S’wak completes 39 of 135 bridges under RM400 mln rural connectivity programme
By Amanda L KUCHING, Oct 21: Sarawak’s RM400 million push to improve rural road connectivity has completed 39 of 135 bridges earmarked for upgrading or replacement, leaving 96 at various stages before completion. Speaking at his ministerial wind-up at the State Legislative Assemby (DUS) complex today, Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Sarawak Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said 31 bridges are currently under construction, while 17 are at the tender stage and…
Sarawak has completed 39 of 135 bridges under a RM400 million rural connectivity program, with 96 remaining.
31 bridges are under construction, 17 at tender stage, and 48 at pre-contract stage.
The program focuses on upgrading minor bridges along former logging roads.
The goal is to improve rural road connectivity in Sarawak.
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KUCHING, Oct 21: Sarawak’s RM400 million push to improve rural road connectivity has completed 39 of 135 bridges earmarked for upgrading or replacement, leaving 96 at various stages before completion.
Speaking at his ministerial wind-up at the State Legislative Assemby (DUS) complex today, Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Sarawak Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said 31 bridges are currently under construction, while 17 are at the tender stage and another 48 remain at the pre-contract stage.
The programme aims to improve rural connectivity by upgrading and replacing minor bridges, particularly those along former logging and timber roads.
Of the 135 bridges covered under the programme, the remaining projects are progressing through different stages towards construction. —DayakDaily
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