By Phuket News Property Editorial Team · March 9, 2026
Local authorities have confirmed new utility infrastructure upgrades planned for southern Phuket as part of broader capacity and resilience improvements. The projects are intended to support residential growth, tourism activity, and long-term community planning across key districts.
The upgrades focus on water supply, drainage systems, and power distribution networks, particularly in areas that have experienced rapid residential development in recent years.
Water and drainage capacity improvements
Officials have outlined plans to expand water distribution capacity and reinforce drainage systems in Rawai, Nai Harn, and Chalong. These areas have seen rising long-stay residency and new housing development, increasing demand on existing infrastructure.
Drainage enhancement remains a priority following past seasonal flooding challenges in certain low-lying zones.
Power network reinforcement underway
Electricity authorities have also confirmed planned upgrades to local substations and transmission capacity to improve grid stability in southern districts. The work aims to reduce outage risk during peak demand periods.
Construction scheduling and phased implementation plans are expected to be released later in the year.
Residential communities monitor progress
Property managers and residential communities in southern Phuket have welcomed the announcement, noting that infrastructure reliability is an important factor in long-term settlement planning.
Improved utility resilience supports everyday living conditions for permanent residents, retirees, and relocating families.
Timelines to be confirmed
Authorities have indicated that detailed construction timetables and traffic management plans will be published once procurement processes are completed.
Further announcements are expected as the projects move into implementation stages.
