NIBONG TEBAL: A total of 7,238 user accounts here will experience a scheduled water supply disruption from Thursday( Aug 29) to Friday (Aug 30) following the closure of the 600mm main pipe in Sungai Krian here.
The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the water supply disruption occurred within a period of 12 hours, starting at 10 pm tomorrow until 10 am on Friday.
"Water supply disruption due to the closure of the main 600mm pipe in Sungai Krian is for the diversion of 600mm MS (mild steel) pipes for bridge upgrading works across Sungai Krian and the construction of a flyover across Jalan Federal to Jalan Transkrian by the Public Works Department," according to a post on social media on Wednesday (Aug 28).
PBAPP said that the areas involved in the water supply disruption are along Jalan Besar Datuk Keramat, along Jalan Permatang Keling and along Jalan Sempadan.
In addition, the areas involved are Permatang Tok Mahat, Tanjung Berembang, Sungai Acheh, Sungai Udang, Sungai Chenaam and Sungai Bakau.
Affected users are advised to store enough water for use throughout the water supply interruption period and PBAPP will update the status of this supply disruption via Facebook or by contacting the 24-hour call centre at 04-255 8255. - Bernama
