THE Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has approved a crucial project, to construct a water reservoir, at Bukit Penara in Balik Pulau.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, also the PBAPP chairman, mentioned that the project is expected to commence soon.
“The water reservoir project in Bukit Penara is vital for ‘end-of-the-line’ (EoL) areas in Balik Pulau in case of future water supply disruptions.
“In the past, there were several cases of water disruptions in the southwest district that affected Balik Pulau as well.
“While most areas in Balik Pulau have a normal water supply recovery rate, EoL areas don’t. They are the last to receive water supply.
“However, upon the completion of the water reservoir project in Bukit Penara, everything will change, as it can store water for at least 48 hours for the residents in EoL areas.
“This will minimise the impact they face during water supply disruptions,” Chow announced in his speech at the Balik Pulau Chinese New Year open house at SMJK (C) Sacred Heart in Balik Pulau today.
Also present were Penang Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim and Balik Pulau MP Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik.
Story by Riadz Akmal
Pix by Alissala Thian
Video by Ahmad Adil Muhamad