RM11.4 million allocated for upgrading 21 streets in Senadin

MIRI, 23 Sept: RM11.4 million has been allocated for rehabilitation and upgrading of 21 streets in Senadin area including Senadin Village, Permyjaya and Tudan.

Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said the allocation included RM10 million for 20 roads rehabilitation work, while another RM1.4 million for upgrading and restoring the 1,245-kilometre Jalan Ilmu.

According to him, the rehabilitation work on 20 roads will involve eight roads in Permyjaya, seven roads in Senadin village and five roads in Tudan.

"For the rehabilitation of 20 streets, Miri Municipal Council (MBM) will call for tenders this week and work is expected to start in late October or early November.

"The work to be carried out includes the rebuilding and sanctioning of roads", he said.

He who is also a Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) Senadin said this at a press conference regarding project proposal under Senadin area N75, in Miri Municipal Council (MBM), here, today.

He added that an additional RM3 million was also approved to address parity system problems in Senadin, Permyjaya and Tudan villages.

He clarified that the allocation will be used by MBM together with Department of Irrigation and Sewerage (DID) to identify and address locations often facing flood problems.

"NOT there is an additional allocation for the cleaning of reservoirs and so forth. On behalf of MBM, I have also applied for an additional allocation of RM3 million for parity.

"MBM together with DID will see which areas have parity problems, including what needs to be done regarding roads and outlets", he said. - TVS