KUCHING, Oct 19: The Kuching Network Reinforcement (KNR) project, estimated at RM3 billion, aims to support development in the Tanjung Embang area and the Kuching Low Carbon Hub, and is currently 32.2 per cent complete.
According to Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, Phase 1 of the project, covering the Entingan–Tanjong Bako route, is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2028.
“The scope of works under KNR Phase 1 includes the following: Entingan B 275kV Substation, which is 30.3 per cent completed; Tanjong Bako 275kV Substation (21 per cent completed); and the 275kV transmission line from Entingan B to Tanjong Bako (77.5 per cent completed),” he said in his ministerial winding-up speech during the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting today.
