MBKS repairing and upgrading drains to prevent flash floods
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is repairing and upgrading drains in areas under its jurisdiction to prevent flash floods. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this, however, would take time and funding. “MBKS has identified flood-prone areas such as Sungai Maong Kiri Catchment (Stampin Tengah, Hui Sing, Tong Wei Tah, Iris Garden, […]
Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarawak tender notice
Lee inspects Tudan drainage project
MIRI: State Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin today conducted a site inspection on the drainage project at Tudan Desaras 6(B) alongside Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Miri. The drainage project which began on March 17 is scheduled to be completed on July 16. “The concrete drainage project that measures 80 metres […]
Repok reps checks on projects, gives out funds
KUCHING: The upgrading of a drainage system and installation of a new culvert at Nyelong Bypass in Sarikei are underway. The projects implemented by the Sarikei District Council covering a one-kilometre stretch were surveyed by Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii last Saturday. He also conducted a survey on Jalan Tapah where a road-widening […]
Drain upgrading proposal under 12th Malaysia Plan
KUCHING: A proposal to upgrade the old drains along Datuk Kalong Ningkan has been submitted for implementation under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said he hoped the proposal will be approved so that work can start immediately. “I have approached the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) […]
United efforts needed to mitigate flooding
KUCHING: Works related to the drainage upgrade at Taman Desa Wira and flood mitigation at Batu Kawa require the integrated efforts from relevant agencies and developers. This is meant to prioritise and expedite the projects costing RM120 million. The Taman Desa Wira drainage upgrade and Batu Kawa flood mitigation efforts in seven different zones will […]
Ensuring flawless drains upgrade
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief Wilfred Yap will monitor the construction works to upgrade earth drains at Kong Phin Road here to concrete drains, ensuring that the works are completed in full compliance with the technical drawings and specifications under the contract. This is in light of complaints received from […]
Committee to speed up drainage works
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has set up a task force to expedite drainage upgrades at Jalan Masjid, Jalan Market, and Lebuh Java here, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said the task force will also analyse all details of the case including addressing any disputes and obstacles. “They have given their […]
Construction delay due to several issues
KUCHING: The contractor for the city’s storm-water discharge outlet has expressed regret over delays in the construction of drains along Jalan Masjid, Jalan Market and Lebuh Java. Sim Kui Hua Construction Sdn Bhd director Sim Cheng Tak explained that although the project worth RM6.6 million had commenced in January 2018, the project site was not properly […]
