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New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Pelubang water plant upgrading ahead of schedule
ALOR STAR: Upgrading work at the Pelubang Water Treatment Plant (WTP) may be completed ahead of schedule, said contractor Bina Darul Aman Bhd (BDB). Its group executive director, Raja Shahreen Raja Othman, said the RM431 million project was 62.5 per cent complete, slightly ahead of the targeted 62.3 per cent, and might be completed ahead of the extension period that was granted. "Once operational, the facility is expected to improve access to treated water for residents in Kubang Pasu and Kota Setar. "If we factor this into days, it should be an estimated 43 days (ahead of schedule)," he said during a press conference in conjunction with the company's 30th annual grand meeting today. Raja Shahreen stated that timely delivery remained a priority but noted that the project faced several non-construction challenges. "In terms of timing, like it or not, this is something we have to meet, but for us to continue progressing smoothly, we need cooperation from other stakeholders as well. "This isn't just about digging the ground. There are issues involving land acquisition, permits and existing infrastructure such as roads and private properties," he said. Raja Shahreen said BDB was confident of delivering the project on time. "We are committed. We have the financial strength and technical capabilities, but we must also take these external factors into account," he added. The Pelubang WTP upgrading project aims to almost double the plant's capacity, from the current 247 million litres daily to 457 million litres once completed. Last year, the media reported that state Public Works, Natural Resources, Water Supply, Water Resources and Environment Committee chairman Mohamad Yusuf @ Munir Zakaria said the Pelubang WTP had been granted an Extension of Time (EOT) until Dec 21, 2025, due to earlier technical issues. On whether BDB was open to rescuing other delayed water treatment plant projects in Kedah, Raja Shahreen said the company was ready to step in if needed. "We are prepared to assist with stalled projects. Financially, we are stable, and we possess the technical expertise to bring such projects back on track," he said. Meanwhile, Raja Shahreen said BDB recorded a pre-tax profit of RM4.51 million on revenue of RM294.7 million for 2024, compared to a RM14.47 million pre-tax profit from RM313.1 million revenue recorded in the previous year. "Despite the softer financial performance, the group remains optimistic about long-term growth prospects," he said.
Barnama
24-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
RM250 Million Water Treatment Plant To Be Built At Mengkuang Dam For Consumers In SPT
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 24 (Bernama) — Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) is building a RM250 million Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at the Mengkuang Dam here, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the proposed project, which will be about 550 metres from the Expanded Mengkuang Dam (EMD), when completed in November next year, is capable of supplying a maximum of 114 million litres per day (MLD) of treated water to consumers, particularly in the Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) district. The Taman Mengkuang WTP project, expected to take 18 months to complete, will draw daily water supply from the EMD, which is the largest dam in the state, he said. "So far, the EMD has served as a strategic water storage dam, releasing water only during emergencies when the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is unable to abstract sufficient water from Sungai Muda. 'However, starting November 2026, EMD will transition into a dual-purpose dam. Once fully operational, it will release raw water daily to support the Taman Mengkuang WTP, while continuing to serve as an emergency backup source for the Sungai Dua WTP under abnormal conditions,' he added. Chow, who is PBAPP chairman, told reporters this after opening the groundbreaking ceremony for the Taman Mengkuang WTP Project here today. He said the construction of the new WTP was among the proactive measures taken by the state government to address the growing water demand, as Penang's water consumption has risen from 813 million litres per day (JLH) in 2014 to 870 JLH in 2024, with projections indicating it will further increase to 1,103 JLH by 2030. Meanwhile, PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said the project includes the construction of a 114-JLH water treatment module, a backwash pump house, a chemical dosing building and a treated water tank. In addition, he said, it also involves the construction of a sludge treatment building, a cleaning pump and a chemical waste storage pond, a storage pond and an administration building equipped with a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM250 million water treatment plant to be built at Mengkuang dam for consumers in SPT
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) is building a RM250 million Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at the Mengkuang Dam here, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the proposed project, which will be about 550 metres from the Expanded Mengkuang Dam (EMD), when completed in November next year, is capable of supplying a maximum of 114 million litres per day (MLD) of treated water to consumers, particularly in the Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) district. The Taman Mengkuang WTP project, expected to take 18 months to complete, will draw daily water supply from the EMD, which is the largest dam in the state, he said. 'So far, the EMD has served as a strategic water storage dam, releasing water only during emergencies when the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is unable to abstract sufficient water from Sungai Muda. 'However, starting November 2026, EMD will transition into a dual-purpose dam. Once fully operational, it will release raw water daily to support the Taman Mengkuang WTP, while continuing to serve as an emergency backup source for the Sungai Dua WTP under abnormal conditions,' he added. Chow, who is PBAPP chairman, told reporters this after opening the groundbreaking ceremony for the Taman Mengkuang WTP Project here today. He said the construction of the new WTP was among the proactive measures taken by the state government to address the growing water demand, as Penang's water consumption has risen from 813 million litres per day (JLH) in 2014 to 870 JLH in 2024, with projections indicating it will further increase to 1,103 JLH by 2030. Meanwhile, PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said the project includes the construction of a 114-JLH water treatment module, a backwash pump house, a chemical dosing building and a treated water tank. In addition, he said, it also involves the construction of a sludge treatment building, a cleaning pump and a chemical waste storage pond, a storage pond and an administration building equipped with a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. 