NEWLY-appointed Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Jeffrey Chew Gim Eam has in his maiden media conference called for a request for proposal (RFP) for the sunken Tanjung City Marina site adjacent to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.
The Tanjung City Marina is an abandoned marina off Weld Quay located within the heritage enclave.
Built in 2005 before being closed down a few years ago, the marina was used to be a place for boats and yachts to berth.
Speaking to reporters in his office after beginning his duty three weeks ago, Chew said the RFP proposal is opened to any bidders, with creative ideas, to come forward.
He, however, said those interested companies must comply with guidelines provided as the place is located in the heritage zone.
“Any project proposals for site will be fully considered,” he said, adding that they need to comply with heritage requirements.
The RFP process for Tanjung CIty Marina begins today until Dec 11.
Apart from the marina, Chew also announced RFP for another two parcels of land along Jalan Anson and Jalan Chain Ferry in Butterworth.
Bidders can apply for RFP from today until July 11 by contacting Nor Effendi Abd Hamid at 04-2633211 for more details of RFP.
Story by Edmund Lee
Pix by Adleena Rahayu Ahmad Radzi