ORMOC CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) completes the construction of a flood mitigation structure along the Cagbulo River in Barangay Poblacion, Albuera, Leyte.
Stretching 318 meters, the structure sits on a sheet pile foundation anchored by a reinforced pile cap to ensure structural stability. Concrete facing and stone masonry line the embankment, while a parapet wall and walkway run along its length to provide added safety and accessibility.
Also built into the structure is a Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert (RCPC), which serves as the drainage backbone of the project. During heavy rainfall, the culvert channels excess water and keeps flow regulated, reducing the risk of overflow that has historically inundated low-lying areas nearby.
The project was funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2025 with a contract cost of P29,389,998.96. For barangay residents who have watched the river rise dangerously with each wet season, the completed project serves as a measure of security for their homes and livelihoods. (PR)
