KASAYSAYAN NG CANILI-DIAYO DAM AND RESERVOIR

SOURCE: http://benjielayug.com/2009/04/canili-diayo-dam-and-reservoir-aurora-and-nueva-
viscaya.html

The Canili-Diayo Dam and Reservoir, a tributary of the  Pantabangan Dam, is probably the
most picturesque irrigation dam in the country.  Situated on the border of Nueva Vizcaya
and Aurora provinces, the Canili River Reservoir, on the left coming from Manila,  is part of
the town of Alfonso Castaneda (Nueva Vizcaya) while the Diayo River Reservoir is part of
Maria Aurora (Aurora).

Great view of the mountains from the dam

The dam reservoir

Built in the 1970s, the dam’s earth dike is part of the Pantabangan-Canili-Basal-Baler
Road.  This bypass road was originally a two-lane road but now access is restricted to one
vehicle at a time to minimize vibration on the earth fill dam walls and protect the dam from
deterioration. The direction of flow depends on who approached the other end on the road
first.
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The Pantabangan-Canili-Basal-Baler Road

To prevent speeding, a number of humps were also placed on the road.  There is also a 10-
ton vehicle weight limit being imposed. Trailers and large trucks are banned. Big trucks
pass through the old route – Nueva Ecija-Aurora Road passing through Bongabon town
(Nueva Ecija) and San Luis town (Aurora).

Resolutions for the protection of Canili-Diayo Dam and Reservoir

1. A Resolution requesting the Philippine National Police-Aurora for assistance in the

implementation of 10-ton load limit at the Canili-Diayo dams

Hon. Philip Butch M. Bautista unanimously seconded May 17, 2011

2. A Resolution requesting the DPWH through Assistant Secretary for Operations and OIC Regional
Director Alfredo Tolentino, DPWH-Region III to fast track the construction of the alternate
route/road by-passing the Canili-Diayo dams
Hon. Philip Butch M. Bautista unanimously seconded May 17, 2011