BENGUET 1ST ENG’G DISTRICT-DPWH INFRA PROJECTS REPORTS

LA TRININDAD, Benguet

The Benguet First Engineering District I Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH Cordillera) has completed 22 out of the 68 total programmed projects for 2024. It is based on report to Engineer Isagani Cayme ,
District Engineer -Benguet First Eng’g District by Engr Arnel Tanacio, Chief, Construction Section. These projects mainly repair and improvement of national roads with total contrast cost P481, 390, 478.60- million.

And located in the following towns– Tuba, Bokod, Itogon, La Trinidad,Kabayan, and Sablan. Topping the agency’s
project this year are improvement and repair of Halsema Highway and opening of barangay roads in different towns under their area of jurisdiction. Also, the Benguet Convention Center initiated by Benguet Congressman Eric Yap with an initial fund of P150 Million, alongside with the project of the Regional office which is the Aquatic Center.

It was learned that due to several environmental requirements and certifications and issues on road right of way (ROW) remained the top concern to the point a ‘’problem’ of the agency in the implementation -completion of
projects. On the matter, DE Cayme said, his agency is working the best they could to meet project deadlines.

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