By Karen Bong SIBU, Oct 24: Sarawak is exploring the use of cascading dams along its rivers not only to generate electricity but also to help manage the crocodile population and reduce human-crocodile conflict. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the proposal involved harnessing the natural flow of river water to generate electricity while creating greater water movement in areas where crocodiles had become a concern. He said the issue had emerged in parts of Sarawak…
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Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg proposed using cascading dams to generate electricity and increase river turbulence to manage crocodile populations. He stated that reduced boat traffic from new roads has calmed waters, allowing crocodiles to expand into previously unaffected areas.
- Cascading dams aim to boost water movement to deter crocodiles while generating power.
- Reduced boat traffic on the Batang Rajang River has led to calmer waters and increased crocodile presence.
- Personnel were sent to Darwin, Australia, to study crocodile behavior and breeding patterns.
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SIBU, Oct 24: Sarawak is exploring the use of cascading dams along its rivers not only to generate electricity but also to help manage the crocodile population and reduce human-crocodile conflict.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the proposal involved harnessing the natural flow of river water to generate electricity while creating greater water movement in areas where crocodiles had become a concern.
He said the issue had emerged in parts of Sarawak following the shift from river-based transportation to road connectivity, which had resulted in less boat traffic and calmer river waters.
Taking Batang Rajang as an example, he said the construction of the Sibu-Kapit road had reduced the use of express boats between the two towns.
