Pattaya Relies on Tunnel to Solve Flooding Issues

[webfact]

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Pattaya, a well-known resort city in Thailand, is taking a significant step to tackle its perennial flooding problem. The city is constructing a new drainage tunnel, aiming to ease the disturbances caused by persistent rains.

 

The flooding issue in Pattaya has been an ongoing challenge, particularly during the rainy season from May to October. The city's geographical location in a low-lying area exacerbates the problem, with water often overflowing from nearby reservoirs like Nong Pla Lai and Huay Yai.

 

Key areas such as Sukhumvit Road and Sai Sam Road are frequently affected, impacting both residents and tourists.

 

To address the problem, authorities have initiated the construction of a two-metre diameter drainage tunnel. This ambitious project is designed to divert floodwaters from the city's urban areas directly to the Na Kluea canal, which subsequently channels water to the sea in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province.

 

Pattaya's Deputy Mayor, Manote Nongyai, expressed optimism about the potential impact of the tunnel. He anticipates that the project, once complete, will significantly reduce flooding in some of the most affected areas.

 

However, the project experienced delays due to necessary route adjustments, prompted by the upcoming construction of a high-speed railway.

 

Despite these setbacks, city officials are committed to seeing the tunnel operational by early next year, ideally before the onset of the wet season.

 

The success of this project is crucial for Pattaya's future, as flooding not only disrupts daily life but also affects tourism—a significant contributor to the city's economy.

 

As the construction progresses, both residents and local businesses are hopeful that this tunnel will provide a long-term solution to one of Pattaya's most pressing issues, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-11-02

 

 

[johng]

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

To address the problem, authorities have initiated the construction of a two-metre diameter drainage tunnel.

 

2 meters  will be 3/4 full of rubbish and construction material before its even finished.. an "ambitious" project would be at least a 10 meter tunnel.

[JoePai]

Yet another "drainage" pipe 

[PJ71]

1 hour ago, johng said:

 

2 meters  will be 3/4 full of rubbish and construction material before its even finished.. an "ambitious" project would be at least a 10 meter tunnel.

Such negativity....

[ikke1959]

In most western countries they have something similar as Thailand has now invented it is called sewerage.....

[Ralf001]

where are they building the tunnel ?