BAU: Residents of Kampung Atas and Kampung Badul in Singai will now have improved access to clean water following the refurbishment of its Gravity Feed Water Supply (GFS) system.
The initiative is part a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project led by Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak.
The long-overdue upgrade involved replacing nearly 2,000 metres of aging and damaged PVC piping with high-quality HDPE piping, improving both water quality and reliability.
The dam structure feeding the system also underwent concrete repairs, formwork reconstruction, and an overhaul of the outlet point to enhance water flow and increase capacity.
The initiative, which also included extending the supply line to the community centre, was jointly supported by the Bau District Office, which facilitated local coordination and community engagement.
As part of the collaboration, NREB provided strategic collaboration and community engagement efforts to ensure the project met local needs, while Chemsain provided the technical expertise, manpower, and resources required to complete the refurbishment and fully restore the GFS system.
Environmental Quality Controller Datuk Jack Liam said the system not only provides clean water to Kampung Atas and Kampung Badul but also enhances quality of life in an environmentally responsible and socially inclusive way.
“Beyond the immediate benefits, I hope this project raises awareness on the importance of conserving our water resources,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd director Brian Chong said the effort reflects the company’s values of delivering sustainable, community-focused solutions.
“We’re proud to support initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives, especially when they also strengthen environmental resilience,” said Chong.
A simple handover ceremony was held yesterday (July 26) at the Kampung Atas Community Centre to mark the project’s completion, officiated by both Jack and Chong, who symbolically handed over a certificate of completion to the Village Head of Kampung Badul, followed by the opening of a community water tap.
