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We will give our quality professional service in the planning, design, implementation and management of all programmes and irrigation, drainage, river engineering, coastal engineering, hydrological and water resource projects. Our service will be based on solid engineering principles whilst considering the requirements of the economy and social needs. We promise to perform our duties based on the main Functions of the Department as below:-
Main Functions: Irrigation Drainage River Engineering / Urban Drainage Coastal Engineering Hydrology and Water Resources
Function: Irrigation Principle Client: Padi Farmers
1.	Plan and Design irrigation schemes which promote the proper, efficient and economic use of water.
2.	Maintain and manage irrigation schemes so as to ensure adequate water supply for the planting of padi in accordance with the planting schedule.
3.	Give early notice to farmers 2 weeks before commencing the water supply to the field.
4.	To be responsible to respond within 48 hours of receiving complaints relating to water supply which could probably be due to disruption, supply system failure, failure of intake or shortage of water and take immediate steps to rectify the situation.
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Function: Drainage Principle Client: Farmers
1.	Plan and design efficient drainage schemes for agricultural development that benefit small-holder.
2.	Maintain dan manage drainage schemes ensuring efficient drainage system so as to provide benefit to the small-holders.
3.	Investigate all flood and water logging reports within 72 hours and to take immediate steps to rectify the situation.
4.	Take immediate rehabilitation action to repair damages to the basic facilities within 72 hours.
5.	To prevent the deterioration of environmental quality and to reduce adverse effects caused by drainage schemes.
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Function: River Engineering / Urban Drainage Principle Client: Public, Property owners
1.	River Engineering To conserve the river system such that it remains in an effective hydraulic contition to lessen the occurrences of floods.
2.	Provide feedbacks and technical comments relating to river engineering within 2 - 6 weeks.
3.	Respond to all complaints relating to river engineering within 2 - 4 days.
4.	Take emergency repairs to overcome river problems within 2 - 6 days.
5.	Urban Drainage Repair main drainage system more effectively in major towns in Sarawak.
6.	Conserve the main drainage systemin urban areas in an effective state to lessen the occurrences of floods.
7.	Provide feedbacks and technical comments relating to urban draiange within 2 - 8 weeks.
8.	Respond to all complaints relating to urban drainage within 1 week.
9.	Take emergency repair actions to overcome urban drainage system problems in major towns within 4 days.
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Function: Coastal Engineering Principle Client: Public, Property Owners, Farmers
1.	Ensure coastal erosion protection system continues to function effectively.
2.	Take actions, within 48 hours, to carry out emergency repair works to damaged coastal erosion control structures/facilities.
3.	Respond to all complaints relating to coastal erosion within 48 hours.
4.	Give response/comments to the Lands and Survey Department in applications for sand/stone extraction within 4 days.
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Function: Hydrology and Water Resources Principle Client: Public, Consultants, Government Agencies
1.	Supply quality and adequate hydrological information within 2 weeks.
2.	Provide feedbacks and technical hydrological comments within 2 weeks.
3.	Give physical and technical assistance within 6 weeks.
4.	Ensure quality data collection.
5.	Provide flood forecasting in major rivers by utilising the telemetry system.
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