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RM600mil flood mitigation project offers hope for long-suffering Belimbing Dalam residents
A major dual-purpose pond project in Malacca is expected to provide relief from chronic flooding that has affected the Belimbing Dalam community for decades. The RM600 million Krubong–Durian Tunggal initiative is targeted for completion by 2030.
LSN Malaysia ·
Residents of Belimbing Dalam in Malacca are looking to a large-scale infrastructure project to finally end their decades-long battle with seasonal flooding. The Krubong–Durian Tunggal dual-purpose pond, budgeted at RM600 million, is designed to mitigate flood risks in the area while serving additional functions for the region.
The project represents a significant commitment to addressing long-standing drainage and water management challenges that have repeatedly inundated the community. Local residents have endured multiple flood cycles over the years, with each monsoon season bringing fresh concerns about potential damage to homes and livelihoods.
Authorities have set a completion target of 2030 for the dual-purpose facility, which is expected to regulate water flow and reduce the frequency and severity of flooding incidents. The project's design incorporates multiple uses beyond flood mitigation, potentially providing additional benefits to the broader region once operational.
The initiative comes as local communities increasingly look to comprehensive infrastructure solutions to address climate-related risks and urbanization pressures affecting South and Southeast Asian cities. Success of the project could serve as a model for similar flood-prone areas facing comparable challenges across the region.