Abg Jo: RM50 mln to widen Oya Road, swimming pool for Sibu Jaya

Jalan Oya to be upgraded into dual carriageway, says Tiang

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has approved RM50 million for a project to widen Oya Road here.

The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman also approved a proposal to construct a swimming pool in Sibu Jaya.

“Phase 2 of the Oya Road project in Sibu Division, about 1.2km long at a cost of RM50 million, has been approved. Next year, we will have an additional budget for that.

“For Sibu Jaya, children there want to learn swimming. So, they want us to build a swimming pool there. Well, it’s doable,” he said during a meet-thepeople session in Ulu Sungai Merah here Monday night.

Abang Johari said this in response to requests put forward by GPS candidates for Sibu Clarence Ting and Lanang Wong Ching Yong.

Earlier, Ting requested the state government’s help with the Oya Road Phase 2 project, which is half completed, while Wong had asked the state government to consider building a swimming pool in Sibu Jaya for the benefit of locals there.

Abang Johari said the two GPS candidates, if elected on Nov 19, will join hands to bring about transformation in Sibu.

“I will try to find money and let’s build a new Sibu together,” he said, adding that he is a man of his word and will keep his promises.

“When GPS plans, we plan properly. We have a bright future because we have the resources.”

SIBU: The whole stretch of Jalan Oya here will be upgraded into a dual carriageway, with Phase 2 of the project to start soon a er the budget is approved by the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) next week.

According to Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to the upgrading of the road.

“The premier agreed to our request during a people-with-leaders session here Monday night.

“He will table the state budget next week. Once the budget for Jalan Oya Phase 2 upgrading project is approved, the next process including an open tender would be called.

“It will take some time,” he told a press conference at Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Sibu headquarters yesterday.

Tiang said the project costing RM50 million would ease traffic congestion in the area.

The project components include upgrading the 1.2km two-lane dual carriageway road from Jalan Wong King Huo to Jalan Pahlawan, relocation of public utilities and construction of drain, ground treatment and others.