Advance notice: While regulated discharge is being carried out at Bakun Dam, Sarawak Energy says that it will be doing its best to limit impact.
SIBU: Sarawak Energy will conduct a controlled water release from the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) reservoir from April 18 to May 9 as part of routine water management efforts.
Approved by the Sarawak Rivers Board, the release aims to protect the dam’s structural integrity and regulate river levels following the accumulation of over 700 million cubic metres of water.
“The public has been notified in advance through announcements and social media. While water levels downstream may rise, discharge will be carefully regulated to minimise community impact,” it said in a statement, Bernama reported.
Residents are urged to stay alert due to potential fluctuations in water currents.
This seasonal operation is a standard practice and reflects Sarawak Energy’s efficient water management, supported by its dynamic water dispatch management system introduced in 2020.
The system enables long-term forecasts and is used across the Bakun, Murum and Batang Ai hydroelectric plants, the statement said.
Sarawak Energy said the operations follow international safety and environmental standards.
The public can get updates from the Sarawak Energy’s social media and the SEB Cares app.
