From on site investigations carried out Sunday morning, 7th September 2008 on the waterways namely Parit Lima surrounding Taman Bukit Minyak area, here are the snapshots and water levels of Parit Lima and Sungai Juru dam :-
a)Despite the heavy rains over night, Taman Bukit Minyak / Taman Bukit Minyak Indah housing schemes are not affected by floods.
b)Water levels at Parit Lima seen rising but no overflows.
c)On site investigations revealed that one of two water pump (located near to KM145 North South Highway) which were installed last year to pump out excessive rains water from Parit Lima into Sungai Juru is functioning !
d)Massive floating rubbish were trapped near Sungai Juru Dam area.
Update view of the Parit Lima water pump house as seen from KM145 North South Highway
View of the water conditions of Sungai Juru as seen from KM145 North South Highway
View of the water level at Parit Lima
Sanpshots on activities – 2 group of scavengers
Vietnamese Girls were seen busy collecting plastic bottles near Sungai Juru Dam area. Massive floating rubbish trapped at Sungai Juru Dam area. A sad reality of our very polluted environment and rivers today but golden opportunities for the hard working Vietnamese girls.
Another local group using sampang to collect plastic bottles for recycle along Sungai Juru ..
A group of foreign construction workers nearby were seen busy catching fish at Parit Lima. (teamwork and creativity leads to good harvest and it is FREE !)
Close up view on type of fish netted – “Ikan Puyu” and “Ikan Telapia”
