THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has proposed constructing a new administration building at Jalan Sungai Dua, near the Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal (TSN).
MBPP mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said this during the monthly MBPP meeting at City Hall, attended by MBPP councillors, various heads of department, and other important stakeholders.
He said the primary objective of this proposal was to centralise MBPP’s services for residents in both the southwest and northeast districts on the island, while also creating an additional avenue stream for the local council.
“Taxes alone won’t be enough for the local council to provide the best possible services to the people. Hence, we have decided to propose the construction of a new admin building in the said area.
“We are in the process of hiring a consultant for this proposed project to provide technical assistance and carry out necessary studies. Once completed, the council will initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for interested parties.
“We will engage architects to present the proposed project design. If all goes well, we hope to start the project, hopefully in 2027,” Rajendran said when met with reporters earlier today.
In addition to the proposed admin building, MBPP has identified three other plots of land in the Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal area for potential development. The total area across these four plots is approximately 9.7 acres.
The proposed building will be developed in phases. Phase One includes the new administration building, while Phases Two and Three will focus on redeveloping MBPP staff quarters and constructing additional commercial spaces.
Rajendran noted that the current MBPP quarters, comprising 120 units, will be demolished and rebuilt to house a larger number of MBPP staff.
Further details on the additional developments in Phases Two and Three are expected to be finalised soon.
Story by Kevin Vimal
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