By DayakDaily Team
MIRI, Sept 18: Excavation and construction works in Kuala Baram are set to commence with a development budget of RM208.9 million to enhance the navigation capabilities and improve infrastructure for all vessel types.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced that this major project comprises five key components with the first phase involving dredging the channel to a depth of five metres according to Datum Chart.
“Additionally, guide embankments will be constructed along six kilometres on each side of the channel, totalling 12 kilometres, to prevent sediment from re-entering the dredged area.
“The dredged material will be used to improve the surrounding area by placing it along both sides of the embankment,” he explained, according to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas).
He made these remarks at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Batang Baram Delta Project, which was officiated at by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today.
Uggah, who is also Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, added that the construction of the embankments will extend three kilometres from the water with a depth of approximately 25 metres.
“This depth will make it suitable for developing a deep-water port in Kuala Baram, meeting the draft requirements for all types of vessels,” he said.
He emphasised that the project is expected to significantly benefit the shipping and trading sectors in Kuala Baram and enhance navigation safety in the area.
Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, Deputy Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, and Miri Port Authority (MPA) general manager Serawa Budol were among those present. — DayakDaily
