Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a two-storey multipurpose building in Maria Aurora, Aurora.
The facility, located in barangay Sto. Tomas, will serve as an evacuation center.
DPWH Aurora District Engineer Roderick Andal said the town recently experienced a flash flood incident, necessitating the provision of accessible temporary shelter during emergencies.
“In addition to functioning as an evacuation center, the second floor of the facility will also serve as a multipurpose hall and the session hall for the Sangguniang Barangay,” Andal added.
It has a total floor area of 144 square meters.
The agency allotted P4.95 million for the structure under the 2023 General Appropriations Act. (CLJD-PIA 3)