Isabela flood control structure completed

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a flood control project in the municipality of Mallig, Province of Isabela just in time to prevent water intrusion of river to residential areas this rainy season.

DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said that the revetment structure in Barangay Casili will safeguard the flood-prone residential and agricultural areas and helps in preventing the water overflow and soil erosion along Mallig River.

Based on a report by DPWH-2 Regional Director Loreta M. Malaluan, the Casili Flood Control Project involves the construction of a 743.60 linear meter stretch having two (2) sections consisting of rubble concrete and reinforced concrete revetment wall on steel sheet piles foundation.

“Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts have been made to fast-track the completion of this flood-mitigation project and to show our constant commitment in building disaster-resilient structures,” said Secretary Villar.

The P44-million project was implemented by DPWH Isabela Second District Engineering Office.