SIMUNJAN, August 1 2026: Water supply to Simunjan area is expected to resume after the repair work on the pipe leak on Jalan Gedong–Simunjan is expected to be completed late this evening.
Simunjan State Legislative Member (SLM) Awla Dris, through his official Facebook page, said that the Simunjan Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) has not been able to operate fully since July 28 due to the water level at the inlet being at a critical level.
Following this situation, the water supply to Simunjan area is currently dependent entirely on the Serian plant for the supply through the pipe at Gedong booster pump.
However, on July 31, a pipe leak occurred on Jalan Gedong–Simunjan which was caused by the contractor's dredging and cleaning of the ditch.
Repair work is currently underway and is expected to be completed late this evening.
Once the repair is completed, the water supply from the Serian plant is expected to be distributed continuously again to the Simunjan area, thus helping to restore supply to the affected residents.
Meanwhile, the demand for water supply delivery using tanker trucks is currently high following the supply disruptions that occurred in the area.
The water distribution is being made to meet the needs of the affected residents, including intensifying the delivery of water supply to areas that are still experiencing disruptions.
To assist in this effort, the Samarahan Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has also taken the initiative to borrow water barrels from JBALB Kuching.
A total of 16 water barrels have been borrowed so far for the use of residents in Simunjan.
In addition to the delivery of water supplies, JBALB Samarahan is also in the process of providing centralized water tanks at several strategic locations that have been identified to make it easier for residents to obtain supplies.
For areas that are still affected, water supply deliveries are being actively implemented while pipe repair work is completed.
The JBALB is committed to addressing the disruptions as best as possible and ensuring that the water supply in the Simunjan area returns to stability in the near future.
The cooperation and patience of the residents throughout the water supply disruption period is greatly appreciated.
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