BY: AFIX REDZUAN
DENGKIL, AUG 8: The construction of Semenyih 2 Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Jenderam Hilir is expected to channel 100 million litres of water per day for the consumption of 100,000 people in Semenyih.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the WTP construction is a part of the State Government’s strategic agenda to ensure that water service industry is more efficient for consumers.
“Although it is the Federal Government’s responsibility, the State Government is prepared to use its own reserve for the sake of the citizens, if there is firm cooperation between both governments.
“This is a proactive step to face global changes and population increase, which ultimately increases demand for water,” he said on August 8.
He said the project, which is a non-political consideration, will certainly benefit Dengkil residents.
Mohamed Azmin then boarded a machine for the ground-breaking ceremony to officiate the Semenyih WTP construction project.
A total of RM180 million from the 2016 Budget will be spent for on project, which will be a new water source, pending the completion of Langat 2 Project in 2019.
The total cost was reduced by 30% of projected amount through an open tender process.
Besides supplying water for Semenyih, the Semenyih 2 WTP will also supply water to Beranang, certain parts of Hulu Langat, and also the new development area along the Kajang-Seremban Highway.
The State Government is also in the process of constructing a water treatment plant in Labohan Dagang, Kuala Langat with a capacity of 400 million litres of water per day.
MB: Semenyih 2 WTP to support 100,000 consumers
