Penang consumers get 24-hour ‘pause’ between scheduled and surprise water cuts

GEORGE TOWN: Consumers in Penang island’s South-West District will have 24 hours’ breathing space until a scheduled water supply disruption now that the unexpected interruption caused by the damaged Prai River pipeline is almost resolved.

The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the remaining 16% of consumers affected by the water cut after the 1,350mm pipe ruptured on Tuesday (Jan 23) are set to get their supply back by Sunday (Jan 28) evening.

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Earlier, it said re-clamping work on the pipe had been completed and 84% (108,000) of the 120,000 affected customers had their supply restored by 6.30pm on Saturday (Jan 27).

PBAPP had previously announced a scheduled water supply interruption to carry out diversion and reconnection works to two new 600mm pipelines at Prai River to replace the old 1,350mm one.

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On Sunday, it said the planned cut would be deferred to Monday (Jan 29) to give consumers hit by the unexpected disruption enough time to store water.