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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176112032720020251022 (3).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Filinvest City Riverpark. Handout </div>MANILA – Filinvest City has commenced dredging operations at its Water Garden park, part of a broader initiative to maintain a hidden flood control system embedded within its urban green spaces.The dredging, a routine activity, involves removing sediment buildup from the riverbed to restore depth and ensure steady water flow. The process temporarily lowers water levels and exposes sections of the riverbed, a necessary step to prepare the system for the rainy season and reduce flood risk.Filinvest City’s interconnected park network—including Creekside Park, River Park, and the Water Garden—functions as a natural infrastructure that channels water toward Laguna de Bay. Creekside Park acts as a wetland buffer, absorbing runoff and filtering pollutants. The River Park features dams and weirs that regulate water movement, while the Water Garden, located beside Festival Mall, serves as a catch basin during heavy rains.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761119888836river park dredging.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Dredging at the Filinvest City River Park. Handout</div>According to the company, the Water Garden’s design allows it to temporarily hold excess rainwater and release it gradually, easing pressure on the city’s drainage systems. Its water-adaptive landscape transforms during flooding, showcasing a blend of engineering and ecological design.The park network links six major parks through green corridors and shaded walkways, offering both recreational space and environmental resilience. These green spaces help absorb rainwater, reduce surface runoff, and regulate the local microclimate, while supporting biodiversity.Filinvest City’s approach reflects a growing trend in urban planning that integrates sustainability into infrastructure. By embedding flood control into public parks, the city demonstrates how modern development can work in harmony with nature.The ongoing dredging ensures the system remains effective, keeping waterways clean and communities safe—quietly reinforcing the city’s resilience beneath its serene landscapes.

Filinvest City said its interconnected park network—including Creekside Park, River Park, and the Water Garden—functions as a natural infrastructure that channels water toward Laguna de Bay.

Filinvest City said its interconnected park network—including Creekside Park, River Park, and the Water Garden—functions as a natural infrastructure that channels water toward Laguna de Bay.

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Filinvest City touts its water parks' dual role as flood control system

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Published Oct 22, 2025 04:05 PM PHT

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