By Zareef Muzammil
KUALA SELANGOR, Aug 8 — The project to connect the roads from Persiaran Eco Grandeur 2 to Persiaran Shorea is expected to be completed by the middle of November, says state executive councillor for local government Ng Sze Han.
He said the road construction which is conducted in a partnership between EcoWorld and the Kuala Selangor Municipal Council (MPKS) cost about RM7.5 million.
“It is the responsibility of the local authority to provide public amenities for the community and local residents.
“With the construction of this road, it will to some extent help reduce the traffic congestion that plagued the residents every day,” he said during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Kuala Selangor Carnival last night.
The closing ceremony of the three-day carnival was officiated by the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin at Eco Grandeur, Bandar Puncak Alam here.
Ng said MPKS will also carry out a road construction to link Eco Grandeur to Desa Coalfields involving a cost of RM10 million.
He added that the upgrading works to install a smart traffic lights system at six interchanges, three each in Saujana Utama and Puncak Alam, are expected to be completed by the end of this year.
At the same time, he said the local council is currently upgrading the back lane along Jalan Raja Jalil, Pekan Lama Kuala Selangor to the interlocking pavement which will be completed on August 22.
“This lane will be known as Laluan Seni Pekan Lama Kuala Selangor that will showcase murals along the route,” he said.
Ng said there are a few proposals for the redevelopment of public parks in the Kuala Selangor district which will be implemented soon, as the local council is in the midst of appointing consultants for its MPKS 2035 Local Plan.
“I hope the new local plan will be more comprehensive by taking into account the residents’ wishes and current needs. As the involvement of stakeholders and the community is necessary to ensure that inclusivity could be achieved in the district,” he said.
