The development of Penang’s first age-friendly neighbourhood park — the Lengkok Nipah Neighbourhood Park in Taman Lip Sin, Bayan Lepas — is now 99% full, marking a key milestone for the local people.
In response to Penang Island Metropolis Council (MBPP) councillor Chan Quickly Aun, solely minor ending touches stay earlier than the park is formally opened to the general public.
“Main parts of the park have been accomplished, with solely minor beauty works ongoing. We anticipate full completion inside this month, and the opening ceremony is deliberate for November,” he stated.
Spanning practically one acre, the venture is a joint initiative between MBPP and the Bayan Baru parliamentary constituency workplace, developed at a price of RM700,000. The park goals to create an inclusive and sustainable atmosphere for residents of all ages, particularly senior residents.
Chan shared that many residents, significantly the aged, have already began utilizing the amenities and expressed delight in having such a community-focused area close by.
MBPP mayor Datuk A. Rajendran beforehand emphasised that aged residents usually face challenges comparable to mobility points and lack of age-friendly infrastructure.
“This park goals to deal with these challenges by selling energetic residing and neighborhood well-being,” he stated.
Designed with accessibility and luxury in thoughts, the park options pedestrian walkways, playground gear, train stations, a stage, plaza, amphitheatre, benches, and wheelchair-friendly pathways, together with inexperienced landscaping and park lighting.
As soon as accomplished, the Lengkok Nipah Neighbourhood Park will stand as a mannequin for inclusive city design, encouraging energetic existence and stronger neighborhood connections in Penang.
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