THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has announced its ‘Early Commencement Work’ initiative for the construction industry involving residential and commercial sectors.
MBPP mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang said the initiative was to stimulate the local economy which has been affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The residential projects consist of new development project of landed properties such as double-storey, single-storey and terrace houses. It must not be more than four units in total.
“Renovation or expansion work for homes should not be more than 50 percent of the total square feet (must not exceed 1,500 square feet).
“For the commercial projects, construction work is allowed only for the interior part of an existing building,’’ said Yew during the council’s regular meeting today at MBPP’s City Hall.
Yew said the construction work would be allowed to commence within 24 hours upon submission of the building plan to the council.
“They must meet the required criteria to be able to start work,” he added.
Apart from that, the Request For Ideas (RFI) which was launched earlier by MBPP was extended till Sept 15.
“Through the RFI, we intend to optimise the usage of market spaces. There are a total of 28 markets under the supervision of MBPP.
“We welcome any new ideas from the public through RFI for businesses. They can forward their ideas through [email protected] or at 04-263 8818.
Story by Tanushalini Moroter
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