Penang targets completion of 50% reclamation, 60% hill development by 2040
Draft structure plan also proposes protecting Middle Bank as a marine sanctuary.
Penang’s draft 2040 structure plan outlines goals for reclamation and hill development while preserving Middle Bank as a marine sanctuary. The plan aims to reclaim half of the 12 identified reclamation projects by 2040, equivalent to approximately 1,175 hectares, with the first target being 25% by 2030. Development on hill land above 76 meters is allowed, confined to slopes of 25 degrees or less.
Middle Bank, situated between Penang island and the mainland, is proposed for protection as a marine sanctuary. The draft remains a planning target, not an approval for immediate construction, with the Penang Gateway, a mixed development along the northern coast, remaining a proposal without specific details on area, cost, developer, or timeline.
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