SIBU, 17 July 2026 – The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) conducted a Site Meeting and Site Handing Over for the Maintenance Dredging Works to Remove Sediment at the R.C. Pontoon Wharf, Pulau Babi, Sibu.

The session was led by the Asst. Controller (Riverine Safety), the Superintending Officer (S.O.) for the project, together with the appointed Contractor, Sara-Chem Sdn. Bhd. Also in attendance were the Civil Engineer and Asst. Enforcement Officer from SRB Region II, Sibu, and the Contractor’s engineer and technical team. The session marked the official commencement of the project and included discussions on the scope of works, implementation schedule, contractual obligations, and safety requirements to ensure the successful execution of the works.

The maintenance dredging works are undertaken to remove sediment at the R.C. Pontoon Wharf, Pulau Babi, Sibu, in order to restore the required navigable water depth, enhance navigational safety, and maintain the operational functionality of the berthing facility. 

To facilitate the safe execution of the works, a Riverine Notice was issued to notify the shipping community, masters, and river users that the temporary closure of the R.C. Pontoon Wharf, Pulau Babi, Burung Apu R.C. Wharf, and R.C. Pontoon Arang Wharf will take effect from 23 July 2026 for a period of six (6) months. The notice also seeks their full cooperation in complying with the instructions issued by the officer on duty, proceeding with extreme caution, and reducing speed when passing through the vicinity of the worksite to prevent any untoward incidents. During this period, all vessel operations, including loading and unloading activities, will be temporarily relocated to Ding Lik Kong Wharf, Sungai Merah, Sibu.

During the execution of the works, SRB emphasised that the Contractor shall adhere to the requirements set by the relevant agencies, implement all necessary safety measures, and prioritise safety and environmental cleanliness to maintain safe and clean river conditions.

The implementation of this project reflects SRB’s commitment towards safe, clean, and sustainable rivers for Sarawak by ensuring that its riverine transport and facilities remain safe, affordable, and reliable in supporting the operational needs of the shipping community, river users, and the general public.