Bintulu Set To Implement Comprehensive Flood Mitigation Study
BINTULU: The Sarawak Government plans to carry out a comprehensive study on the flood mitigation system in Bintulu as a long-term measure to address flood issues in the town.
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the study is proposed to involve an international consulting firm alongside local expertise to ensure that Bintulu's flood mitigation planning is executed in a more comprehensive and effective manner.
According to him, this approach allows the entire flood mitigation system in Bintulu to be evaluated in terms of planning, existing system capacity, and improvement needs.
“Ramboll is a major international consulting firm that brings along local expertise while meeting international standards.
“The Bukit Assek urban renewal project in Sibu is being implemented by Ramboll. The Premier of Sarawak has reviewed the plan and is satisfied with it.
“Therefore, he wants Bintulu to also engage the services of the same international consulting firm to conduct the flood mitigation study,” he said.
He said this when met by the media while inspecting Gem Park after attending a meeting with the Bintulu Division Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) at the Bintulu DID Office on Thursday.
Datuk Amar Dr Sim, who is also the Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said the international consulting firm will not only bring external expertise, but will also collaborate with local experts, including surveyors and relevant technical parties.
He added that the experience of implementing flood mitigation projects involving international consulting firms in other areas can serve as a reference in drafting plans for Bintulu.
He noted that the proposed appointment of the consulting firm for Bintulu is still in the process of being finalized, including matters related to cost and scope of services.
According to him, the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) is expected to hold a meeting to finalize the matter.
Also present were Tanjong Batu Assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming and Political Secretary to the Sarawak Premier Angeline Stephen Raja. — UKASnews
