RESIDENTS of Taman United Flats in Jalan Sepadu 7 have been assured that their homes remain safe.
Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud made the statement following residents’ reports of new cracks which sparked fears that the slope might collapse again.
He confirmed the ground was currently stable, and pledged that long-awaited permanent stabilisation works would be completed within six months.
Fadlun, who visited the site yesterday morning after StarMetro highlighted residents’ concerns, said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would instal additional sheet piles beside the existing drainage system to further strengthen the retaining wall.
“For now, we will instal additional sheet piles and push for repair works to begin as soon as possible.
“The works are expected to be completed within six months,” he told StarMetro.
“Please inform residents that there is nothing to worry about, as I have instructed the engineers to closely monitor the site,” the mayor added.
The latest development comes months after a 60m stretch of retaining wall near Block C collapsed on Nov 24 last year, forcing the evacuation of 52 units.
Although residents were allowed to return on Jan 1 after a DBKL-appointed consultant declared the slope stable following a geotechnical assessment, concerns recently resurfaced.
Residents contacted StarMetro after noticing new cracks forming along another section of the retaining wall, raising fears that a second slope failure could occur if there was no urgent intervention.
Currently, the slope appears to have undergone only temporary stabilisation works, with blue and orange tarpaulin covering exposed soil to prevent further erosion.
Parts of the hillside show signs of soil movement and washouts, with sections of the structure appearing deteriorated after weeks of heavy rain.
“We have been looking at the tarpaulin for months, and every time it rains, residents become anxious,” said Vivekananthan Segran, 34.
“We were worried when new cracks started to appear nearby,” he said.
He felt relieved after being informed that permanent repair works would finally be carried out.
Long-time resident CY Chin, 76, echoed the sentiment.
“It is good to know DBKL will repair the slope properly within six months.
“I feel better knowing that there is finally a solution being planned,” he said.
