The National Economic and Development Authority Board (Neda) approved the revised design of the Ilocos Norte-Ilocos Sur-Abra Irrigation Project (Inisaip), addressing concerns over its previous plans. The updated design now includes power-generating components to benefit all three provinces involved.
The National Economic and Development Authority Board approved on Tuesday the revised design of the Ilocos Norte-Ilocos Sur-Abra Irrigation Project (Inisaip), addressing concerns over its previous plans. During the 23rd Neda Board meeting at Malacañang, President Marcos confirmed that the updated design resolved issues related to the perceived bias toward Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.
The new design now includes power-generating components to be built in Abra and Nueva Era, Ilocos Sur, ensuring that all three provinces will benefit from the project’s hydropower feature.Valued at P37.5 billion, the Inisaip will involve the construction of an earth and rockfill dam, a Nueva Era afterbay dam, and link canals. These will irrigate 14,672 hectares of farmland during the wet season and 13,256 hectares during the dry season. The Palsiguan River will serve as the primary water source for the project, set to run from 2025 to 2030.Once completed, the project is expected to benefit a total of 32,604 families in the three provinces. Meanwhile, the Neda Board also approved the construction of seven bridges, viaducts, and 22 calamity response bridges under the Accelerated Bridge Construction Project for Greater Economic Mobility and Calamity Response (ABC Project). The P25.6 billion ABC Project will be funded through Official Development Assistance and is scheduled for implementation beginning January 2025. Marcos said the project will improve connectivity, alleviate traffic congestion, and enhance the country’s disaster response capabilities in line with Department of Public Works and Highways standards
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