Perimeter wall collapses after thunderstorm

Looming danger: The perimeter wall of Ken Damansara 3 collapsed and the river retaining wall has also reclined.

A perimeter wall of the Ken Damansara 3 Condominium in SS2, Petaling Jaya collapsed onto the banks of Sungai Penchala on Saturday during an evening thunderstorm, sparking fears among residents over their safety.
A swathe of soil near the collapsed wall was exposed and the river’s retaining wall could also be seen leaning forward.
After receiving complaints, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) checked the site with its technical officers later that evening.
Councillor Tony Cheung said the matter was monitored closely by both the council’s engineering department and the state’s Drainage and Irrigation Department that was in charge of the area.
“The cause of the collapse has yet to be ascertained as we are still waiting for the report, which will be available within these two days,” he said.
Councilor K.W. Mak said there was no danger of the building or the bridge collapsing at the moment.

He said he had demanded for a full report from the relevant parties to know what was the real cause, whether it was only soil erosion or due to other reasons.
“Technically, a development should not be located so close to a river. I will request for the planning department to show me all the plans, I am not happy with what has happened,” he said.
He said the council would hold a technical meeting today to discuss repair works and work out the costs.
An officer from the condominium management, who was present at the site yesterday, declined to comment on the matter.