Exploration Involving the Community in Upgrading Water Intake in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia

This research highlights the project of upgrading a water supply system for a rural area in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia. This village is approximately 60 km from Kota Kinabalu town centre and takes about two hours to drive. Despite far access to the main water distribution pipeline, it is also a geographical challenge surrounded by mountains. However, the village is primarily situated near the existing catchment area. The previously developed setup for the community water distribution in this village is a traditional method using improper tools, systems, and facilities, which potentially causes water shortage issues for the villagers, especially during drought. To overcome this problem, a sustainable design of a mini dam and the usage of a ramp pump to distribute water were designed and built in this study. Combining these two elements can fulfill the storage distribution tank in a short time and supply clean water to the residents. Moreover, the 2-inch Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ramp pump in this study has reduced the operational cost and zero-emission fuel, making this design practical and sustainable with the aid of the villagers. Despite a tight financial source and locality design technical revision implementation, this upgrading water project was accomplished within 4 months with community direct involvement. At the end of this project, the water distribution network using the designed system is successfully installed and supply water to the 200 villagers

Exploration Involving the Community in Upgrading Water Intake in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia

This research highlights the project of upgrading a water supply system for a rural area in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia. This village is approximately 60 km from Kota Kinabalu town centre and takes about two hours to drive. Despite far access to the main water distribution pipeline, it is also a geographical challenge surrounded by mountains. However, the village is primarily situated near the existing catchment area. The previously developed setup for the community water distribution in this village is a traditional method using improper tools, systems, and facilities, which potentially causes water shortage issues for the villagers, especially during drought. To overcome this problem, a sustainable design of a mini dam and the usage of a ramp pump to distribute water were designed and built in this study. Combining these two elements can fulfill the storage distribution tank in a short time and supply clean water to the residents. Moreover, the 2-inch Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ramp pump in this study has reduced the operational cost and zero-emission fuel, making this design practical and sustainable with the aid of the villagers. Despite a tight financial source and locality design technical revision implementation, this upgrading water project was accomplished within 4 months with community direct involvement. At the end of this project, the water distribution network using the designed system is successfully installed and supply water to the 200 villagers

Exploration Involving the Community in Upgrading Water Intake in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia

This research focuses on an important project to upgrade the water supply system for a rural area in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia, with exceptional involvement of the communities. This village is located approximately 60 km away from Kota Kinabalu town center, and the journey takes around two hours by car. Despite its remote location and the challenging geographical surroundings of mountains, the village is conveniently situated near an existing catchment area. However, this village's current water distribution setup relies on outdated and inadequate tools, systems, and facilities, leading to water scarcity issues, particularly during drought periods. To address this problem effectively, a sustainable design consisting of a mini dam and a ramp pump was developed and implemented in this study. Combining these two elements ensures the rapid filling of the storage distribution tank and the provision of clean water to the residents. One noteworthy feature of this project is the utilization of a 2-inch Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ramp pump, significantly reducing operational costs and eliminating the need for fossil fuels. This design not only proves to be practical and sustainable but also encourages the active participation of the villagers. Despite financial constraints and technical challenges associated with the project's implementation in a remote location, the water upgrading initiative was completed within four months, thanks to the direct involvement of the community. As a result of this endeavour, a fully functional water distribution network using the newly designed system has been installed, ensuring a reliable water supply for the 200 villagers in Kampung Bongol