Additional dredger to be deployed to clear Hyacinth-Infested Areas of Pasig River
by Ver Garcia Blogs
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be deploying an additional water master dredger with rake attachment to control the proliferation of water hyacinth that hamper the waterflow and ferry boat operation along Pasig River.
DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said that the DPWH Sagip Manila Bay Team reported its recent DPWH coordination meeting and inspection with concerned agencies which brought about the need to deploy more equipment to fast-track clearing operations of water hyacinth that also cause further pollution along the river that flows directly to Manila Bay.
“Currently, a 25-cubic meter trash skimmer near Jones Bridge is operating to clear the water hyacinth infestation in the area. One (1) amphibious excavator and one (1) trash skimmer were also deployed along Napindan River in Barangay Sta. Ana, Taytay, Rizal which is now almost free from piles of hyacinth,” said Secretary Villar.
DPWH has been clearing obstruction along Pasig River for over a year now, deploying several equipment to dredge the shallow areas of the river, and clear floating debris and hyacinths.
According to DPWH Bureau of Director Toribio Noel L. Ilao, a water master dredger with rake attachment will be soon be deployed to remove water hyacinths along other areas of Pasig River, next will be the Lawton Area, going to Malacañang.
“We are working with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) so we can address this issue soonest,” said Secretary Villar.
For their part, the LLDA has identified a 2-hectare spoil site for the collected water hyacinth while MMDA is constructing a permanent water hyacinth traps in several locations. (VerGarciaBlogs)
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