Slew of projects set to transform Kapit town — Jamit

KAPIT: Kapit town is set to benefit from a host of infrastructure project that are currently being or set to be implemented, said Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit.

He said upon completion, these projects would provide the town with new facilities and give it a needed facelift.

“Since 2016, many big and small infrastructure and amenity development projects have been implemented. Some have already been completed while others are ongoing.

“For this, I thank the GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) government led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg,” he said during a dinner here Sunday organised

Since 2016, many big and small infrastructure and amenity development projects have been implemented. Some have already been completed while others are ongoing.

Jefferson Jamit

by Kapit Tai San Ten Association and Tai Pek Kong Hock Leong Ten Temple.

Jamit said the ongoing projects in the town are the construction of the RM11 million multistorey carpark at Jalan Yong Mok Chai, RM11 million Lily Pond beautification along Jalan Memora, RM5 million upgrading of Kapit Town Square and Kapit Waterfront, and upgrading of existing water treatment plant at Nanga Man.

He said two new projects slated for implementation this year are the construction of a new market, as well as the RM11 million river bank and slope protection works from Fort Sylvia to the small stream behind Rumah Temui.

“Kapit has greatly benefitted from the chief minister’s focus on rural areas through the Rural Transformation Programme. Many infrastructure and amenity projects have been planned and implemented for the benefit of the people.”