MIRI: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), in collaboration with Miri City Council and the Resident’s Office held an engagement session with key stakeholders from agencies, schools, private sectors and the community on the traffic management plan for the commencement of earthworks on its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant Project at Jalan Pantai, Lutong here.
The stakeholder engagement event was to brief key stakeholders on the traffic management plan for the earthworks project phase which began in September 2023, and scheduled to be completed by July 2024.
It was also an opportunity to engage the stakeholders to hear their interests and concerns.
PETROS’ vice president Human Capital and Relations, Ismail Said told the gathering, the purpose of PETROS is to harness the state’s resources for the sustainable progress of Sarawak and Sarawakians.
“We are here together to do three challenging things – to bring progress, to sustain progress, to conserve so that there is something for the future, and at the same time to make sure all of these are done safely.
“I had the chance to grow up in Miri, to stay and work in Miri with Shell, I also had the chance to serve the State Premier’s Office, and now, I have the chance to contribute back to Sarawak via PETROS,” he said while reminiscing his student days in Miri, each day crossing past the school nearest to the Miri CCGT Power Plant Project location.
Meanwhile, City mayor Adam Yii, in his closing remark said; “The Miri CCGT Power Plant is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing energy infrastructure and ensuring a sustainable power supply for Miri and its surrounding areas. However, the successful execution of this project requires careful planning and management of various aspects, including traffic. I must commend PETROS for initiating this, and being professional and transparent, as it is important to engage and inform the community and other relevant stakeholders especially on works that will impact the public.
“It is good initiative establishing contact hotlines, allowing public to connect with PETROS and the contractor for any concerns. The vehicle wash-through for dust and dirt control prior to leaving the earthwork location is also commendable. I urge the public to remain patient and understanding, as we stand together with PETROS and the State, in delivering this project,” he added.
The project manager for Miri CCGT, Staring Kona, presented an overview of the project, whilst the construction manager, Tay Teck Hui and the contractor for the Earthwork – Advancecon (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, presented on the Traffic Management Overview and Plan.
The session provided stakeholders with an outline of the comprehensive traffic management plan that PETROS has developed for the Miri CCGT Power Plant Project, including transportation schedules, road improvements and measures to mitigate any potential disruptions.
