A new balancing reservoir and distribution pipeline were constructed to double the Sawah Raja Water Treatment Plant’s supply capacity, meeting rising demand from Rembau and the surrounding population.
Project Details
Owner: Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB)
Consultant: AECOM Perunding Sdn Bhd
Main Contractor: Ikatan Gemajaya Sdn Bhd
Start Date: 15 August 2016
Completion Date: 11 September 2019
Contract Value: RM28.9 million
Project Description
Body: This project increased water supply capacity from 50 million litres a day (MLD) to 100 MLD to meet growing demand from Rembau and surrounding areas, involving installation of a 900mm diameter pipeline, a gravity pipeline network, and construction of a 9 million litre reinforced concrete balancing reservoir on elevated terrain.
Scope Of Work
- Supply, installation, and testing of a 900mm diameter mild steel pipeline, approximately 7.6km
- Installation of a gravity pipeline network, approximately 2km
- Construction of a 9 million litre reinforced concrete balancing reservoir, including retaining walls on the hill slope, access road, and drainage works
- Supply, installation, and testing of pipe fittings for the 900mm diameter pipeline
- Construction of support columns and steel trusses for river crossing works
- Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical supply cabling, lighting, lightning protection, instrumentation, and telemetry systems
Status Note
Body: This project was completed as agreed and successfully commissioned. The defects liability period has ended without any major defect issues.
