Selangor seawater desalination plant feasibility study due by December

Shah Alam, Aug 11 — A feasibility study into the construction of a seawater desalination plant in Selangor is currently under way, with completion expected by the end of this year, according to State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim. Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), has engaged a consultant to conduct the six-month study.

The objective is to evaluate the technical, economic, and environmental aspects, as well as the overall feasibility of the project. Izham stated that while the overall cost remains undetermined, recent advancements have led to a decrease in implementation costs and made solar systems more competitive. The chairman was responding to a query from Mu'izzuddeen Mahyuddin (PN-Hulu Bernam) regarding the status of the feasibility study at the State Legislative Assembly.

He further revealed that several potential sites along the eastern coastline of Pulau Indah have been identified as suitable for the plant's development, with final selection pending the study's findings. Presently, Air Selangor produces 5,450 million litres of treated water daily. By 2045, the entity anticipates a surge in water supply demand to 9,653 MLD, necessitating the exploration of alternative water sources to guarantee a sustainable and dependable water supply for Selangor.