On standby for water needs as repairs start

Ready to slog it out: Workers carrying out preparatory work before the scheduled valve replacement exercise at the Sungai Dua water treatment plant. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

BUTTERWORTH: While the taps run dry during the 96-hour water cut which begins in most parts of Penang today, workers at the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will be slogging it out.

It is learnt that about 100 staff members have been placed on 24-hour standby during the scheduled water cut, while an estimated 30 workers from the main contractor will be working on the valve replacement exercise at the Sungai Dua water treatment plant.