PWD urged to upgrade low-lying bridges in flood-prone areas
KOTA KINABALU: The Public Works Department (PWD) has been urged to upgrade low-lying bridges in flood-prone areas to prevent tragedies like the Perodua Myvi which was swept away by strong currents over Kiansom river in Inanam from happening again.
“There are many low-lying bridges which are inundated with flood waters during heavy rain. “The PWD must upgrade bridges that are at risk of flooding to prevent vehicles and people from being washed away by flood waters,” said Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Inanam division chairman Datuk Yong Wui Chung.
He said the recent downpour in the west coast had caused flooding and landslides in multiple areas, resulting in massive damages to properties.
“Low-lying areas were completely inundated as flood waters rose up to four feet high.
“Areas such as Kolombong and Inanam were completely flooded in no time at all.”
Yong stressed that clogged drains that hindered the discharge of water were the cause of the two major flash floods in September.
“The government must take measures to improve the drainage system and undertake deep cleaning of the drains to prevent the recurrence of flash floods.”
He also urged the public to refrain from crossing flood waters for the safety of themselves and their loved ones.
Yong was re-elected as the chairman of LDP Inanam division in its annual general meeting (AGM) cum election yesterday.
The new committee of the division were also elected unopposed.
Additionally, the division passed a motion to nominate Datuk Chin Su Phin and Yong for the party president and deputy president’s posts in the coming central election.
During the AGM, Yong urged Also present at the virtual AGM was LDP deputy secretarygeneral cum Election Committee representative David On