LEYTE 4^TH DEO CONSTRUCTS PHP96.4M-FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURE IN BRGY. TABGAS. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) advances towards the completion of the Flood Control Structure (Downstream) in Brgy. Tabgas, Albuera, Leyte with a current accomplishment rate of 90.03 percent.

Funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024, the project has a contract amount of PHP96.4 million and involves the construction of a 558 linear meter flood control structure with two berms for a total height of 6.65 meters.

Brgy. Tabgas has historically been vulnerable to flooding, especially during the rainy season, which has caused damage to homes. The completion of this flood control structure is expected to substantially reduce the risk of flood-related disasters since it is designed to withstand heavy rainfall and high-water levels, thereby providing protection for residents and their livelihood. The project has a target completion date of January 2025. (PR / EV Mail August 19-25, 2024 issue)