SARIKEI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to officiate at the groundbreaking ceremony of a coastal road at Tanah Putih here on April 6.
This was revealed by Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh who was here on a working visit recently.
Len, who is also Kuala Rajang assemblyman, spent his time inspecting preparations at the event site.
According to him, the project which includes a 1.2km bridge is fully funded by the state government.
The implementation of the project is a relief for residents in the area because currently, they have to travel for more than two hours to Sibu before heading to Tanjung Manis.
A local businessman Victor Tan, 34, said the construction of the new coastal road was very much welcomed as it would speed up communication and improve the local economy.
“The construction of this road will benefit us greatly. Thank you very much to the state government for this project,” he said.
The groundbreaking ceremony will be held simultaneously with the launch of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Zone 8 comprising Kuala Rajang, Semop, Jemoreng, Repok, Meradong, Meluan, Pakan, Tanjung Manis and Igan.
