DARO — The Sarawak Government has taken a strategic step in addressing water supply challenges in the Daro District through the development of the Acute Water System in Kampung Pangtray, a high-tech interim solution pending the rollout of a comprehensive long-term water infrastructure plan.
Sarawak Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, officiated the plant on Wednesday, stating that the facility reflects the government’s commitment to providing immediate, effective relief to residents while major infrastructure works are in progress.
“The Acute System plant is built using advanced technology to improve both water treatment and distribution, responding to the increasing demand in the Daro and Jemoreng areas,” he said. “This plant supports and enhances existing systems, ensuring improved supply continuity.”
The plant, with a capacity of four million litres per day (MLD), includes high-level tanks in Panco and Badong, strengthening overall water availability for residents. It also functions as a contingency system in the event of disruption to the main supply.
Daro State Assemblyman (ADUN) Safiee Ahmad expressed gratitude to the state government and the Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications for the project’s timely implementation. “This initiative has had a very positive impact. Although temporary, it is a crucial step in ensuring sufficient and stable water supply for our people,” he said.
He also revealed that more than 80 percent of outdated pipelines in the Daro area have been replaced with modern, high-capacity alternatives.
Currently, the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has executed and is overseeing 12 water supply projects worth RM714.72 million across Daro DUN. Of these, five projects totaling RM55.1 million have already been completed, encompassing the construction of high-level tanks, booster pump stations, and new pipelines.
An additional seven projects are under various stages of construction and planning, estimated at RM659.6 million, while two pipeline replacement projects worth RM1.15 million have also been implemented to improve service reliability.
The Acute Water System represents a critical bridge towards long-term sustainability, improving the quality of life for rural communities in the Daro region.
