NIA turns over P12M irrigation project to Carmen farmers
CEBU, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has turned over a P12-million pump irrigation project to farmers in Barangay Ipil, Carmen, Cebu, benefiting 52 farmer-irrigators.
The Ipil Karon Carmen Irrigators Association Inc. formally received the Ipil Pump Irrigation Project (PIP) during a ceremony at the Ipil covered court recently.
Funded under the Establishment of Groundwater Pump Irrigation Projects, the facility serves 13.4 hectares of agricultural land.
The project includes a solar pumping system, pump and motor with spare, reservoir, pressure breaker, and control boxes, as well as a 6.65-kilometer pipeline system. It also has two water tanks with capacities of 1,500 liters and 6,000 liters.
NIA Bohol-Cebu-Siquijor Irrigation Management Office-Cebu Division Manager Engr. Maritez Soria said the project goes beyond providing irrigation infrastructure, as it is also intended to strengthen agricultural productivity and community resilience.
Carmen Vice Mayor Gerard Villamor and Ipil Barangay Captain Eulegio Entero also urged the farmers to maximize the facility and coordinate with government agencies for additional assistance and programs.
NIA in a statement said the project forms part of its efforts to provide modern and sustainable irrigation facilities while improving the livelihood of farmers. (CEBU NEWS)
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