Puchong landslide: Mitigation measures implemented at sewage treatment plant - IWK

SHAH ALAM - Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is implementing urgent mitigation measures at its sewage treatment plant (PTG105) in Taman Wawasan, Puchong, following a recent landslide triggered by heavy rainfall last Saturday.

"After the incident, IWK promptly took action to drain out the flood waters carrying mud that had flooded the affected sewage treatment plant, leading to damages in IWK’s sewer pipelines within its compound.

"Clearing efforts had started since Sunday and upon completion, the raw sewage will be diverted to an incoming chamber, followed by treatment process,” IWK said in a statement.

The landslide on Dec 16, 2023 at Jalan Wawasan led to the evacuation of residents and inflicted significant damage to IWK's nearby assets.

Despite these challenges, IWK said it remained dedicated to its mandate, ensuring effective sewage treatment to protect public health and maintain a cleaner and safer environment for all Malaysians.

Following the landslide, police said that the area was safe to inhabit. Work to install iron piles had also been carried out in the affected area. Iron piles had also been installed in the affected area.