SHAH ALAM: Selangor has allocated RM36.45mil for 47 immediate flood mitigation projects under the Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) for 2027.
In tabling the state’s Budget 2027, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said of the total, RM9.15mil will be for the Sungai Klang basin, while RM7.35mil will go to the Sungai Langat basin.
He said the allocation will cover the Sungai Buloh, Sungai Selangor, Sungai Bernam and Sungai Kapar Besar basins, as well as preparatory works such as design, surveying and land matters.
He said of the 47 projects, 30 are existing projects, of which 13 have been completed and are undergoing final account preparation, nine are being implemented, two are at the pre-tender stage, while six are at the design stage.
“As for the 17 new projects, one is at the design stage, 11 are in the process of appointing consultants, and five are still at the planning stage,” he said at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting here yesterday.
According to Bernama, Amirudin also said that RM19.38mil had been allocated for 25 irrigation projects, RM17.90mil for 16 river basin development and management projects and RM6.63mil for nine environmentally-friendly irrigation projects.
For flood mitigation projects under the Selangor Maritime Gateway Economic Development Zone (SMG ZPE), RM25mil has been proposed for works to increase river capacity and improve water flow, with the projects having achieved 71.43% physical progress.
While physical works are underway, Amirudin said the disaster warning system between the state and district operation centres and agencies on the ground will also be improved.
“Through the Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Programme and training in schools, we want residents to know where they need to go, who to contact, and how to assist those who need support to evacuate,” he added.
Amirudin also wanted the Public Works Department, local authorities and DID to prioritise projects that resolve flooding problems, including culverts and drainage systems.
“Technical reviews that can be conducted concurrently should be initiated simultaneously. If a decision involves multiple agencies, the matter must be brought to the relevant authorities who can resolve it at an earlier stage.
“The Netherlands’ experience offers us a guide on what needs to be accelerated and one of the initiatives is the integration of embankments and water control structures with planning that allows rivers to overflow more safely,” he added.
Meanwhile, he said the state government would provide a public dashboard displaying project locations, implementing agencies and updates on implementation phases, from the appointment of design consultants and contractors to the progress of on-site works.
“Before the monsoon season begins, the government will update the status of flood-prone locations, detailing the related projects, appointments that have been made and works expected to be completed in time.
“With this information, residents can know the level of protection in their areas ahead of the rainy season, and refer directly to the agencies responsible,” he said.
Earlier Amirudin tabled the 2027 Selangor budget amounting to RM3.3bil, comprising RM1.9bil for operating expenditure and RM1.4bil for development expenditure.
