(Miri, 10th June) Sarawak Water has confirmed a leak in a main water supply pipe with a diameter of 1100mm located at the 7th mile of Miri-Bintulu Road, and will proceed as scheduled with repair works today.
In a statement released in the early hours, the water company stated that after system testing and an isolated inspection of a 750mm pipe, it was confirmed that this pipe is in good condition with no leakage detected.
The statement pointed out that after further testing, the source of the leakage was confirmed to be from the 1100mm main pipe. Therefore, the repair works originally planned for June 10th will proceed as scheduled in order to fix the damaged pipeline.
The repair work is expected to cause temporary water supply interruptions in affected areas, which match the areas previously listed in the official information poster, and are limited to users connected to the 1100mm main water supply pipe.
Sarawak Water urges affected users to store enough water in advance, and to use water sparingly during the repair and restoration period to minimize inconvenience.
The company added that they will continue to announce updates and restoration progress via official communication channels and advise the public to stay tuned for related notices.
According to the list of affected areas released by the company, a total of 31 areas will be impacted, including Tudan, Jalan Jee Foh, Jalan Bulan Sabit, Permyjaya, Pujut, Piasau, Lutong, Baram, Lambir, Tudan, Kampung Masjid, Sungai Tukau, and Lambir, among others.
Additionally, the affected areas include Taman Bayshore, Vista Perdana, Desa Bahagia, Desa Pujut, Desa Indah, Southlake, Marina Commercial Centre, Centre Point, City Centre, Boulevard Commercial Centre, Miri-Pujut Road, Kampung Lereng Bukit, Pujut Cattle Farm Village, Lambir Prison vicinity, New Waterworks Quarters, and Kampung Muhibbah Kuala Baram.
At the same time, Kampung Bukit Beraya and Bukit Song Pump Stations (under the jurisdiction of the Rural Water Supply Department), KFC Tanjong, Jalan Temenggong Oyong Lawai Jau, Jalan Brighton, Sunlight Garden, and Woodhouse Garden will also be affected.