Old wooden bridge to make way for concrete crossing
MUKAH: The Sungai Tellian wooden bridge which is more than 70 years old will be closed to make way for the construction of a concrete bridge. Construction work will commence soon under the supervision of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Mukah. Kampung Tellian Ulu village chief Bonaventure Juana Lupieh expressed his gratitude to […]
New Tellian Ulu bridge to be built
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo hoped that a new bridge to replace the existing old wooden bridge crossing Sungai Tellian at Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu) here would be constructed from concrete. However, he, at the same time, was very aware of the close proximity of some houses nearby the bridge, which, according to him, […]
RM370 mln for bridge to link Kuching, Samarahan
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM370 million for the construction of the Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge that will connect Kuching and Samarahan. Work is estimated to complete in four years. The bridge would span 1.3km across Sungai Sarawak, with a vertical clearance of 26m. This was disclosed by Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development […]
Hoping ferry tragedy won’t happen again
KUCHING: The construction of the Batang Lupar Bridge will put an end to ferry-related tragedies, said Kota Samarahan Member of Parliament Rubiah Wang. Alluding to the latest tragedy at Triso ferry at the turn of the year, which claimed nine lives, she hoped such a tragedy will not happen again in the future. “We are […]
Batang Lupar Bridge — one of 11 major bridges being built
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the earth-breaking ceremony for the RM848-million Batang Lupar Bridge in Sebuyau today. The bridge is one of the 11 major bridges which are being constructed and are scheduled to be ready by 2025 as the first of the three components of the Sarawak Coastal Road […]
Abang Jo to kick-start Batang Lupar Bridge project Tuesday
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will officiate at the earth-breaking ceremony of the Batang Lupar Bridge project this coming Tuesday. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the chief minister is expected to arrive at 10.30am at the Batang Lupar Bridge’s project site about 1.5km from Sebuyau ferry base. The ceremony […]
Villagers in Kampung Buntal have new bridge
KUCHING: A new bridge has been completed in Kampung Buntal near here to connect the village to a surau. Assistant Minister for Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi inspected the bridge at the village today. “The new bridge will benefit the community here especially when they go to the surau for prayer,” he […]
Ensuring smooth implementation of projects
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP SEBUYAU: The people of Sebuyau are advised to give their full cooperation while the Batang Lupar Bridge is undergoing construction. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said their cooperation was needed to ensure that works on the bridge could be carried out smoothly and also […]
Vital infrastructure for rural people
LAWAS: Bridges not only facilitate travel but also economic activities especially agriculture, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan pointed out. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), he said suspension bridges were constructed for the convenience of the people here. “They are vital as facilities to allow villagers […]
Limbang pedestrian bridge open to public
LIMBANG: The pedestrian bridge here is now open to the public. The bridge, which cost RM5.3mil, spans across three main roads in this district, namely Jalan Buangsiol, Jalan Bangkita and Jalan Wong Tsap En. The certificate of completion was presented by the Limbang District Council to the contractor, witnessed by Assistant Agriculture, Native Land and […]
