A newly completed flood control project in Calintaan town in Occidental Mindoro is set to provide better protection to residents and their properties from the devastating effects of flooding.

The Banus River Flood Control project, undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Mindoro Occidental District Engineering Office (DEO), spans 478 meters and features two sections, including the installation of apron/mattress for scour protection.

Located in Purok1, Barangay Concepcion, the project was completed in a flood-prone area along the Mindoro West Coastal Road, where residents previously suffered from frequent flooding.

Residents, like Shirley Juanillo, have expressed their gratitude for the project, citing a remarkable reduction in flood-related damage to their properties and livelihoods.

“We used to fear flooding, but since the completion of the project, we have not experienced any major flooding incidents,” Juanillo said.

According to District Engineer Junie A. Lupango, the project serves as a crucial infrastructure upgrade, minimizing property damage and improving daily activities of the residents.