Utilities & Energy Infrastructure news in Novena Singapore

1. Burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok disrupts water supply to 3 blocks

   2 days ago The Straits Times Block 639 Bukit Batok Central, Bukit Batok, Singapore 9.7 km

   A burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok early on Sept 12 temporarily cut water supply to three blocks, including a home and 11 shophouse units. The town council isolated the pipe, restored supply to the home, and installed a temporary surface pipe for commercial units. Repairs are expected to take two to three days.

2. Data centre boom spills into construction, power and tech supply chain

   4 days ago New Straits Times Iskandar Puteri, Johor 28.2 km

   Malaysia's data centre capacity could reach eight to nine gigawatts by 2030, opening an RM128 billion to RM162 billion market for mechanical and electrical works, analysts say. About 3.8GW is already under construction or backed by signed power agreements, with contractors such as Kerjaya Prospek, Gamuda and IJM Corp among those winning work, including an RM858 million fit-out contract in Iskandar Puteri.