P569-M flood-control structures in Zambales damaged amid heavy rains
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Flood-control structures in Zambales bore the brunt of the recent heavy rains, with damage to dikes, revetments and slope protection facilities now estimated at P569.27 million, based on government data.
According to the latest combined assessment by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 1st and 2nd district, an estimated P1.28 billion is needed for the recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the damaged infrastructure.
The DPWH 1st District recorded the larger share of the damage at P472.42 million, with the cost of recovery and reconstruction estimated at P1.17 billion.
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An initial assessment showed that several flood-control structures were totally damaged, including multiple sections of the Bucao River Dike 7 in Barangay San Juan, Botolan.
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The damaged sections involve a combined stretch of more than 3 kilometers of slope protection, based on the lengths listed in the DPWH assessment.
Other totally damaged slope protection structures were reported along the Tapuac River in Masinloc; Tanguay River and Kiling River in Cabangan; Bancal River in Botolan; and Dalayap Creek in Cabangan.
The DPWH 2nd District, meanwhile, recorded P96.85 million in damage, with P114 million estimated for recovery and reconstruction.
Among the structures listed as damaged were the Tamayok River revetment in Barangay Mangan-Vaca, Subic; three sections of the Matain River revetment in Barangay San Isidro, Subic; and the Sto. Tomas River revetment in Barangay Sta. Fe, San Marcelino.
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The Sto. Tomas River structure was reported totally damaged, with both the dike and concrete revetment collapsing.
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294 houses damaged
The latest provincial report also showed that 294 houses had been either damaged or destroyed as of Aug. 29. Of the total, 264 were damaged while 30 were destroyed.
Subic recorded the highest number of damaged houses at 165, followed by San Marcelino with 37, San Antonio with 33, and Palauig with 29.
Sta. Cruz reported 21 damaged houses, while Cabangan recorded 14.
Zambales continues to reel from widespread flooding that affected communities across the province. More than 14,000 fled their flooded homes and are now staying in evacuation centers or other safer areas.
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The provincial board earlier approved the declaration of a state of calamity in Zambales amid the extent of damage caused by the recent weather disturbances. /mcm
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