HSS’s associate firm wins RM5m job

KUALA LUMPUR: HSS Engineers Bhd’s associate HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd (HSSI) has been appointed engineering consultant for the upgrading of high priority water distribution system for the Iskandar Malaysia region for RM5.1 million.

The contract encompasses engineering design and construction supervision for the high priority project. HSSI was appointed by Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB).

The works are to commence on Sept 19, 2017, with targeted completion in the second quarter of 2022. Thus, the contract is expected to contribute positively to the HSS group’s performance in the financial years ending Dec 31, 2017 to 2022.

HSS executive director Tan Sri Kuna Sittampalam said the water sector is the next area of growth for the HSS group, and a timely venture, in light of the public sector’s clear emphasis on systematically developing the water infrastructure to meet the incessant demand from the evergrowing population.

“This is our second contract secured from the water sector this year. We foresee more opportunities to participate in the continuous upgrading of this crucial sector across various aspects, including water distribution systems, water treatment plants, and sewerage plants, amongst others.”

In March 2017, the HSS group announced a RM5.4 million engineering design and construction supervision services contract obtained from Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd to upgrade the water treatment plant in Air Lubuk Buntar Lama, Kedah, which is slated for completion in March 2021.