Extra funds needed to fix Desa Indah basketball court before July 19 tourney
MIRI (July 11): Additional funding is needed to repair surface cracks and repaint the basketball court at Jalan Dato Permaisuri 3C Recreational Park in Desa Indah here, said Senadin assemblyman Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.
The state Minister of Transport said efforts are underway to secure the necessary allocation to repair and repaint the basketball court floor.
He also urged for the electricity supply to the court to be expedited so that the facility can be used at night.
'We hope the lighting system can be operational before the Under-18 and Open 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament scheduled for July 19,' he said after visiting the site yesterday morning.
Lee noted that a previous RM350,000 grant was used for the construction of the court's roof, as well as drainage and irrigation works around the perimeter, including the installation of four culvert crossings outside the court area.
'The floor repair works should have been included in the original project scope. We will now work on securing additional funds to address this,' he explained.
The project, carried out by Miri City Council (MCC), commenced in January and was completed on May 9.
The recreational park has since become a popular spot for residents in the surrounding neighbourhoods, featuring not only the basketball court but also a football field and a combined badminton/sepak takraw court.
Separately, Lee reported the completion of a drainage project at Jalan Dato Permaisuri 2C, which started on Jan 6 and was completed on May 5.
The RM300,000 project involved constructing a 2.5-meter-wide covered concrete drain spanning more than 200 meters.
Lee expressed hope that the improved drainage system will help reduce flash flooding in the area, which had previously been prone to water stagnation – a key contributor to mosquito breeding and dengue problems.
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