Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali said the allocation would be used to replace old water pipes, covering a distance of 422km, which would be carried out in stages from today until 2019.

He said the project, to be undertaken by Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), was among the initiatives lined up to overcome water supply disruptions due to leaking or burst pipes, besides ensuring good quality tap water.

“A study conducted by Air Selangor found 84 hotspots for leaking and burst pipes.

“For this year, we will focus on 12 hotspots, starting with Taman Melawati,” he said when opening the Old Pipe Replacement in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya 2016 programme here today.

The first phase of the project would involve old pipes, measuring 59.5km, and cost RM50 million. This is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

The areas involved include Gombak Setia, Bandar Tun Razak, Persiaran Kayangan Shah Alam and Country Heights Hulu Langat, Selangor.

The menteri besar said the first phase of the project would benefit 48,000 consumers in the Klang Valley and Putrajaya.