Protect the bank of all rivers in Kuala Lumpur incl. Keroh River, Kepong, 8.6.2007.
DAP National Deputy Chairman and MP for Kepong Dr Tan Seng Giaw calls on the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to strengthen the bank of all rivers in Kuala Lumpur (KL) with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or concrete lining, to prevent further collapse of river bank.
If the experiment in Penang and at the Malaya University show that PVC piling is truly reliable, then the method should be used in various rivers including the Keroh River in Kepong.
Dr Tan inspected the collapse of the Keroh river bank on 8 June, 2007.
On 5 June, 2007, heavy rain created havoc such as the collapse of the bank of Keroh River at the Taman Emas bridge, at the back Kepong Town and Metro Prima. I informed the Drainage and River Management Department (DRMD or JPPS) of City Hall KL (CHKL) immediately. DRMD has started to repair the damage by using gabion (granite in steel netting) as a temporary measure to prevent deterioration. DRMD maintains rivers in KL, whereas DID plans and implement river projects.
If the experiment in Penang and at the Malaya University show that PVC piling is truly reliable, then the method should be used in various rivers including the Keroh River in Kepong.
Dr Tan inspected the collapse of the Keroh river bank on 8 June, 2007.
On 5 June, 2007, heavy rain created havoc such as the collapse of the bank of Keroh River at the Taman Emas bridge, at the back Kepong Town and Metro Prima. I informed the Drainage and River Management Department (DRMD or JPPS) of City Hall KL (CHKL) immediately. DRMD has started to repair the damage by using gabion (granite in steel netting) as a temporary measure to prevent deterioration. DRMD maintains rivers in KL, whereas DID plans and implement river projects.
Keroh River flows into Batu River which connects with Klang River. Some parts of the river have concrete lining. But, other parts are unprotected, especially the upstream. During heavy rain, river bank may collapse.
Concrete lining of river bank does not conform with environment protection. DID and Malaya University are experimenting with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piling. It is said that this concept has earned a golden award internationally. DID should be able to confirm this.
Nevertheless, after completing the repair with gabion within a month as estimated, CHKL and DID should consider a long-term solution to river bank collapse. Is it PVC piling or concrete lining?
Dr Tan Seng Giaw
Concrete lining of river bank does not conform with environment protection. DID and Malaya University are experimenting with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piling. It is said that this concept has earned a golden award internationally. DID should be able to confirm this.
Nevertheless, after completing the repair with gabion within a month as estimated, CHKL and DID should consider a long-term solution to river bank collapse. Is it PVC piling or concrete lining?
Dr Tan Seng Giaw
posted by Tan Seng Giaw @ 6/08/2007 04:36:00 PM
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