Seremban: The new Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant (LRA), costing over RM200 million, is poised to strengthen the water supply in this district and ensure a steady provision of treated water for future growth, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun announced.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the new plant, with a capacity of 150 million litres per day, is expected to benefit more than 80,000 domestic, commercial, and industrial accounts, meeting demand for the next 20 years. Work on the project commenced in April 2022 to address the rising water demand in Seremban, Nilai, and Sendayan, regions which are experiencing rapid growth under Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV2.0).
Aminuddin highlighted the importance of the new facility, stating that the existing Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 1 plant in Sungai Terib is operating at full capacity with minimal reserve. He emphasized that this new plant will support the local population and facilitate ongoing development in the state. The project also contributes to meeting key performance indicators established by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), such as maintaining at least a 15 percent water reserve margin to ensure supply security.
In addition to the new plant, the state is collaborating with Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (SAINS) to upgrade existing infrastructure, including the replacement of ageing pipes in critical areas. Intensified leak detection operations are also underway to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW), which has been identified as a major cause of supply disruptions and low water pressure.
Aminuddin noted that NRW has shown a downward trend over the past few years, attributed to continuous technical interventions. He acknowledged that this is not an immediate change but a systematic effort requiring substantial investment and expertise. A comprehensive plan has been drawn up by the state, including 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 cater to the needs of water-intensive industries. Despite the current dry season affecting parts of the country, he assured that Sepri Dam and Sungai Beringin Dam are at full capacity, with Sungai Terip, Talang, Gemencheh, and Teriang dams above 90 percent, while Kelinchi Dam stands at 68 percent and supports Sungai Terip Dam.