GEORGE TOWN: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is expected to receive the complete mitigation plan for the Taman Seri Rambai landslide in Paya Terubong tomorrow.
State Local Government Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said Penang DOSH was awaiting the full submission and formal application from the developer’s civil engineering firm, Aptitude Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd, which is acting as the project’s superintending officer.
“Penang DOSH’s investigation and prosecution section had requested an incident report, and the developer’s geotechnical engineer, WYA Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd, submitted it on Nov 5.
“DOSH is now waiting for the civil engineer to present the complete documentation and formal application to execute mitigation and repair works on the collapsed slope.
“The documents and application are expected to be submitted to DOSH tomorrow for further consideration,” he said in a statement.
Yesterday, H’ng said any punitive actionagainst the developer would depend on the findings of DOSH’s ongoing investigation.
The Oct 25 landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, claimed the life of 73-year-old Dr Wong Kar Lin when it crashed into his home. His wife and mother-in-law escaped unharmed.
State authorities held the developer and landowner of a nearby condominium and road development liable for the disaster.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow had warned of potential legal fallout as the incident originated on their site.
An inter-agency meeting chaired by H’ng on Nov 2 reviewed the ongoing investigation and mitigation measures. However, the state maintained that it would not determine liability or negligence until DOSH completed its investigation.