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Tawau water plant resumes operations after two-week disruption, but residents face longer wait for stable supply

TAWAU, Oct 28 — The Utara Water Treatment Plant (LRA) here began operations in stages on Monday following an improvement in raw water quality.The Tawau Water Department said the...

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TAWAU, Oct 28 — The Utara Water Treatment Plant (LRA) here began operations in stages on Monday following an improvement in raw water quality.

The Tawau Water Department said the plant’s operations and water supply situation would be monitored from time to time.

“Consumers are advised to use water prudently while restoration efforts continue. Water supply may take time to stabilise, depending on the distribution system and the respective areas,” it said in a post on Facebook yesterday.

The department also apologised for the inconvenience caused and thanked consumers for their patience and cooperation.

Meanwhile, Sabah Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said Sabah Public Works and Utilities Ministry Permanent Secretary Datuk Ridhwan Linus visited the Utara Water Treatment Plant to assess the current situation and receive a detailed briefing on the water supply disruption in the affected areas.

“The visit reflects the Sabah Government’s commitment and determination to ensure that water supply issues are given serious attention and addressed through more efficient, systematic and effective coordination.

“I was also informed that the Sabah Water Department will increase the number of water tankers to strengthen water delivery operations to residents in affected areas.

Hopefully, this will ease the public’s difficulties while more comprehensive solutions are being implemented,” he said.

Nizam, who is also Apas assemblyman, said close cooperation among ministries, departments and related agencies was crucial to ensuring all measures could be carried out promptly and orderly, with a positive impact on community well-being.

“It is my sincere hope that these efforts and follow-up measures will accelerate the resolution of the water supply issue in Tawau, for the comfort and well-being of all its residents,” he added.

On Wednesday (October 21), Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor directed that immediate action be taken to assist affected residents after the water supply problem in Tawau was raised at the Sabah Cabinet meeting.

The water shortage in Tawau over the past two weeks was caused by dry weather and low rainfall, as well as raw water contamination that disrupted the plant’s operations. — Daily Express

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斗湖，10月28日讯——由于原水水质有所改善，位于斗湖的北水处理厂（LRA）于周一开始分阶段投入运营。

斗湖水务局表示，将不时监测该水厂的运营和供水情况。

“在恢复供水工作进行期间，建议消费者节约用水。供水可能需要一段时间才能稳定下来，具体取决于供水系统和各个地区的情况。”该机构昨天在Facebook上发帖称。

该部门也对造成的不便表示歉意，并感谢消费者的耐心与合作。

与此同时，沙巴青年发展、体育进步和创意经济部长拿督尼扎姆·阿布·巴卡尔·蒂廷根表示，沙巴公共工程和公用事业部常任秘书拿督里德万·利努斯视察了乌塔拉水处理厂，以评估当前情况并听取有关受影响地区供水中断的详细简报。

“此次访问体现了沙巴州政府致力于确保供水问题得到认真对待，并通过更高效、系统和有效的协调来解决这一问题的决心和承诺。”

“我还了解到，沙巴水务局将增加运水车的数量，以加强向受灾地区居民的供水工作。

“希望这能缓解公众的困难，同时也能为更全面的解决方案的实施做好准备。”他说道。

尼扎姆同时也是阿帕斯州议员，他表示，各部委、部门和相关机构之间的密切合作对于确保所有措施能够迅速有序地实施至关重要，这将对社区福祉产生积极影响。