2K | GURNEY BAY | Phase 1 Opened - Feb 2024 - A Penang State Iconic Waterfront Project | DJI Mini 2

Over and above the concession rights to reclaim 760 acres for the Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2, TPD is also reclaiming 131 acres off the Gurney Drive foreshore for the Penang State Government at its own cost. The Penang State Government has made known that a public park, Gurney Wharf, is slated to be created within the 131 acres on Gurney Drive foreshore. The Penang State Government held a public exhibition on the proposed concept masterplan, articulating the concept through a series of curated images, photographs and illustrations. The public exhibition, themed "My Gurney Wharf", received highly positive public response on the concept and plans. In conjunction with the exhibition, a press conference was led by Penang State Executive Councillor and Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee Chairman YB Chow Kon Yeow. The proposed Gurney Bay concept masterplan encompasses four distinct character areas: Seaside Retail F&B, Water Gardens, Beach and Coastal Grove. The Seaside Retail F&B celebrates Penang’s vibrant seafront brought to life by elements such as a waterfronting public promenade, seafront dining facilities including the island’s famed hawker fare and a pier walk. The Water Gardens area will be defined by lush gardens, ponds and wetlands with its most distinctive feature being landscaped water gardens with innovative storm water filtration systems. Modelled after Singapore’s success with this at Gardens on the Bay, this is a pioneering system in Malaysia which is aesthetically outstanding as it is functional. As for the Beach area, Penangites would gain greater access to the waterfront that includes a public beach as well as a public promenade. Within the Coastal Grove, there is a proposed skate park for the youth, not far from the casuarinas lining the present Gurney Drive. Phase 1: The first phase envisioned various recreational components, such as a beach, a coastal grove and water gardens. The Gurney Drive coast was to be extended by incorporating an artificial beach 400 m (1,300 ft) long. The water gardens section borrowed elements from the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, including wetlands irrigated by an innovative water filtration system. Phase 2: The second phase involves the construction of the lifestyle zone with retail and food and beverages (F&B) outlets, dining facilities, and a pier walk. The famous Gurney Drive Hawker Centre will also be moved to this location upon the completion of Phase 2, scheduled in 2025. In December 2019, it was announced that the reclamation of Phase 2 had been completed. Construction works began in 2020 on recreational amenities such as a promenade, a park, a skating rink, a children's playground and a man-made beach. Song: Limujii - Tropical Sunshine Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/3SCLnTw ----------------------------------------------------------------------- #NoCopyrightMusic #VlogMusic #VlogNoCopyrightMusic