KOTA SAMARAHAN – The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has made a site visit to Riveria Lake after receiving complaints of seepage. It was also attended by Division Engineers and officers from the Samarahan Division Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS), Riveria Zonal Council Members, as well as representatives of the Riveria Neighbourhood Club (KRT).
The inspection was triggered by the effect it had on the local community. Officers made a thorough observation to determine the problem scale and obtain data that will be evaluated by MPKS and JPS together. The results will be used to identify the cause of failure and work out solutions.
MPKS noted that the safety and welfare of residents continue to be its top priority. The council pledged to take action so that there are no further risks and so the infrastructure of the lake is kept intact.
Riveria Lake is a well known residential and recreational area and also contributes significantly to local ecology and community. Disturbance to its ecosystem could also impact residents and neighbouring facilities, making it imperative to act promptly.
That the conversation around itself involves engineers, council members and community members is indicative of a collective response via collaborative filter. Through involving local community organisations like the Riveria Neighbourhood Club, officials hope that residents’ fears and considerations are attended to in planning decisions.
Officials said the next steps include technical evaluations and drafting of plans to deal with the condition. This will need to be further discussed between MPKS and JPS before implementation. The council emphasised that transparency and public communication will continue as the process unfolds.
The site visit also showed the forward-looking approach of MPKS in tackling infrastructure issues. That it also demonstrated how crucial inter-agency collaboration is, when it comes to protecting the welfare of Australians and maintaining that public assets are safe and usable.
Residents are hopeful the actions taken will help ease fear about safety of the lake and keep it a cherished communal area. The council affirmed its intention to find a solution and provide Riveria Lake with continued long-term stability.
