SIBU: Several areas here will experience a scheduled water supply disruption on Feb 27 to enable upgrading work at the Salim Water Treatment Plant.
According to a notice from the Sibu Water Board (SWB), the water supply disruption is expected to last for five to seven hours, starting from 10pm until completion.
The affected areas would be along Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce (Jalan Salim by-pass) – Lorong 40 to 52 (including SMK Bukit Assek and Borneo Supermarket), and along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman from Chemistry Department until Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah (including Jalan Permai Jaya, Daesco, Starlink Hotel, Jalan Ling Kai Cheng, Jalan Gelama, Jalan Angsana, SMK Rosli Dhoby, Sibu Vocational College, Lorong Deshon 18 and Lorong Ulu Sungai Merah 12 to 63).
Other areas affected would be Kampung Bahagia Jaya, Rh Edward, Rh John Lalong in Jalan Teku Pasai, and Jalan Oya Lama until Sibu/Bintulu junction (including Sibu Hospital, Jalan Permai, Jalan Undan, Jalan Cendana, Lorong Tunku Abdul Rahman 31, Jalan Satria, Jalan Bumi Indah, Jalan Kampung Jeriah, Jalan Bougenvilla, Jalan Pine, Taman Kemuyang, Rascom camp, Methodist Victory Home, and Jalan Pasai Bon Dua).
SWB advised cosumers to store adequate water supply for their needs during the disruption period.
The notice also stated that water supply will be gradually restored in the affected areas.
“If weather does not permit, the work will be carried out the next day,” it said.
For inquiries, the public can contact the Sibu Water Board’s Helpline at 013-8106311.
