Drainage declogger bogs down

CEBU, Philippines —  With more rainfall expected in the coming months that is usually followed by flooding in several places in Cebu, a properly working drainage system is necessary.

But the Department of Public Works (DPWH)-7, said that one of the important equipment they use to free up clogged drainage and canals has bogged down.

This was confirmed by Engr.Faustino dela Cruz Jr.,maintenance division chief of DPWH-7, who explained that their declogger bogged down after it sipped too many pieces of plastic that are supposed to be recylable materials. The degree of the damage though has not been determined.

With this, the city government of Cebu, through different offices, is now doing massive information dissemination concerning segregation, disposal, and collection and recycling.

The City’s Solid Waste Management Board, together with the City’s Scholarship Program, are also conducting trainings on solid waste management for the city scholars.

The scholars are expected to share their learnings to their respective homes, communities, and schools.

The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) is also pushing for the reactivation of the Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management Council after the Barangay and SK Elections 2023 set by the end of this month.

Clearing operations are also continuing in some of the heavily flooded areas in the city of Cebu as an immediate solution to the flooding.

The Cebu City government is also bent on recovering and implementing the 3-meter easement rule in waterways.

Both Cebu City and the Mandaue City government have also committed to share responsibilities in the rehabilitation of the Mahiga river.

Meanwhile, the Local School Board LSB of the Cebu City government conducted a Clean Up drive at the South Road Properties, specifically at the back portion of the Ocean Park. (CEBU NEWS)