Review of P5.184-billion mega flood control project sought By Arlie O. Calalo 08/01/2011

Review of P5.184-billion mega flood control project sought

By Arlie O. Calalo 08/01/2011

An immediate and thorough review should be made by the concerned government agencies on the P5.184-billion Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) mega flood control project which has not been effective in resolving perennial flooding in the northern metropolis, Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco said over the weekend.

Unless a comprehensive reassessment is made by the national government, specifically the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), on the multibillion-peso project that was begun in 2003 the flooding problem will remain forever in Camanava area, Tiangco told Tribune in a phone interview.

He said the city government is now no longer relying on the supposed benefits it can get out of the project which was funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as it did not actually serve its real purpose..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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