RM200 Mln Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 2 Plant To Boost Seremban Water Supply - Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The new Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant (LRA), costing over RM200 million, will strengthen water supply in this district and ensure steady treated water for future growth, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said.

He said the new plant, with a capacity of 150 million litres per day, will benefit more than 80,000 domestic, commercial and industrial accounts and is expected to meet demand for the next 20 years.

Work on the project began in April 2022 to address rising water demand in Seremban, Nilai and Sendayan, which are growing rapidly under Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV2.0).

“The new facility is important as the existing Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 1 plant in Sungai Terib is already operating at full capacity with little reserve. This plant will help support the people and allow the state to continue developing,” he told reporters after officiating the opening ceremony today.

The project also helps the state meet key performance indicators set by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), including maintaining at least a 15 per cent water reserve margin to ensure supply security.

In addition to the new plant, the state is upgrading existing infrastructure in collaboration with Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (SAINS), including replacing ageing pipes in critical areas.

Leak detection operations have also been intensified to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW), identified as a major cause of supply disruptions and low water pressure.

“Over the past few years, NRW has shown a downward trend due to continuous technical interventions. This is not an immediate change, but a systematic effort requiring substantial investment and expertise,” he said.

Aminuddin added that the state has drawn up a comprehensive plan that includes phased construction of additional plants, expansion of storage capacity and development of alternative water sources to ensure sustainable supply over the next two decades.

The state government is also planning to develop a new water source in Port Dickson to meet the needs of water-intensive industries.

Despite the current dry season affecting parts of the country, he said Sepri Dam and Sungai Beringin Dam are at full capacity. Sungai Terip, Talang, Gemencheh and Teriang dams are above 90 per cent, while Kelinchi Dam stands at 68 per cent and supports Sungai Terip Dam.

-- BERNAMA