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KUCHING: Two major water supply projects totalling RM280 million in Lundu are expected to increase access to treated and continuous water supplies for residents of the DUN Opar, DUN Tanjong Datu and Lundu Region.
Member of the National Assembly (ADUN) Opar, Billy Sujang said that the project involves construction of Lundu New Water Treatment Plant in Kampung Sedaing worth RM130 million and Lundu-Sematan Regional Water Supply (Distribution and Reticulation System) worth RM150 million.
"The 20 million litres per day (MLD) water treatment plant is expected to supply treated water from Biawak to Melano Bay, Sematan.
"This project is highly anticipated by residents who have long needed clean and continuous water supplies", he said while discussing Sarawak Budget 2027 at the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Conference, today.
According to Billy, an Outdoor Water Supply Project under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) worth RM129 million was also approved, involving installation of main piping and reticulation systems in Lundu District.
In terms of rural transportation, he said the Kendaie-Selampit Road Project worth RM72 million and the Selampit Bridge Project worth RM27.93 million are being implemented to improve local transportation facilities.
"These two projects complement each other and are highly needed by the people of Selampit, Bitokan and Kendaie.
"Given both are being implemented, I hope JKR as the executive agency ensures that work is completed perfectly and on schedule", he added.
He also informed that the Biawak-Kendaie Road Project worth RM77 million is now in the final stage of tender evaluation after being renegotiated.
Billy emphasizes the development of comprehensive infrastructure that is essential to improve the quality of life of rural residents as well as supporting the economic and social activities of local communities. - TVS
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