Quezon city: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday proposed the construction of a pumping station in Araneta Avenue in Quezon City to solve incessant flooding in the area. During an inspection of flood control projects in the area, Secretary Vince Dizon pushed for the funding of the facility.

According to Philippines News Agency, the project, which aims to end perennial flooding along Araneta Avenue, is targeted to be funded through the agency's savings. At the same time, the DPWH chief also ordered the dredging of the nearby heavily silted San Juan River. He reported that the installation of two 1.5-meter drainage pipes along G. Araneta Avenue is ongoing, replacing its previous narrow 36-inch canal.

The inspection of the ongoing drainage improvement project along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City is in compliance with the President's order to intensify the newly launched Oplan Kontra Baha. The Oplan Kontra Baha was initiated this week in San Juan City, where the Department and the local government led the clearing of residential structures built directly on top of a major drainage line located in San Venancio St., Barangay San Perfecto, one of the city's most flood-prone areas.