WED DEC 11 2024-theGBJournal| Delta State Government has commenced the construction of a 20km storm drainage project to solve the huge flooding challenge in Osubi, Ugolo-Okpe, Okuokoko and environs in Okpe Local Government Area of the state.
The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, inspected the discharge point at Ugolo-Okpe, on Tuesday.
He said the first phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2025.
”The essence of this storm water drainage, which is about 20 kilometers for this first phase, is to ensure that we drain the whole of Osubi parts of Ugolo-Okpe and also parts of Okuokoko.
“This drainage project is made up of underground storm water drains that would be buried in the ground and covered; by the time we are done, you won’t see it because it will be under the route.
“We also have another section that will be open drains in which case just like what you also saw in some places in Asaba and then the third one is a trapezoidal drain which is more like a triangle to enable de-flooding of the swampy water that distorts development in this particular corridor.”
On the funding of projects across the state, Aniagwu said Governor Oborevwori remained committed to funding all projects in the state, saying; “funding is not going to be a problem because the governor is irrevocably committed to that in all our projects which is why we mobilized this contractor.
“We are hoping that, as they work and they make necessary certificates available, the Governor is very much poised to stay committed to each of the projects that we are undertaking.”
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