S Korea Intrested in Water Management Sector in Bangka Belitung

Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung (Antara Babel) - South Korean businesspersons are exploring investment opportunities in clean water management in Bangka Belitung province, Head of the Provincial Investment Coordinating Board for Promotion Yudi said here on Tuesday.

"These South Korean businesspersons are interested to invest in water management to meet the water needs of the community in Pangkalpinang city," he added.

Currently, the board and Pangkalpinang's Drinking Water Regional Company (PDAM) are exploring the potential for cooperation with the South Korean investors.

"While we will provide the land, the investors will be in charge of the construction of the water management facility," Yudi pointed out.

The water management business has promising potential as water is a basic need of the community.

"The need for water is always high, especially in the dry season when people find it difficult to get water for their daily needs," Yudi remarked.

During the dry season, many water sources dry up, forcing people to use water from a former tin mine, which is dangerous for consumption.

"We hope the cooperation with South Korean businesspersons is realized soon so people have easy access to clean water, especially in the dry season," Yudi emphasized.