Detailed engineering, civil works for Bicol River basin project to start by 2025, 2026: DPWH
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Detailed engineering, civil works for Bicol River basin project to start by 2025, 2026: DPWH
Floodwater brought by tropical storm Kristine inundate Baoo, Camarines Sur on October 23, 2024. Courtesy: Oliver Collins

MANILA — Preparations for the detailed engineering designs and civil works for the Bicol River Basin Development Project (BRBDP) will start by 2025 and 2026, respectively, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday.
MANILA — Preparations for the detailed engineering designs and civil works for the Bicol River Basin Development Project (BRBDP) will start by 2025 and 2026, respectively, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday.
In a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the department is working with the Korean Exim Bank for the reevaluation of the BRBDP as a flood control measure.
In a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the department is working with the Korean Exim Bank for the reevaluation of the BRBDP as a flood control measure.
The project’s masterplan was updated and completed just last July, he added.
The project’s masterplan was updated and completed just last July, he added.
“This will be a big challenge na gagawin namin dito sa Bicol River Basin. Actually, the other challenge at this time is nagkakaroon na tayo ng climate change phenomenon. Sa totoo lang, hindi natin inaasahan ‘yung bumagsak na ulan… Nobody has ever expected this kind of downpour,” Bonoan said, referring to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which rammed into the country last week.
“This will be a big challenge na gagawin namin dito sa Bicol River Basin. Actually, the other challenge at this time is nagkakaroon na tayo ng climate change phenomenon. Sa totoo lang, hindi natin inaasahan ‘yung bumagsak na ulan… Nobody has ever expected this kind of downpour,” Bonoan said, referring to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which rammed into the country last week.
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“This was a plan that was formulated bago tayo nagkaganitong problem na malaki,” he then continued. “We will try our best to hasten the implementation of this na utos ni Presidente.”
“This was a plan that was formulated bago tayo nagkaganitong problem na malaki,” he then continued. “We will try our best to hasten the implementation of this na utos ni Presidente.”
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday said he plans to revisit the BRBDP, a project of his late father, following the devastation brought by Kristine in the Bicol Region.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday said he plans to revisit the BRBDP, a project of his late father, following the devastation brought by Kristine in the Bicol Region.
The BRBDP was launched in 1973 under the administration of late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. However, it was halted in 1986 when the administration of late President Corazon Aquino took over.
The BRBDP was launched in 1973 under the administration of late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. However, it was halted in 1986 when the administration of late President Corazon Aquino took over.
According to Bonoan, the short-, medium- and long-term development of the river basin will be funded by the Korean Exim Bank.
According to Bonoan, the short-, medium- and long-term development of the river basin will be funded by the Korean Exim Bank.
“The government of Korea has given its commitment to provide financial assistance for this program. Sila po ang nagfinance sa updating masterplan, at sila rin po ang nagfinance sa preparation ng feasibility study,” the secretary said.
“The government of Korea has given its commitment to provide financial assistance for this program. Sila po ang nagfinance sa updating masterplan, at sila rin po ang nagfinance sa preparation ng feasibility study,” the secretary said.
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“Estimated cost is P30 billion for phase 1, the short-term. Ang medium-term that will follow will cost about P5 billion. Then the long-term… it will cost about P22 billion something.”
“Estimated cost is P30 billion for phase 1, the short-term. Ang medium-term that will follow will cost about P5 billion. Then the long-term… it will cost about P22 billion something.”
He then clarified, “This is just a preliminary estimate based on the feasibility study. The real cost will be determined after the detailed engineering designs. All in all, siguro nasa P75 billion.”
He then clarified, “This is just a preliminary estimate based on the feasibility study. The real cost will be determined after the detailed engineering designs. All in all, siguro nasa P75 billion.”
The short-term program may last until 2029 or 2030, Bonoan noted.
The short-term program may last until 2029 or 2030, Bonoan noted.
Furthermore, Bonoan mentioned that the DPWH continues to conduct de-silting and dredging operations in 18 major river basins across the country.
Furthermore, Bonoan mentioned that the DPWH continues to conduct de-silting and dredging operations in 18 major river basins across the country.
“We are in the process of updating all these river basin flood control programs,” he said.
“We are in the process of updating all these river basin flood control programs,” he said.
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