PUCHONG, Dec 21 — Initial findings have revealed the occurrence of cracks in the monsoon drain was the underlying cause of a landslide that occurred on Saturday (December 16) along Jalan Wawasan in Taman Wawasan, affecting nine houses.
State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim said the cracks in the large monsoon drain located on the slope caused water to flow downward through the cracks, resulting in the soil becoming saturated and a slope failure occurring.
“However, we will investigate this matter thoroughly through an appointed consultant,” he told the press after visiting the landslide site today.
To ensure this issue is contained, repair works on the monsoon drain will be carried out to prevent water from pooling in the affected landslide area.
Izham added the first piling phase is expected to be completed this Sunday (December 24).
“The primary goal of piling is to enhance the safety and stability of the front section of the impacted houses, effectively averting any additional soil movement,” he said.
Restoration works in the landslide area, including constructing a monsoon drain, soil filling, and slope reinforcement, are expected to be completed within the next three weeks.
Meanwhile, Kinrara state assemblyman Ng Size Han said the piling in the lower section will commence after completing the upper section.
“After this, they (contractors) will proceed to the lower section to add two rows of sheet piling to prevent soil movement incidents,” he said.
Ng also presented a RM1,000 contribution to each of the nine affected household heads in the landslide incident.
A check by Bernama today found several agencies present to monitor the situation in the landslide area, including the Royal Malaysia Police, the Fire and Rescue Department, the Public Works Department, and Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd.
— Bernama