'This contract also includes the installation of a 1,200-millimetre (mm) diameter raw water discharge pipe from the dam and a 900mm-diametre treated water production pipe for connection to the existing treated water supply line. 'It also involves all civil, structural, mechanical and electrical works,' he said. According to Pathmanathan, currently, most of the treated water supply at SPT is drawn from the Sungai Dua WWTP in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), but this dependence is expected to decrease when the Taman Mengkuang WWTP begins operating. He said the new LRA would not only strengthen the water supply in SPT but also provide indirect benefits to consumers in SPU and South Seberang Perai (SPS). He said the Taman Mengkuang LRA is the third project under the Water Contingency Plan 2030 (WCP 2030), and there are five more projects under the plan that need to be completed before 2030.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM250m water treatment plant to be built at Mengkuang dam
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) is building a RM250 million Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at the Mengkuang Dam here, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the proposed project, which will be about 550 metres from the Expanded Mengkuang Dam (EMD), when completed in November next year, is capable of supplying a maximum of 114 million litres per day (MLD) of treated water to consumers, particularly in the Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) district. The Taman Mengkuang WTP project, expected to take 18 months to complete, will draw daily water supply from the EMD, which is the largest dam in the state, he said. 'So far, the EMD has served as a strategic water storage dam, releasing water only during emergencies when the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is unable to abstract sufficient water from Sungai Muda. 'However, starting November 2026, EMD will transition into a dual-purpose dam. Once fully operational, it will release raw water daily to support the Taman Mengkuang WTP, while continuing to serve as an emergency backup source for the Sungai Dua WTP under abnormal conditions,' he added. Chow, who is PBAPP chairman, told reporters this after opening the groundbreaking ceremony for the Taman Mengkuang WTP Project here today. He said the construction of the new WTP was among the proactive measures taken by the state government to address the growing water demand, as Penang's water consumption has risen from 813 million litres per day (JLH) in 2014 to 870 JLH in 2024, with projections indicating it will further increase to 1,103 JLH by 2030. Meanwhile, PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said the project includes the construction of a 114-JLH water treatment module, a backwash pump house, a chemical dosing building and a treated water tank. In addition, he said, it also involves the construction of a sludge treatment building, a cleaning pump and a chemical waste storage pond, a storage pond and an administration building equipped with a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. 'This contract also includes the installation of a 1,200-millimetre (mm) diameter raw water discharge pipe from the dam and a 900mm-diametre treated water production pipe for connection to the existing treated water supply line. 'It also involves all civil, structural, mechanical and electrical works,' he said. According to Pathmanathan, currently, most of the treated water supply at SPT is drawn from the Sungai Dua WWTP in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), but this dependence is expected to decrease when the Taman Mengkuang WWTP begins operating. He said the new LRA would not only strengthen the water supply in SPT but also provide indirect benefits to consumers in SPU and South Seberang Perai (SPS). He said the Taman Mengkuang LRA is the third project under the Water Contingency Plan 2030 (WCP 2030), and there are five more projects under the plan that need to be completed before 2030.
The South African
24-05-2025
- Climate
- The South African
Cape Town to implement 11-hour water shutdown in these areas
The City of Cape Town water and sanitation directorate will conduct planned maintenance from Tuesday, 27 May, which will result in an 11-hour water shutdown. The first planned maintenance is scheduled from 9:00 until 20:00 on Tuesday, 27 May in Strand. The City of Cape Town said planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas: Parts of Wynberg – The municipality said water supply to these areas will be shut off temporarily from 8:00 until 19:00 on both Tuesday, 27 May and Wednesday, 28 May. 'This will enable the maintenance team to safely connect the newly installed water pipeline along Bayview Road, Wynberg at the intersections with Wellington Road, Orient Road, Crescent Road, Prospect Hill Road, Seaview Road and Fairview Road to the existing water supply infrastructure. The area bounded by Bower Road, Wellington Avenue, Bayview Road, Silverlea Road and possibly the immediate surrounding streets will experience no water during this period on both days,' the City of Cape Town said. Driftands, Mfuleni and Site B – Khayelitsha – The water supply to these areas will also be temporarily shut off from 9:00 until 20:00 on Thursday, 29 May to will enable the maintenance team to safely connect a 300mm diameter water meter on the water supply main in Mfuleni. The City of Cape Town said residents will experience low water pressure to no water during this period. However, water tankers will be made available to provide water for domestic use where required. In addition to the water shutdowns in the above-mentioned areas, the Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will be shut down from 00:00 on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 until 24:00 on Wednesday, 28 May to allow the maintenance team to do essential maintenance during this period. Consumers in Kraaifontein, Bloekombos and Wallacedene have been requested to reduce their water consumption during this period. 'The City's reservoirs in the northern areas will be filled in advance. The Drakenstein and Stellenbosch Municipalities as well as private consumers along the Wemmershoek pipeline have been informed to make the necessary preparations. Affected residents are kindly advised to store water in clean, sealed containers ahead of the disruption to ensure adequate supply,' the metro municipality said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
