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Tutoh Bridge scheduled for completion by March 2023 — Telang Usan rep

MIRI: Road users in Long Seridan would soon be able to heave a sigh of relief once the reconstruction of the Tutoh bridge, which was swept away by raging floodwaters last year, reaches completion in the first quarter of next year.

According to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau, the bridge, which connects Long Seridan with several other villages with Long Lama, is expected to be ready by March next year.

“Recently, myself and Datuk Gerawat were informed by JKR (Public Works Department) during a briefing that the rebuilding works had commenced and going as per schedule, and the reconstruction of this bridge would be completed by March next year, at the latest,” he said, referring to Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala.

Dennis said this in his speech when officiating at Persatuan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Wanita Long Seridan Telang Usan's pre-Christmas and third anniversary dinner here on Sunday.

He said he was saddened after reading the complaints posted on social media by irresponsible parties regarding the bridge, despite the continuous work being done to have it repaired.

“I would like to assure the people of Long Seridan that we are determined to get the bridge back so that access between Miri and Long Seridan as well as other villages will resume.”

On the event, Dennis applauded the association for hosting the gathering, which was aimed at fostering good ties among community members of Long Seridan, who mostly reside in the cities.

“I hope this would not be the last of such event and there are still more to be done in times to come,” he added.

At the event, he announced a Minor Rural Project allocation of RM5,000 for the association to carry out its activities, and another RM5,000 from Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting.

Among those present were the association's chairwoman Busak Iboh, Pemanca Alexander Isut Karin representing Ting, Sarawak united People's Party (SUPP) Pujut deputy youth chief Richard Ling representing Mayor Adam Yii, and Rurum Kelabit Sarawak president Dato Dr Philip Raja.

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