RM2 bil plan proposed to tackle Bintulu’s long-term flooding woes

By DayakDaily Team

BINTULU, Nov 9: Bintulu needs a comprehensive flood mitigation system development plan estimated to cost around RM2 billion to address its flooding problems in the long term.

According to TVS, Tanjong Batu incumbent Johnny Pang Leong Ming said implementing flood mitigation projects in several residential areas was an initial step, but a more comprehensive solution must be planned to meet Bintulu’s future needs.

He said three flood mitigation projects worth a combined RM53 million had been launched, including one already completed.

“These localised projects are merely the first step. Bintulu needs a more comprehensive and long-term flood mitigation plan,” he said to reporters after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bintulu Phase Two Flood Mitigation Project at Gem Park here today.

Pang explained that the estimated RM2 billion investment would require federal government involvement, as the scale of infrastructure development needed could not be supported through local-level efforts alone.

He said Bintulu’s position as an important area in the country’s industrial and economic sectors required infrastructure development that matched its economic contributions.

In a related development, he said the flooding issue in Bukit Orang had also been brought to the attention of the relevant authorities, with studies currently underway to identify suitable solutions.

He expressed hope that the studies would yield positive developments in addressing the long-standing flooding problems faced by residents in the area.

He said strengthening flood mitigation infrastructure was important not only to protect homes but also to safeguard residents’ safety and ensure Bintulu’s continued development.

He therefore hoped the federal government would provide the necessary financial support and attention to realise the flood mitigation system Bintulu requires. — DayakDaily

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