Two of the pontoons have been refloated.
The gangway leading to the pontoon is no longer submerged because the tide is low.
The partially submerged gangway on March 1.
SIBU: Two of the three upstream pontoons at Kapit Wharf in Khoo Peng Loong Road that submerged last week were refloated yesterday.
This was disclosed by Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) assistant controller (region two) Christopher Chan.
“The remaining one has severe leaks. SRB will look into removing the pontoon in due course.
“Our men are constantly monitoring the situation to ensure safety of the operation and the users,” he said when contacted, adding that operation at the wharf was not affected.
For the record, there are six pontoons at the Kapit Wharf here. Express boats plying the downriver routes, namely
Passin, Daro, Igan and Pulau Bruit are berthed at Kapit Wharf.
Chan added that age and the wear and tear over the years might be the causes of the pontoon sinking. Seepage of water into cracks of the pontoons was also a possibility.
He said SRB and Public Works Department (JKR) would be looking into a long-term solution to tackle the problem.