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Kasigui water supply project to be operational by end of June — Shahelmey
Shahelmey
KOTA KINABALU (June 5): The Kasigui Urgent Water Supply Scheme (UWSS) project in Penampang is expected to be operational and begin producing treated water by the end of June, said Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya.
He explained that the project, undertaken by Jetama Sdn Bhd, experienced a one-month delay from its original schedule due to setbacks in the concreting works for the main slab.
'The concrete slab is now complete and modular units are currently being installed,' Shahelmey told reporters during a press conference at the Public Works Department (JKR) headquarters in Sembulan on Thursday.
Originally slated for completion by the end of May, the project was delayed due to unpredictable weather conditions from February to May, he added.
'I sincerely hope it will be completed as promised. Once operational, the Kasigui UWSS will supply five million litres per day (MLD) of treated water into the system, boosting overall supply for Kota Kinabalu and Putatan,' he said.
Shahelmey also noted that the Telibong 2 Phase 2 pipeline, expected to be completed by end of June or early July, will help channel additional treated water to northern Sepanggar and northern Kota Kinabalu.
'With that, we anticipate having sufficient water supply for all three areas,' he added.
The Kasigui UWSS is part of the state's initiative to enhance water security and alleviate shortages, particularly in southern Kota Kinabalu and Putatan.
