GEORGE TOWN, January 26 – The Sungai Perai emergency response team reports significant strides in Plan A as they tackle the challenge of a leaking 1,350mm underwater pipeline. The re-clamping process has reached an encouraging 80% completion, with all clamp pieces securely positioned to cover the 1.15m x 0.65m hole on the pipeline. Divers are actively working against the clock to ensure the bolts are securely fastened, projecting a completion time of 5 to 7.5 hours. Unfortunately, Plan A is experiencing a delay of 28 hours from the original schedule.
In parallel, Plan B shows remarkable progress, boasting an 80% completion status for laying and mounting the first 600mm pipeline, while efforts have commenced on the second 600mm pipeline. The scheduled water supply interruption for Plan B diversion works is set for 11:30 PM on Monday, January 29, 2024. This strategic timeline allows affected consumers 24 to 48 hours to fill storage tanks before the planned pipeline shutdown. Impressively, Plan B is running 24 hours ahead of the initial schedule.
Revised Targets for Plan A:
- Re-clamping work completion: Revised to 11:30 PM, Friday, January 26, 2024.
- Recovery of water supply for 84% of affected consumers: Revised to 11:30 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2024.
- Scheduled water supply interruption for Plan B: Remains at 11:30 PM, Monday, January 29, 2024.
- Recovery of water supply for remaining 16% of affected consumers: Revised to 11:30 PM, Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Plan B Targets:
- Site preparation works completion: Revised to 11:30 PM, Sunday, January 28, 2024.
- Scheduled water supply interruption for diversion works: Remains at 11:30 PM, Monday, January 29, 2024.
- Pipeline diversion work (Connection of 2 new 600mm pipelines): Remains at 11:30 PM, Monday, January 29, 2024.
- Recovery of water supply for 84% of affected consumers: Revised to 3:30 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
- Recovery of water supply for remaining 16% of affected consumers: Revised to 3:30 PM, Thursday, February 1, 2024.
The emergency response team underscores their commitment to ensuring the timely completion of both Plan A and Plan B, with regular updates to follow as the situation unfolds.
