SEVERAL projects in the Daro area are hoped to be implemented as soon as possible.
Safiee Ahmad (GPS-Daro) said that projects such as the RM50 million Daro Jeni 4 Health Clinic and the RM12.08 million Daro District Dental Clinic, have been delayed for a long time due to the need for additional funding.
“Therefore, on behalf of the people of Daro, I appeal to the relevant implementing agencies to expedite the implementation of these projects,” he said.
He also urged the Sarawak Irrigation and Drainage Department to expedite the implementation of the project to build the Jalan Rumah Jingga/David Multifam/Rumah Seli, Rumah Guang/SK Singat, and Sg. Lengan road in Sibu.
“The implementation of this project is crucial for local residents who currently rely solely on the river as their main route,” he said during his debate speech in support of the Sarawak Budget ‘25 yesterday (Nov 13).
Meanwhile, Safiee mentioned that the issue of clean water supply in Daro remains unresolved, despite several water supply upgrading projects that have been completed or are in progress.
“However, there are crucial projects aimed at resolving the low water pressure problem that are still pending.
“The high-level tank project, with a capacity of two million litres per day and currently 99 per cent complete, has yet to be finished. I was informed that despite two tenders being called for the pipe connection work, no contractors have shown interest,” he added.
He expressed concerns that delays in completing this project could not only affect the water supply in Daro but also lead to more severe damage, ultimately resulting in higher repair costs.
“Therefore, I request that the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) promptly review and assess this project, including reassessing the remaining budget, which may be insufficient to complete the project in full,” he said.
