Flood Control and Drainage System of Espana Boulevard in Metro Manila

Abstract

The study of drainage system in Metro Manila specifically along Espana Boulevard will bring major benefits. As the improvement of the drainage system, it reduces the damages to the houses and public facilities. Minimize the loss of public and private properties will contribute greatly to the improvement and standard of living to the stabilization of people's livelihood and the serious congestion resulting from the long flooding in Metro Manila. Flooding is a perennial problem in Metro Manila, various flood and drainage system projects have been implemented in Metropolis in the last two decades, but it seems only a little have been gained because the flood problems will persist. Flood control and drainage system has yet effectively address due to the inadequate capacity of existing drainage channels in conveying storm water to the dumping stations. The drainage improvement measure has been hampered by the very limited information in the present conditions of existing drainage channels.