THE 241-meter flood control project in Cabagan, Isabela has been completed and is expected to provide protection to Barangay Garita and other communities with a combined population of more than 43,000. “The area is situated on low lying plain fields and flood control structures are needed to help reduce or prevent the detrimental effects of flooding during rainy season. The completion of Garita flood control project will benefit thousands of residents as it will save lives and properties increasing protection in times of flood and calamities,” Department of Public Works and Highways Region 2 Director Melanio C. Briosos said in a statement. The project was built at a cost of P95.1 million. Construction Chief Engineer Jose B. Tobias said the project will be expanded in the coming years as part of the flood mitigation structures and drainage systems in the Cagayan Valley River Basin. Isabela province was among the hardest hit during typhoon Rosita (international name: Yutu) in Oct. 2018.

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