KOTA BARU – The government will soon implement Phase 2 of the Sg Golok Delta Integrated Development Project to tackle the flood problem in Kelantan, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Mustapa said the government had so far approved an allocation of RM879 million for the project.
“We are now waiting for the process of appointing a contractor to carry out the project, which aims to avoid major floods in the area during the monsoon season.
“Through a visit made together with the Environment and Water Ministry for Phase 1 of the project, it is learned that the progress has reached 81.26% involving Pengkalan Kubor up to Sg Lanchang, Pasir Mas.
“This is faster by about 35% of what was actually scheduled, which involved an allocation of RM656 million. Based on the plan, it is expected to be completed by April 2024 but we are not dismissing the possibility of it being ready by 2023.”
Mustapa said this to reporters today after visiting the Kelantan State Development Department at the common-use building in Tunjang here, which houses the federal departments.
He said the implementation of Phase 3 of the project is still being studied by the Environment and Water Ministry, although it has been agreed upon in principle and the matter will be finalised soon.
“When the three phases are completed, the flood problem in Kelantan can be largely solved,” he said. – Bernama, August 14, 2022
