SIMANGGANG: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis called on relevant parties to expedite the pending Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects.
“We must quickly complete the projects that have been approved, especially last year’s RTP projects, because this year’s RTP projects will begin.
He pressed on this subject matter to avoid a double burden with the commencement of the current year’s RTP.
Harden, who is also Simanggang assemblyman said that all developments under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government does not stop.
He added that if the RTP projects are not completed, it could become a burden, especially for the implementing agencies, as they have to prepare the project specifications and scope of work before the contract can be offered to the approved contractor through an open tender.
“Therefore, please complete last year’s RTP projects quickly,” he pointed out after visiting several RTP projects in his constituency yesterday.
He also emphasised that ground visits to each project site were important to gather accurate information about the project status, as this would facilitate the delivery of accurate information to the public.
“For me, working alongside the implementing agencies to visit the project sites is to ensure all approved projects can be completed on schedule. Subsequently, it will benefit the state and the people.
“This is a continuous process to monitor the well-being of the people who have given their trust and mandate to the current ruling party (GPS),” he said.
Harden’s visit was also joined by the Sri Aman Public Works Department (JKR) drone team.
The first location he visited was a project to build the new concrete bridge crossing the Undop River in Kampung Beleti, Sabu, Sri Aman.
“I was informed by the contractor’s representative that equipment preparations are in process.
“For the access road project to three PPRT houses in Rumah Panjang Sanggau, Sungai Reboh is still under construction, while the suspension bridge project crossing the Undop River has been completed.
“The next visit is to the see the completed RTP projects, including the suspension bridge crossing the Undop River and the access road in Rumah Panjang Mary Tuba, Kampung Munggu Demam,” he added.
Among others, the projects include constructing access roads and drains at Rumah Panjang Siliver Garit, Kampung Kenyungan, involving the installation of internal wiring.
Harden also visited Rumah Panjang Wan Rantai, Kampung Guntong Ulu, which had its awning constructed, and plans to build access road to the longhouse.
It was noted that a bid for the contract will be carried out soon.
Also present at the projects site was Sri Aman Public Works Department (JKR) engineer Ir Ts Minjo Simanding.
