MIRI, November 28, 2017 - The
RM10.5 million Miri Town 33kV Indoor Substation, which will reinforce
electricity supply for the city’s central business district, is scheduled for
completion in August next year.
But the target date may not be reached if the local
communities persist with their obstruction to the site.
The indoor substation is a critical component of the
overall supply network reinforcement works for Miri, catering for the city’s
rapid expansion and increasing electricity demand.
SEB commenced work for the benefit of its overall
customers and is concerned that if obstruction to site entry continues, the
project will be delayed affecting supply of electricity.
"SEB respects the rights of individuals and
organisations to express their point of view, and appreciates that this be done
in a manner that is lawful and does not jeopardise the safety of others,"
a statement said in reference to efforts by the local communities to stop the
contractor from entering the site.
The statement said SEB has issued a temporary stop work
order for the approved project in the interest of the safety and security of
its employees and contractor's workers.
"Unfortunately this will cause a delay in the timely
completion of this substation," it said, explaining that the claims are
not targeted at SEB, but police reports have also been lodged for the safety
and security of the employees and contractor's workers on site.
The statement said SEB will continue to work closely with
the authorities and the relevant agencies to ensure amicable and speedy
resolution of this matter, and appeals to the land claimants to allow
construction to resume as this is being pursued.
The existing Miri Town substation is currently an outdoor
facility and is more than 30 years old requiring upgrading works which includes
the reconditioning and replacement of the substation’s equipment.
"This will also improve the substation’s performance
in terms of reliability and compatibility with the rest of the on-going
upgrading initiatives.
"The overall reinforcement work undertaken by SEB
with an investment of almost RM1 billion is expected to be completed within the
next five years," the statement said.
As part of this, major projects implemented
simultaneously since 2014 include additional injection points with the
construction of a number of zone substations in urban Miri and its outskirts to
cater for the city’s rapid development and expansion.
Other infrastructures such as additional feeders,
transformers, replacement of ageing equipment and power lines, are also being
undertaken.
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