MAJOR ROAD PROJECT SET TO ENHANCE TOURISM IN ORMOC CITY. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) has reported the progress on the construction and improvement of the access road leading to declared tourism destinations in Ormoc City. This project includes the Lake Danao – Gaas – Sitio Maglahog – Quezon Jr. Road leading to Lake Danao and Lake Kasudsuran.
According to Gaas Punong Barangay Prudencio C. Poricallan, the improved road will significantly benefit not only tourists who wish to visit the famous spots but also the local farmers in the area whose livelihood are planting cabbage, cassava and sweet potato. “Ma-dali na ang produkto padung sa syudad,” Poricallan stated. ”Dako jud kaayo ni ug tabang.”
The construction and improvement involve 1.65 lane kilometers of concrete road, funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2023 with a contract amount of PHP114,641,998.96, reaching an accomplishment rate of 82.51% as of July 9, 2024. Meanwhile, the connecting access road approaching Brgy. Quezon Jr. is scheduled for implementation under GAA 2024. Once completed, the road project is expected to boost the economic growth in the area by promoting local agriculture and enhancing the overall tourism experience. (PR / EV Mail July 8-14, 2024 issue)
