January 26, 2023 - A P45-million worth of solar-powered pump irrigation project was turned over by the National Irrigation Administration-Caraga (NIA Caraga) to the Sta. Paz Farmer Irrigators Association, Inc. The project is located in Barangay Sta. Paz, San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region. The project construction began in March 2022 and was completed in October 2022 which is ahead of schedule. The project consists of the supply, drilling and installation of nine sets solar powered pumps, as well as canalization and canal structures designed to irrigate 95 hectares of agricultural land with 65 farmer-beneficiaries.
The improvement of the irrigation facilities is one of the four projects implemented for CY 2022 in Surigao del Norte to increase the irrigation development in the province, to enable the farmers to produce rice for the community, and to eventually increase the cropping intensity in line with the administration’s prime target of increasing the production of the basic commodity in the country.
According to NIA Caraga Regional Manager June Nathaniel S. Plaza, NIA will fast track the implementation of the project. He also added that the office initiated to provide an equipment to Siargao to help in the operation and maintenance of the irrigation facilities.
Some of the highlights of the event are the ceremonial turned over and signing of documents between NIA represented by Regional Manager Plaza, Engr. Dexter A. Sablaon, ASDI IMO Manager, and Susan D. Lariba, SDN Satellite Head and to the IAs, represented by IA President Wennie C. Consigna.
Barangay Local Government Units (BLGUs), Municipal Local Government Units (MLGUs), District Office, IAs, the Department of Agriculture (DA), NIA Caraga and NIA ASDI IMO officials and employees, and other stakeholders took part in the event.
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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:
June Nathaniel S. Plaza, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A
Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
E-mail: r13@nia.gov.ph
Contact Information: (085) 815-2602