In line with efforts to ensure transparency, quality, and compliance in government infrastructure projects, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Aurora Provincial Project Monitoring Team (PPMT), in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) inspectorate team, conducted a progress inspection and validation of the ongoing Level III Water Supply System in Barangay Simbahan on June 9, 2025.
The project, amounting to Php13,333,333.00, is funded under the FY 2024 Local Government Support Fund–Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting (LGSF–SAFPB). The inspection was carried out by the DILG Aurora PPMT alongside members of the LGU’s Local Project Monitoring Committee (LPMC).
During the site visit, the team conducted a thorough evaluation of the project’s current status. It was noted that the project incurred a negative slippage of less than five percent. The inspection team advised the LGU to issue reminder letters to the contractor and to intensify monitoring of the project to ensure timely and quality completion.
An exit conference was held following the inspection, bringing together key stakeholders including the LGU inspectorate team and representatives from the contractor. One of the major findings presented was the improper sequence in the installation of well casing, which did not align with the approved well design. This deviation led to a change in the borehole location, requiring re-drilling.
The PPMT stressed the importance of strictly following the approved technical plans and reminded the contractor to submit any approved variation orders that reflect such changes. Furthermore, they reiterated the need to comply with national construction standards and technical specifications to ensure project integrity and sustainability.
This joint inspection underscores the commitment of DILG and LGUs to uphold accountability and quality in the implementation of locally funded infrastructure projects.
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Project: Expansion of Level III Water Supply System
Location: Brgy. Simbahan, Dinalungan
National Subsidy: Php 13,333,333.00
Fund Source: FY 2023 LGSF-SAFPB
Project Description: This project consists of well development, pumps Installation and accessories, laying of main distribution pipes, construction of elevated reservoir, construction of pumphouse with solar power system for its operation to address climate change solution which now is the priority of our municipality in terms of energy producing is concern.
Beneficiaries: 4104
Beneficiary Type: Residents of Barangay Simbahan
LEARN MORE: About DILG Programs for LGSF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FUND TO PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING (LGSF-SAFPB)
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