He added that the state government’s target for this year is an additional 5,997 units for completion, and 17,229 units to commence construction.

Malah menurutnya, perbelanjaan rakyat juga dijangka meningkat dalam membuat persediaan khususnya yang beragama Islam dalam menyambut kedatangan Ramadan dan Syawal.

Menurutnya, pengguna dijangka menerima bekalan air secara berperingkat bermula pada 3 pagi, 6 Jun setelah kerja-kerja berkenaan siap dan seterusnya apabila sistem agihan utama bekalan air distabilkan.

Amirudin said it was with a sense of compassion and care on the part of the government that the scheme was first initiated over 10 years ago.

He is confident that the process could be completed according to schedule as the state government is cooperating and the contractor has experience resolving land acquisition issues in three East Coast states, namely Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.