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Nanta: Bukit Song viaduct project set for earlier completion next month
Nanta leads the inspection of the Bukit Song viaduct project site. – Screengrab via Facebook/Alexander Nanta Linggi
KUCHING (Aug 18): The construction of the 300-metre Bukit Song viaduct under Work Package Contract (WPC) 11 of the Pan Borneo Highway (PBH) Sarawak project is expected to be completed earlier than scheduled, said Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
The Works Minister said the viaduct, originally scheduled for completion in October, is now targeted to be ready by next month.
'I am very excited and pleased with the progress of the Bukit Song viaduct construction, which is expected to be completed ahead of schedule.
'Once ready, it will mark the full completion of the highway in its entirety for all PBH users in Sarawak,' he said in a post on Facebook.
Nanta, who is Kapit MP, had earlier visited the project site where he was briefed on the construction of the Bukit Song viaduct.
He explained that the viaduct had to be constructed as the area was unsuitable for embankment works due to soil movement.
'This had caused some delays to the overall construction of PBH Sarawak,' he said, adding that WPC 11 is the final package of the 11 work packages under the PBH Sarawak project.
During his visit, Nanta also inspected the 4.2km road upgrading works and the replacement of old Laku water pipes (now under Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd) in the area.
He said the pipe replacement works were necessary following previous pipe bursts before construction began.
'Although there was some delay, these additional works are crucial to ensure that water supply in Miri city will not be affected and that new roads that will be built later will not be at risk of damage in the future,' he said.
Nanta also called on the Ministry of Works, through the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak, to ensure that there is continuous engagement between the project teams and contractors, as well as to regularly carry out strict monitoring to ensure smooth progress and timely delivery of the project. alexander nanta linggi Bukit Song lead Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak viaduct
