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03-20-2009, 03:00 PM
President Leonel Fernandez was in Bahoruco yesterday to announce measures aimed at helping communities recover from the losses caused by the flooding of Enriquillo Lake. The floods have affected populations in both Independencia and Bahoruco provinces. The government promised RD$180 million for the restoration of the Trujillo dike and the Cristobal canal by the National Institute for Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI). An initial allocation of RD$60 million will be disbursed immediately, said the President.
Forestation initiatives are planned, and farmers will receive RD$23 million in debt relief. The government also promised assistance to relocate 500 families and farmers. Fernandez asked the Ministry of Agriculture to rehabilitate 70 hectares of land for banana cultivation.
Speaking at a press conference held at a community center in Los Rios, Fernandez said that he expects all work on the renovations to be advanced within a three-month period. The Ministry of Public Works will begin the reconstruction of roads affected by the flooding. Fernandez said: "Basically, I want to make the most of this opportunity to deliver a message of encouragement and hope."
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Forestation initiatives are planned, and farmers will receive RD$23 million in debt relief. The government also promised assistance to relocate 500 families and farmers. Fernandez asked the Ministry of Agriculture to rehabilitate 70 hectares of land for banana cultivation.
Speaking at a press conference held at a community center in Los Rios, Fernandez said that he expects all work on the renovations to be advanced within a three-month period. The Ministry of Public Works will begin the reconstruction of roads affected by the flooding. Fernandez said: "Basically, I want to make the most of this opportunity to deliver a message of encouragement and hope."
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