THE Air Itam service centre has been actively alerting residents through various social media platforms about the scheduled water disruption, which will occur from 10pm on Dec 5 (Thursday) to 10am on Dec 6 (Friday), to facilitate necessary maintenance work.
Air Itam assemblyman Joseph Ng emphasised the importance of early and interactive communication to ensure affected households are well-prepared for the disruption.
“After receiving notification from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) about the need to replace the valve at Jalan Zoo, my team and I immediately began disseminating the news,” Ng said.
“This proactive measure is important to give residents ample time to make necessary preparations. I believe the affected households, hawkers and traders will understand the necessity of this butterfly valve replacement at Jalan Zoo.”
A total of 4,489 accounts in Air Itam will be impacted by the valve replacement on the 450mm pipeline at the Air Itam Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
The affected areas are Jalan Zoo-Lorong 1, 2, 3 and 4, Penang Hill, Jalan Hill Railway, Jalan Kampung Pisang, Jalan Embun, Jalan Pisang Tanduk, Jalan Emas, Jalan Pisang Nangka, Jalan Hye Keat Estate, Jalan Empat, Lorong Empat, Jalan Lima, Jalan Kampung Melayu, Jalan Chor Sin Kheng and from Jalan Air Itam to Pasar Air Itam.
Other areas include Jalan Mata Kucing, Jalan Batu Van Tan, Lorong Lima, Jalan Lintang, Jalan Air Itam, Jalan Balik Pulau, Block 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, 6h, Jalan Pokok Ceri, Jalan Kampung Pisang, Jalan Air Itam, Medan Kolam Air Panas, Jalan Batu Perempuan, Jalan Pasar Blok 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15, Jalan Sri Bendera, Kampung Teres and Flat Kampung Melayu.
Ng expressed hope that PBAPP will complete the repairs efficiently within the scheduled timeframe.
Story by Edmund Lee