Sungai Golok river basin project: Scope, design adjustments aim to provide long-term flood protection

Adjustments to the Sungai Golok project in Kelantan aim to address climate change and local needs, affecting timeline and cost.

The project focuses on sustainable flood protection with ongoing enhancements in cooperation between federal and state governments.

Phase 1 is 73.01% complete, with completion expected in July 2027, while Phases 2 and 3 will finish by 2028 and 2029.

KOTA BHARU, Oct 11 — Adjustments to the scope and design of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin (PLSB) project in Kelantan are among the factors affecting its implementation timeline and cost.

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) said the adjustments were made to meet current needs, taking into account climate change, infrastructure requirements, actual site conditions and the needs of local residents.

“Among the adjustments made were those involving land acquisition, changes to the project alignment and drainage system capacity to ensure that the project’s design and scope were suited to current conditions and that the flood mitigation system could function more effectively.

“These adjustments are crucial to ensuring that the infrastructure provides reliable, sustainable and safe long-term flood protection for residents in flood-prone areas,” the statement said today.

Earlier, Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad, accompanied by senior officials from PETRA and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), visited the project site to assess progress and ensure that work was carried out efficiently, systematically and according to schedule.

The statement said PETRA would continue to ensure that the project was implemented in accordance with the principles of prudent and responsible governance, with the safety and well-being of the people remaining a priority.

“Close cooperation between the Federal Government, through PETRA and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), and the state government will continue to be strengthened to ensure that project-related issues are addressed effectively and in a coordinated manner.

“PETRA also welcomes constructive recommendations and feedback from stakeholders to improve the efficiency of project implementation, while ensuring that environmental sustainability and the well-being of the people remain key priorities,” the statement said.

The ministry also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that public funds were managed prudently, transparently and accountably, with emphasis on the quality of project implementation and benefits to the public.

It said these efforts would be further strengthened to ensure the more effective implementation of water infrastructure and coastal restoration projects, particularly in mitigating the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.

On the project’s implementation status, PETRA said Phase 1 had achieved 73.01 per cent physical progress, while Phases 2 and 3 had recorded 3.16 per cent and 24.18 per cent, respectively.

“Phase 1 is expected to be completed in July 2027, while Phases 2 and 3 are scheduled for completion in October 2028 and April 2029, respectively,” the statement added. — Bernama

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吉兰丹州双溪哥乐水利工程的调整旨在应对气候变化和当地需求，这将影响工程进度和成本。

该项目重点在于可持续防洪，并通过联邦政府和州政府之间的合作不断改进。

第一阶段已完成 73.01%，预计将于 2027 年 7 月完成，而第二阶段和第三阶段将分别于 2028 年和 2029 年完成。

哥打巴鲁，10 月 11 日讯——吉兰丹州双溪哥乐综合流域 (PLSB) 项目的范围和设计调整是影响其实施时间表和成本的因素之一。

能源转型和水利转型部（PETRA）表示，做出这些调整是为了满足当前的需求，同时考虑到气候变化、基础设施要求、实际场地条件和当地居民的需求。

“所作出的调整包括土地征用、项目路线变更和排水系统容量调整，以确保项目的设计和范围适合当前情况，并且防洪系统能够更有效地发挥作用。

“这些调整对于确保基础设施能够为易受洪水侵袭地区的居民提供可靠、可持续和安全的长期防洪保护至关重要，”声明今天表示。

此前，能源转型和水务转型部副部长拿督斯里阿卜杜勒·拉赫曼·穆罕默德在PETRA和灌溉与排水局（DID）高级官员的陪同下，视察了项目现场，以评估进展情况，并确保工作高效、有条不紊地按计划进行。

声明称，PETRA将继续确保该项目按照审慎负责的治理原则实施，并将人民的安全和福祉放在首位。

“联邦政府（通过 PETRA 和灌溉排水部 (DID)）与州政府之间的密切合作将继续得到加强，以确保与项目相关的问题得到有效和协调的解决。

声明称：“PETRA也欢迎利益相关者提出建设性建议和反馈，以提高项目实施效率，同时确保环境可持续性和人民福祉仍然是关键优先事项。”

该部还重申了其致力于确保公共资金得到审慎、透明和负责的管理，重点关注项目实施的质量和对公众的益处。

声明称，将进一步加强这些努力，以确保更有效地实施水利基础设施和海岸修复项目，尤其是在减轻洪水和海岸侵蚀风险方面。

关于该项目的实施情况，PETRA表示，第一阶段已取得73.01%的实际进展，而第二阶段和第三阶段分别取得了3.16%和24.18%的进展。

声明还补充道：“第一阶段预计将于2027年7月竣工，第二阶段和第三阶段分别计划于2028年10月和2029年4月竣工。”——马新社

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