As per reports, Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has completed the pipeline diversion works at Sungai Perai five hours after water supply was shut down for the southwest district of Penang island.

The works to connect two new 600mm pipelines to replace the leaking underwater pipeline was completed much faster than scheduled, PBAPP said in a statement released early on Wednesday (31 January).

• The new pipelines have been connected and the leaking underwater pipeline on the riverbed has been disconnected. Pipeline testing and commissioning have also commenced.
• This will be followed up soon with efforts to recover water supply for 84 per cent of the 120,000 affected consumers ahead of schedule.