Closure of Sungai Kerian main pipe to affect 7,000 households

Closure of Sungai Kerian main pipe to affect 7,000 households

The Penang water authority says supply will be interrupted for 12 hours from 10pm on Thursday in several areas near Nibong Tebal.

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The Penang Water Supply Corporation said the closure of the main pipe at Sungai Kerian is part of the bridge upgrading works and construction of a flyover. (Bernama pic)
NIBONG TEBAL:
A total of 7,238 user accounts here will experience a scheduled water supply disruption from tomorrow to Friday following the closure of the 600mm main pipe in Sungai Kerian.

The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the water supply disruption will be for 12 hours, starting at 10pm tomorrow.

“Water supply disruption due to the closure of the main pipe in Sungai Kerian is for the diversion of the 600mm mild steel pipe for bridge upgrading works across Sungai Kerian and the construction of a flyover across Jalan Federal to Jalan Transkrian by the public works department,” PBAPP said in a Facebook post.

It said the affected areas are Jalan Besar Datuk Keramat, Jalan Permatang Keling, Jalan Sempadan, Permatang Tok Mahat, Tanjung Berembang, Sungai Acheh, Sungai Udang, Sungai Chenaam and Sungai Bakau.

Consumers are advised to store enough water for use during the disruption.

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