Explain latest extension for landfill project developer, Penang govt told
Group says Oct 18 deadline for EIA approval goes against an assurance the chief minister reportedly gave residents in June last year that there would be no further delays.
The state government of Penang has explained the reason behind granting additional time to Penang-based construction firm, PLB Engineering Bhd, for the Jelutong landfill project. The extension, now until October 18, allows the company to secure the necessary environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval.
Protect Karpal Singh Drive Action Committee (PKSDAC) has criticized the extension, arguing that it contradicts assurances made by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow in June. According to PKSDAC chair Dr K Ganesh, the extension casts doubt on the value of future promises made to voters. He urged the government to publish documents and clarify the special treatment, adding that the joint development agreement should be terminated if PLB fails to meet the deadline.
The RM1 billion Jelutong landfill project aims to rehabilitate the old landfill site and reclaim 28.3ha of coastal land near Karpal Singh Drive. Since the 1970s, the landfill has primarily been used for construction debris and garden waste. The state government claims the reclaimed land is essential for sorting and recycling waste before the site is cleaned up and developed.
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