THE investigation study on scouring at the Barrage Area and the design of remedial works at the Sungai Sarawak Barrage has been completed, with proposed solutions to be considered for implementation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the study was commissioned to investigate the extent of scouring occurring both upstream and downstream of the Sungai Sarawak Barrage.
“For this study, SRB has engaged the Tianjin Research Institute for Water Transport Engineering (TIWTE) to conduct physical modelling and inspection of the physical model testing. This study was important to evaluate and optimise the proposed remedial solutions to effectively address the scouring issues at the barrage.
“I would like to inform this august House that this study has been completed and the recommended remedial works outlined in the report will be considered for implementation under the 13th Malaysia Plan,” he said in his ministerial winding up speech at the DUN Sitting here today (May 26).
Meanwhile, he said the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has registered a total of 5,950 vessels of various 18 tonnages, of which 2,748 are cargo vessels, 1,423 are tugboats and 1,779 are other vessels.
Lee added that as of 31st March this year, a total of 73 new applications for permit and riverine activities such as pipeline or cable laying across in any river, water sports, wharves, jetties and bridges are received, processed and approved by SRB.
Furthermore, Lee said SRB has actively carried out enforcement operations including river patrol, routine vessel inspections and special operations during festive seasons and school holidays.
As of April 30, Lee said 18 compounds have been issued throughout Sarawak this year.
