The water supply problem at Felda Chini in Pekan, that has dragged on for several years during droughts, is expected to be over with the construction of an RM18 million off-river storage (ORS) reservoir at the intake point of the Mentiga River.

Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the project, which is expected to start in September, would take about a year to complete with the tender process being implemented by the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) this month.

"Felda through FIC Integrated Property Management Sdn Bhd will undertake this...