Attention, residents of Phuket! It’s time to mark your calendars because April 3 is shaping up to be a day of water woes as the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) embarks on some crucial maintenance tasks. Hold onto your water bottles, as parts of this picturesque island will experience interruptions in the water supply. With overindulgence in a midday shower officially contraindicated, let’s dive into what this means for our dear island dwellers.
First on the list is the Botanica Modern Loft housing estate nestled in Srisoonthorn. Here, residents will need to brace themselves for a full-fledged water hiatus from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Yes, indeed—ten hours without the familiar gurgle from the faucets. The PWA Phuket assures us that this temporary inconvenience is all in the service of installing a spanking new 225mm HDPE pipe. Talk about getting a fresh start!
Meanwhile, over in Kathu, another day of dry taps awaits! Water supply will be taking an unscheduled vacation from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Phra Phuket Kaew Road. This time, workers will be rolling up their sleeves to usher in a shiny 315mm HDPE mains pipe. The exact spots affected aren’t detailed, but the bullseye seems to be the bustling vicinity near Kathu Fresh Market, just east of the Kathu Intersection. Residents and business owners in this lively neighborhood, famous for its sizeable residential estates, are encouraged to squirrel away extra water to sidestep potential inconvenience.
But what, may you ask, should you expect when the water comes gushing back? As typical of post-maintenance revelries, weak to non-existent water pressure might first say “hello.” Rejoice when it returns, but do keep an eye out for water that appears more cloud than clear—this fogginess often joins the waterworks party after a systems update. Don’t sweat it. The PWA assures that these are harmless chaperones of the pipe renovation process, all working towards a brighter future for our water supply.
In the spirit of civic duty, PWA Phuket extends their heartfelt apologies for any disruptions and are pulling out all the stops to complete the job swiftly. For those eager to have their questions answered or concerns addressed, feel free to connect with PWA Phuket at 076-319173 or the PWA Contact Center at 1662. A friendly operator is just a call away to quench your query thirst!
So, as you tuck away bottles and fill up sinks, it’s comforting to know this is all part of a broader mission to enhance Phuket’s water infrastructure. The inconveniences of today pave the way for the smooth-flowing tomorrows that each resident desires. The island’s lush appeal deserves nothing less than the best aqua solution, after all.
Taking into account the buzz and banter from The Phuket News, it’s wise to stockpile some extra water and embrace the challenge with good humor and preparedness. Meanwhile, the rest of Thailand hums along with its own tales, from a spike in car reservations in the bustling Bangkok motor show to the comedic escapades of a dog snoozing through a recent quake. But for now, Phuket—stay hydrated, stay informed, and may your day be as smooth as a well-installed water pipe!
This is pretty annoying. 10 hours is a long time to be without water!
I agree Tom, but it’s necessary for better infrastructure. We’ve had issues before and it’s about time for an upgrade.
I guess, but they should have planned for a quicker fix.
Let’s use it as a chance to save water! We tend to waste a lot anyway.
Do they ever plan these things properly? Every time it’s chaos.
To be fair, infrastructure upgrades are never smooth sailing, no matter where you are.
Exactly! Try living in a big city where utilities are cut for days sometimes.
Why don’t they install reliable systems in the first place and avoid these problems altogether?
Mike, that’s ideal but initial budgets are often tight and upgrades happen as resources become available.
Plus, technology keeps advancing. The systems installed today might be obsolete in a decade.
True, but maybe some better forecasting could help avoid these constant issues.
This is good news! Better water pipes mean less problems in the future.
But Lia, at the cost of 10 dry hours!
Still, it’s a small price to pay for long-term benefits.
Everyone should have extra water saved up anyways. You never know when you’ll need it.
Isn’t it weird that water is still such a problem in a place that’s surrounded by it?
If PWA could communicate better, maybe it wouldn’t feel so much like an inconvenience.
I hope this improvement helps with the water pressure issues we’ve been experiencing.
Phuket is beautiful but these maintenance issues are ruining the charm for me.
Imagine living in places where there’s no clean water access at all. We have it good!
That’s true, but it doesn’t make the current situation any less annoying.
Maybe it’s time to buy some water storage containers. Better safe than sorry.
Wise decision, CatMom. Being prepared reduces stress during such outages.
I wonder if they could do these repairs at night to minimize disruption.
With climate change affecting water levels, I’m glad they’re taking our water infrastructure seriously.
Lots of complaints here, but how often do we thank people who work on these systems?
My plants are going to have a rough day—can’t top them off without water.
Hope they remember to flush those new pipes well. I don’t want brown water after this maintenance!
Do they have an estimate on how many times this type of maintenance will be needed in the next decade?
I’m stocking up on bottled water. Can’t risk it.
Maybe this is a wake-up call for better personal water management?
Glad I’m not in Phuket today, good luck to everyone!