KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Works Department (PWD) needs RM340.7 million to undertake 356 recovery and repair works on infrastructure assets that sustained critical damage following floods recently.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the funding is urgently needed to restore service levels and extend the lifespan of affected infrastructure to optimum standards, ensuring the safety of road users.
Breakdowns of the funding requirements by technical components include periodic road surface maintenance, with RM225.91 million needed for 177 road surface repair works.
These involve surface treatments, pavement structure rehabilitation and replacement of damaged layers to restore the integrity of road structures and the overall road network.
“Additionally, RM54.529 million is required for 37 slope rehabilitation works, covering the installation of stabilisation systems, erosion control, reconstruction of collapsed slopes and mitigation of post-flood landslide risks.
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“For non-pavement periodic maintenance, RM47.1147 million is needed for 95 works involving the repair of non-road assets such as drains, culverts and other civil engineering components affected in terms of function and safety,” he said yesterday.
For post-disaster bridge maintenance, Nanta said RM9.795 million is needed for 22 repair works, including reinforcement of structural elements, repairs to deck damage, expansion joints and related systems.
“Another RM3.4 million is required for 25 electrical system recovery works, covering repairs to power supply components, street lighting and protective systems impacted by the floods.
“Overall, this allocation is critical to ensure comprehensive recovery of national infrastructure in a fast, orderly manner and in accordance with technical standards.
“It also aligns with public safety needs and continuity of services during the post-disaster phase,” he said.
States heavily affected by the recent floods include Selangor, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak, Penang, Kedah, Perlis, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
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