New iron bridge in Sibu boosts safety, improves drainage

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An old wooden bridge on Jalan Kwong Ming Hilir, Sungai Bidut, Sibu, has been replaced with a new iron structure. The project, facilitated by SUPP Bawang Assan chairman Councillor Kevin Lau and the Sibu Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), improves safety and convenience for residents. The construction, which began in mid-July, also included widening the drain beneath the bridge to improve water flow and mitigate flood risk. This upgrade addresses concerns raised by residents in February and involved collaboration between community leaders, the council, and DID.