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At the source of the Tumaga river which is only about 5 kilometers from the barangay of Pasonanca, the river can be dammed. It is naturally bordered by hills and mountains from 200 to 400 meters high.
At the source of the Tumaga river which is only about 5 kilometers from the barangay of Pasonanca, the river can be dammed. It is naturally bordered by hills and mountains from 200 to 400 meters high.


By doing this the [[Zamboanga City, Philippines|City of Zamboanga]] will never ever suffer from water shortages. There will be enough water supply even for the farmers. This man-made lake may even be used for recreational purposes.
By doing this the [[Zamboanga City, Philippines|City of Zamboanga]] will never ever suffer from water shortages. There will be enough water supply even for the farmers. I have lived in Tumaga for over 60 years and this river never ran dry. The old folks much older than I am, attest to this same fact. This man-made lake may even be used for recreational purposes.


There is also a possible second benefit. That is electricity from turbines installed.
There is also a possible second benefit. That is electricity from turbines installed.

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