DATUK Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong) has called for immediate intervention by the Sewerage Department following reports that homes in his constituency are cracking and sinking due to a delayed infrastructure project.
According to Fazzrudin, the damage is believed to have occurred after works began on a major sewage development, which has been ongoing for an extended period.
“Some houses have started to crack and sink.
“We understand that a consultant was appointed, but the advice given appears to have been poor and inadequate, and the issue has now escalated to the point where some homes are no longer fit to live in,” he said when debating in support of the motion of appreciation to the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s speech in the august House today.
Fazzrudin criticised the contractor involved for failing to take responsibility, and claimed that during a recent site visit, there were attempts to deflect blame and deny any link between the construction activities and the property damage.
“These homes have stood solid for over 40 years, but these issues arose only when the sewerage project began.
“Their consultant says it’s unrelated, but that’s questionable.
“We are ready to bring in independent experts to verify the facts,” he added.
Fazzrudin also said the contractor involved in the project should not be considered for future government tenders.
“It is clear that the relevant development company has not delivered this project properly.
“I cannot recommend them for similar future projects,” he stressed.
He further criticised the role of consultants in such developments, arguing that they must not remain confined to offices but should instead be present on-site to better understand implementation challenges.
“Consultants cannot just stay behind desks while the people suffer the consequences.
“We are the ones receiving the complaints and bringing those voices into this House,” he said.
Fazzrudin outlined three key recommendations: first, the project should be completed without further delay; second, the damage should be addressed fairly and thoroughly; and third, future consultants should assess projects holistically to avoid negative impacts on communities.
