The Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin project aims to reduce flood risk in Kelantan, with full completion of all phases targeted for 2029
PUTRAJAYA: The phased Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin (PLSB) project is set to bolster flood defences in high-risk areas of Kelantan upon full completion.
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) stated the long-term project consists of three main phases.
Hydrological analysis indicates full implementation can reduce flood risk to the 50-year Annual Recurrence Interval level, meeting safe protection standards.
Phase 1 has reached 71.3% physical progress and is slated for completion by July 2026.
Phase 2 is at the procurement stage, with physical works expected to start in February 2026.
Phase 3 has achieved 9.2% progress and is targeted for full completion in April 2029.
Upon completion, the project will provide more comprehensive protection to Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas and Tumpat.
PETRA said the approach combines temporary measures with long-term solutions for continuous protection.
The strategy addresses monsoon risks while building sustainable structures for climate change impacts.
Pending the long-term project’s completion, PETRA and the DID have enacted several mitigation measures.
These include dredging at Sungai Lanchang Lemal to increase river capacity in Tumpat and Pasir Mas.
Other measures are SOPs for Danau To’ Uban reservoir management and installing mobile flood barrier walls.
Dredging works at the Sungai Golok estuary will also be carried out soon.
PETRA stressed the project encompasses comprehensive management of major river overflows, not just embankments.
This includes river widening, flow control structures and integrated flood mitigation measures.
“The federal government remains committed to implementing the Sungai Golok PLSB project according to planned timelines and safety standards,” PETRA said.
The implementation involves continuous cooperation with the state government for long-term resident protection.
PETRA added it welcomes public feedback to strengthen solutions for the area’s recurring monsoon floods. – Bernama
