No Delays In Tanjung Bidara Coastal Upgrade Project, Says Exco

ALOR GAJAH, July 20 (Bernama) – There are no delays or suspension issues in the coastal upgrading project at Tanjung Bidara, as it is proceeding according to schedule in line with a more efficient and sustainable updated technical design.

Melaka Senior Executive Councillor (Exco) for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Datuk Rais Yasin said that as of June 25, the project had reached 40 per cent physical completion – five per cent or 25 days ahead of its original schedule.

He said this achievement reflects the strong commitment of all involved parties in ensuring the smooth implementation of the Tanjung Bidara coastal defence upgrade project, which is expected to be completed on September 14 next year, as per the original contractor's timeline.

"Although there was a temporary pause in physical works at the site due to necessary changes in the original design following structural impacts caused by wave action, the project was never suspended.

"The decision was made by the Coastal Zone Management Division (BPZP) of the Melaka Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) to reassess the original design in accordance with current technical requirements and long-term protection priorities," he told reporters after visiting the project site in Kampung Balik Batu here today.

The coastal upgrading project in Tanjung Bidara, with a total cost of RM2.29 million, began on August 15 last year and is scheduled for full completion by September 14, 2026.

The project aims to protect the Tanjung Bidara coastline from erosion and the effects of high tide phenomena.

-- BERNAMA