At the heart of the plan: the dredging of heavily-silted water channels and the widening of all narrow waterways in the province by roughly 30% of their current width.

During heavy rains, this is a critical step in restoring the natural flow of water and preventing overflow. 

Listed SMC has presence in 83 countries around the world, and employs more than 53,000 people, the Asian nation’s biggest private sector employer.

The company has interests in energy, infrastructure, real estate and beverages, operates 36 manufacturing plants in 29 countries and maintains a network of offices and subsidiaries to serve customers globally.

Following are the potential benefits of the SMC-led solution:

Increased river capacity 

Widening and dredging increases how much water rivers can carry. During heavy rains or typhoons, rivers that are shallow or clogged can spill over more easily. Deepening helps reduce overflow.