ULU SKRANG – The XPDC 3.0 team has conducted a site inspection at KM13+800 in Ulu Skrang to assess the current condition of a slope where repair works have been proposed.
The visit was carried out as part of the two-day XPDC 3.0 field programme led by Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, which began in Betong on 12 August 2026.
The latest inspection focused specifically on the condition of the slope at KM13+800 and the requirements for the proposed remedial works.
During the site visit, the team reviewed the existing condition of the location to better understand the scope of work that may be required to address the slope.
The assessment forms part of the wider infrastructure review being undertaken during XPDC 3.0 across Ulu Skrang and surrounding rural areas.
The programme is intended to provide an opportunity for infrastructure conditions to be examined directly on the ground, including locations where repairs or improvements may be necessary.
The inspection at KM13+800 is particularly focused on determining the present condition of the slope and reviewing the need for the proposed repair works.
Site assessments such as this can provide relevant information for determining the appropriate remedial measures required at an affected location.
The XPDC 3.0 expedition began at the Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Sports Hall in Betong before proceeding towards Ulu Skrang.
The wider programme is also covering infrastructure and accessibility conditions in Ulu Skrang, Ulu Kota and Ulu Entabai.
One of its key objectives is to identify infrastructure requirements and areas where improvements to basic facilities and connectivity may be needed.
The inspection at KM13+800 is therefore part of a broader effort to examine specific infrastructure concerns encountered in the area.
Ulu Skrang is among the rural and interior areas being visited during the expedition, with the team assessing conditions that may affect accessibility and local connectivity.
The review of the slope also highlights the importance of maintaining road-related infrastructure along routes serving communities in less accessible areas.
A properly assessed slope condition can help relevant authorities determine what remedial action may be required at a particular location.
The site visit allowed the condition at KM13+800 to be reviewed directly as part of the ongoing field assessment.
The XPDC 3.0 programme is being carried out by JKR Sarawak as part of its continuing efforts to inspect infrastructure conditions and accessibility in different parts of the state.
The expedition is aligned with the Connecting The Last Mile approach, which places emphasis on improving connections for communities, including those in rural and interior areas.
It also supports the department’s We Build For You initiative, which focuses on infrastructure development and services for the people of Sarawak.
The assessment of the proposed slope repair site comes as the XPDC 3.0 team continues its journey through Ulu Skrang and other identified locations.
The team is examining infrastructure conditions on the ground and identifying areas where further attention or improvements may be required.
For the location at KM13+800, the immediate focus is on the slope condition and the need for the proposed remedial works.
The information gathered during the inspection can contribute to the consideration of the appropriate works needed at the site.
The visit also reflects the broader objective of XPDC 3.0 to obtain a direct understanding of infrastructure conditions in rural and interior areas.
By visiting specific locations, the programme enables infrastructure concerns to be reviewed in their actual surroundings.
The latest inspection at KM13+800 forms one part of the wider field activities being undertaken during the XPDC 3.0 expedition.
The programme is continuing its assessment of infrastructure and accessibility in Ulu Skrang, Ulu Kota and Ulu Entabai as the two-day journey progresses.
