CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, March 23 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a seawall structure that will protect the fishing community in Dingalan, Aurora against storm surges.

DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller A. Tolentino, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, said the PHP49-million, 355-lineal seawall is a complement to the existing concrete seawall at the Dingalan Feeder Port in Barangay Paltic.

Tolentino said the new seawall structure features roadway ramps, reinforced concrete pipe culverts for cross drainage, grouted riprap opposite the seawall and a gravel roadway over the embankment with a width of five meters.

Bonoan said building the structure is a necessity to e...