Dredging completed, focus shifts to sewage pipe repair after Jalan Kenari sinkhole


GEORGE TOWN: Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd has completed dredging works following the sinkhole incident at Jalan Kenari, Sungai Ara, on Nov 4.

Penang infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the dredging had reached a depth of eight metres as of 10.30am on Sunday (Nov 23)

"The focus will now shift to repairing the sewage pipe," he said in a Facebook post.

He also urged motorists and residents in the area to remain patient and exercise caution throughout the repair period, while thanking them for their cooperation.

The incident occurred at about 4.30pm on Nov 4 when a sinkhole measuring approximately five metres long, 3.5m wide and 1.9m deep appeared along the stretch. No casualties or property damage were reported. – Bernama

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