THE drainage upgrading project along Lebuh Cecil is nearing completion, with 95% of the work completed and the project expected to be fully finished by Nov 19.
Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng said the project, which commenced on July 20 this year, was fully funded by the Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) at a cost of RM262,793.
He expressed his appreciation to the ministry, particularly its Minister Nga Kor Ming, for continuing to support infrastructure improvement initiatives in his constituency.
“I would like to thank KPKT, especially its Minister Nga Kor Ming, for approving another project for my constituency this year. I believe this is already the second project secured for the constituency this year.
“The main objective is to upgrade the ageing drainage system and provide a more comfortable pedestrian walkway, allowing residents to move around the surrounding area without having to rely on motorised vehicles,” he told a press conference today.
Wong added that the project was a continuation of the drainage and pedestrian walkway upgrading works previously undertaken by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) along Lebuh McNair.
He said the ongoing improvements were aimed at reducing flood risks while providing a more connected and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure network around the Lebuh Cecil Market area.
Story by Riadz Akmal
Pix by Darwina Mohd Daud