The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed two (2) slope protection structures along Agno River to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents, livelihood, and properties in Barangay Bogaoan and Barangay Guelew, San Carlos City, Pangasinan.
The construction of the 355.47-meter flood control project in Barangay Bogaoan now protects the residents against the destructive impact of heavy rainfall and typhoons that cause flooding in the vicinity.
According to DPWH Regional Office I Director Ronnel M. Tan, the slope protection will not only help conserve the surrounding environment and mitigate extensive flooding but also ensure the resilience of infrastructure in the area.
Meanwhile, the completed flood mitigation structure in Barangay Guelew alleviate flooding due to river overflow and controls the scouring of land in flood protection embankments.
“With a total net length of 287 meters, the slope protection structure in Barangay Guelew includes the construction of a structural concrete revetment supported by a z-type sheet pile, installation of gravel fill, reinforcing steel bar, formworks, hydraulic gate, and reinforced concrete pipe culvert to lessen the risk of landslide,” added Director Tan.
Funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2024, the food control structure in Barangay Bogaoan and Barangay Guelew has a total cost of P48.99-million and P47.78-million, respectively.
Moreover, the constructed slope protection project represents a remarkable accomplishment of DPWH Pangasinan 4th District Engineering Office in strengthening the community’s ability to withstand natural disasters.