PUTRAJAYA – The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has allocated RM10 million for the repair of sewerage systems damaged by the recent floods that hit the Klang Valley and several other states.
SPAN said in a statement today that based on initial reports, the massive floods had damaged about 200 sewage treatment plants maintained by the national sewerage company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd.
Among the sewage treatment assets that were damaged are plant equipment, electrical panels, fences, plant barrier walls, plant structures, pipes, sewerage manholes, as well as access roads and plant infrastructure.
“Restoration and repair work have begun and the affected sewerage plants are expected to operate as usual once the equipment is replaced and electricity supply is restored, but this will take some time to complete,” read the statement.
To facilitate the affairs of flood victims, SPAN in collaboration with IWK has organised the placement of 32 mobile toilets at eight relief centres in Selangor and Pahang.
“The public is advised to take necessary precautions when cleaning up their homes or business premises to avoid the implications of water pollution and water-borne diseases following severe flooding,” it added. – Bernama, December 22, 2021
