DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Pangasinan First District Engineering Office, headed by District Engineer Marieta Mendoza, implemented the construction of slope protection structures to reduce occurrence of landslide in Barangay Tiep in Bani town.
 
Esperanza Tinaza, regional information officer of DPWH Ilocos, said the ongoing project is intended to make the critical slope along Alaminos – Bolinao Road more stable as heavy rains and natural calamities can trigger erosion and pose risks to motorists.
 
“The ongoing project involves the construction of stone masonry, laying out of additional active wire mesh and erosion control mat that will help stabilize soil condition to reduce the risk and potential hazards posed by landslides,” Tinaza said.
 
The slope protection project, which started on March 28, 2022, is expected to be completed in the first quarter this year.
 
The project costs P91,671,450, which was funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2022. (JCR/AMB/PIA Pangasinan)