Sg Kelantan PLSB Phase 2 On Track For April 2029 Completion, Says PETRA

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) announced that Phase 2 of the Sungai Kelantan Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by April 2029. 

In a statement today, PETRA said the design-and-build project, which commenced in April with an allocation of RM1.064 billion, had recorded 6.02 percent physical progress as of June 30.

The scope of works includes upgrading Sungai Seribong and Sungai Mulong, building flood control gates, stabilising riverbanks in Kampung Parit Cina, Kampung Tokong and Kampung Pendek, improving local flood drainage, and constructing a flood wall from Kampung Keseng to the mouth of Sungai Kelantan.

“The Federal government, through PETRA, remains committed to strengthening flood mitigation efforts for the well-being of the people,” the ministry said.

PETRA also noted that the project is currently in the land acquisition phase for works involving slope and riverbank protection, flood drainage, the flood wall and Sungai Seribong.

The Federal government is working closely with the Kelantan government and agencies such as the State Land and Mines Office and the Kota Bharu District and Land Office, as well as utility providers, to ensure a smooth and expedited land acquisition process, it added.

"This cooperation helps control rising project costs," PETRA said in the statement.

The ministry also noted that the upgrading works on Sungai Mulong and Sungai Seribong involve diverting water from both rivers to Sungai Pengkalan Datu before discharging it into the sea. Site clearing has begun for flood drainage construction at several locations.

These locations include Balai Islam to Sungai Lubok Mulong; Kampung Tokku to Saliran Mandi; Kampung Kadok; Kampung Tunjong; Kampung Desa Kujid; Kampung Baung Bayam; and Kampung Demit and Masjid Sultan Ismail.

According to PETRA, Phase 2 of the Sungai Kelantan PLSB project is expected to benefit over 35,700 residents by providing flood protection at up to 50 Average Recurrence Intervals and reducing flood-prone areas by nearly 40,620 hectares.

"PLSB Sungai Kelantan Phase 2 complements Phase 1, which is nearing completion. PETRA is confident that this project will significantly improve the well-being of local communities.

"It plays a vital role in strengthening the country’s resilience to future flood disasters, in line with the Malaysia MADANI vision that emphasises balance between physical development and environmental sustainability for the benefit of the people," the statement added.

On July 18, Kubang Kerian MP Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man urged PETRA to give priority to Phase 2 of the project to prevent delays in implementation.

-- BERNAMA