The new Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 2 water treatment plant will secure supply for over 80,000 accounts and support rapid development in the Seremban district.
SEREMBAN: A new water treatment plant costing over RM200 million will strengthen water supply in Seremban district and ensure steady treated water for future growth.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 2 plant has a capacity of 150 million litres per day. It 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. These areas are growing rapidly under the Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 development plan.
“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,” he told reporters after officiating the opening ceremony. “This plant will help support the people and allow the state to continue developing.”
The project helps the state meet key performance indicators set by the National Water Services Commission. This includes maintaining at least a 15% 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. This includes replacing ageing pipes in critical areas.
Leak detection operations have also been intensified to reduce Non-Revenue Water. NRW has been 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,” Aminuddin said. “This is not an immediate change, but a systematic effort requiring substantial investment and expertise.”
He added that the state has drawn up a comprehensive plan for sustainable supply over the next two decades. This includes phased construction of additional plants, expansion of storage capacity and development of alternative water sources.
The state government is also planning to develop a new water source in Port Dickson. This is to meet the needs of water-intensive industries.
Despite the current dry season affecting parts of the country, he said the Sepri Dam and Sungai Beringin Dam are at full capacity. The Sungai Terip, Talang, Gemencheh and Teriang dams are above 90%, while Kelinchi Dam stands at 68% and supports Sungai Terip Dam.
The Sun Malaysia
