Work on the library, costing more than RM5mil, was supposed to have started several years ago but was delayed due to problems of resettling the three Indian temples and squatter settlement that sat on the site.

With the issues resolved now, the work is expected to commence end of this month. 

“The three Indian temples will be moved to a half an acre land at Taman Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong,” said Sri Serdang assemblyman’s special assistant Awtar Singh. 

The site: Construction on the hypermedia library to start soon here.
“On behalf of the Indian community, I would like to thank MPSJ for resolving this long-time issue. We are glad that construction works is set to resume,” said Awtar.

The library is the council’s fourth hypermedia library to be built and will be a joint venture project between MPSJ and contractor Riang Menawan Sdn Bhd. 

In return to building the library, Riang Menawan had been given approval to build commercial shop lots covering one half of the land. 

The squatter settlement, which had been around for 60 years will be relocated to Puchong Hartamas where they will be given free houses measuring 16 X 55.

“A total of 38 squatters will be given the free houses. It is the first time in the history of Puchong that people are provided free homes to stay,” said Awtar.

He added that MPSJ councillor Saktivell, who is also the MIC Puchong division chairman, had initiated talks for the residents’ relocation.

No more headaches: Awtar Singh said the three Indian temples (as seen in this photo’s background) will soon be relocated to Taman Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong.
Puchong Indian Community Welfare Association chairman P.M. Nagamuthu said he wished to express his gratitude to MPSJ for helping the community to resolve the issue. 

On a separate matter, involving the widening of the Jalan Bakawali road in Kg Bunga Melor housing area, Awtar said MPSJ had sought for a compromise between the old-time residents and those staying further in the new housing estate comprising double-storey houses and apartments. 

“This problem has been pending for seven years now. The old-time residents had initially objected to the widening of the Bakawali road but the new residents in the new housing estates want a wider road.

“It was originally proposed that the road would be widened to 120 ft, but MPSJ had taken into account the residents’ woes and came to a compromise to reduce it to 66ft.

“The current drainage system will also be changed to a new one complete with covers. Together with the widening works, everything will be completed by year-end.

“So this is another headache solved,” added Awtar.