Pekanbaru drops tap water contract

Pekanbaru drops tap water contract

PEKANBARU, Riau: The Pekanbaru municipal administration is considering inviting French company Lyonese and other investors to enter an agreement to supply tap water for the city.

Mayor Herman Abdullah said here on Saturday the plan followed his decision to revoke the contract with PT Cascal, an investor appointed to manage tap water for the city.

"Both parties have agreed to end the contract amicably as the company had delayed the project three times on the grounds that it was short of funds and we could not wait any longer." Herman said.

The French company has partnered with Jakarta tap water company PDAM Jaya. Their area of service covers the western part of the capital city. --Antara