The Selangor government will implement 11 immediate flood mitigation measures at flood-prone areas, including Taman Sri Muda, Meru and Taman Seri Alam, says executive councillor Izham Hashim.
The infrastructure and agriculture committee chairman said the decision was reached at a special coordination meeting yesterday among state executive councillors, assemblymen, local authorities and government agencies.
Izham said the state department of irrigation and drainage (DID) presented mid- and long-term plans along with immediate measures to tackle floods in the three areas, Bernama reported.
The plans include maintaining drains that are not officially owned or maintained by any specific party, as well as installing flag gates at Sungai Binjai in Meru to help with flood mitigation measures for Sungai Kapar Kecil and Sungai Kapar Besar.
“Booster pumps at Sungai Binjai will be activated as well,” he said in a statement.
For Taman Sri Muda, the immediate measures taken include upgrading the ageing drainage system to a higher level of protection, at least 20 average recurrence intervals for the entire area, he said.
“The damaged flap gate at Sungai Klang will also be replaced, and the Taman Sri Muda retention pond will be enlarged. Additionally, the soil bunds along the banks of Sungai Klang will be strengthened and upgraded, with new bunds constructed along the banks of Sungai Rasau.
“Other measures include enforcement on trespassing on river land reserves and the shifting of utility cables and pipes that obstruct drains as well as the upgrade of the water control gate automated system,” he said.
Izham said the Selangor DID had presented progress reports on the repair work done for the flood retention pond in Hillpark, Puncak Alam, that broke for the second time, flooding Taman Seri Alam early yesterday morning.
He said property developer Hillpark Resources had suggested several short-term measures at the meeting to tackle the problem, which will be implemented this week.
Izham said he would visit the area to monitor the progress and assess both the immediate and long-term measures agreed to by the parties.
Last Sunday, more than 500 residents from Taman Sri Muda, Bukit Kemuning and Batu Lapan gathered in a peaceful demonstration over the flood problems plaguing their neighbourhoods. They also submitted a memorandum to Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari for a permanent solution.
Following the protest, Amirudin said he had asked Izham to immediately identify and implement follow-up action, including engaging with the residents and reviewing the state’s flood mitigation measures.
