DARO: The newly launched Acute Water System project in Kampung Pangtray here serves as a strategic interim measure to address water supply issues in the district while awaiting the full implementation of Sarawak’s long-term water infrastructure plan.
Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the system adopts a high-tech design to enhance water treatment and distribution, ensuring it meets the increasing demand in the area.
He said the initiative reflects the Sarawak government’s commitment to offering immediate and effective solutions ahead of the larger infrastructure rollout.
“This plant supports and complements the current water systems in Daro and Jemoreng,” he said during the plant’s officiating ceremony on Wednesday.
Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad thanked the state government and the ministry for taking prompt action to resolve the long-standing issue.
He noted that over 80 per cent of Daro’s old pipelines have been replaced with new ones that are more robust and capable of higher flow.
He described the new facility as a meaningful short-term solution that has already improved the local water situation.
“Alhamdulillah, on behalf of the people of Daro, I express my deepest appreciation to the Sarawak government, especially the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, for approving and implementing this project.
“Although temporary, this plant increases the capacity of the existing system, which includes the Daro and Jemoreng Water Treatment Plants.
“With a capacity of four million litres per day, plus new elevated tanks in Panco and Badong, we now have a more than sufficient supply. The plant also functions as a backup if the main system fails,” he added.
According to the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), 12 water supply projects worth RM714.72 million have been or are being carried out in Daro.
Five of these projects, valued at RM55.10 million, have been completed and include the construction of elevated tanks, booster pump stations, and new pipeline installations.
The remaining seven projects are still under construction or in the planning stage, estimated at RM659.6 million.
Additionally, two pipeline replacement projects costing RM1.15 million have also been implemented to replace old and damaged pipes.
