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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Water disruption expected in Kuching areas from Aug 13-14 for pipeline repairs
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (Aug 11): Consumers in several areas here are expected to experience low water pressure or a temporary water supply disruption from 9pm on Aug 13 to 8am on to Aug 14 due to pipeline repair works along Jalan Matang-Batu Kawa. The affected areas are Jalan Matang (Kubah Ria to Mile 9), Taman Sri Harmoni, Jalan Sungai Tengah, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub, Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin, Jalan Demak, Jalan Bako, Muara Tebas, Petra Jaya and surrounding JBALB areas. In a statement today, Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (SWSB) Southern Region Office said a 750mm diameter Mild Steel Cement Lined (MSCL) pumping main along Jalan Matang–Batu Kawa, near Emart Moyan, experienced its first-ever burst on Aug 6. The incident affected the treated water supply to areas including Batu Kawa, Moyan, Jalan Batu Kawa-Malihah, Matang Jaya, Petra Jaya, Demak Laut, JBALB Semariang and surrounding areas. SWSB Southern Region Office said its team responded promptly to isolate the leak, preventing further damage to the roadway, underground utilities and infrastructure. Repair work was successfully completed on Aug 7, ahead of the initially scheduled timeline. Following the repairs, immediate flushing was carried out to restore clean water supply to affected areas including Batu Kawa, Moyan, Matang Jaya, Petra Jaya and surrounding areas. 'Unscheduled repair works on the 1100mm diameter MSCL pumping main, which were temporarily halted at 3.30am on Aug 6 due to dewatering challenges, site conditions and technical constraints, are set to resume once all preparatory steps are completed. 'The pipeline was dislocated, with welding completed on approximately three-quarters of its circumference. Persistent leakage at the bottom section requires full rectification,' explained SWSB Southern Region Office. To minimise delays, SWSB Southern Region Office has proactively fabricated the necessary fittings locally and is addressing the issues on-site. These two pumping mains are supplying directly to the Bukit Siol reservoir. Reservoir levels at Bukit Siol, Datu Muda, Pending, and Mile 9 3/4 are being built up to satisfactory levels to prevent widespread water pressure issues during the repair process. SWSB Southern Region Office said water tankers will be mobilised to the affected areas and advised consumers to store sufficient water before the scheduled repair window. It assured consumers that efforts are being made to minimise disruptions and restore a stable water supply, adding: 'We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period.' lead Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (SWSB) Southern Region Office
Borneo Post
08-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
KWB to undertake urgent repairs on major water pipeline along Jalan Highfields Light Industrial to Jalan Batu Kawa
File photo for illustration purposes KUCHING (July 8): The Kuching Water Board (KWB) will carry out urgent repair works on a 1,400mm Mild Steel Cement Lined (MSCL) pumping main along Jalan Highfields Light Industrial near Jalan Batu Kawa, following damage caused by a collapsed concrete slab. According to KWB's technical update titled '1,400mm MSCL Pumping Main at Jalan Highfields Light Industrial – Jalan Batu Kawa', the repair operation will begin at 9pm on July 11 (Friday) and is expected to be completed by 7am the following day (Saturday). 'This marks the third attempt to execute permanent repairs on this critical pipeline, which is over 30 years old and supplies approximately 170 million litres per day (MLD) – about 20 per cent of Kuching's total treated water production of 778 MLD,' said KWB. The affected pipeline supplies water to key areas that include Matang Jaya, Petra Jaya, Demak Laut, Semariang, JBALB-served zones, and nearby communities. Previous repair efforts were hampered by several challenges like site constraints where limited space and unstable ground hindered safe and effective equipment deployment; technical compatibility where the ageing pipeline uses non-standard dimensions, and suitable fittings are not commercially available and sructural limitations where the pipe lies beneath a heavy concrete slab structure, requiring precise and safe removal before any repair work. Consumers at Jalan Matang (Kubah Ria to Batu 9; Taman Sri Harmoni; Jalan Sungai Tengah; Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub; Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhamad Salahudin; Jalan Demak; Jalan Bako; Muara Tebas; Petra Jaya and surrounding JBALB areas are expected to experience low water pressure or no water supply during the repair works. During the recovery period, consumers may also experience airlocks or discoloured (dirty) water. KWB said water tankers will be mobilised to provide alternative supply to affected areas and strongly advised consumers to store sufficient water in advance of the scheduled shutdown. 'We are committed to restoring the system with minimal disruption and will continue to monitor progress closely. We thank the public for their patience and understanding as we work to stabilise this critical infrastructure,' KWB said in the statement. Kuching Water Board lead pipe repairs water supply
