The implementation was bad. The reaction of the DPWH was also bad.
Upon complaint of a barangay official of the anomalies in the implementation of a BLISTT road project in Sablan, Municipal Mayor Alfredo B. Dacumos Jr. sent the technical officers of the municipality to conduct an inspection of the road project regarding the allegations. A very heavy part of the complaint, aside from bad implementation is the danger to life and limb the road now under construction poses to the public.
Municipal engineers found out that: (1) There are several landslides that lead to the destruction of existing or newly constructed riprap retaining wall, and on existing or newly constructed parts of the road; (2) boulders, gravel, and mud are obstructing some portions of the road; (3) portions of the road are no longer passable due to cracked pavement and soil erosion; (4) electric posts are likely to fall due to soil erosion; and (5) during the inspection, there were no laborers, supervisors or project managers on the road.
In sum, their findings follow: (1) The rocks used for the riprap retaining wall do not comply with the standards on size and texture; (2) no mortar poured at the one meter high grouted riprap; and (3) no safety precautions for the safety of motorists or passersby.
Considering the allegations and findings earlier mentioned, the mayor of Sablan called the attention of the DPWH. Sadly, after several weeks, the mayor has yet to hear from the DPWH.
Unfortunately, with these, the DPWH missed the chance to correct its reputation as a slow or inefficient and corrupt government agency.
For the sake of fairness though, let us withhold judgment until we hear their response or comment to these. If they care at all.**APP
