One of Phuket most popular leisure spot is undergo a huge renovation in order to change it to a fully fledged recreational park. Bang Wad Dam project is underway to add a new drainage system, a new bike path, new landscaping and building as it is called “the most beautiful toilet in Phuket.”

That whose control for this renovation is Phuket Irrigation Department Director Weerawat Aungsupanith. He said that because of the dam increasing popularity in recent years, especially among local expats. Foremost among the developments is the 9.7 million baht drainage system, which stretches 3,250 meters around the dam. The system will redirect rainwater, which typically flows down the hills onto the dam’s encircling road which creates hazardous conditions and causes long-term damage to the road. The new drainage will ensure virtually all the overflow water will make its way into the dam.

The company responsible for the project is Nakhon Sri Thammarat company Calearmyod Pattana had started the project January this year. The company hopes for its construction completion within 120 days, or before the end of May. In addition to the drainage system, Chalearmyod Pattana is also building the infrastructure for a state-of-the art restroom facility.

Once complete, a separate company will design, decorate and maintain the facility. Mr Weerawat hopes that it will become one of the “most beautiful” and hygienic restrooms in Phuket. After the current phase of construction is completed, other companies will be contracted to continue other parts of the renovation such as bike path, pavilions and landscaping, which will include introducing new floral species to the area. Plans are also in the works to add a security gate and sufficient lighting for the dam at night.

Mr Weerawat also said there are plans to expand the capacity of the dam reservoir by 3.3 million cubic meters by adding an additional three meters in depth. The construction schematics have been prepared, but Phuket Irrigation Department is still waiting for a confirmation regarding the dam tenacity which has already 30 years old.

News by Phuket Gazette