CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues improving the access road leading to the Pinsal Falls Ecotourism Park in Lupao, Nueva Ecija.
The area located in barangay Namulandayan is now being developed by the municipal government to boost its tourism industry.
DPWH Nueva Ecija 1st OIC-District Engineer Armando Manabat said this is the main reason why DPWH prioritizes the construction of infrastructure facilities that will help create jobs, stimulate economic activity, and support the development not only of Lupao but also of the entire province.
Construction of the tourism access road started in 2017 and the improvement of its 1.234-lane kilometer section is being undertaken to provide tourists a more convenient and safe travel experience.
“It is very important to provide infrastructure support to our tourism sector, especially now that the industry is recovering after being hit hard by the pandemic,” Manabat furthered.
Farmers who regularly transport crops and other agricultural produce such as rice, corn and onions are also expected to benefit from the P9.6-million infrastructure project.
Marita Collado, a member of the Pinsal Falls Cottage Owners and Farmers Association, shared that the developed road network has brought ease of travel to tourists which gave their community better livelihood opportunities.
There are still unpaved sections in the access road thus in order to complete its development, Manabat recommended its inclusion in the Proposed FY 2023 Annual Infrastructure Program.
