State Assemblywomen for N37, Bukit Lanjan, Elizabeth Wong announced on August 20th that Broga Hill will be closed temporarily due to restoration works. The Selangor State EXCO in charge of Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs took to Facebook to announce this news.
According to Elizabeth, this popular hiking site in Hulu Langat will undergo the restoration works after incidents of unauthorised encroachment and clearing of land to plant rubber trees.
“There has been reports of soil erosion on the hill due to the terracing of its surrounding area, which had resulted in nearby rivers now being polluted. And of course, it poses risks to hikers as well,” the post read.
For regular hikers, this is sad news as the hill will be off limits for 3 months. But rest assured, Broga Hill will be a better hiking place after the works have been done. This includes the covering of hill’s slopes to halt erosion and the planting of signal grass to stop soil erosion. There will also be a new road constructed for visitors.
If you’re still itching to trek the great outdoors, check out our list of other hiking spots around Klang Valley for a scenic view and a satisfying hike.
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