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CNA
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Tanjong Katong sinkhole: Ground assessed as stable and water being removed, says MP Goh Pei Ming
SINGAPORE: The ground at the Tanjong Katong sinkhole is stable and authorities are working on removing the water inside to extricate the trapped car, Member of Parliament (MP) Goh Pei Ming said on Sunday (Jul 27). 'They're pulling out all the water from the sinkhole currently, and we have to do it slowly so that we can assess how the ground responds to water being extracted,' Mr Goh told reporters on site at 10.34am. PUB said on Sunday that the driver is able to walk and currently undergoing further check-ups. The agency said it was in touch with her to provide 'the necessary support'. It also acknowledged the quick actions by workers on site who pulled the woman out of the sinkhole. It had earlier attributed her rescue to the Singapore Civil Defence Force. The sinkhole appeared along Tanjong Katong Road South on Saturday, causing a vehicle to fall in the water-filled hole. The female driver was rescued by workers and taken conscious to Raffles Hospital. In a Facebook post on Sunday, MP Gho Sze Kee updated that water pressure and supply to residents in nearby affected areas were fully restored at 2.30am. Some residents also experienced disruptions to their water supply following the sinkhole. Tanjong Katong Road South lies at the boundary between Mountbatten Single Member Constituency, where Ms Gho is the MP, and Mr Goh's ward in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC. Mr Goh, who is also the Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore, said that once water levels have gone down – likely in the next one to two hours – the authorities will assess whether it is safe to remove the vehicle. 'They understand and they also want to make sure that they are able to repair the road quickly and to restore normalcy to this area,' he said, especially for residents who need to commute to work tomorrow. He added that more updates will come later in the day. In her Facebook post, Ms Gho said: 'As of now, with the works still going on round the clock, we do not as yet have clarity on the timeline to fully return to normalcy.' She added that the woman who was admitted to the hospital is okay, apart from shoulder pain. PUB said in a second statement on Sunday morning that the water supply was disrupted for more than four hours after the incident. The agency received feedback from about 18 households in the area. Water wagons were deployed and water bags were distributed to affected residents.
Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
JB faces 26-hour water cut starting today as plant shuts for maintenance
JOHOR BAHRU, July 15 — More than 30,000 user accounts in several areas around Johor Baru, including Tebrau, will experience a scheduled water supply disruption lasting 26 hours beginning today. The disruption is due to maintenance works at the Sultan Iskandar Water Treatment Plant in Pasir Gudang to ensure long-term system reliability and a more stable water supply. Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Anuar Abdul Ghani had earlier said that water tankers would be deployed to meet emergency needs at critical premises such as hospitals, dialysis centres and other institutions requiring uninterrupted water supply. The scheduled disruption is part of a proactive measure to keep the water supply system in optimal and safe condition. For further information, the public may visit Ranhill SAJ's official website at its official Facebook page, or contact the hotline at 1800-88-7474. — Bernama
Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Johor Baru faces 26-hour water cut starting today as plant shuts for maintenance
JOHOR BARU, July 15 — More than 30,000 user accounts in several areas around Johor Baru, including Tebrau, will experience a scheduled water supply disruption lasting 26 hours beginning today. The disruption is due to maintenance works at the Sultan Iskandar Water Treatment Plant in Pasir Gudang to ensure long-term system reliability and a more stable water supply. Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Anuar Abdul Ghani had earlier said that water tankers would be deployed to meet emergency needs at critical premises such as hospitals, dialysis centres and other institutions requiring uninterrupted water supply. The scheduled disruption is part of a proactive measure to keep the water supply system in optimal and safe condition. For further information, the public may visit Ranhill SAJ's official website at its official Facebook page, or contact the hotline at 1800-88-7474. — Bernama
Malay Mail
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Major parts of Kuantan face water cuts tonight due to urgent maintenance
KUANTAN, July 9 — Several areas in Kuantan will face an unscheduled 12-hour water supply disruption starting 11pm tonight due to repair and maintenance work at the Kobat Pump House. Pengurusan Air Pahang Berhad (PAIP) CEO Datuk Saiful Zaini Mohd Bokhari said the works, scheduled to end by 11am tomorrow (July 10), are a preventive measure to avoid major operational issues in the future. 'PAIP will do its best to minimise the disruption,' he said in a statement. Among the affected areas are Beserah to the Chendor border, including the Malaysia-China Industrial Park, Maritim, Bandar Damansara, Taman Dato' Rashid, Batu Hitam, Kampung Darat Sekolah, Jeram, Sungai Karang Maju, Aspa Cottage, Jabor, Sungai Karang, Chengal Lempong, Balok, Seberang Balok, Sungai Ular, Cherating, Kubang Ikan and the port area. Also impacted are Gebeng Phases I to III, Jalan Jabor, Kampung Alor Batu Jabor, Jalan Semambu, Politeknik Semambu, residential and industrial areas in Semambu, and Jalan Tengku Muhammad. Other locations include Teluk Sisek, the Survey Department, Jalan Beserah, Alor Akar, Sri Kuantan, Kubang Buaya, Teluk Chempedak, Istana Mahkota Teluk Sisek, Tanjung Api, Taman Gelora, Padang Lalang, Taman Selamat, Tembeling Resort, and the Royal Pahang Golf Club. Parts of Bukit Sekilau, Jalan Bukit Ubi, Jalan Kenanga, Taman Bukit Ubi, Taman Sungai Charu, Jalan Lim Hoe Lek, Jalan Haji Ahmad, Galing, Setali, Air Putih, Taman Fairmount, Bukit Beirut, Bukit Setongkol, and Cenderawasih are also affected. Additional areas include the Bukit Goh Youth Land Scheme, Bukit Goh Gen 2, Bukit Goh Perdana, Bukit Kuantan, parts of Tanjung Pasir, Indera Mahkota, Kampung Tiram, Tiram Perdana, Taman Shahzan, Taman Radiance, the Tun Razak Complex, Kuantan District and Land Office, Fully Residential Integrated School, PAIP headquarters, Sentral Terminal, Indera Mahkota Fire and Rescue Station, and Widad. Saiful said water supply will be restored in stages after maintenance is completed and the distribution system stabilises. Recovery times will vary depending on the distance of the premises and system pressure. Water tankers will be deployed to provide emergency supply, with priority given to critical premises such as hospitals, clinics, and dialysis centres. 'PAIP advises consumers to store sufficient water and use it prudently throughout the disruption,' he added. — Bernama
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Oxford water main burst causes pressure issues
Parts of Oxford are facing disruption to water supplies after a main pipe Water said its engineers were working to isolate a 600m pipe on Mill Lane that burst earlier, and consumers may experience low water pressure as a in the OX3, OX4 and OX33 post code areas have been affected with tankers used to replenish water in utility company said traffic management also had to be put in place on the A40 due to the repair work, which may cause disruption. A bottled water station at Oxford Thornhill Park and Ride is due to reopen on a statement, Thames Water apologised for the inconvenience and said it recognised how "frustrating" changes in tap flows said: "Currently demand in the area is outstripping supply and many people may experience pressure issues, particularly if your homes are in an elevated area. "We aim to return your supply back to normal as soon as possible but this may be intermittent while we continue to fix the problem." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
