Sewage Pipes Lead Directly to the Sea

By P. Singh

THE seaside has always been a good retreat for the weary and for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

For this reason, city folk in Kuala Lumpur have in the past never been reluctant to drive all the way to Port Dickson and its many beaches.

During my school days in the 1960s, I used to camp at the beach during school holidays. The beach was just indescribable. But what do we have now?

Over the last 30 years or so, Port Dickson has experienced a boom in property development, particularly in hotels and condominiums and most of them along the beaches and seafront. But, unfortunately, the quality of the beaches and the sea water has been totally neglected.

In fact, the condition of the beaches in Port Dickson has deteriorated to such an extent that city folk would rather go elsewhere for a break.

The sea water is dirty or worse. How the authorities have allowed sewage pipes to lead directly to the sea is a question that warrants serious attention.

Failure to protect and improve the quality of the sea water and the beachfront will surely discourage potential holidaymakers.

Those who have property invested in Port Dickson are suffering and have given up hope of ever making a good return on their investment.

It would be good if the state government prepares a strategic plan to protect and improve the main attraction of Port Dickson – the beach and the sea water.

Port Dickson can be saved if the authorities are serious enough to take immediate remedial measures.

P. SINGH

Kuala Lumpur

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