WORKS to repair a slope affected by soil erosion in Taman Melawati, Selangor have been completed.
Strengthening works at the 10m-high slope along Jalan Melawati 3 took a month to complete, according to the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ).
MPAJ Engineering Department director Zafrul Fazry Mohd Fauzi said the remedial works cost RM130,000.
The soil erosion occurred following heavy rains on May 11, which affected the compound of one home along Jalan C 7 at the foot of the slope. No one was hurt in the incident.
“Immediate action was needed to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of residents in the area.
“The exposed slope was covered with canvas to prevent further erosion, pending remedial action.
“As a permanent measure, the surface of the slope was stabilised using concrete spray or guniting method,” he said in a statement.
He added grass was also planted on the 65 degree slope to strengthen and prevent further erosion.
Zafrul Fazry said the project was completed on June 12.
“MPAJ has been monitoring the area to ensure the slope is stable.”
It was previously reported that out of 356 slopes in the municipality, 116 were identified as very dangerous.
Some 47 slopes are categorised as dangerous and the remaining 193 are less dangerous.
As part of its slope maintenance, MPAJ carried out tree-felling activities on 61 high-risk slopes last year, to reduce the soil load and prevent potential landslides.
