TELUK INTAN, June 7 — Teluk Intan is expected to be declared a flood-free zone by 2028 through the implementation of the Phase Two Teluk Intan Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB), also known as the Teluk Intan Smart RTB project, which is currently in progress.

Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Nga Kor Ming said the high-impact project, valued at RM80.5 million, will bring an end to more than five decades of flood-related concerns among residents and is scheduled for completion on May 19, 2028.

“In less than 30 months, we will witness a new face of Teluk Intan. Once this RTB project is completed, it will feature dedicated cycling and jogging tracks, and plans are also in place for a floating restaurant.

“I am confident that when this project is completed in 2028, we will be able to declare Teluk Intan a flood-free zone,” he told reporters after attending a briefing on the Phase One Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) for Sungai Perak and the Phase Two Teluk Intan RTB Zone A project, along with related works in the Lower Perak district here today.

During the event, Nga also launched the Teluk Intan RTB Zone A Phase Two project, which commenced in December last year.

He expressed confidence that the Teluk Intan Smart RTB project would emerge as a new tourism attraction for the town, complementing the iconic Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan with its recreational facilities and planned floating restaurant.

“When the Teluk Intan Smart RTB is completed, the ministry will undertake a beautification programme in collaboration with various agencies and departments, including a large-scale tree-planting initiative.

“We have identified the White Bucida Tree for planting along the seven-kilometre cycling and jogging corridor.

“Today, we are also launching a tree donation campaign at RM1,000 for one tree. The donors’ names will be permanently engraved on the trees as a tribute to their contribution,” he said.

Nga said the initiative aims to foster a sense of ownership among contributors and encourage greater community involvement in the development and beautification of the town. — Bernama