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Daily Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Work on Tenom dam going smoothly
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 Text Size: 'I have been assured there is no cause for worry and everything is progressing smoothly,' said Nizam. Kota Kinabalu: The 187.5-megawatt (MW) Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project (UPHEP) in Tenom is proceeding smoothly and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be completed as scheduled. The detailed design for the UPHEP is nearing completion and several issues, especially relating to concerns initially raised by some 40 families living near the area, had already been resolved. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said he has been informed by a reliable source that officials from the company handling the project had on a number of occasions met with the families to allay their fears about the construction of the dam. The villagers are satisfied and there had been no further objections. 'I have been assured there is no cause for worry . . . and everything is progressing smoothly,' said Nizam. Work on the 125-metre high Roller Compact Concrete dam with a reservoir capacity of 25 million litres of water, is expected to begin later this year. The dam is located 9.3km away from the powerhouse where three 60MW Francis Type turbines will generate 187MW of electricity daily. Early this year, Tan Sri TC Goh had praised the State Government for coming up with long-term solutions to the existing water and electricity issues. Goh, who is a member of the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC), especially cited the UPHEP in Tenom as the answer to the long- standing problem the current GRS-PH Plus government inherited after coming to power in 2020. In fact, a number of initiatives, he said, had already been implemented earlier to address supply disruptions before the UPHEP commences production. The UPHEP is scheduled for completion in December 2030. Goh, who also heads the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) and the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS), said he is confident the UPHEP will proceed smoothly given the reputation and experience of the companies handling it. Meanwhile, Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Tandek Chief Datuk Dr Janathan Kandok was quoted as saying the UPHEP spoke volumes of the genuine commitment to ensure long-term water and electricity availability. 'This project is not something the State Government promises in view of the upcoming state election. And it is not something you heard from the grapevine. 'It was already launched two years ago, reflecting the farsightedness of the Government in tackling issues faced by the people,' Dr Janathan said. Gamuda Berhad is the total development contractor (TDC) for the power project in partnership with Conlay Construction Sdn Bhd (Conlay). The UPHEP, when completed, is expected to generate an average of 1,052GWh of clean energy yearly - hence, increasing Sabah's current dependable capacity by some 15 per cent. It will also double the renewable energy (RE) mix, supporting Sabah's goal of achieving approximately 35pc RE share in its generation mix by 2035. The scope of work will include design, construction, testing and commissioning of the hydroelectric plant involving a roller-compacted concrete dam, a main and secondary powerhouse, water conveyance system, project access and other permanent facilities such as a 275kV switchyard, 33kV sub-transmission line and workshop, among others. At the launch of the project in 2023, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor had expressed confidence that it would also resolve Sabah's water supply issue in the longer term. The dam is able to release up to 6,000 million litres of water daily. Kota Kinabalu residents only need to use about 500 to 600 million litres of water per day. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Tenom Pangi hydroelectric plant fully operational again after 2022 landslide
Shahelmey (center) and guests visiting the re-operational Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station. TENOM (May 14): The Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station has resumed full operations following extensive restoration efforts after it was severely damaged by a landslide and mudslide on 30 October 2022. The restoration was spearheaded by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd's (SESB) technical team under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Haji Jaafar, in collaboration with appointed contractors who worked tirelessly to rebuild the facility. Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Works, Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, said the incident had resulted in the loss of 66MW in generation capacity, significantly impacting Sabah's electricity supply system. 'With the plant now fully operational, electricity generation to the Sabah Grid has been restored, enhancing supply stability for consumers,' he said during the re-operation ceremony and the 40th anniversary celebration of the Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station. Originally constructed between 1978 and 1984, the station celebrated its 40th anniversary of operation on 11 April 2025. Over the decades, it has served as a key source of renewable energy for Tenom and surrounding areas, playing a vital role in the state's development. Shahelmey reaffirmed the state government's commitment to balanced development across Sabah, including rural areas, by ensuring access to essential infrastructure such as electricity. 'A stable power supply is crucial for Sabah to become a sustainable destination for investment and industry,' he said. 'To achieve this, the State Government is working with the Federal Government and aligning with the Sabah Energy Master Plan and Roadmap 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040), driven by ECoS.' He added that several strategic projects are being planned to address generation capacity issues and raise Sabah's electricity reserve margin from 12.4% to 20% by July this year. These include: Energy imports from Sarawak beginning this year; A new 100MW power plant scheduled for 2026–2027; A 100MW large-scale solar farm to be developed in 2026; The Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project, expected to complete in 2029. With RM102.9 million allocated by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) this year, Shahelmey said these projects are expected to proceed smoothly and contribute to boosting the Sabah Grid's reserve margin by 2030. 'These proactive efforts are key to ensuring continuous progress in Sabah and delivering quality, stable electricity to all levels of society,' he added. Also present at the event were Sabah Electricity chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, Tenom MP Riduan Rubin, Kemabong assemblyman Datuk Rubin Balang, Sabah Urban Development Corporation chairman Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, and SESB CEO Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Jaafar.
