Target Completion: Q3 2026
Did you know?
After a long period of delay, the Miri Public Swimming Pool upgrading project has finally seen new progress.
Construction is confirmed to resume in February this year, with a clear goal set:
👉 Full completion by the third quarter of 2026.
This project is not only about upgrading the swimming pool itself, but also about enhancing Miri’s overall public sports and learning facilities.
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đź“Ś Project Overview
Project Title
PROPOSED RETROFITTING AND COVERED OUTDOOR LEARNING AREAS (COLA)
OF SWIMMING POOL FOR MIRI PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL, SARAWAK
Key Project Components
• Upgrading public swimming pool facilities
• Addition of Covered Outdoor Learning Areas (COLA)
• Improved safety, functionality, and usability
• Facilities to serve students, athletes, and the local community
Project Cost
• Approximately RM 4,064,000
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🚧 Why Is Construction Resuming?
Due to serious delays caused by the original contractor,
the relevant authorities have officially terminated the contract.
The Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) will:
• Reappoint a “rescue contractor”
• Reassess completed works
• Carry out valuation and settlement
• Ensure the remaining works proceed in a more systematic, safe, and efficient manner
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đź—Ł Official Response
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak stated that:
• The project’s progress has been closely monitored
• Multiple public complaints were received
• An apology was extended to the public for the inconvenience caused
• The project has not been abandoned
The termination of the original contractor was necessary to ensure the project can continue responsibly and effectively.
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đź—“ Latest Project Timeline
• 22 December 2024
Joint inspection completed to assess works already carried out
• February 2025
New contractor to be appointed and construction to officially resume
• Target Completion
🟢 Q3 2026
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🌱 Why This Project Matters
This is more than just a construction project—it aims to:
• Upgrade Miri’s public sports facilities
• Support training needs for students and athletes
• Provide a safer, more modern space for community use
• Improve the long-term quality of public infrastructure
The Sarawak Government has reaffirmed its commitment to keep the public informed on future progress.
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🏊‍♀️ Miri Public Swimming Pool — More Than Just a Pool
It plays an important role in community activities, sports development, and public learning spaces.
After the necessary adjustments, the public is looking forward to seeing it reopen in a better and improved form.
Are you looking forward to the reopening of the Miri Public Swimming Pool?
