BINTULU, Nov 9: The RM7.77 million Bintulu Phase Two Flood Mitigation Project at Gem Park is expected to benefit approximately 500 residents by reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
The project, implemented by the Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), has an 18-month construction period, beginning on Nov 23, 2026, and is scheduled for completion on May 22, 2028.
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the project was designed with the drainage system in Gem Park in mind, which receives water runoff from surrounding areas, as well as the area’s low-lying terrain.
He said the main monsoon drain would allow water from nearby areas to flow directly into the river, while a new retention pond would contain excess water when river levels rise.
