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Overview
Good infrastructure facilities play a big role in ensuring projects planned under the ECER Master Plan is successful.
Overall infrastructure in the ECER is good but needs to be developed further to support the planned project initiatives. Generally, within the ECER :
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There is an adequate electricity supply to meet the projected demand
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Water supply capacity is sufficient except for Kelantan where it needs to be enhanced to meet demands
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ECER is well served by fixed line communication facilities and is able to meet projected demand until 2020. However, the penetration rate for cellular lines, internet dial up and broadband in the Region is lower than the national standard and needs to be upgraded
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Sewerage services need to be upgraded in stages to meet the development requirements
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Solid and hazardous waste services need to be planned and properly managed to meet the development requirements
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The recurrence of floods during the monsoon season remains a challenge in the Region. Construction of the Lebir Dam in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, is one of the key projects to alleviate the situation
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Certain parts of the Region experience severe coastal erosion. Therefore, several coastal protection initiatives are proposed. Among others include the Integrated Shoreline Management Plans for Kelantan and Terengganu coasts.
Key infrastructure areas that need to be sustained to meet demands until 2020, are:
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Supply of potable water
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Supply of electricity
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Telecommunication network
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Sewerage
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Supply of natural gas
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Treatment of solid and toxic waste
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Drainage and irrigation
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Flood mitigation
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Protection against coastal erosion, and
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Health care
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