Reclamation works for Penang’s Silicon Island undertaking have surpassed the 200-acre mark, marking regular development within the state’s largest land reclamation initiative. The event spans 2,300 acres in whole, divided into two phases — 1,260 acres in Part One and 1,040 acres in Part Two.
To commemorate the milestone, Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and his consort, Toh Puan Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah, visited the undertaking web site, crossing to Silicon Island through a 378m short-term metal bridge at Permatang Damar Laut. They had been accompanied by state Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari, Deputy State Secretary (Growth) Mohamed Abdul Rahman, Southwest District police chief ACP Sazalee Adam and different officers, together with representatives from Penang Infrastructure Company Sdn Bhd (PIC), Silicon Island Growth Sdn Bhd (SIDSB) and SRS Consortium.
In the course of the go to, the delegation was briefed on upcoming services that may form the island’s future. Amongst them is a 380m marine viaduct, a key hyperlink inside the Pan Island Hyperlink 2A (PIL2A) freeway undertaking. Scheduled for completion by January 2029, the viaduct will function 4 lanes in every course, enhancing connectivity between Penang island’s southern coast, Silicon Island and the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge.
Plans are additionally underway for a 0.8ha Matang Meals Courtroom and Group Hub, which is able to embrace a Village Group Administration Council (MPKK) corridor, a Fishermen’s One-Cease Service Centre, meals stalls, eating places and storage services. To assist the preliminary water wants of Silicon Island, a suction tank and pump home will probably be constructed close to the meals court docket, with work anticipated to start in October and end by the top of 2027.
PIC chief govt officer Datuk Seri Farizan Darus described the reclamation progress as an encouraging indicator of the undertaking’s momentum. He stated the initiative is designed to underpin Penang’s long-term development, combining infrastructure, sustainable improvement practices and community-oriented services. “Each factor — from the marine viaduct to the neighborhood services — has been built-in to serve each financial and social wants,” he defined.
Farizan additionally highlighted the Social Impression Administration Plan (SIMP) as a part of the undertaking’s dedication to native communities. Up to now, RM11.7 million in ex gratia funds has been distributed to 791 eligible fishermen. As well as, 118 of 295 lively boat-owning fishermen have acquired new boats and engines beneath an help scheme, representing an expenditure of almost RM10 million.
“These initiatives are supposed to supply monetary safety and trendy tools for fishermen, guaranteeing that they will proceed their livelihood extra sustainably and effectively,” he stated.
With reclamation steadily progressing and neighborhood measures underway, Silicon Island is transferring in direction of its imaginative and prescient of turning into a hub for funding, infrastructure and inclusive improvement in Penang.
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