Iloilo Flood Control Project | August 2008 update
Wasting no time to spare and wait for another storm to cause another flood in Iloilo City, the construction of the Iloilo Flood Control Project resumes operations.
At least 4 new bridges are needed to be built across the new 4.75km Jaro Floodway, which will create a new path for floodwaters in Pavia/Jaro area to exit into the Iloilo strait. While excavation for the floodway is ongoing, the construction of the bridges have also started. Here’s a picture of the soon to be Buhang Bridge along McArthur Highway (in front of Jaro Grand Estates) in Jaro District.
Here’s one of the ongoing Jaro Floodway:
The project also paves the way for the construction of a riverside boulevard stretching from La Paz to Molo. On the La Paz size, the boulevard will start from the back of Gaisano City’s parking lot.
And it will stretch all the way to Carpenter’s bridge in Molo passing by Riverside Boardwalk.
The Iloilo Flood Control Project is the long-term solution to the perennial flooding in the city and outlying areas. It also aims to improve living environments and sanitary conditions of local residents, and consequently help develop the regional economy, by setting in place disaster prevention civil works in the state of Iloilo on Panay Island. With a budget of P4.3B, it is the largest infrastructure investment Iloilo City has ever received. The project is due for completion in 2009. Learn more about the Iloilo Flood Control Project.
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