Final feasibility report on undersea tunnel still not received by state govt, says Penang CM

GEORGE TOWN (Jan 29): The Penang government has still not received the final feasibility report on the planned undersea tunnel, said Chow Kon Yeow (pictured), reported the Malay Mail yesterday.

“The independent checking engineer would need time to verify and check before they hand the final report to us,” Chow said in a media conference at his office yesterday.

*First phase of PTMP will be continued after all requirements met

*Vertice confident about infrastructure project in Penang

*Penang’s transport master plan to feature a land tunnel

According to recent reports, project delivery partner Consortium Zenith Construction (CZC) has completed its feasibility studies for the mega tunnel project “that will also include a bridge option for the state’s consideration”.

The RM46 billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) and the RM6.3 billion undersea tunnel, along with construction of three major roads is part of efforts to alleviate growing issues with congestion, which includes a network of highways, an LRT line and other modes of public transport built along with the creation of three islands on the southern coast.

The 19.5km PIL 1 highway from Gurney Drive to the second bridge is also part of the PTMP.

The entire project is being undertaken by CZC.