Philippines: Iloilo River Dredging Set for May 2013

Iloilo River Dredging Set for May 2013

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office has introduced plans for the dredging operations in two city creeks and tributaries.

The awaited Water Master dredging machine bought by DPWH has already arrived in the city last September to start cleaning up the creeks and the Iloilo River,” stated Iloilo City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog.

According to sunstar.com, DPWH will begin dredging by May 2013 and relocation of about 1,000 informal settlers living the areas of two creeks slate in March 2013.

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Dredging Today Staff, September 23, 2012