KENINGAU: The deteriorating condition of the Kg Baginda suspension bridge here has caused concern among hundreds of residents in the area who are worried about their safety, especially that of young children when crossing the bridge.
The residents’ concerns were voiced through local community representatives who earlier on brought the issue to the attention of the area leadership, to seek for further action.
The matter received the attention it needed when two state leaders conducted a site visit to assess the level of safety and the need for infrastructure improvements for the well-being of the local residents.
On Saturday morning, Assistant Minister of Finance and Bingkor State Assemblyman, Dato’ Mohd Ishak Datuk Ayub, together with Assistant Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and Tulid Assemblyman, Jordan Jude Ellron, went to inspect the bridge.
The inspection aimed to obtain a first-hand impression of the safety level of the bridge, which is the main route for the villagers, in addition to identifying the immediate need for maintenance or upgrading work.
The results of the initial assessment will be brought to the relevant level for consideration of follow-up action, and hopefully that positive response could be given which are beneficial for the people here.
The action is taken in line with the state government’s commitment to ensure that rural basic facilities are always safe and functioning properly, thus ensuring the well-being of the people is taken care of.
The concern of the two leaders who were present to inspect the current condition of the structure and support facilities was welcomed by the residents here who hoped that positive action would ensue.
The Kg Baginda suspension bridge is an important access for local residents, especially for daily activities, schooling and the economy, thus making it one of the infrastructures given priority in the area’s development agenda.
The current rainy season heightened the anxiety of the people here, especially considering the upcoming schooling season is around the corner, where school children will depend heavily on the bridge in question.
