Penang 3rd link stays in 2040 plan, says CM
Chow Kon Yeow says the proposed tunnel or bridge remains in the draft Penang Structure Plan 2040, as the existing agreement is still valid.
Penang's chief minister, Chow Kon Yeow, confirmed that the proposed undersea tunnel or third bridge connecting the island to the mainland will remain part of the state's development plan until 2040. Speaking after the launch of the draft Penang Structure Plan 2040, Chow stated that the project remained in the plan as the agreement with the appointed company was still valid.
He emphasized that the plan is a high-level document, with more detailed information on land use and individual lots to be included in local plans. The state already has two bridges, and the third link is part of a RM6.3 billion transport package. Only the Air Itam link has begun construction, with the rest of the roads only outlined in the plan.
Chow also mentioned that Penang is working on acquiring and opening up land for development, including rezoning rural areas as they become more urbanized.
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