The Biggest Dam Built in the Philippines in Over 50 Years – Upper Wawa Dam

The Upper Wawa Dam is a significant infrastructure project in the Philippines, designed to enhance water supply security for Metro Manila and the surrounding areas. Here are some key points about the dam: Location: The dam is located in San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines. Construction: It was constructed between 2021 and 2025, with operations starting in May 2026. Capacity: The dam is designed to deliver 518 million liters per day (MLD). Significance: It is the largest water supply dam in the Philippines in over 50 years and part of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project. Recognition: The project has been shortlisted for the Water Project of the Year at the Global Water Awards and is expected to be completed by 2025. Flood Mitigation: The dam also addresses flooding vulnerabilities in the downstream areas of the Marikina River. #newmanilainternationalairport #bulacan #quezoncity #metromanila #newmanilainternationalairport #nscr #nscr #mrt7 #mrt7update #lrt1 #lrt1extensionupdate #salex #nalex #metromanilasubway #manilabay #manilasubwayupdate #manila #manilasubwayupdate #tondo #tondomanila #quiapo #quiapomanila #yorme #yormeisko