There were public complaints about the crooked retaining wall at the Astaka sports complex field in Petaling Jaya. — Filepic
THE period for restoration work on a footpath and tilted retaining wall at the Astaka sports complex in Section 52, Petaling Jaya, has been extended.
In a statement to StarMetro, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) said the closure was to facilitate repairs to ensure public safety.
“In reference to the StarMetro report titled ‘City council tasks contractor to fix retaining wall at PJ’s Astaka field’ on July 24, the slope repairs work at the Astaka field which should have been completed on Sept 2 is extended for another two weeks.
“On Aug 14, the city council carried out a site visit to examine the repair work by the appointed contractor.
“However, there is some work that the contractor must carry out to repair defects and to resolve issues which occurred after the work was completed.
“In the interest of public safety, MBPJ has ordered that the area remain closed to the public for the duration of the restoration work.
“The area will reopen to the public in early October,” said MBPJ.
Following StarMetro’s report, “Tilted retaining wall raises ire” published on July 18, MBPJ said in a statement that the problem had been caused by a fallen tree. ― By AIDA AHMAD
