GEORGE TOWN, January 13 – As of 9:00 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024, the scheduled water supply interruption status report indicates significant progress in the resolution of water-related issues in Penang. The replacement of two leaking control valves at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant has been successfully completed. Additionally, waterworks and preventive maintenance projects at 22 other locations, along with emergency response repair work on the Sungai Perai underwater pipeline, have been concluded.
The Stage 1 and Stage 2 water supply recovery phases are both marked as completed, with 33% and 84% of affected consumers in Seberang Perai and on Penang Island, respectively, having their water supply restored. However, the report notes the identification of pipe leaks in several new sections, and repairs are pending, with a decision on the exact course of action yet to be made. The ongoing Stage 3 water supply recovery aims to restore water supply to 99.5% of the 590,000 affected consumers in Seberang Perai and on Penang Island. T
he final Stage 4, addressing the remaining 0.5% of affected consumers, is pending and will focus on the End-of-Line and high ground neighborhoods in the southern areas of Penang Island. Despite the challenges, progress is being made, and efforts are concentrated on restoring water supply to the residents of Daerah Barat Daya.
