Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has instructed its contractor to carry out quality control restoration work on a tilted retaining wall at Astaka field in Section 52, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Following StarMetro’s report, “Tilted retaining wall raises ire” published on July 18, the city council said in a statement that the problem had been caused by a fallen tree.
“MBPJ has instructed the contractor to carry out restoration work on the affected wall.
“The contractor also needs to complete a list of repairs following several site visits on May 15, June 20 and June 27.
“These works have to be completed before MBPJ conducts another review at the site.”
MBPJ also stressed that the slope upgrading work behind Lorong Utara was still ongoing and that the area has yet to be opened to the public.
“This project is scheduled to be completed on Sept 2.
“We thank residents and park users for raising their concerns.
“We are aware of the issues raised and action will be taken by site officials supervising the project,” the city council said.
Flashback to StarMetro’s report on July 18.
In the same statement, MBPJ said a footpath had yet to be completed.
“The site supervisor has issued instructions to the project’s contractor to fix any defects, including those caused by its machinery,” said the city council.
“Residents are advised not to use the pathway until the project is fully completed.
“We have asked the contractor to ensure that safety tape is installed in the area and remains intact to prevent the public from using the pathway.”
