Iguig, Cagayan - The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Iguig, Cagayan, officially commenced the construction of a Level III Water Supply System in Baculud, Iguig, through a groundbreaking ceremony on September 12, 2024.

The event was attended by key officials from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 2, including Regional Director Agnes A. De Leon and Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) Victor T. Santos. Representatives from the Regional and Cagayan Provincial Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) also participated. Mayor Ferdinand B. Trinidad, alongside other local elected officials, government functionaries, and stakeholders, were present to mark this significant milestone. 

RD De Leon commended the Local Government Unit (LGU) for its commitment to improving barangay welfare and emphasized the importance of the project's success. She highlighted that the new water supply system would significantly enhance the quality of life for Baculud residents by providing a reliable and safe water source, addressing both immediate needs and contributing to long-term development. The project's success, she added, will depend on continued collaboration between the LGU, DILG, and the community.

Mayor Trinidad expressed his gratitude to everyone present and extended a warm welcome to all the guests. He assured the community that the project would be implemented on time and in accordance with the highest standards. The LCE also acknowledged the support of national agencies in continuously assisting the LGU in its development efforts.

The project, funded under the FY 2024 - Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting (FY 2024 - SAFPB) with an allocation of Php 13,333,334.00, aims to provide a sustainable and reliable water source for the residents. The scope of the project includes the development of a 65-meter-deep groundwater source, the construction of a 30-square-meter pump house equipped with a 10-horsepower pump, and the installation of electro-mechanical facilities. Additionally, a 50-cubic liter tank reservoir will be constructed, along with pipelines, other necessary appurtenances, and household connections.

John Marlo Pascual
Engineer III