DOSH approves emergency mitigation works at Penang landslide site
These include emergency surface drainage mitigation measures and slope stabilisation at the landslide area.
The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has granted permission to the developer's civil engineer to conduct emergency mitigation works and slope stabilization at the construction site in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong. This decision came after DOSH received the complete documentation and official application from Aptitude Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd.
The approved mitigation works include emergency surface drainage measures, slope stabilization in Zone 1, and preventive stabilization on exposed cut slopes at the site. These measures are anticipated to be completed within four to five months. However, the implementation of these works is contingent on approval from other relevant agencies.
The developer and contractor have been cautioned to strictly adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, along with all regulations, requirements, and directives issued by the relevant authorities. Until the mitigation works in Zone 1 are fully completed and certified safe by a geotechnical engineer, the four evacuated residents will not be able to return to their homes.
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