First phase of Miri central sewage system completed

MIRI (Nov 4): The first phase of the Miri Central Sewage Management System was completed on Aug 31 this year, with 30,000 population equivalent (PE) already connected to the system.

Mayor Adam Yii recently visited the plant where he was briefed by Miri Divisional Sewerage Engineer Ts Siti Rabiah Abu Bakar on the latest progress of the Centralised Wastewater Management System for Miri.

“Since the system was commissioned on the treatment plant’s October sampling results remained within the compliance range for Class B standards, effectively ensuring safe water quality downstream of the intake supply.

“The second phase of the project has entered the design stage and is expected to enter the tender process by the second quarter of 2025,” he said in a statement issued after his visit.

The project, he added, offers numerous benefits as it significantly contributes to Miri’s sustainable development goals, particularly in areas of clean water and sanitation, affordable clean energy, and sustainable communities.

“I fully support the project, led by the Sarawak Sewerage Services Department (JPPS) in Miri, as it would help realise the city’s goal of becoming a green, smart, and liveable resort city.”

Additionally, Yii suggested that the JPPS team carefully plan out future construction stages to minimise public inconvenience.

He encouraged them to collaborate with the City Council to ensure active communication with community leaders and councillors before starting the construction, in order to enhance public understanding and support for the project.

Apart from that, he highlighted the importance of raising public awareness about the sewage management system and plans to promote its significance around the city.

“This is vital to strengthen residents’ environmental consciousness and ensure the protection of Miri’s water resources and public health,” he stressed.

The second phase of the project will cover several areas including Miri City Centre, Merbau, Jee Foh, Krokop, Pujut 1, and Piasau Jaya, with an estimated additional 4,400 connections, serving approximately 50,500 PE.