The flood mitigation project involving Sungai Pelempas near Kampung Melayu Subang is midway through, with phase one completed.

The appointment of consultant and awarding of tender for phase two is scheduled for next year (2023).

“The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) is carrying out the flood mitigation project over two phases to address flooding in Kampung Melayu Subang, Shah Alam,” said Selangor infrastructure and public amenities, agriculture modernisation and agro-based industry committee chairman Izham Hashim.

“The first phase, which costs RM25.98mil, started in April 2016 and was completed in January this year.

“The second phase costs RM15mil and is now at the consultant appointment process so, the tender will be awarded in 2023.

“The total cost for both phases is RM40.98mil.”

In addition, Izham said DID had also carried out several short-term projects to address flooding problems in Kampung Melayu Subang and its surrounding areas.

“Works to conserve Sungai Pelempas cost about RM95,000 and were completed in April 2021. Works to strengthen and stabilise the banks of Sungai Pelempas cost about RM410,000 and were completed in October this year, while works to build outlets connected to Sungai Pelempas cost about RM20,000 and were completed last month.