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Jaro Floodway (Iloilo Flood Control Project) – 04/10 update

Marcos — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:00:06 +0000

Here’s an update of the Jaro Floodway, which is a component of the Iloilo Flood Control Project. The Jaro Floodway is basically a new artificial river or waterway built to address the flooding problem in Iloilo City by providing an escape channel of floodwaters from where the Aganan and Tigum Rivers meet in Pavia direct to the Iloilo Strait.Â The excavation works along the whole floodway is almost complete and all the 6 bridges are already being used (with the temporary land crossings removed).

The contractors are currently on the process of improving the river walls with concrete on important areas like near the bridges and vetiver grass on most parts.

This is the part where the Jaro Floodway meets the Iloilo Strait:

There is are two parallel roads at each side of the Jaro Flooway. The new route provides direct access from Pavia to McArthur Highway in Jaro, and all the way to the Coastal Road in La Paz. It’s still not certain if both of these roads will be paved once the floodway is complete.

A lot of the vetiver grass looks like it’s about to wither (if it hasn’t already) because of the harsh dry season.

Iloilo City/Pavia/Santa Barbara – December 2008 Updates Part 1 of 3

Marcos — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:46:45 +0000

Following the transfer of the Iloilo Airport to Santa Barbara, developments in its vicinity and towns along the road leading to the airport have been on the upswing. Accordingly, the first installment of this month’s 3-part development update will be focused on the Iloilo City-Santa Barbara road and some recent construction activities along this highway.

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Iloilo Flood Control Project

Marcos — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:17:30 +0000

Project Details: Located in the tropical climate zone, the Philippines is hit by typhoons that are born in the Pacific Ocean annually. In addition, Iloilo City and its outlying areas, stretching over low and flat land, are vulnerable to large-scale flooding and mudslide disasters frequently during the rainy season. Every year, the flooding problem in Iloilo causes millions of pesos in damages and unfavorable investment competitiveness.

Jaro Floodway

Iloilo Flood Control Project Map. Photo from www.iloiloguimarassummit.com

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Concepcion’s Islands – 16 hidden gems in Iloilo

Marcos — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 12:07:51 +0000

The town of Concepcion is blessed with one of the most scenic seascapes in the whole Province of Iloilo. Forming a safe natural harbor for Concepcion Bay are 16 islands connected by azure waters and rich marine life. Read the rest of Concepcion’s Islands – 16 hidden gems in Iloilo (59 comments)

Taytay Tigre, Guimbal

Marcos — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:05:19 +0000

Taytay Tigre is short bridge constructed during the Spanish colonial period. It is commonly known as “Taytay Tigre” because of the tiger stone structure made part of its approaches on both sides guarding the bridge before one enters the poblacion.
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