KUCHING: The construction of the water supply infrastructure under the Samariang Phase 1 Water Grid project is expected to be completed February next year, reveals State Utilities (Water Supply) Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi.
Optimistic about the completion of the Samariang Phase 1 Water Grid project to resolve water issues in areas nearby Samariang, he pointed out that the laying of the components for the water supply works had commenced.
“The high level water tank in Jalan Sultan Tengah is still under construction. There are three tanks in total,” he said to reporters at the Bandar Baru Samariang multipurpose hall after visiting the water tank construction site.
By allocating the water supply infrastructure at nearby area, Abdul Rahman highlighted that issues such as low water pressure during peak hours and interruption could be solved as soon as possible.
“The first phase of the Samariang Water Grid project will provide constant treated water supply to residents and villages across Jalan Sultan Tengah towards Damai.
“The project, costing about RM85mil, is an initiative by the state government.
“The Sarawak Water supply Grid Programme in Stressed Area will focus more on the laying and replacement of pipelines, construction of booster stations, upgrading and improvement of water treatment plants, digitalisation of water supply and improvement works to existing water supply system,” he highlighted.
He also added that the new and upgraded water supply components had greater capabilities and more modern system.
“The three high level tanks are capable of storing up to 12 million litres of water.
“The water booster pump station has the capacity to supply 50 million litres.
“The third component is the installation of the new 1,200m-long pipe to connect water from Jalan Matang-Batu Kawa junction to the booster station. “Another pipe measuring 700m will be installed as well. The pipe helps to supply clean water along a 3km route, from booster pump station to high level tanks site in Jalan Sultan Tengah,” he added.
