The steel screen flood control project at the boundary of each of the barangays surrounding the City Camp basin is almost done.
Acting City Engineer Richard Lardizabal said the percentages of completion of the project consisting of 11 steel grates located in barangays Palma Urbano, Upper Rock Quarry, City Camp Proper, City Camp Central, Lower Quirino Magsaysay (GEFA), Upper Quirino Magsaysay, Middle Rock Quarry and Lower Rock Quarry range from 80 to 95 percent.
He said they are now preparing for the initial turn-over of the finished structures especially those with 90 and above accomplishments.
He said the ongoing projects are under the Barangay Priority Projects funded through the Local Development Fund (LDF) as identified by the barangays.
Upon turn-over of the projects, the barangay officials and residents will take charge of the maintenance of the constructions particularly in keeping them free from obstructions like wastes and sludges as earlier agreed on.
“As previously resolved, the barangay and its constituents would be responsible for cleaning the screens, with designated barangay personnel and residents assigned to clean within their respective jurisdictions,” Lardizabal said.
Adopted to reinforce flood mitigation measures in the area, the steel grates come with concrete-reinforced walls and steel platforms and are being built on strategic sites on nearest access roads to filter garbage in the barangays along Galiano Creek to the City Camp lagoon.
“The installation of steel screens will help prevent voluminous garbage from clogging Lagoon 1, located at Lower Rock Quarry, which could potentially result in flooding,” according to the CEO.
The new installations will reinforce existing screens long before built at the inlets of the drainage tunnels of the basin to sift garbage carried by floodwaters into the tunnels to prevent clogging that lead to flooding.
The project was a result of consultations with the community including the Task Force Lagoon headed by Lower Rock Quarry punong barangay Silvino Cominga Jr. under the supervision of Councilor Rocky Aliping and the CEO.
“The completion of this project will significantly reduce the risk of flooding and improve waste management along the creek system, enhancing the safety and cleanliness of the affected barangays,” the CEO said. ** Aileen P. Refuerzo
