A TOTAL of RM14.6mil has been spent to repair and mitigate six slopes in Selayang following several landslides in December last year.
Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) president Mohd Yazid Sairi said works were being carried out in phases based on the risk assessment and severity of the affected slopes.
“Phase One of the repair works is currently nearing completion. This included the slope near Teratai Apartment in Bandar Baru Selayang, which is almost at 95% completion.
“Residents told to evacuate earlier have been allowed to return home,” he said after the council’s monthly full board meeting in Menara MPS.
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The five other slopes being repaired are located at Jalan Melati 20, Jalan Melati 11, Kampung Selayang Indah, Pinggiran Puncak Templer and Kampung Melayu Sepakat Batu 16.
On Dec 29, a total of 48 families were ordered to evacuate Teratai Apartment after signs of tension cracks were seen in areas surrounding a landslide that took place near the building.
It was reported that the residents would be given cash aid of RM1,000 under the Selangor Bangkit initiative to help them find temporary housing while slope works were being carried out.
Mohd Yazid added that Phase Two of the repair works would be carried out once the direct tender process was completed, which is also expected to cost some RM14mil.
The slopes involved are in Taman Damai Puri, Taman Amethyst 2, Jalan Melati 7, Bukit Idaman and near the Bandar Baru Selayang food court.
Meanwhile, visitors can look forward to an upgraded and cleaned Selayang Hot Springs which will be reopened on May 10.
The hot spring site was closed in 2020 following the implementation of the movement control order.
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During the forced closure, MPS saw an opportune moment to carry out upgrading works at the 20-year-old hot springs.
Repairs were carried out on four hot spring pools with major cracks in the foundation as well as landscaping works.
“The hot springs will be managed by an operator and entry will cost RM2.
“The site can accommodate about 200 people at a time and the operator has also applied to open the site 24 hours a day.
“We hope visitors will ensure cleanliness and not vandalise any of the facilities,” he said.