GEORGE TOWN, January 12 – As of 7:00 AM, January 12, 2024, the Penang State Government provides an update on the scheduled water supply interruption and recovery plan. The replacement of two leaking control valves (1.2m diameter) at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant has been successfully completed, along with preventive maintenance projects at 22 other locations.
Emergency response repair work at Sungai Perai, involving the re-clamping of a 1.35m long hole on an underwater pipeline, has also been accomplished. The water supply recovery plan is currently in Stage 2, aiming to normalize water supply for 495,065 consumers (84% of the total affected) in Seberang Perai and on Penang Island by 6:00 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The repaired Sungai Perai pipeline is undergoing testing and gradual re-commissioning.
The subsequent stages involve further recovery until the complete restoration of water supply to all affected consumers, with Stage 4 targeting the remaining 0.5% in specific areas by 6:00 AM on January 14, 2024. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) assures that the recovery process is on track, providing periodic updates on the ongoing efforts to address the water supply situation.
