KUALA NERUS: The authorities will proceed to construct breakwater buildings alongside the coast on this district to cut back the impression of more and more severe erosion within the space.
Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib mentioned the state’s shoreline typically faces disasters comparable to erosion, and it’s the focus and a focus of the Ministry in its planning.
He mentioned the development of breakwaters at Kampung Tengah Mengabang Telipot within the district which was accomplished in 2019, gave a constructive impression in minimising erosion despite the fact that the phenomenon remains to be occurring.
“A complete of 5 breakwaters had been constructed at Kampung Tengah Mengabang Telipot costing RM70 million. Checks discovered that residents and fishermen agreed that the erosion has lessened,” mentioned Ismail.
“The Department of Irrigation and Drainage and the Ministry of Environment and Water have recognized one of the best fashions,” he informed reporters after a walkabout session and a briefing by JPS on the village on Monday (June 13).
Ismail mentioned the following venture concerned the development of 16 breakwaters alongside greater than six kilometres from the seaside of Pengkalan Maras to Pagar Besi right here at an estimated value of RM90 million.
“The venture will likely be carried out inside this yr and is anticipated to be accomplished in three years,” he mentioned. – Bernama
