Illustrations of the proposed Gurney Wharf design concept.

The Gurney Wharf project in Penang, estimated to be completed by the end of 2023 and with various components on it, will cost the state about RM176mil.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said among the features to be expected along the 1.75km-long reclaimed coastline are parks, a hawker centre, a 330m-long beach and facilities for the disabled.

“The appointed consultants will start calling for tender of contractors to start work on the approved components.

“Physical work on the components is expected to start by the second half of 2021.

“We estimate it to cost RM176mil but the final figure can only be ascertained after tender is called, ” he said at a press conference before witnessing the signing of agreement among seven consultants in Komtar, Penang.

Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPD) has been appointed as project management office while the consultants are GDP Architects Sdn Bhd (architect and project manager), Carnson Design & Associates Sdn Bhd (landscape architect), Jurutera TSSC Lim Sdn Bhd (civil and structural engineer), Jurutera Perunding Valdun Sdn Bhd (mechanical and electrical) and Ukur Bahan Konsult (quantity surveyor).

Dr Nik & Associates Sdn Bhd is appointed as both the coastal marine and reclamation engineer as well as environment consultant and auditor.

Chow said the entire reclamation project spanning 53ha was completed in September 2019 but the project took a break due to travel restrictions and for the land to settle.“TPD has handed over 36.5ha to the state and will hand over the remaining land in stages, ” he said.

In 2016, it was reported that the coast along Gurney Drive would get a makeover due to a massive recreational waterfront project.

The Gurney Wharf project is touted as the state’s seafront park-in-the-city project.

Its conceptual master plan is by Grant Associates, a renowned consultant architect involved in international projects including the Hive, Bristol Harbour Site and the Cambridge Accordia plus Singapore Gardens by the Bay.

Source: TheStar.com.my

The Penang government and Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd (CZC) are scheduled to ink a sub-agreement in relation to the construction of a bypass from Bandar Baru Air Itam (Farlim) connecting to Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu (Package Two) on Jan 15.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the signing of the sub-agreement is necessary to observe a few matters such as the construction detailed design of the project and other issues.

CZC is the design and built contractor of the three major roads and undersea tunnel project.

The RM6.3 billion project will comprise the Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass (Package Two), the Tanjung Bungah-Teluk Bahang bypass, the Gurney Drive-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu bypass and the Gurney Drive-Bagan Ajam undersea tunnel.

“We are still in communication with CZC. We were told that there was a restructuring of equity in the company; as reported by an online media,” Chow told a press conference in Komtar today.

Chow said the Penang government took note of the matter and would make an official statement after the sub-agreement is signed.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

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Penang undersea tunnel project has been given new life with a Kedah-based developer clinching a deal to take over the project through the purchase of majority shares in the company awarded the project.

The state government has given its blessings to the Kedah company, led by a Penang businessman with a “Tan Sri” title, to take over the project, said a source.

“The state executive council gave its nod for the takeover in early December. The new company will breathe new life into the project, which was hampered by MACC probes over the years. The Tan Sri is the white knight of the project,” the source said.

FMT has contacted chief minister Chow Kon Yeow for comment.

While the exact value of the takeover could not be ascertained, it was learnt that the incoming company would absorb liabilities and other costs as well. The source said the Kedah company will pay in instalments once work starts on each component of the project.

Last October, the tunnel and road builders Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd (CZC) told FMT that it was in the midst of an “internal restructuring” so the project could roll out smoothly.

A source had earlier told FMT that the restructuring was an effort to rescue the image of CZC and the tunnel and roads project, which had been severely affected by the corruption allegations, among others.

Yet another proposed affordable housing development at Jelutong by Major Development Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Hooi Hwa Development Sdn. Bhd.). Located on approximately 1.2 acres of land along Lorong Madrasah, right opposite Jelutong Palace apartment. It is just a short drive away from Jalan Ahmad Nor / Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu interchange, about 5 minutes drive to Penang bridge.

This development will see the construction of a 35-storey residential building featuring 298 affordable units, with 10 levels of car parking podium. The units are expected to be priced at around RM300,000.

The project is still pending approval. More details to be available upon official launch.

READ MORE ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING:

• Eligibility and the requirement of buying affordable housing
• Full list of affordable housing in Penang

Project Name : (to be confirmed)
Location : Jelutong
Property Type : Affordable housing
Tenure: (to be confirmed)
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Total Units : 298
Indicative Price : RM300,000 (estimated affordable housing price)
Developer : Major Development Sdn. Bhd.
Last Updated: May 2023

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