, funded through the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA).