PUB's decision to issue Tuaspring default notice driven by need to ensure water security

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SINGAPORE: National water agency PUB said on Friday (March 29) that its decision to issue the default notice to Tuaspring was driven by its need ...

was determined, and if the purchase price should instead be"the equivalent replacement cost of building or an equivalent plant".

"TPL itself has stated that there is a high likelihood for this. The desalination plan has been and will likely continue to lose money for the next few years," said PUB, stating that more costs will be incurred to make good the plant and ensure that it operates reliably for its remaining lifespan. READ: Hyflux’s Tuaspring plant: The ‘noose around the neck’ that needs to be sold, but can it be done?

"Hyflux has also noted that PUB's actions, in the event PUB elects to terminate the WPA, would alleviate the pressure on the rest of the Hyflux group, and also positively impact Hyflux's value and hence the value of the Hyflux shares being offered.

 

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