By Franklin P. Gumapon
PAGADIAN CITY – Provincial and municipal engineers
together with provincial/municipal planning development coordinators from 30
local government units (LGUs) in the region have converged here recently for an
enhancement training on Detailed Engineering Design (DED) preparation.
Regional Information Officer Lemuel Mejares of the Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG)-9 said the participants came from the LGUs
which received water system projects under the Bottom Up Planning and Budgeting
(BUPB) with P1million allocation or more.
The training focused on the preparation of engineering designs for
water supply projects in accordance with engineering standards to ensure smooth
and sustainable operations.
Speaking before the participants, DILG-9 Regional Director Paisal
O. Abutazil cited that “the failure of water supply systems is usually linked
to poor design of the facilities.”
Besides, Abutazil also urged the LGUs to get updated on the new
issuances and policies pertaining to procurement. “The LGUs should be updated
on the new procurement policies since they will engage the services of a
contractor for projects implemented by contract or they will be procuring
supplies for projects implemented by administration,” he said.
Water supply project specialist, Engr. Ramon dela Torre, also told
the participants that “the preparation of DED is one of the most critical
stages of project implementation. Unlike other infrastructure projects, various
elements have to be taken into consideration such as the complete drawing
plans, specifications, cost estimates, design analysis, geo-resistivity and
drilling test, among others.”
Engineer dela Torre also discussed the application of Epanet tools
and practical skills on engineering design and standards in preparing the DED
of water supply systems including the water source confirmation and hydraulic
analysis.
On the other hand, State Auditor Eleazar Mantos apprised the
participants of certain procedures, regulations and policies governing
utilization, liquidation and reporting system of the project funds.