Kota kinabalu: The Steering Committee for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project will hold more frequent meetings to discuss and address issues hindering the construction progress, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He highlighted the involvement of representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economy, and relevant Sabah state government agencies, enabling detailed discussions on the project's progress, challenges faced, and proposed solutions to ensure that the highway is completed according to quality specifications, timelines, and budget.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the key topics discussed in these meetings include the progress of the project, challenges encountered, and proposed solutions to meet the required standards, timeframes, and costs. Nanta expressed confidence that issues related to the highway's construction could be resolved more effectively through face-to-face discussions in the Steering Committee meetings.
Regarding his working visit, Nanta stated that such field visits are a routine initiative by the ministry (KKR) leadership to monitor the physical progress of projects comprehensively, identify challenges, and address any issues on-site that require immediate resolution. He emphasized that this proactive approach is essential to prevent delays in the project and to ensure no projects are classified as 'sick'.
The Work Package is part of the strategic Kota Kinabalu Outer Ring Road (KKORR), a key link connecting the Southwest to the Northwest of Sabah. This infrastructure is crucial for the state's primary road network and is expected to boost socio-economic growth, stimulate industrial investment, and enhance connectivity between urban and rural areas.
The Pan Borneo Sabah Highway Phase 1 project involves the construction of 706 kilometres (km) of road and is being carried out in two main phases. Phase 1A covers a distance of 318 km and is currently progressing well, with an on-site completion rate of 86.53 per cent. Phase 1B, covering 388 km, is progressing according to plan, with the physical progress at 12.27 per cent.