The Star, Wednesday July 31, 2013
Chelliah watches as a backhoe uses the lane behind his house in Taman Seri Reko, Kajang.
RESIDENTS of Taman Sri Reko,
Kajang are worried about heavy vehicles using the lane behind their
homes to get to the warehouses located nearby.
Lecturer Sathyaseelan Tharmalingam said at times, as many as 20 wheeler trucks would use the narrow road behind his house.
“This has damaged the road, causing potholes.
“Residents are having sleepless nights as the heavy vehicles ply the route even at night,” he said, adding that the problem started about five years ago.
Sathyaseelan said the lane was usually used by Alam Flora lorries and that it was the only road leading to the warehouses, located about 200m from his house.
He added that the four warehouses were believed to be used to store tiles and electric cables.
Sathyaseelan also said cracks were now appearing on the walls and floors of the houses.
“When the heavy vehicles drive past, we also feel the whole house vibrate.
“Once, a lorry even damaged my roof tiles when passing through. The road is too narrow to accommodate such a big vehicle. Now, my kitchen leaks whenever it rains,” said the 68-year-old.
Another resident, Johnson Chelliah, said the heavy vehicles had caused many problems for residents in the area.
“It is very dusty now and I have to keep my windows closed all the time,” he said, adding that many accidents had also taken place in the area.
“A lorry even knocked down a telephone pole recently and another hit the water pipe.
“Syabas had to repair the pipes a few times,” Chelliah said, adding that the area also faced flash floods when it rained.
He said the residents had lodged numerous complaints with the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) but there had been no action until now.
He urged the council to take immediate action to resolve the problem.
Lecturer Sathyaseelan Tharmalingam said at times, as many as 20 wheeler trucks would use the narrow road behind his house.
“This has damaged the road, causing potholes.
“Residents are having sleepless nights as the heavy vehicles ply the route even at night,” he said, adding that the problem started about five years ago.
Sathyaseelan said the lane was usually used by Alam Flora lorries and that it was the only road leading to the warehouses, located about 200m from his house.
He added that the four warehouses were believed to be used to store tiles and electric cables.
Sathyaseelan also said cracks were now appearing on the walls and floors of the houses.
“When the heavy vehicles drive past, we also feel the whole house vibrate.
“Once, a lorry even damaged my roof tiles when passing through. The road is too narrow to accommodate such a big vehicle. Now, my kitchen leaks whenever it rains,” said the 68-year-old.
Another resident, Johnson Chelliah, said the heavy vehicles had caused many problems for residents in the area.
“It is very dusty now and I have to keep my windows closed all the time,” he said, adding that many accidents had also taken place in the area.
“A lorry even knocked down a telephone pole recently and another hit the water pipe.
“Syabas had to repair the pipes a few times,” Chelliah said, adding that the area also faced flash floods when it rained.
He said the residents had lodged numerous complaints with the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) but there had been no action until now.
He urged the council to take immediate action to resolve the problem.
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