JOHOR BARU – About 200 areas here in Kulai and Iskandar Puteri are expected to face an unscheduled water supply disruption following the burnout of two transformers at the Semangar water treatment plant at Jalan Kulai-Kota Tinggi in Kota Tinggi yesterday.
Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd said in an official Facebook post today that the affected areas are Senai, Skudai, Pulai, Austin, Sedenak, Seelong, Kempas, Kulai, Gelang Patah, and Nusajaya.
“The fire caused the plant to stop working. The Fire and Rescue Department succeeded in extinguishing the fire and no casualties were reported. We are working with the authorities to overcome the problem and restore water supply to the affected areas in stages.
“Based on our latest information, if the repairs can be done within a short period, water supply can be restored in 12 hours after the water treatment plant is back in operation at full capacity,” it said.
The integrated water supply company said apart from industrial areas and housing estates, the water supply disruption has also affected the offices of the Royal Customs Department, Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency, Marine Department, Tanjung Pelepas Port, Legoland Theme Park, and Senai International Airport.
Meanwhile, Kota Tinggi fire station head Azman Jantan said in a separate statement that the station received a distress call on the fire at the plant at 2.57pm yesterday.
A team of 12 rushed to the scene and found two transfer units on fire, he said, adding that the operation ended at 4.45pm yesterday. – Bernama, October 13, 2021
