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Detention Ponds: Engineering Approach in Mitigating Urban Floods in the Philippines

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Detention Ponds: Engineering Approach in Mitigating Urban Floods in the Philippines

Public Webinar: February 21, 2025

Urban flooding is a growing challenge in the Philippines due to rapid urbanization, increasing impervious surfaces, and the frequent onslaught of typhoons. Without effective flood control measures, cities remain highly vulnerable to severe waterlogging and property damage. This webinar will explore how engineered flood mitigation measures—particularly retarding basins—play a crucial role in mitigating urban floods through strategic engineering solutions.


The impacts of urbanization will be discussed, as well as the Structural and non-structural flood mitigation measures. Participants will gain insights into how innovative engineering solutions can contribute to flood management and urban resilience.

Topics covered:

  • Urbanization and Floodplains in Urban Areas – Understanding how rapid urban expansion affects natural drainage systems and increases flood risks in major cities.
  • Low Impact Development (LID) for Flood Mitigation – Exploring sustainable design strategies that reduce stormwater runoff and enhance flood resilience in urban environments.
  • Retarding Basins: Definition and Types – Discussing how retarding basins function, their various types, and their role in floodwater management.
  • Flood Control in the Philippines: The Imus-Bacoor Retarding Basins – A deep dive into this major flood mitigation project, its engineering features, and its expected benefits for urban resilience.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is ideal for engineers, urban planners, policymakers, students, and professionals interested in flood control and sustainable urban development. Join us on 21st of February at 10:00 AM (PHT) to learn more.

Sessions Available

10:00 - 11:00 am
(GMT+8)
English

Speakers

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Jan Patrick Reboredo
Head of Technical