Flood Prone Areas Focused As Key Drains Widened

Bandar Seri Begawan - The widening of a drainage system in some areas in flood prone Mukim Kilanas is progressing well, a Public Works Department spokesman said.

The project carried out by a private contractor and monitored by the Public Works Department is aimed at preventing flooding in the areas.

The widening and deepening of the river in Kampong Kilanas are part of the efforts to prevent flooding in low-lying areas during heavy rain.

It is hoped that the 26-metre wide river will be able the channel excessive volume of water into the main river.

The project along the 1,400 metre long Sengkurong River will inter-connect with the Damuan River.

Besides the widening and deepening of the riverbank, the project will also reinforce the embankment from soil erosion by erecting a retaining wall.

The project, which started in September 2001 is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. It cost over $774,000.

The project also included the widening of interconnecting river into six metres, nine metres and 40 metres as well as clearing drains.

The drains will be cleared of debris once or every two weeks as a measure to prevent them from blockage.

Maintenance will also be carried out continuously to main entrances to homes in the project area.

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