Melaka urges KPKT to act on delayed waste-to-energy project
State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin said all state-level matters, including land issues and coordination with local authorities, have already been resolved.
However, he added, the project remains delayed at the federal level due to pending decisions on budget allocation and tender processes.
'We're still waiting for a clear sign from KPKT, such as a ground-breaking date. I will continue pushing to get this project moving,' he told reporters at the Sungai Udang constituency's Hari Raya open house today.
Rais said the WTE plant, located at the Sungai Udang Sanitary Solid Waste Landfill, was expected to begin construction by June 2024 and reach completion by 2028, as previously stated by KPKT.
On Friday, Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam urged both the state and federal governments to act swiftly, warning that further delays could exacerbate conditions at the landfill and heighten public concern.
In addition to the WTE project, Rais said a new landfill cell is being planned at the site to support future solid waste management needs.
The project has received federal funding and is currently undergoing an environmental impact assessment (EIA), he added.
The Sungai Udang state assembly coordinator also stated that the state plans to develop a dedicated disposal site at the same location for construction, commercial, industrial, and institutional (CCI) waste.
'These initiatives aim to extend the lifespan of Melaka's sole solid waste facility,' he noted.
Earlier, Rais said the constituency's Aidilfitri open house at the Sungai Udang Agricultural Technology Complex drew a crowd of around 10,000 visitors.
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