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Bertam Valley Residents Urge Authorities To Build Retaining Wall - October 25, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The residents of Kampung Lembah Bertam are urging the authorities to build a retaining wall and a wider irrigation canal to prevent possible recurrences of mudslides.

Village head Wong Fook Shai, 56, said such a move was necessary as heavy rains frequently caused mudslides at the river banks.

"The authorities should build a retaining wall first and then widen the river. If not the situation will get worse as the floods will cause mudslides which will destroy our farms," he told Bernama here today.

Wong, who has been the village head since 2009, said the tragedy which occurred on Wednesday was the worst ever experienced by the villagers.

The Bertam valley, Ringlet mudslide occurred about 1 am yesterday morning. The released water from the Sultan Abu Bakar caused the Bertam River to burst its banks. Three people died, one was injured, one is still missing and 80 houses and about 100 vehicles were damaged.

Wong, who has lived in the valley for more than 50 years, said the residents were trying to estimate their losses in order to apply for some assistance.

Meanwhile, a Bernama survey at the Ringlet community hall found that all the victims were left with only the clothes on their backs.

According to Margaret Roslin, 48, she heard the warning siren about midnight signaling the release of water from the dam.

"When I heard the second siren I grabbed my kids and ran. My house was right in front, so I saw it being washed away," she said.

A Pahang Social Welfare Department spokesman said as of 3 pm today 87 victims from 21 families have been housed at the relief centre.

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School board OKs retaining wall - October 23, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

After much discussion on its options for a slope in the front section of the Williamsport Area Middle School, the school board voted Tuesday to approve a change order to install a two-tier retaining wall.

The board voted 8-1 to approve the retaining wall at a cost of $42,661.50. Board member Dale Vollman was the lone vote against the agenda item.

As Bryan McCaffery, director of maintenance and facility operations, explained, the retaining wall is needed on a slope between the middle school and district service center to reduce the runoff it creates during bad weather. McCaffery said that it continuously floods a walkway used to access a storage space in the district center.

When asked, he said it has yet to enter the storage area but it has been "close."

McCaffery explained that the cost included back fill for the two-tier wall and a drainage system, which would allow water to drain properly off of the slope.

When the board agreed to go out to the site of the slope to see the problem, many questioned the need for such an expensive fix to the problem. Some asked if there were other options that have yet to be explored.

"Because the price tag is so high, I would like some other options explored," said Dr. Jane Penman, board member.

Other board members agreed, asking for a less-expensive fix to the steep slope. McCaffery explained that he would ask for a second option but it would include additional costs for Larson Design Group to come back with another fix.

Lori Baer, board president, noted that while the board may save money with another option, it could end up paying the same amount with the additional cost or more if they choose the first one.

Jay Shultz, board member, said while he wasn't "thrilled" with the price of the project, he was in favor of it since it is a long-term fix and will look good in front of a new building.

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Wood Retaining Wall Repair Denver – Video - October 19, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

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Retaining Wall Repair Denver – Video - October 18, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

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Bader Retaining wall – Video - October 18, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

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