KOTA TINGGI: The RM80.8 million Sungai Johor Barrage here, built to increase water supply to consumers in Pasir Gudang and Pengerang here will be operational by March 30 next year.
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said his visit to the Sungai Johor Barrage in Taman Kota Intan here today was to check on the critical water levels of the Sungai Layang and Sungai Lebam dams which have resulted in water rationing in several districts.
Maximus told reporters after the site inspection that the barrage which is currently 77 per cent completed, can reduce the impact of water shortage when it fully completed in mid-July.