DPWH to complete repair of Cultural Center of the Philippines seawall

MANILA, Philippines — Just before the start of the rainy season, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) hopes to complete the rehabilitation of the 937-lineal meter seawall behind the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City.

In a statement issued yesterday, DPWH-National Capital Region (NCR) director Melvin Navarro said they would restore the seawall in a bid to reduce the effects of strong typhoons on the waters of Manila Bay, which usually cause high waves to crash into the seawall.

The P296.5-million seawall project involves the construction of a protective seawall reinforced with steel bars that would absorb and lessen the force of waves and deflect the water towards the sea. It also involves the installation of storm drains and positioning of armor rocks.

Six of the seven phases of the project were completed, with the remaining 80 lineal meters to be finished before the rainy season.

The project also includes seawall pathways for tourists to view the Manila Bay sunset and a joggers’ lane.