New flood control project in Calumpit, Bulacan done by March 2027

Defective flood projects destroyed

Demolition of deteriorated and substandard flood control projects along the Bagbag River in Calumpit, Bulacan has been started to pave the way for the rehabilitation of the structure.

New flood control project in Calumpit, Bulacan done by March 2027

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will finish the construction of a new flood control structure in Calumpit, Bulacan in March 2027, as a replacement of what its secretary Vince Dizon described as a “useless” dike in the area. Dizon made this statement as he, along with Calumpit, Bulacan Mayor Lem Faustino, inspected on Tuesday the installation of a 15-meter sheet pile of the flood control project along Bagb…