The Department of Public Works & Highways Second Engineering District office in Dumaguete City has recently started holding a series of monthly meetings with mayors of the second district to thresh out issues affecting the construction of infrastructure projects in the district.
District Engr. Ricardo Duran took the initiative to hold the brainstorming sessions with local chief executives in order for DPWH to directly address infrastructure-related issues and complaints in their coverage area, said DPWH Planning Officer Engr. Edna Ravelo in an interview.
DPWH intends to hold the monthly discussions in all areas under their district from Mabinay town to Dumaguete City.
Two meetings have been conducted starting last month in Tanjay City and on July 15 at El Camino Blanco, Dumaguete City which was attended by majority of the second district mayors together Cong. George P. Arnaiz.
“During these meetings, we listen to what the mayors have to say about the infrastructure projects in their areas, their complaints if there are any and we discuss the solutions to them,” said Ravelo.
A common issue frequently shared by the mayors is the delayed completion of national road projects, causing traffic problems in their areas. “We suggest alternative traffic routes to them to address this,” she added.
Some mayors also point out problematic spots along national roads that need to be rehabilitated while others request for the provincial engineers to survey areas in their LGUs for possible road construction. “In this case, Congressman Arnaiz would help us out in looking for funding assistance,” said Ravelo. (RMN/PIA)