Resident Laments Drainage Problem In Belait
By Liza Mohd

Kuala Belait - A resident in X11 Kuala Belait recently expressed grief over the ongoing drainage problem in his area, which had led to floods during last year's rainy season.

According to house owner Richard Chin, the centre of the drainage is now covered with sand due to re-development works of a few houses in front of his residence.

He noted that the re-development included raising the ground level and filling the edge of their boundary lines with sand.

Due to the works, a portion of the drainage shared by residents in the area is cut off and is now covered in sand, affecting the water flow to the main drainage along Jalan Maulana, Chin said.

He added that when rainy season comes, the sewage water will rise and gush into his house as it is unable to reach the main drainage.

The area currently undergoing re-development has a channel to discharge sewage water to undeveloped land nearby, instead of connecting it to the main drainage constructed by the government, he said.

Chin is aware that the re-development project has been approved by relevant authorities, and that the flawed drainage they have built is within their properties.

Nevertheless, he detailed the setbacks he suffered in a letter he recently sent to the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board.

Although two officers from the board visited the site in January this year, no actions have yet been taken.

Chin and other affected property owners therefore urge relevant authorities to provide a lasting solution to the drainage problem before the rainy season approaches. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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