MANILA: Residents of a coastal community in Ballesteros, Cagayan can now heave a sigh of relief as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delivered a vital seawall along the shoreline, fortifying defense against flooding. DPWH Regional Office II Director Reynaldo Alconcel said the project was completed along the coast of Barangay Sta. Cruz, spanning 260 linear meters. The area has long been vulnerable to flooding. 'As the region braces for future challenges especially this rainy season, the newly built barrier stands as a symbol of protection and resilience, embodying our collective effort to safeguard vulnerable communities against natural calamities,' Alconcel said in a media release on Monday. The DPWH Cagayan 2nd District Engineering Office implemented the seawall project worth PHP48.2 million, funded through the 2023 General Appropriations Act. Source: Philippines News Agency
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