Summary
- Water disruption affects several areas across Penang.
- Repairs involve a 300mm pipeline connected to a 1,350mm main.
- Supply restoration expected by 8.35pm on Oct 13.
GEORGE TOWN, October 13 — More than 60 locations across Penang Island and Seberang Perai are experiencing an unscheduled 18-hour water supply disruption following pipeline repair works at Sungai Lokan in Seberang Perai Utara.
Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the disruption began at 2.35am Tuesday and is expected to end at 8.35pm, affecting several residential, commercial and industrial areas.
The disruption involves repairs to a 300mm pipeline connected to a 1,350mm main, with affected consumers experiencing either complete water supply interruptions or low water pressure.
PBAPP apologised for the inconvenience and said further updates would be provided through its official Facebook page as repair and restoration works progress.
Full List of Affected Areas
Seberang Perai Utara: Low Water Pressure
Penaga, Kuala Muda, Permatang Bendahari, Pulau Mertajam, Kampung Bakau Tua, Guar Kepah and Teluk Air Tawar.
Seberang Perai Utara: No Water Supply
Guar Kepah, Maklom and Alor Meran.
Northeast District: No Water Supply
Island Glades and Island Park.
Southwest District: No Water Supply
Gelugor, Bukit Jambul, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Batu Uban, Jalan Sungai Dua, USM Sungai Dua, Taman Pekaka, Jalan Aziz Ibrahim, Bayan Baru, Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, Bayan Mutiara, Bayan Indah and Pulau Jerejak.
Other affected areas include the Free Industrial Zone (FIZ), Jalan Kampung Jawa, Batu Maung, South Bay, War Museum area, Jalan Permatang Damar Laut, Kampung Binjai, Kampung Seronok, Teluk Tempoyak, Kebun, Sunway, Bidara, Beringin and Lorong Damar.
Water supply interruptions also affect Lip Sin, Sungai Nibong, Bukit Kecil, Pantai Jerejak, Jalan Yeap Chor Ee, Bukit Gelugor, Bukit Gambir, Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Jalan Paya Terubong (Relau), Jalan Tengah and Sungai Ara.
Additional affected locations include Jalan Ismail Hashim, Persiaran Nur, Jalan Kenari, Jalan Rajawali, Jalan Merbah, Jalan Bukit Gedung, Jalan Sungai Tiram, Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, Bukit Belah, Sungai Batu and Teluk Kumbar.
The disruption also extends to Gertak Sanggul, Kampung Matang Paku Naik, Pulau Betong, Jalan Pondok Upeh, Batu Itam, Flat Lily, Bukit Penara and Persiaran Mayang Pasir.
Expected Water Supply Restoration
PBAPP has scheduled the disruption to end at 8.35pm on Tuesday, Oct 13, although water pressure and supply restoration may vary depending on location and system recovery. Residents are advised to monitor PBAPP’s official announcements for the latest updates.
