This is despite the several lockdowns due to COVID-19 infections among employees of DAEWOO E&C and the PMO as well as the restrictions imposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).
On the other hand, DAEWOO E&C presented the detailed actual construction accomplishment of the project focusing on their major activities. They also highlighted the process of using the Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) method in the placement of the dam bodies of Jalaur High Dam and Jalaur Afterbay Dam.
Meanwhile, Engineer Jonel B. Borres, JRMP II Project Manager, expressed his gratitude to the support of the NIA top management in the endeavors of the JRMP II.
Borres said that as confirmation to the PMO’s gratefulness, they commit to remain steadfast in their duty to ensure the timely completion of the project so the intended benefits will be enjoyed by the stakeholders especially the Indigenous Peoples community, the Project Affected Families (PAF) and the farmers of Iloilo.
As of March 15, 2022, overall physical accomplishment of the project was at 48.37% as simultaneous works are being conducted in construction sites including the Jalaur High Dam, Jalaur Afterbay Dam, Alibunan River Catch Dam, High Line Canal, JRMP II Housing / Resettlement Site and other important irrigation structures.
With the implementation remaining on track, JRMP II is expected to be completed by December 2023, bringing inclusive growth in the Province of Iloilo especially to the farmer beneficiaries and IP communities. (Flordalie Padillo/NIA JRMP II/laf/PIA6-Iloilo/Photo courtesy of JRMP II)
