Cebu City flood control projects under review

“The new ones, akong gihangyo nga hunong lang una ta. Ato lang klaruhon gyud og unsa ang atong deadlines, the most important thing is 'the deadlines because I want them to work for 24 hours,'” said Archival.

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The new projects, he added, are those implemented this year.

Archival announced plans to enforce stricter guidelines for the DPWH moving forward. These include adherence to project timelines, deployment of traffic enforcers, installation of appropriate warning devices, assignment of personnel to clean up construction debris, and the public posting of project details.

He stressed that no future DPWH projects should proceed without prior coordination with the city government.

While awaiting the finalization of these new protocols, Archival confirmed that all 2025 flood control projects remain on hold. He noted that this pause is necessary, given that the city currently has no authority over the contractors assigned by the DPWH.

In addition to national projects, Archival said he will also review locally funded initiatives under the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW). He emphasized the need for seamless coordination between both agencies to avoid duplication and inefficiencies.

At present, Archival revealed that there are three separate plans for the city’s Drainage Master Plan: one from the DEPW, another from a private consultant, and a third from archived documents dating back to 2006. He asserted that it is time to consolidate these plans into a unified strategy to ensure effective implementation.