Putrajaya approves RM6.6m for slope repairs at Kelantan water treatment plant
Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said the repair works were necessary following a landslide that occurred last November.
He said the state government had promptly submitted an application to Putrajaya after the incident, demonstrating its commitment to protecting public welfare.
"In response to the incident, the state government approved an initial allocation of RM235,000 to finance two studies by the Public Works Department, a soil investigation and a detailed topographic survey, aimed at assessing the full extent of the damage and planning remedial works.
"The state's prompt action was well received by the federal government, which subsequently agreed to provide the multi-million ringgit allocation for the repair works.
"We are deeply grateful to the federal government for this meaningful approval.
"We will ensure the issue is resolved swiftly in the interest of the people," he said in a Facebook post.
Nassuruddin said the landslide, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall on Nov 26, 2024, caused a 130-metre ground movement that severely damaged the sheet pile structure at the water treatment facility.
He said the incident also resulted in the rupture of both raw and treated water pipelines, and posed serious risks to key infrastructure, including the chlorine control room, chemical storage tanks, and a Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) substation.
He said the matter reflects the spirit of mature and constructive politics, as well as strong federal-state cooperation in addressing issues that affect the rakyat.
"The people's voices will continue to be brought forward with sincerity and responsibility.
"This is a clear example of effective federalism in action, carried out for the common good," he said.
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