THE Kelantan government has allocated a total of RM141.2 million since 2019 for the replacement of 226km of old pipes. 

State Public Works, Infrastructure, Transport and Utility Committee chairman Azami Mohd Nor said the endeavour will take place in four districts – Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, Kota Baru, and Machang. 

“The latest under package three, includes Kota Baru Utara, Kota Baru Timur, Tumpat, Kota Baru 11 and Kota Baru Selatan, where tender documents for 95 km of pipeline are currently being prepared. 

“Completion is expected in 2024,” he said in response to a question from Rohani Ibrahim (PAS-Tanjong Mas) during the state assembly sitting today. 

Azami further said the construction of a well at the Tanjung Mas facility under the first package is still underway and is already 77% complete. 

“Under package two for the construction of the Tanjung Mas Water Treatment Plant, we are planning for a water capacity of 30 million litres per day and the bidding process is expected this month,” he said. 

Azami said a loan is still being sought for the proposal to upgrade the Merbau Chondong treatment plant system, which is expected to be completed in 2024. 

“The Merbau Chondong plant can produce up to 60 million litres of clean water per day, solving the problem of clean water supply, especially for Pulai Chondong and a large part of the state,” he said. 

“The state government will undertake various efforts to solve the problem of clean water supply in the area by completing the remaining work on the plant involving RM1.7 million,” he said, adding that an application has been submitted to the Environment and Water Ministry. – Bernama, November 27, 2022.