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Jaro Floodway August 2011 Updates

Marcos — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:29:49 +0000

After years of construction, the 4.75km Jaro Floodway has finally served its purpose of minimizing the flooding problem of Iloilo City. As seen from the photos during our “inspection” of the actual site, we can see how effective the Jaro Floodway has been to divert flood waters from the Jaro River during the rainy season in Iloilo City. The flooding problem in Jaro and La Paz districts of Iloilo City and Pavia town used to be a major perennial problem among residents and business owners but now, residents have noticed a significant decrease of flooding incidents in the area. The uplifting development is seen to open vast, once flood prone areas in Jaro District and Pavia to additional developments especially with the construction of the Metro Iloilo Circumferential Road, a section of which will pass beside the Jaro Floodway.

View of the Jaro Floodway in action at Brgy. Buhang, Jaro District

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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 Development Updates November 2009 Part 2 – Developments in La Paz and Jaro, Coal fired Powerplant

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:43:59 +0000

Jaro and La Paz Districts are not spared by the pattern of new developments sprouting all over the city. This is just the beginning for Jaro and La Paz because after the completion of the Iloilo Flood Control Project next year, vast land areas will be opened up to accommodate bigger investments in these flood prone districts of Iloilo City.

100MW Coal Fired Power Plant in Brgy. Ingore La Paz

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Iloilo November 2009 Updates Part 1 of 3- Commercial Developments in Mandurriao

Marcos — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:23:20 +0000

With Iloilo City’s political climate sizzling, it seems developments are also sprouting in all corners of the city. 2010 is a year to watch for in Iloilo City not only because of the elections / change of leadership but also because it’s the year that the Iloilo Flood Control Project and Coal-fired Power Plant in La Paz are expected to be completed, solving two of Iloilo City’s major problems: Flooding and (insufficient, unreliable, expensive) Power. The first part of this month’s development update will feature projects and constructions along Diversion Road (Benigno Aquino Avenue), in Mandurriao District.

Smallville 21

An 8-storey hotel is in the works in Smallville Complex – Smallville 21, another development by the owner/s of Century 21,Â Highway 21 hotels and Club 21 Restobar. Smallville 21 is located in front of The Avenue Complex, beside Pirates Bar.

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Iloilo Updates August 2009 Part 1- Iloilo Flood Control Project

Marcos — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:57:48 +0000

Buhang Bridge and the ongoing contruction of the Jaro Floodway

As Iloilo is currently experiencing heavy rains and expecting the same weather condition for the week ahead, Explore Iloilo starts its regular postings with fresh updates of the Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFCP), the metro’s P5.58 billion solution to perennial flooding in the Iloilo City and outlying areas (hopefully this project will be able to prevent another “Typhoon Frank scenario” from wrecking havoc to the city ever again).
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Iloilo flood control project targetted for completion by 2010

Marcos — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:00:00 +0000

The over-all accomplishments of the two on-going contract packages of the Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFC) are now placed at around 80 percent, as of April 2009.

This was disclosed by Engr. Jose Al Fruto, Assistant Project Manager of the IFC during a recent press conference called by the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Regional Development 6 (OPARD 6) in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency 6.

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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 Projects and Contructions May 2008 Update

Marcos — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:36 +0000

Here’s a list of ongoing and proposed developments around the metro including some major infrastructures, commercial, and residential establishments.

Amigo Rennovation

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Iloilo Flood Control Project: April 2008 Update

Marcos — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:00:44 +0000

The Iloilo Flood Control Project is running in full swing and it looks like the project might be finished on time based from the latest accomplishment reports and a general physical assessment of their construction sites.

Here are some updates on the Iloilo Flood Control Project:

Construction of the 4.75km Jaro Floodway, which will provide a channel from the floodplains of Pavia-Jaro to the Iloilo Strait.

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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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