Concerns have been raised over the drainage design of the ongoing Daru Town Road construction following heavy rainfall that caused flooding in several areas.
A concerned resident of Daru, who asked to remain anonymous, said the recent rain has exposed serious engineering problems, especially along Cameron Road where construction is underway.
“With the heavy rainfall we are experiencing in Daru, residents living near the construction sites are badly affected,” the resident said.
He explained that the drains built along the road are too small and unable to handle water pressure from surrounding areas, resulting in frequent flooding.
“We have a real engineering problem at hand. Some of the drains and outlet culverts are not working or are insufficiently designed to handle even one hour of intense rain in a high-water table catchment,” he said.
The resident added that overflowing drains have flooded homes and affected daily activities, while several business houses have also suffered losses.
“If this issue is not fixed, it will continue to happen every time it rains heavily,” he warned.
He is now calling on authorities to step in and address the issue.
“Someone in authority needs to make a call on the contractor and the project management team. Engineers are supposed to solve problems, not create or worsen existing ones.”
