The Pampanga provincial government, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) are coordinating rehabilitation and flood-control measures for infrastructure damaged by recent heavy rains.
Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda led another coordination meeting with DPWH and NIA officials on Monday to discuss priority projects and immediate interventions.
Among the major priorities is the Sto. Cristo Dam, for which NIA has submitted a P699.5-million proposal for restoration and rehabilitation of the dam and related facilities.
The proposal includes:
- P292.68 million for rehabilitation of the dam, including a 100-meter retaining wall and embankment works;
- P19 million for repairs to the damaged Gumain Main Canal North and siphon, including drainage and irrigation canal works;
- P19 million for upgrading upstream slope protection, including a 500-meter parapet wall; and
- P368 million for restoration and rehabilitation of slope protection along 600 meters on both sides of Cabangcalan Creek.
The protection of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and measures to address flooding were also discussed. The provincial government, DPWH and NIA have formed a Technical Working Committee to develop concrete measures to reduce flooding and identify silted or obstructed waterways.
The resulting plan will be presented to Manny V. Pangilinan and Ramon S. Ang for possible coordination and succeeding actions.
Meanwhile, immediate intervention is set to begin on damaged portions of the San Fernando–Sto. Tomas–Minalin Tail Dike. According to the DPWH 2nd District Engineering Office, hauling operations will start along the Labuan River in Barangay Sta. Ursula, with sand sourced from the area to be used as reinforcement material for the damaged sections.
DPWH will also focus on addressing flooding concerns in the 4th District.
The provincial government, DPWH and NIA are continuing their coordination on infrastructure rehabilitation and measures aimed at strengthening Pampanga’s protection against flooding.
📸 Daniel Ombina/Pampanga PIO*
