BY STUART MICHAEL

The retention pond next to the Kelana Jaya LRT line along Jalan SS4C/1 in Kelana Jaya is covered with weeds and silt.

AN UNMAINTAINED retention pond in Jalan SS4C/1, Kelana Jaya, has been causing misery for nearby residents as muddy water spills over into their houses whenever there is a downpour.

About 30 houses located in Jalan SS4D/10 are affected and the water can be knee-deep on bad days.

SS4D Flash Flood Committee coordinator Kanisan Karuppiah, a retiree, said he feared to leave his home when it rained heavily as the water might rise and destroy his belongings.

“On Jan 5, the flood water once again entered my house.

“Last year, it happened about three times.

“Many residents have even built their own walls to prevent flood waters from entering their houses.

“I hope the authorities would come up with a permanent solution,” he said.

Yesterday, residents had a meeting with Damansara Utama assemblyman Yeo Bee Yin and Petaling Jaya City Council (MPBJ) officials at Golden City Community Hall to discuss solutions to the flood woes.

Yeo said the retention pond was filled with undergrowth and silt and not properly maintained.

“I have instructed MBPJ to clear up the silt immediately.

“It should be done by the end of this month and cost about RM37,000,” she said.

MBPJ Solid Waste Management and Public Cleaning Department director Lee Lih Shyan said the contract for the area’s cleaning contractor would end in March.

“The current contract did not include maintenance of the retention pond.

“When we appoint a new contractor for the job, maintaining and cleaning the retention pond will be included to ensure it is kept clean at all times,” he said.