The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a flood control structure along the downstream section of the Gandara River in Barangay Minda, Gandara, Samar Province to prevent flooding and mitigate its damaging effects to communities.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar B. Tabacon identified the project as the newly built 200-meter flood wall that stands at three (3) meters and the provision of a pathway equipped with guardrails to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a flood control structure along the downstream section of the Gandara River in Barangay Minda, Gandara, Samar Province to prevent flooding and mitigate its damaging effects to communities.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 8 Director Edgar B. Tabacon identified the project as the newly built 200-meter flood wall that stands at three (3) meters and the provision of a pathway equipped with guardrails to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Riverside communities in Barangay Bamban, Boac, Marinduque have seen substantial improvement in their daily activities following the completion of a flood control structure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that aims to alleviate the severe impact of recurring flooding in the community.