Yap (fourth left) delivers the LoA to the appointed contractor during the site visit.

KUCHING (July 25): Drainage upgrading works worth RM250,000 at Lorong Stampin Barat 4 here officially commenced following the presentation of letter of appointment (LoA) to Bard Supply and Services Company.

Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, who visited the site yesterday, said the project is fully funded under his Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2025 and awarded through casting of lot method.

Scheduled for completion by November 2025, the project aims to resolve long-standing drainage problems faced by residents, particularly those near SK Laksamana.

“This RTP project is not just about infrastructure – it fulfils a promise to improve quality of life, reduce water ponding and erosion, and protect homes from further damage,” he said in a statement.

Yap added that the works involve upgrading deteriorated earth drains to permanent concrete drains, implemented through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID).

“This will significantly improve stormwater flow, reduce flash flood risks, and enhance cleanliness and safety for residents and schoolchildren,” he said.

Yap emphasised the need for timely execution and quality workmanship to minimise disruption to the community.

He assured that he will closely monitor the progress of the project in collaboration with relevant agencies to ensure its successful and satisfactory completion.

Also present during the site visit were DID officers and representatives from the appointed contractor.