SIMUNJAN: The construction of two new ‘belian’ bridges in Kampung Sabun/Sedilo here has been successfully completed and is now open for public use, significantly enhancing accessibility for the local community.
The bridges, each measuring 21 metres in length and 1.8 metres in width, serve as vital links connecting the villagers’ agricultural areas to the main road, boosting convenience and productivity.
Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said the project is part of the Sarawak government’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure to rural communities.
“These bridges not only improve connectivity but also create new economic opportunities, especially in facilitating the transportation of agricultural produce,” he said during the site handover ceremony on today(Dec 10).
The ceremony marked the handover of the completed project by the contractor to the village chief of Kampung Sabun/Sedilo Yahabi Hamdan.
Construction of the two bridges commenced on Sept 6 and was completed ahead of schedule, with work expected to be finalised by January 4, 2025.
The project, funded under the 2023 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), cost a total of RM89,990.
Awla expressed gratitude to the contractor for completing the project ahead of the stipulated timeline.
Yahabi also welcomed the completion of the bridges, expressing the villagers’ gratitude to the government and the Simunjan assemblyman for their attention and efforts.
Also present were Assistant Engineers from the Samarahan Division Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Christalvin Unting Cherry, Muadzam Alhaq Kuzbari, and Arief Badiozaman Sapian.
