No Batu Ferringhi reclamation in the works, says Penang govt
Exco member Zairil Khir Johari says the coastal stretch from Tanjung Bungah to Batu Ferringhi has only been identified as a potential reclamation area.
The Penang government has clarified that it has no plans to carry out land reclamation at Batu Ferringhi, a coastal area stretching from Tanjung Bungah to Batu Ferringhi. Executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari, who chairs the Infrastructure committee, stated that the Penang State Structure Plan 2040 (Review) identifies the coastal area as a potential reclamation site based on geographical and hydrological studies.
However, this identification does not equate to a decision to proceed with reclamation at this stage. Zairil noted that while the administration can identify potential reclamation areas for future planning, the actual implementation remains subject to its decision. The same scenario unfolded when Middle Bank, situated between Penang island and the mainland, was earmarked for potential reclamation in a prior structure plan.
Despite being identified, no reclamation work was carried out there. Zairil highlighted that traffic congestion issues are a critical factor to consider before proposing large-scale reclamation projects in the northern part of Penang island.
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