According to State infrastructure, transport and digital economy committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari, a total of 590,000 Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) customers, including non-domestic users in major industrial areas, will be affected by a scheduled water supply disruption next month.
Among the affected areas are Seberang Perai on the mainland, and on the island, Pulau Tikus, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bukit Jambul, Relau, Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru, Batu Maung, Teluk Kumbar and Balik Pulau. However, Air Itam, Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi, and Teluk Bahang will not be affected.
These areas receive water supply from the Air Itam and Teluk Bahang dams, said Zairil. The scheduled disruption will start at 6am on Jan 10 and supply is expected to be fully restored by 6am on Jan 14. Zairil also mentioned that PBAPP apologised for the inconvenience caused by the works, but it is necessary to ensure the quality of future supply and reduce non-revenue water losses.
Zairil also mentioned that PBAPP apologised for the inconvenience caused by the works, but it is necessary to ensure the quality of future supply and reduce non-revenue water losses. He stated that the work involves replacing two main control valves measuring 1,200mm in the main treated water pipe at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant, which has been leaking. In addition to this, various other auxiliary water projects will be carried out at 22 other locations throughout Penang during the same period.
It was reported that the disruption would be for four days from Jan 10, to allow PBAPP to carry out immediate pipe repair work at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant. Various auxiliary water projects will also be carried out at 22 other locations throughout Penang during the same period. He emphasized that the scheduled works are necessary to ensure the quality of future supply and reduce non-revenue water losses.
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