THE flood mitigation project along Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) highway is in its final stages, with full completion expected in May.
Subang Jaya mayor Datuk Amirul Azizan Abd Rahim said the project, first announced on Nov 5, 2023, was about 85% complete.
Amirul Azizan was speaking at a press conference after chairing the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) full board meeting.
Initially slated for completion in 2024, the project was delayed multiple times due to weather conditions and traffic management issues hindering the contractor’s work hours.
MBSJ Engineering Department director Dr Mohd Ariffuddin Kamari, who was at the press conference, said he had visited the site to check on the progress.
He said work on the pipe culverts, installed using jacking techniques across the LDP from Pusat Bandar Puchong to IOI Mall, was almost finished.
The final step, he said, would be connecting the pipes.
He added that the pipe realignment was part of measures to upgrade the drainage system in both upstream and downstream areas.
The RM5.7mil mitigation project was mooted in response to a series of flash floods that caused significant damage, including submerging the carpark and lower floor of Puchong IOI Mall under 0.3m of water.
The project cost is being borne by IOI Corporation Bhd, LDP highway concessionaire Litrak and the city council.
Amirul Azizan also highlighted the need for MBSJ to be on alert for flash floods as Malaysia was currently in the monsoon transition phase, expected to last until May.
“This season typically brings strong winds and heavy rain in short bursts, particularly in the late afternoon and early evening across numerous states including Selangor.
“These weather conditions have the potential to cause flash flooding, uproot trees and damage poorly-constructed structures,” he added.
In light of this, he announced that MBSJ’s Squad Pantas would be operating round the clock from tomorrow to April 2, during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period, to handle complaints and respond to emergencies.
After this period, the Squad Pantas centre will resume its usual hours, from 8am to 11pm.
