Gandingan Jakel says working with City Hall to address J Satine’s stop-work order
Gandingan Jakel also said it had taken immediate actions to ensure full compliance with all relevant building codes and regulations.
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 19): Gandingan Jakel Sdn Bhd said it is actively working with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to address concerns at its J Satine project in Wangsa Maju, following a stop-work order issued by the authorities on Nov 8.
The stop-work order stemmed from complaints from nearby residents about an explosion at the site. Investigations by DBKL revealed cracks in the shear walls, columns, and floors of units on the eighth floor and above.
In a statement on Monday, Gandingan Jakel reiterated its commitment to resolving the matter efficiently, in response to an article titled “Issues at J Satine a nightmare for all stakeholders” published in The Edge for the week of Nov 18-24, which noted that the main contractor for the project, TCS Group Holding Bhd (KL:TCS), as well as DBKL, had both issued statements on the issue while the project owners, Platinum Victory and Gandingan Jakel put up standard notices on their websites and social media platforms.
Gandingan Jakel also said it had taken immediate actions to ensure full compliance with all relevant building codes and regulations. These measures included engaging an independent third-party consultant for a structural assessment, installing temporary structural supports as a precautionary step and implementing enhanced safety protocols, as well as daily audits.
The preliminary structural assessment is now nearing completion, with quality checks and remediation measures to follow under the supervision of project consultants, it said.
To ensure stakeholders remain informed, Gandingan Jakel said it had established multiple communication channels, including regular updates via its website, social media platforms, and direct engagement with purchasers.
Gandingan Jakel said it had also, via its dedicated frequently asked question (FAQ) webpage, clarified that no explosion occurred at the site and there was no risk from the project to neighbouring buildings or infrastructure.
“A comprehensive investigation by a highly respected third-party consultant is currently underway. We are working diligently to assess and determine the best course of action,” it said.
“We expect the full report to be ready within the next few months. This report will detail the exact nature and extent of these issues and recommend specific remedial actions,” it added.
J Satine, a mixed-use development comprising 3,600 affordable housing units, 661 SoHo units, and 42 commercial lots, is a joint venture between Platinum Victory Group and Jakel Group’s property arm.
TCS’s (KL:TCS) wholly owned subsidiary TCS Construction Sdn Bhd was appointed as main contractor by the JV company Jayyid Land Sdn Bhd in June 2021.
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