NANGA MAONG – The second day of the XPDC 3.0 programme continued with a visit to the road construction project in Nanga Maong, as the Sarawak Public Works Department team reviewed progress and infrastructure conditions in the surrounding area.
The field visit on 13 August 2026 also covered Nanga Maong Clinic, SK Nanga Ju, Rumah Gerasi and Rumah Mengiring, as well as Ulu Ju in Sarawak.
The inspection focused on the actual conditions at the project locations, particularly the progress of works and their role in improving connectivity and accessibility for residents in the area.
The Nanga Maong road project involves the construction and improvement of roads and related facilities intended to provide connections between Nanga Maong, Nanga Maong Clinic, SK Nanga Ju, Rumah Gerasi and Rumah Mengiring.
According to project information, work began on 29 April 2024, with completion scheduled for 5 March 2028. The project is being implemented by EPR (Kuching) Sdn Bhd.
As of 25 July 2026, physical progress had reached 32.25 per cent, exceeding the scheduled progress of 29.57 per cent.
This represents a difference of 2.68 percentage points between the actual and scheduled progress, placing the project ahead of its planned implementation schedule at the time of the assessment.
The project visit formed the first project inspection carried out by the team during the second day of XPDC 3.0. It provided an opportunity for the Sarawak Public Works Department team to review progress directly rather than relying solely on project reports.
The road works are intended to improve access between several important locations in the Nanga Maong and Nanga Ju areas. These include a healthcare facility, a school and nearby longhouse communities.
The visit to Nanga Maong Clinic was part of the wider inspection of infrastructure connected to the road project. Improved road access can be particularly important for communities travelling between residential areas and essential facilities.
The team also continued its inspection around SK Nanga Ju in Julau. The school had previously been included in the XPDC 3.0 field activities, when infrastructure conditions and local requirements were reviewed.
During the visit to the SK Nanga Ju area, several matters concerning local infrastructure were also addressed. YB Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah announced a number of approvals and actions related to infrastructure requirements in the area.
Among the approvals was the construction of an access road to a longhouse in the Nanga Ju area, Sungai Mujok, Julau. Approval was also given for the construction of a bridge in the area.
The infrastructure approvals add to the wider focus of the field visit, which involved assessing connectivity and access requirements in the surrounding communities.
The road construction project in Nanga Maong and the proposed infrastructure improvements in Nanga Ju are linked to the broader need for reliable connections between rural settlements and essential facilities.
For communities located in rural areas, road and bridge infrastructure can affect access to schools, healthcare services and other destinations. Direct assessments allow infrastructure requirements to be considered in the context of the conditions experienced by residents.
The XPDC 3.0 programme has provided an opportunity for the Sarawak Public Works Department team to travel to different locations and observe infrastructure conditions on the ground.
The Nanga Maong visit was therefore not limited to monitoring construction progress. It also included inspections of nearby facilities and communities to provide a wider view of infrastructure requirements in the area.
The reported progress of 32.25 per cent indicates that the road project had moved beyond its scheduled progress of 29.57 per cent as of 25 July. The project nevertheless remains under construction, with its contractual completion date set for March 2028.
The inspection of Rumah Gerasi and Rumah Mengiring also formed part of the field assessment. Their inclusion reflected the wider scope of the road project, which is intended to connect the communities and facilities along the route.
Ulu Ju was another location included in the day’s programme. Visiting several locations allowed the team to examine infrastructure conditions across a wider area rather than focusing on a single project site.
The field review also followed the team’s earlier activities involving Sarikei and Nanga Ju. The continuation of the journey enabled the team to maintain its focus on rural infrastructure requirements across the areas visited.
The Sarawak Public Works Department’s field assessment was aimed at gaining a clearer understanding of the actual situation and identifying infrastructure needs that could benefit local communities.
The visit also demonstrated how project monitoring can be combined with direct assessments of surrounding infrastructure. By examining roads, access routes and facilities in the same area, the team can develop a broader understanding of connectivity requirements.
The Nanga Maong road project remains scheduled for completion on 5 March 2028, while its recorded physical progress was ahead of schedule as of the latest stated assessment on 25 July 2026.
Meanwhile, the approvals involving an access road and bridge in the Nanga Ju area represent additional infrastructure actions identified during the field visit.
The second day of XPDC 3.0 therefore combined project monitoring with wider infrastructure assessment in Nanga Maong and Nanga Ju. The activities were focused on reviewing progress, understanding conditions on the ground and addressing infrastructure requirements affecting local communities.
