SRI AMAN – The Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) has announced that its Community Development Committee is currently overseeing 12 projects across the division, with a combined value of RM164.7 million.
The update was shared during the SADA Social Development Committee meeting held at Wisma SADA on Friday. The session was chaired by Deputy Minister for Sarawak Skills Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, together with Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor.
Of the 12 initiatives, ten involve physical construction and infrastructure, while two are categorised as non-physical projects. The completed Sarawak Skills Development Centre Sri Aman, which cost RM3.5 million, stands as one of the agency’s achievements to date.
Several major undertakings are now in the pipeline. These include the Lingga Sports Complex valued at RM20 million, a Landing Ramp in Simanggang costing RM5 million, the Rest and Treat Community Centre at RM25 million, and the Batang Lupar Symposium Hall, which carries the largest allocation at RM45 million.
Healthcare facilities are also being prioritised. Plans are underway for the reconstruction of the Psychiatric Block and Specialist Clinic Block at Sri Aman Hospital II, estimated at RM30 million. In addition, the Sri Aman Community Social Support Centre Phase I will be developed at RM3 million, while the Balai Beputung 3 will undergo renovation.
Administrative and housing projects form another part of the portfolio. These include the survey and design of the Pantu Government Office Centre (RM5 million) and the construction of State Government Quarters in Lingga (RM2.7 million).
Community-focused developments are also highlighted. The Batu Lintang Service Centre is budgeted at RM15 million, while a Multi-Purpose Community Hall at Rumah Patricia, Seduku Panjai, Lingga is proposed at RM9.9 million. To enhance local visibility and communication, a digital billboard in Sri Aman will be installed at a cost of RM600,000.
The projects reflect SADA’s broader mission to strengthen infrastructure, improve healthcare and education facilities, and provide social support for communities in Sri Aman. Officials emphasised that these initiatives are designed to uplift local living standards and stimulate regional growth.
Datuk Francis Harden Hollis noted that the projects demonstrate the government’s commitment to balanced development across Sarawak. He added that collaboration between agencies and community leaders will be crucial to ensure timely delivery and long-term benefits.
Assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor echoed the sentiment, stressing that the projects will not only improve facilities but also create opportunities for local residents. She highlighted that the initiatives are aligned with Sarawak’s wider development agenda, ensuring that rural and semi-urban areas receive equal attention.
With a mix of completed, ongoing, and planned projects, SADA’s portfolio underscores the state’s determination to drive progress in Sri Aman through targeted investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and community facilities.
