No concerns about Bang Wad Dam water level, says Phuket PWA chief

Shela Riva

 

Residents had raised concerns that the water level at Bang Wad Dam appeared to be low for the time of year. Photo: Anton Makhrov

 

PHUKET: The head of the Phuket Provincial Water Authority, Mr Somchai Kuntananat, has today (Oct 31) confirmed that Bang Wad Dam is currently at about 65% capacity after concerns were raised by residents that the island’s main water reserve appeared to be low for the time of year.

 

“There is nothing to worry about. The dam has been filling back up again after the pumps were fixed last month (Sept).

 

“Three pumps had been broken for about seven months,” Mr Somchai explained.

 

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"However, we are rushing to get the Khlong Katha Dam (Chalong Dam) finished, because it will improve Phuket’s water situation a lot."

 

More than 15 years in construction and now they're rushing!

 

"Three pumps had been broken for about seven months,” Mr Somchai explained

 

Only 7 months to fix some pumps

1 hour ago, Old Croc said:

"However, we are rushing to get the Khlong Katha Dam (Chalong Dam) finished, because it will improve Phuket’s water situation a lot."

 

More than 15 years in construction and now they're rushing!

 

"Three pumps had been broken for about seven months,” Mr Somchai explained

 

Only 7 months to fix some pumps

 

Never have enough budget or spare funds - spnt already and having fun.