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DPWH Seeks Mandatory Stormwater Basins for New Developments

DPWH Seeks Mandatory Stormwater Basins for New Developments

The Department of Public Works and Highways will recommend making stormwater detention basins mandatory for private real estate projects nationwide under updated building and land development codes. The proposal aims to curb flooding by managing runoff from new developments.

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DPWH proposes mandatory water detention basins