KOTA MARUDU: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage estimates that it will cost a total of RM301 million to address or mitigate the effects of floods in Kota Marudu and Pitas districts.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey G Kitingan said the fund would be used to improve engineering works in the four main rivers in the districts namely Sg Bandau, Sg Bongon, Sg Tandek and Sg Rasak.
“The works include contructing bunds along the rivers, dredging, broadening of the rivers, upgrading drainage systems and installing flood control gates.
“However, as a short-term solution, the department will conduct ad-hoc projects to clear clogged drains so that water can flow more efficiently into the rivers since clogged drains problem is one of the main causes of floods,” he said.
Kitingan who is also the Agriculture and Fisheries Minister said this after attending a briefing by the DID here today according to a statement.
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