Over 200 Weld Quay households to relocate to Cecil Residensi subsequent yr

Greater than 200 households dwelling within the Weld Quay reclamation space are anticipated to maneuver into new inexpensive houses at Cecil Residensi subsequent yr. The practically accomplished housing venture in George City, developed by the Penang Growth Company (PDC), will function the brand new residence for the neighborhood, a lot of whom have lived within the space for generations.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow introduced the replace throughout a particular documentary screening on the Weld Quay reclamation space held on the Neighborhood Corridor in Lebuh Macallum. Nonetheless, he famous that the relocation can solely happen as soon as a Penang Gentle Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line assist pillar situated close to the venture website is accomplished by MRT Corp.

Chow defined that the development works could be accessed solely by the Cecil Residensi website, which at present serves as the only entry route. “MRT Corp has requested time till April subsequent yr to finish the work, so the residents will doubtless transfer in after that, presumably in Might or later,” he stated.

The affected Weld Quay residents, who maintain momentary occupancy licences (TOL) from the state authorities, will obtain new houses on a one-for-one foundation in trade for his or her current items. Chow emphasised that the relocation is a part of the state’s effort to enhance the dwelling circumstances of the neighborhood whereas making certain a good and honest course of. He added that almost all of residents have accepted the provide.

Following the relocation, PDC plans to redevelop the state-owned Weld Quay reclamation land in accordance with heritage tips. Whereas the venture parts have but to be finalised, Chow confused that the precedence now could be making certain a clean transition for the households. He additionally acknowledged the world’s historical past, noting that it was as soon as a landfill the place residents step by step constructed houses and fostered a close-knit neighborhood throughout difficult instances.

Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng echoed the state’s dedication to uplifting the neighborhood and thanked Chow, Deputy Finance Minister and Tanjong MP Lim Hui Ying for supporting the manufacturing of the Weld Quay documentary.

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