Three-month upgrading project on Sibu's Hock Ming jetty to begin soon
SIBU (June 13): Construction work to upgrade the Hock Ming jetty at Jalan Kampung Hilir is expected to begin soon.
Sibu MP Oscar Ling said the upgrading of the old wooden ramp to a concrete structure is expected to take three months to complete.
'When completed, it will improve convenience and ensure the safety of the residents who frequently travel between the west bank and the town,' he said.
According to Ling, the upgrading is necessary due to the high annual maintenance cost of the old wooden structure.
He recently witnessed the handing over of the project from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage to the contractor at the site.
The project is funded by the Implementation Coordination Unit under the Madani government's Mesra Rakyat Kerajaan Madani 2024 programme.
During the construction period, the ferry service will cease temporarily and commuters will need to use the two nearby jetties or the Igan Bridge as alternatives.
Hock Ming jetty is primarily used by west bank residents.
As the route passes through narrow roads in Kampung Hilir, the ferry is designated for motorcycles only.
The ferry operates daily from 4.30am to 10pm.
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