Workers carrying some of the 25 water tanks to be placed in Pengkalan Kota constituency during the scheduled cut. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
FROM Jan 10 to 14, there will be no water supply in many parts of Penang while certain areas will have low water pressure.
Almost 600,000 consumers will be affected by the scheduled water cut.
A family buying bottled water at a supermarket.
The supply disruption is to facilitate valve replacement work at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant and repair work at several locations along the main pipeline.
Consumers have started purchasing plastic containers as well as bottled water.
Fried noodle seller Chan Wai Kit has switched to disposable plates and utensils at his stall in Balik Pulau market.
Elected representatives have placed water tanks at strategic spots, especially in high-rise buildings.
Some hawkers and food outlet operators will be resorting to disposable plates and cutlery.
Customers buying pails in anticipation of the water cut.
A total of 60 static water tanks will be placed in targeted areas while Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will deploy a fleet of 55 tankers to supply water – according to fixed schedules – to affected folk.
Repairs will be carried out to valves at Sungai Dua water treatment plant. — FIlepic
The Penang government has also roped in 24 voluntary fire and rescue units to supplement supply to consumers.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow had said that water supply for big non-domestic consumers in Batu Kawan, Bukit Minyak, Butterworth, Perai, George Town and Bayan Lepas FTZ would be restored within the shortest possible time frame.
Members of Juru Volunteer Fire Brigade in Bukit Mertajam inspecting their tanker lorry, ready to help provide water during the scheduled cut next week.
As for other affected consumers, water will be gradually restored in stages.
