BAU: Efforts to improve water supply in rural and hilly parts of Tasik Biru are progressing, with booster stations identified as a key solution to extend coverage to hard-to-reach areas.
Tasik Biru assemblyman Henry Harry Jinep said ongoing projects under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency and the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) are aimed at delivering clean, treated water directly to households.
“What we need are booster stations for certain areas that are too far from the main pipeline to push the water pressure.
“Some houses are located in hilly areas, so without the water booster, they could not benefit,” he said after the closing ceremony of the BiSingai Townhall session at REDEEMS, Tondong, here today (Apr 25).
He added that authorities are currently identifying suitable locations to install the booster stations to improve water distribution.
Henry said the projects are designed to make access easier for residents by extending connections up to the meter point, allowing households to connect to the supply without bearing initial infrastructure costs.
“The projects include the installation of standpipes complete with water meters, allowing villagers to connect water supply to their homes without bearing initial infrastructure costs,” he noted.
He noted that the approach helps address common rural challenges such as high excavation costs and lengthy application processes, which often delay access to clean water.
A total of RM9 million has been allocated under GKCDA to improve water supply lines, particularly in underserved and remote areas.
