Penang Hill cable car project hits 32pct, on track for Aug 2027 completion
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill cable car project has reached 32 per cent completion, with physical works expected to be completed by August 2027.
The Penang Hill cable car project has advanced to 32 percent completion, with physical works expected to conclude by August 2027, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The project has moved into a more advanced construction phase after completing all underground works, Chow stated during a monitoring visit. The installation of the third tower marks significant progress, he noted.
The cable car, connecting the Penang Botanic Gardens to the hilltop summit, will be operational by the final quarter of next year following the completion of physical works. Despite delays at the start due to Penang's rocky terrain and technical requirements, construction has shifted to above-ground activities, where progress is more manageable.
The underground phase, carried out manually due to the project's constraints, was particularly challenging. With a 2.73km route and 50 gondolas, the cable car will serve up to 1,400 passengers per hour in each direction, boasting three stations — Garden, Turn, and Hilltop. The project, a partnership between Hartasuma Sdn Bhd and Doppelmayr, is eagerly anticipated by Penang residents.
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