Lee orders immediate inspection of Kampung Tudan 3 road widening project
MIRI (July 7): Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin has directed an immediate and comprehensive inspection of the ongoing Kampung Tudan 3 road widening project following public complaints regarding the quality and safety standards of the construction.
Lee, who is also the Senadin assemblyman, personally inspected the site on Friday, July 4, after receiving feedback from residents expressing concern that the stone base in the widened areas may not meet the specified construction standards.
'Any non-compliance issue must be addressed before proceeding with the laying of the premix,' said Lee in a statement, following the site visit.
He was accompanied by Miri City Council (MCC) engineer Peter Ukin, MCC councillor Hiung Chien Yii, and community leader Kapitan Chong Ah Muk.
Lee instructed the engineer to carry out a thorough inspection of the stone base to verify the contractor's compliance with the required technical specifications.
The Kampung Tudan 3 to Kampung Cina road widening project is being implemented under the Senadin constituency Rural Transformation Project (RTP).
Lee also emphasised the proper use of construction waste for earth-filling works, requiring that only specified materials be used in compliance with environmental and structural standards.
To avoid similar issues in future projects, Lee urged MCC to assign dedicated technical staff to regularly verify that construction standards and specifications are strictly adhered to.
During the same visit, Lee and his team also inspected several completed road resurfacing projects in Tudan, including Lorong Harmoni with a total road length of 2,060 metres, and Lorong Perdana, covering 2,082 metres.
The completed works at both locations were found to be satisfactory. kampung tudan lead Lee Kim Shin road upgrades
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