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FUNCTIONS
The main functions
of BDA are as follows:-
1. Coordination
of Development Activities
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acts as a project
coordinator to facilitate the provision of public facilities and services
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collaborates with
other departments and agencies at the implementation stage to ensure the
smooth
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implementation
of the various projects.
2. LandUse
Planning and Administration
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plans and administers
the land that falls within the designated area
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processes all
applications for land to ensure that land use conforms to the planning
of the area.
3. Local Authority
Functions
Performs the
local authority functions in Bintulu which include the followings:-
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Town cleaning
works
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Grass cutting
works
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Maintenance of
recreational facilities, parks and landscaped areas
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Road construction
and maintenance
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Drain cleaning
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Scavanging works
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Enforcement of
Local Authority By-laws
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Sanitation works,
etc.
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4.
Social and Sports Projects
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Built sports facilities
such as tennis and basketball courts, the outdoor stadium complete with
an Olympic standard running track & football field and a sports hall.
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Undertakes the
construction of recreational facilities such as the RM3 million public
swimming pool, the 18 hole golf course, the RM2 million Wildlife Park,
etc.
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The construction
of various social and community projects which include the Dewan Suarah,
Community Halls, Mosque, modern markets and hawker centres, traffic garden,
etc.
5. Industrial
Estate Development
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Developed the
following three industrial estates complete with infrastructure and utilities
to cater for the needs of the industrialists:
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Bintulu Light
Industrial Estate for small factories
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Kidurong Light
Industrial Estate for light and medium-scale industries
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Kemena Industrial
Estate for timber-based industries and related timber activities.
6. Commercial
Buildings Development
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Builds commercial
shophouses through subsidiary companies and/or on joint-venture with local
developers.
7. Housing
Development
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Staff quarters
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Public Housing
e.g. Low-Cost Houses
8. Landscaping
& Beautification
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Develop, Manage,
beautify and exercies general supervision over special areas situated within
its area of jurisdication.
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Stimulate public
interest in the conservation and protection of greens.
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Encourage the
use and development of public parks for the purposes of recreation and
tourism.
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Preserve and protect
greens in the public parks.
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