Tag: Public Works
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Detour Road Near Landslide Site in Bukidnon Reaches 75% Asphalt Completion, Traffic Reopens
Progress Update: Detour Road Near Landslide Site in Bukidnon Reaches 75% Completion The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Northern Mindanao has announced that the detour road around a landslide site in Palacapao, Quezon, Bukidnon is now 75 percent complete in its asphalt paving phase. This milestone allows all types of vehicles to…
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Stranded on a Bridgeless Divide: Why the Mligazi River Bridge Still Isn’t Built After 60 Years
Background: A Long-Standing Plan The Mligazi River bridge, which would connect Bagamoyo District in the Coast Region with Handeni Rural District in Tanga, has long been a symbol of stalled infrastructure in Tanzania. Since Tanganyika attained independence in 1961, governments have touted ambitious development plans, yet the bridge remains a gap on the map. Local…
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When Bridges Become a Grave Hazard: The Crisis in Handeni Rural District, Tanga
Overview: A Silent Public Safety Crisis Nearly a third of bridges in Handeni Rural District, Tanga Region, Tanzania, are described as being in poor condition. The Citizen’s three‑month investigation reveals that these deteriorating structures pose serious risks to residents who rely on them daily for commuting, education, and economic activity. In a region where heavy…
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Faisalabad Green Light for Phase 2 Road Rehab: 33 More Streets to be Upgraded
Phase 2 Approval: A Step Toward Modernizing Faisalabad’s Road Network The divisional administration of Faisalabad has given formal approval for the repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation of 33 additional central and internal roads and streets. This move aligns with the broader urban development vision championed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and signals a significant push…
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Faisalabad Approves Phase 2 Rehab for 33 More Roads and Streets
Overview: A renewed push for urban connectivity The divisional administration in Faisalabad has given the green signal for the repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation of 33 additional central and internal roads and streets in the city’s second phase of a broader mobility initiative. This decision, taken in line with the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz…
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Admin OKs Rehab of 33 More Roads in Faisalabad: Phase II Underway
Faisalabad Moves Forward with Phase II Road Rehabilitation The administration of Faisalabad has greenlit a new phase of road maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation, targeting 33 more central and internal roads and streets across the city. This decision aligns with the broader urban development agenda championed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aiming to improve traffic…
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DC Vehari Urges Fast Completion of Construction and Repairs
Overview: A decisive push for timely civic works The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Vehari, Khalid Javed Goraya, has directed district authorities to accelerate the completion of ongoing construction and repair projects. The aim is to remove bottlenecks, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety for residents and travelers along the Vehari–Multan Road and surrounding urban corridors.…
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Irrigation Department Unveils Rs3 Billion Development Plan in Rahim Yar Khan to Tackle Waterlogging and Salinity
Rahim Yar Khan Launches a Rs3 Billion Infrastructure Drive The Irrigation Department has unveiled a sweeping development plan worth Rs 3,000 million in Rahim Yar Khan, signaling a significant push toward durable water management and agricultural revival in one of Punjab’s key farming districts. Officials say the initiative is designed not only to blunt the…
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Marcos: Bonoan Will Tell Truth in Flood Control Probe
Overview President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed strong confidence that former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan will tell the truth in the ongoing investigation into the multibillion-peso flood control project scandal. The remarks, delivered through Malacañang, come as probes intensify over the alleged irregularities surrounding one of the country’s most controversial infrastructure…
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Marcos Expresses Confidence Bonoan Will Tell the Truth in Flood Control Probe
Context: A High-Stakes Flood Control Probe The Philippines is watching closely as an official inquiry unfolds into a multibillion-peso flood control project. At the center of the probe is Manuel Bonoan, the former secretary of public works and highways, who is expected to testify about the procurement and implementation of a major flood-control initiative. The…