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Three-month watch in Taman
Bukit Serdang
06/04/2007 The Star Story and photo by Geetha Krishnan
THE new slope built after the landslide in Taman Bukit Serdang Section 11 in
Selangor will be closely monitored for three months.
The incident on Sept 22 swallowed part of Jalan BS11/14 and damaged a number
of cars parked along the road separating the houses from the edge of the
slope. There was no casualty.
Following the disaster, the slope was cut to create a terraced-slope with
four levels, according to plans prepared by the Subang Jaya Municipal
Council (MPSJ) and Kumpulan Ikram Sdn Bhd.
Drains were built into each of the levels to carry surface runoff water
while excess water was channelled into a pond at the base of the slope.
At the site: Liew (fourth from left) with the affected residents,
representatives from MPSJ, Ikram and LBS Berhad at the new slope on Jalan
BS11/14 that was reconstructed after the landslide on Sept 22 last year.
A site inspection was carried out on March 30 following the reconstruction
of the slope undertaken by developer LBS Berhad.
Those present were Seri Kembangan assemblyman Datuk Liew Yuen Keong, MPSJ
assistant engineer Radin Erwanddy, representatives from Ikram and LBS and
the affected residents.
An independent technical consultant hired by LBS said incli-nometers were
planted to monitor lateral displacement of the earth body.
The ground water and soil conditions were also monitored.
After a thorough inspection, the consultant from Ikram who declined to be
named recommended touch-ups for better soil stability and close monitoring
of the slope via inclinometers for three months.
Liew said the council was careful about approving hill developments
following the landslides in Taman Bukit Serdang and Puchong Jaya.
High-density projects built above a 35-degree gradient were not encouraged.
“The engineering department has set up a taskforce and is working with
councillors and residents’ associations to identify high-risk developments.
“Any signs of soil erosion should be reported to the hotline at 03-5637
6545,” he said.
Alternatively, councillors may also be contacted. |
