Bandar Puchong Jaya, Selangor — Local residents are voicing concerns over future property developments surrounding a local retention lake, fearing they could reduce its capacity and compromise a RM6.5 million flood mitigation project designed to divert rainwater from the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP).
Key Resident Concerns
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Lake Retention & Capacity: Residents worry that proposed mixed development projects around the lake—identified in meetings and the Draft Subang Jaya Local Plan 2035 (Amendment 1)—will shrink the lake, rendering it unable to handle diverted storm runoff over the long term.
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Drainage Maintenance Gaps: Damaged and blocked drains along Jalan Layang-Layang 1 (near Binary University) are severely obstructed by soil, vegetation, and tree trunks. Residents question whether the RM6.5 mil budget covers repairing these connecting routes or only new infrastructure.
“If water from the flood mitigation project is being directed there, we need to know whether there will still be a lake and whether it will have enough capacity years later.”
— Awies Ung, Deputy Chairman, Pusat Bandar Puchong RA
Demands from Resident Associations (RAs)
Resident groups—including Pusat Bandar Puchong RA, Taman Puchong Legenda Perling Residence RA, and Taman Kinrara Batu 7½ RA—are urging Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) to disclose:
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Project Specifications: Full design plans and discharge routes.
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Lake Dimensions: Final proposed size and water capacity of the retention lake.
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Maintenance Plans: Clear allocation and schedules for regular drain cleaning and repairs.
Response from MBSJ & Authorities
| Subject | MBSJ Official Position |
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| Project Purpose | To solve long-standing flash flooding along the LDP highway and the IOI Mall parking area. |
| Water Flow Route | Diverts upstream runoff to the lake before releasing it in a controlled manner into Sungai Klang. |
| Scope of Work | Earthworks, main drainage systems, box culverts, reinforced concrete sumps, pipe-jacking, utility diversion, and road resurfacing (Jalan Merbah 1, LDP, IOI Business Park). |
| Zoning & Future Plans | Confirmed the area is zoned for mixed development. However, any future proposals must undergo strict review by LUAS (Lembaga Urus Air Selangor) and the DID (Drainage and Irrigation Department). |
Project Status
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Status: Fully Completed (as confirmed by IOI Mall Puchong social media updates).
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Impact: Designed to ensure drainage and water-flow functions are maintained to reduce flood risks while complying with technical and planning regulations.
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2026-07-27T05:57:00Z