18 Rural Transformation Project total RM 5 million

suppadmin | August 16, 2024

Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian, recently announced that 18 Rural Transformation Projects totaling RM5 million will be implemented in his constituency in 2024 to further enhance development in Batu Kawa to benefit the residents.

He said most of these projects will focus on improving the drainage systems within the constituency. Drainage work is complex, requiring proper planning and high technical standards, thus making it impossible to resolve all issues in a short period of time. Therefore, drainage projects have been an essential component of our annual Rural Transformation Project planning.

Dr. Sim said that during the handover ceremony of the backlane drainage project for low-cost housing at Jalan Batu Kawa, organized by the Padawan Municipal Council.

He highlighted that the upgrading of the drainage system has been a key focus since he was elected as the Batu Kawa Assemblyman, and due to the numerous housing areas requiring improvement, the projects will be carried out in phases.

The backlane drainage upgrading in low-cost housing at Lorong RPR 28A6 and 28A4 Batu Kawa will be upgraded at a cost of RM376,679. The project, awarded through open tender to Q & Q Services, will replace the existing earthen drains with reinforced concrete drains and widen the roads to improve parking for residents.

In addition to this project, this year’s RTP will cover several other drainage system upgrades, such as drainage reconstruction work at the backlanes of Lorong RPR 24/24A1A/18/26/24 Batu Kawa and Lorong Stephen Yong 2K1, as well as embankment protection works at Desa Wira 17A, and the installation of a new drainage system for Kampung Stapok Melayu, Batu Kawa.

Furthermore, there will be building upgrades, including work at Dewan Serbaguna R. Piang Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, Masjid Darus Sakinah in Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, Surau Darul Salam in Kampung Sinar Budi Lama, the futsal field and facilities at Dewan Perpaduan RPR Phase 1 Batu Kawa, Balai Raya Desa Wira Lot Lorong 20 and Lorong 5i, and improvement and upgrading works for SMK Batu Kawa.

Additionally, the existing recreational park at Green Acres Estate, Lorong 2 Batu Kawa, will be upgraded. Other infrastructure improvements include water pipeline upgrades at Lorong 1 Jalan Sejijak, Batu Kawa, and Jalan Kiung Kit off Jalan Batu Kawa, along with the installation of new streetlights and the upgrading of existing streetlights in Batu Kawa, Phase 4.

Dr. Sim explained that the Rural Transformation Plan is a strategic initiative by the Sarawak Government to enhance and improve local infrastructure, ensuring that all residents, including those in Batu Kawa, benefit from better facilities and services.