The Office of the Negros Occidental Provincial Agriculturist is proposing the construction of three water impounding dams at the Bago River, to support the food security and self-sufficiency program of Governor Joseph Marañon for Negrenses.

Engr.Igmedio Tabianan, OPA chief, yesterday said Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap promised to provide P15 million, for its feasibility study.

Tabianan who briefed members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on his proposal, said the water impounding dams will directly benefit the fourth district, which is the rice granary of the province. OPA hopes to provide adequate water supply to at least 400,000 hectares of rice lands in Negros Occidental, if the project pushes through.

The water impounding dams are proposed to be constructed along the Bago River waterways, as well as Talos in Salvador Benedicto, and Dumpsite in Murcia.

Tabianan said the impounding water dams may also help in preventing flashfloods "Good irrigation system will mean an increase in rice production," he added.*GPB

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