KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Eco World Development Group Bhd (KL:ECOWLD) said on Thursday it is exploring industrial water supply in Negeri Sembilan with a state agency.

Under a pact signed with NS Corporation, the parties will jointly study the feasibility of developing a desalination water treatment plant as an alternative and supplementary source of industrial water for Eco World’s industrial parks, according to a statement from the developer.

“This will enhance the competitiveness of both the state and EcoWorld’s projects within it,” Eco World said.

NS Corporation is a statutory body incorporated to promote and manage investment in Negeri Sembilan, including the development of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 megaproject sprawling over 379,000 acres covering Seremban, Nilai and Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan.

The project is envisioned as a southern extension of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

The potential collaboration under the memorandum of understanding covers industrial parks under the Eco World brand as well as any other industrial parks that may be developed by the company within Negeri Sembilan in the future.

The pact, valid for one year and can be renewed with mutual agreement between the parties, “is in recognition of a new area of opportunity for public-private sector collaboration to accelerate the development of water infrastructure in Negeri Sembilan for industrial use,” Eco World added.