GEORGE TOWN, May 19 — Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) has completed emergency repair works on a burst 54-inch treated water pipeline at Taman Pandan, Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth.
Repair and welding works were completed at noon today, with water supply restoration progressing steadily.
And approximately 90 per cent recovery expected by 8pm, according to PBAPP chief executive officer Dato’ Ir. Pathmanathan K.
The disruption affected nearly 235,000 consumers in Seberang Perai Utara and parts of Penang Island after a contractor appointed by the Sewerage Services Department.
Allegedly damaged the pipeline during ongoing sewerage works last Saturday. PBAPP said water flow has resumed in many areas and apologised for the inconvenience.
While warning that end-of-line and higher ground locations may experience slower recovery.
