THE Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has allocated RM150,000 to upgrade the drainage system at Taman Dahlia in Butterworth as part of its effort to solve flood woes in the housing area.
MBSP councillor Ng Yee Siang said the drainage upgrading works have started on Aug 18 and are expected to be completed at the end of October.
“The drainage upgrading project involves Lorong Dahlia 5 and Jalan Dahlia since these two roads are considered as flood-prone areas.
“The project is timely considering Penang is currently experiencing frequent heavy rainfall these days.
“And hopefully when this project is completed soon, it can minimise the risk of flooding in the housing area,” said Ng during his visit together with Bagan Jermal assemblyman Soon Lip Chee at the place today.
Soon, who is also the state Youth and Sports Committee chairman, also advised the residents at Taman Dahlia not to throw rubbish into the drains.
“One of the causes of flash floods was the dumping of garbage into drains.
“Therefore, I appeal to the residents here not to throw rubbish into drains and together with MBSP, maintain the cleanliness of our neighbourhood.
“After all, the change of mindset is important. They should know how to manage their general waste, such as bringing it to the recycling centres and not just throwing it into the drain,” he added.
Story by Riadz Akmal
Pix by Ahmad Adil Muhamad