Repairs on Kuching’s Jalan Lapangan Terbang water main completed, supply restoration in stages, says Sarawak Water

KUCHING, Oct 30 — Emergency repair works on a critical 750mm mild steel cement-lined (MSCL) water main on Jalan Lapangan Terbang were completed at 2am today, said Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd.

The utility provider said water supply restoration is now underway in stages.

It said the unscheduled water supply interruption was necessitated by repair works on the 750mm pipeline located off Jalan Kuching Ranger Depot after it was damaged by third-party operations associated with the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project.

The disruption affected consumers in the Datuk Muda Tank supply area, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Jalan Tun Jugah, Jalan Batu Lintang, and surrounding areas.

The company had initially estimated the interruption to last from 4.30pm on October 29 until 5am on October 30.

In a progress update issued at 11.45pm yesterday, the utility provider said the leak location had been identified and repair crews were dewatering the site to facilitate repair works.

Following completion of the repair works at 2am, Sarawak Water said valve reopening and network pressurisation had commenced, with water supply expected to be restored gradually.

Consumers in higher-elevation areas or those located towards the end of distribution lines may experience a longer delay before normal water pressure is fully restored.

The company also cautioned that consumers might temporarily experience discoloured or muddy water, as well as milky-looking water, when supply resumed.

It explained that sediment dislodged from the pipelines could cause temporary discolouration, while trapped air bubbles could give the water a milky appearance.

Consumers are advised to run their external taps for a few minutes until the water becomes completely clear before using it for cooking, drinking, or washing.

Sarawak Water also advised consumers in the affected areas to use water wisely and thanked residents and businesses for their patience and understanding throughout the emergency repair operation.

The utility provider said it would continue monitoring the distribution system as water supply recovery progresses. — The Borneo Post

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古晋，10 月 30 日讯——砂拉越水务有限公司表示，位于 Jalan Lapangan Terbang 的一条关键的 750 毫米低碳钢水泥衬里 (MSCL) 供水干管的紧急维修工作已于今天凌晨 2 点完成。

该供水公司表示，供水恢复工作正在分阶段进行。

声明称，此次计划外的停水是由于位于古晋路巡警站附近的750毫米管道在古晋城市交通系统（KUTS）项目相关的第三方作业中受损，需要进行维修工作。

此次中断影响了 Datuk Muda Tank 供应区、Jalan Lapangan Terbang、Jalan Tun Jugah、Jalan Batu Lintang 及周边地区的消费者。

该公司最初估计中断时间将从 10 月 29 日下午 4 点 30 分持续到 10 月 30 日凌晨 5 点。

在昨天晚上 11 点 45 分发布的进度更新中，该公用事业公司表示，泄漏位置已经确定，维修人员正在对现场进行排水，以便进行维修工作。

砂拉越水务公司表示，凌晨2点维修工作完成后，阀门已重新开启，管网已开始加压，预计供水将逐步恢复。

地势较高地区或位于供水管线末端的用户可能需要更长时间才能完全恢复正常水压。

该公司还提醒消费者，恢复供水后，可能会暂时出现水质变色、浑浊或呈乳白色的情况。

它解释说，从管道中脱落的沉积物可能会导致暂时变色，而滞留的气泡可能会使水呈现乳白色。

建议消费者在使用室外水龙头放水几分钟，直到水完全清澈后再用于烹饪、饮用或洗涤。

砂拉越水务公司也建议受影响地区的消费者节约用水，并感谢居民和企业在紧急维修行动期间的耐心和理解。

供水公司表示，随着供水恢复的进展，他们将继续监测配水系统。——《婆罗洲邮报》

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