Source: Buletin Mutiara

The implementation of various flood mitigation and infrastructure upgrading projects in Taman Sentul Jaya has successfully reduced the occurrence of flash floods that were previously frequent in the area.

Chief Minister Y.A.B. Chow Kon Yeow stated that for this purpose, the Penang State Government has allocated approximately RM1 million to carry out the construction of flap gates and the installation of screw pumps at the Sentul Jaya Pump House.

“The construction of flap gates along Parit 5 here is aimed at preventing water overflow into residential areas. This project, costing RM200,000, has been completed,” he said.

“In addition, the installation of screw pumps at the Sentul Jaya Pump House, valued at RM800,000, has also been fully completed.”

“Based on feedback received from the Chairman of the (MPKK) Bukit Minyak Management Community, the implementation of these two projects has successfully reduced the incidence of flash floods here,” he told Buletin Mutiara during a visit to the Bukit Tengah area yesterday.

Also present were Youth, Sports and Health Exco, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen; Bukit Tengah State Assemblyman, Gooi Hsiao-Leung; Bukit Tambun State Assemblyman, Goh Choon Aik; Council Member for Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), Rachel Teh Chuann Yien; and Chairman of MPKK Bukit Minyak, Chew Chin Ewo.

Kon Yeow, who is also the Member of Parliament for Batu Kawan, stated that besides the aforementioned two projects, the State Government has also carried out road paving works throughout Taman Sentul and parts of Taman Duku with a total cost of RM1 million.

“In addition, we have also undertaken road shoulder upgrading projects in Taman Duku, Taman Sentul Jaya, Taman Sentul Indah, and Taman Bukit Minyak, costing RM600,000, as well as allocating RM200,000 for the repair of drains in all black spots, including Lorong Sentul 5, 6, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, and Taman Juru.

“However, there are still several projects that need to be implemented here, and the State Government will request the MBSP and the State Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) to assess further needs, including the construction of earth drains in this area,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hsiao-Leung expressed gratitude to the State Government for implementing various projects and upgrading infrastructure in the MPKK Bukit Minyak area, which has benefited the residents here.

“The MPKK Bukit Minyak area comprises 11 residential areas and two villages, encompassing 2,800 houses and five apartment blocks with a population exceeding 17,000 residents.

“Therefore, all projects implemented here, especially those related to flood mitigation, are basic necessities for the residents here,” he said, while hoping that the State Government could upgrade the playgrounds in Taman Sentul Jaya.