KUALA SELANGOR, Aug 6 — The road in Bagan Pasir, Tanjong Karang, which has frequently suffered damage due to high tides and heavy rain, has reopened to the public after being upgraded using the Schematic Precast System (SPS) method from Indonesia.
State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato' Izham Hashim said the technology is being used for the first time in Malaysia and serves as a pilot project in the state to address road damage in soft soil areas.
“This road has collapsed multiple times due to waves and high sea levels. Various methods have previously been employed but failed, despite incurring high costs.
“The technology from Indonesia was chosen after studies showed that the soil structure is similar and the system can last up to 10 years,” he said during the road’s reopening ceremony today.
The project, which commenced in February, involved repairs to the road and embankment spanning 80 metres and costing RM1.8 million.
Izham said that he would present a proposal to expand the use of the SPS method at the Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) meeting for implementation in other high-risk areas.
“This method is stronger, faster, and more cost-effective. We will submit it to the Public Works Department, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, and the local authorities to serve as a reference,” he said.
Previously, the state government allocated RM10 million for embankment strengthening works in Tanjong Karang and Kuala Langat using the same construction method.
