THE repair works on the damaged facilities in the children’s playground at Gurney Bay (Phase One) have already been completed, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Chow mentioned that the repair works were finished last night, as reported by Penang Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye.
Earlier reports highlighted the detachment of ropes from playground equipment and noted damages to various facilities within the playground.
H’ng stated that the related contractor was taking the necessary steps to repair and improvise the damaged facilities at the playground.
“I am glad that the minor damages have been repaired and improvised,” Chow told a press conference when asked about the matter today.
When questioned about criticism from certain individuals regarding the Gurney Bay project, Chow replied that the contractor for the project is responsible for defects during a two-year defect liability period.
“We still have Phase Two currently ongoing, and Phase Two is also subjected to the two-year defect liability period,” he said.
Chow stated that 95% of comments on social media are positive about the Gurney Bay project.
The first phase of Gurney Bay, built on reclaimed land, was officially opened to the public on Sunday, Feb 4.
Phase One, covering 27.70 acres, includes various components such as a children’s play area, skate park, south vantage point viewing deck, public toilets, pedestrian promenade, hawker stalls, retail areas, recreation park, hawker kiosks, open car park space, and a south water body reclamation area.
On a separate matter, when asked about the status of the proposed foreign workers’ hostel site in Teluk Kumbar, Chow said it is still in the early stages, and currently, the state government is waiting for the contractor’s next course of action.
“After the contractor meets with the residents and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and listens to their arguments about the project, it is up to them whether to continue, make any amendments, or scale down the project.
“The people have the right to oppose the project; it is premature to draw any conclusions.
“We will await the contractor’s actions. However, any project granted planning permission requires the involved contractor to ensure they can meet all specified conditions,” he stated.
Story by Riadz Akmal
Pix by Alissala Thian
Video by Darwina Mohd Daud