Under EIA scrutiny, Jelutong landfill project given extension till Oct 18
H’ng Mooi Lye says the extension is for PLB Engineering Bhd to fulfil all outstanding requirements.
The Penang government has granted a time extension until October 18 to PLB Engineering Bhd, the developer of the RM1-billion Jelutong landfill project. The project's failure to meet environmental impact assessment (EIA) requirements, which led to its previous rejection in March, necessitated the extension. Penang local government committee chairman Hng Mooi Lye stated that the government would closely monitor the project's progress, ensuring developers comply with technical and legal obligations while also considering public interest.
The proposed project involves rehabilitating the former 34-hectare landfill site and reclaiming adjacent sea area. Despite the extension, the government has set a final deadline for environmental approval, following previous extensions granted to the company. If the concession company fails to obtain EIA approval before the final deadline, no further extension will be granted, and the project will not proceed under the company's management.
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