Pandaruan bridge to generate economic spin-offs
LIMBANG: The construction of a bridge across Pandaruan River which is to start this year will not only be a welcome addition to the Pan Borneo Highway connecting Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam but also will be the catalyst for more development in Limbang Division.
Limbang Resident Maria Hasman said when completed, the bridge would open greater opportunities for economic and tourism tie-ups between the two neighbouring countries, which in turn would benefit the local people.
“We are optimistic that in 2012 and beyond, we will see a number of high impact projects implemented in the district,” he said yesterday.
Maria also hoped that the construction of the bridge would start by April at the latest and be completed on schedule.
The five-metre high, 14-metre wide and 200-mtere long bridge would cost RM23 million to build.
At the same time, he revealed that other development projects including the construction of a hydro dam in the Limbang valley are also expected to kick off this year.
“The hydro project is significant to more than 40,000 people in Limbang and we are confident that the contractor will carry out site research for the dam construction,” he added.
He said it was among the projects under the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) which also aimed to reduce flood problems in rural areas including Medamit, Batu Danau and Kubong.
In addition, he said the hydro dam would realise the government’s intention to make Limbang a rice producer.
Apart from infrastructure development, Maria pointed out that it was important for the education sector here to be upgraded to produce quality human capital.
“To achieve the target, the role of Giat Mara will be expanded to attract more students to enrol in vocational and technical skills courses,” he stressed.
On economy, he said the domestic tourism sector was being vigorously promoted to introduce exciting places and destinations in the division.
With the availability of MASwings flights between Limbang and Brunei, tourists would find it easier to reach Limbang, he added.
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by Salena Pail, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on January 3, 2012, Tuesday
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