Sungai Selangor Dam

Sungai Selangor Dam

A Reservoir for the Capital

Malaysia is a nation defined by its tropical climate and abundant rainfall, yet this natural bounty is not always evenly distributed throughout the year. The Sungai Selangor Dam stands as a vital buffer against the dry seasons, capturing and storing water from a pristine forest catchment to maintain a consistent supply for the country's most populous regions. As a regulating dam, it ensures that the taps of millions of households remain flowing regardless of seasonal shifts, providing a level of water security that is fundamental to the stability of the central corridor.

This infrastructure is the heart of Phase 3 of the Sungai Selangor Water Supply Scheme (SSP3), representing an integrated engineering solution that moves beyond simple storage. The scheme incorporates a holistic network of river intake works and extensive pipelines designed to manage raw water with maximum efficiency. By providing a dependable volume of potable water daily, we support the domestic lives and industrial ambitions of more than seven million residents across Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya. The system acts as a silent guardian of the capital's resources, turning natural rainfall into a reliable utility that fuels a thriving metropolis.

  • 110m rock-filled regulating dam with a storage capacity of 235 million m³.
  • River intake works and distribution pipelines feeding into treatment plants at Rasa and Bukit Badong.
  • Total water concessions providing 2,000 million litres of potable water per day.

Project Details

Location
Selangor, Malaysia
Year
2000 – 2005

Project Sum

RM2.15 billion