Forest Management Plan - Sabah Forestry Department

7.0: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT7.1 RoadsMost of the costs involved will be the maintenance of road infrastructure that willaddress the access problems. At present, the two main roads, i.e. MR 01 (Tangkulap –Deramakot road) and from the junction of MR01 (in Cpt 52) down to Cpt 41 in the south(MR 02), are still in good condition but would require regular maintenance and/orupgrading of problematic sections to provide improved access for forestry operations. Inaddition to road maintenance, bridges, culverts and drains along the main roads will berepaired and fitted where necessary. The secondary roads will be maintained when theyare required. The construction of new roads will be limited to reduce costs and lower theenvironmental impact on FMU 17A.In general, the present basic road network in FMU 17A is in fair condition, except forthe road that leads from Kg. Kilugu to Kg. Entilibon, which is presently not passable. Themain roads are the Tangkulap-Deramakot Road (MR 01) and the Maxland Road (Sg.Karamuak). Given that road construction and maintenance are some of the major costhurdles to overcome, skills will be developed “in-house” to build and maintain roads,bridges, culverts, and to provide good drainage. Tangkulap FR contains 6 quarries thatcan provide gravel to support road construction and maintenance. Each quarry caneconomically supply gravel for about 30km from the pit. Considerable attention will alsobe focused on R&D on alternative cost-effective methods of permanent bridgeconstruction. The current road network and quarries in FMU 17A are shown in Figure7.1.The secondary roads, which are still in good condition are SR 05 (6 Km), SR 06 (10 Km),SR 07 (2 Km), Wajakaya Road (12 Km), Borneo Glow Road (31 Km) and Bountiful ReturnRoad (18 Km). The Maxland road, also known as Telupid – Tongod Road (leading fromYayasan Sabah Gate to Cpt 41) was constructed and maintained by Tung Hup in the past.This road is currently maintained by Maxland Sdn Bhd.7.2 Buildings And Basic FacilitiesFurther development of appropriate office space and accommodation will not benecessary in FMU 17A since these are already in place at the DFR base camp andTangkulap FR. If required, any expansion of facilities for FMU 17A will be consideredduring the plan review.60