SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The government completed six major infrastructure projects in the Ilocos region last year, all costing P3.865 billion.

All these were built by the Department of Pubic Works and Highways (DPWH), the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and the Local Water Districts.

These projects are in line with the continuing efforts to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people.

Completed projects of the DPWH include the completion of the Domalandan Bridge in Lingayen, Pangasinan; reconstruction of bridges along arterial roads project in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur; Agno River Flood Control Project, Phase II Component Package 4 of Hector Mendoza Bridge in Pangasinan; and the Laoag River Basin Flood Control and Sabo Project, Package 1 in Ilocos Norte.

The two other completed projects are the Candon Water District project in Ilocos Sur and the Provincial/ Cities Water Supply project in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

The Domalandan Bridge links other western part of the province of Pangasinan to Zambales. It also serves the municipalities of Labrador, Sual, Alaminos, Bani, Dasol, Anda, Burgos and Infanta.

The two major flood control projects in Pangasinan and Ilocos Norte aimed to mitigate damages caused by floods and sediment disposition. (PNA)]