The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering Office (DEO) has completed a two-phase, 206.6-lineal-meter flood control structure along the Rio Chico River in Barangay Macamias, Guimba, providing enhanced protection for the community by safeguarding residents and properties from potential flooding.
OIC-District Engineer Jun Vana highlighted the project’s role in mitigating local flood risks, enhancing protection for residents and properties, and helping sustain farmlands by reducing the impact of recurring floods.
“The first phase of the project involved the construction of a 79-lineal-meter river wall, followed by an additional 127.5 lineal meters in the second phase.
Built on steel sheet piles and reinforced with a concrete coping and gabions for structural integrity, the structure is expected to enhance flood resilience, particularly for communities along the riverbanks,” Vana explained.
The project was completed with a P47.8 million allocation from the 2024 national budget, reinforcing flood protection for residents and farmlands in Barangay Macamias.
