ART: Tmn Stutong Indah residents claim KUTS contractors sought use of home electricity for construction activities
KUCHING (July 29): The Kuching Urban Transformation System's (KUTS) contractors undertaking the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project at Taman Stutong Indah here had allegedly requested to use electricity from a resident's home to support construction activities, said George Lam.
The Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak secretary said this was brought to his attention by the residents concerned, prompting him to visit the site.
'This is highly unprofessional and unacceptable,' he said in a statement issued yesterday following the visit.
Lam said according to the residents at Taman Stutong Indah, they were not given any prior notice about the construction works.
'There was no official communication regarding the timeline, alignment, and expected disturbances.
'The residents are experiencing ongoing disturbances including noise from machinery and dust. These disruptions are affecting their daily lives and privacy.'
He added that based on his observations during the visit, the construction area was not properly secured, while heavy machinery were operating 'very close to the residential area without clear barriers or warning signs to protect the public'.
In addition, Lam said large construction lorries were crossing the main road regularly without proper traffic control, creating a dangerous environment for road users in the area.
'At a point of the construction, there was a sudden road blockage without any prior notification, creating confusion and inconvenience.
'As such, I urge the KUTS project undertaker, Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, to temporarily halt this construction until a mutual consent is achieved between the residents and the responsible parties,' he said.
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