GEORGE TOWN, June 15 — A RM6.3 million upgrade of the S18 Flood Retention Pond and pump system in the Timur Laut district is expected to be completed on June 19.
Benefiting more than 39,550 residents in George Town. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) said the project includes upgrading three pump units.
Improving pond structures, mechanical and electrical systems, and carrying out desilting works to increase storage capacity.
The ministry said the upgrades are needed as the existing infrastructure, built in 2007, has aged and is no longer sufficient to cope with heavy rainfall and monsoon-related flash floods.
Deputy Minister Abdul Rahman Mohamadrecently inspected the project.
