Nibong Tebal Arena development project near Jalan Bukit Panchor has reached 80% of the construction progress as of last week, and is expected to be completed by October.

Penang Youth and Sports Exco, Soon Lip Chee, stated that the project started on August 16, 2021, and was originally scheduled to be completed on February 26. However, it faced various constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) previously.

Therefore, they hope that the project can be completed earlier than the new target completion date.

“After its completion, the Nibong Tebal Arena, which has nine badminton courts, can be used for national-level competitions. I hope this hall can be completed as soon as possible so that every competition can be held here, and it can also serve as a venue for ceremonies and other events,” he explained after conducting a site visit to the project today.

Chief Minister Y.A.B. Chow Kon Yeow officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Nibong Tebal Arena development project at the original site of the old JKR quarters July last year, which covers an area of 1,808 acres or 7,316.72 square meters.

East Design Architect Sdn. Bhd. is the consultant for this project, while the contractor is Cemara Bina Jaya (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Capable of accommodating 98 dining tables or 1,200 people at a time, Nibong Tebal Arena is also equipped with various facilities, including 561 retractable chairs, guest rooms, delivery rooms, doping rooms, offices, stalls, 83 parking lots, and more.

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