On July 17 at 7:00 a.m. Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan Governor of Bangkok along with Mr. Wisanu Sapsomphon Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Woraset Wisansak Director of Prawet District Mr. Somsak Meeudomsak Director of the Bureau of Drainage Bangkok andMr. Jesada Chandraprapa Deputy Director of the Bureau of Drainage Make a visit to the construction of a drainage tunnel from Nong Bon swamp to Chao Phraya At Bueng Nong Bon, Prawet District
At 07.08, Mr. Chatchat arrived at the construction site. Mr. Somsak and Mr. Jesada explained the plans for the construction of tunnels and water intake towers. and explains the problem that the bridge over the Kled Canal and the tunnel collapsed on February 26
Mr. Chatchat said that this is a project of a drainage tunnel project from Nong Bon swamp to the Chao Phraya River, a distance of 9.4 kilometers, has been done for five years, which should be completed this year. The tunnel is at the level of -30 meters because of the need to avoid piles. This tunnel has a diameter of 5 meters pipe and can drain regarding 60 cubic meters per second. Get the first water at Nong Bon swamp with a chute that takes the water down. The chimney has a size of 15 meters, with a total of 7 points at Nong Bon Nong, Khlong Nong Bon, Khlong Kled, On Nut area. Without this chimney, water would not be able to enter the tunnel, which would allow the water to drain faster to the Chao Phraya River in four districts, namely Prawet, Bang Na, Phra Khanong, and some Suan Luang districts. An area of regarding 80 square kilometers that will help bring down the water.
“Actually, the project should be completed this year, but the problem is that a month before the Bangkok governor’s election, the Klong Kled bridge collapsed. due to soil slide problem The problem that follows is the need to close the traffic. Now people are complaining regarding traffic because they have endured it for 5 years. This work must be said that it is not easy. I have to admit it because it’s something that never happened. is new When the bridge collapsed, I came. Accompanied by Khun Wirot Lakkhanaadisorn, candidate for governor Bangkok, the party moves forward Let’s take a look and see that it’s not easy. because the underground situation is dangerous.” Mr Chatchat said
Mr. Chatchart said that he was ‘trouble’ in the end, he had to accept the truth. You have to tell people what happened. I have to tell the truth how many years it will take. Accidents are lessons learned. The current situation is that it needs to be repaired. The solution is not easy. It takes a year to fix need to urgently talk to the contractor byMr. Thanawat Cherdchukitkul, Sor. Prawet District This was discussed in the Bangkok Council.
In this regard, Mr. Chatchart has deposited the Bureau of Drainage to expedite it and proceed as quickly as possible.
When asked regarding the reason for the collapse of the bridge, Mr. Chatchat said there must be a mistake in the construction. If the construction is correct, it must be protected. He concluded from an outsider’s perspective. However, the Drainage Bureau has to check and find the cause. must look forward The past had to be taken to see who was wrong and who was right. Who is responsible for where? It was a lesson because we had to do 4 more tunnels so it might happen once more. And the traffic issue has to be accelerated because Udom Suk connects many areas. Villagers have waited 4-5 years and have to look forward to how to return the area and build a tunnel as quickly as possible.
When asked if it had to be fixed within 2 years, what had to be done, Mr. Chatchat said that it had to be done, and the damages had to be in accordance with the contract. It’s definitely not the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s fault. Now we have to find something to replace the water drain first. Have to see if it can be done in part or not. What is the responsibility? I really didn’t want to get a job before. Because receiving some work, there will be problems in the whole system. You have to take a good look at the responsibility. In the end, the overall benefit must be taken primarily.
