Siow (left) with Tan showing a broken drain cover in Jalan Setia Impian U13/4Q, Setia Alam. — SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star
Many pavements outside houses in Section U13, Setia Alam are a hazard because of broken concrete drain covers.
Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) councillor Simon Siow said irresponsible motorists who park their vehicles on the pavement were to blame.
“Residents have closed the holes with wooden boards or placed a bin over it as a temporary measure.
“Residents in U13 want MBSA Engineering Department to replace the broken covers and instal metal bollards to prevent vehicles from parking there.
“I urge MBSA to resolve the matter quickly,” he said.
Resident Tan Boon Yik said due to the gaping holes, people often walk on the roadside, further endangering their safety.
MBSA Corporate Communi-cations and Public Relations director Mohd Azhar Mohd Sharif said it was identifying the locations concerned so that further action could be taken.
A contractor was appointed in mid-September and repair works would be carried out in phases.
“It is expected to be completed by the end of October,” he said.
On sand accumulated in drains and grass not removed at scupper drain outlets, Azhar said MBSA would instruct KDEB Waste Management workers to perform their duties according to the work schedule.
