The preliminary works for the urban renewal projects (URC) for Padang Tembak Flat are expected to be implemented next year.

State Local Government, Housing Development and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman, Jagdeep Singh Deo said the works include the draft feasibility studies, residents census and verfication of land ownership.

“The Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) has launched the Penang Affordable Homes (RMMPg) agenda which consists of the development of Affordable Homes (RMM) and the urban renewal project.

“At this stage, Penang has a master plan in which we have identified 14 projects that will be implemented by LPNPP, consisting of nine RMM projects and five URC projects on the island.

“The Padang Tembak URC project is one of the projects listed for us to explore how the renewal can be done.

“Padang Temak Flat is one of the oldest housing projects and has too many units compared to other housing schemes so it takes a little more time.

“Nonetheless, the preliminary work such as draft feasibility study, population census and verification of land ownership will start next year,” he said when answering a question from Kebun Bunga Member of State Assembly (ADUN), Ong Khan Lee during the Penang State Legislative Assembly (DUN) meeting on Friday.

Commenting further, Jagdeep said that through the renewal project, each existing owner in the Padang Temak Flat will be given a free house unit with an area of ​​750 square feet.

“Owners of units that currently have an area of ​​200 or 300 square feet that only have one room and one toilet will be given a free unit of 750 square feet with three rooms and two toilets.

“This is what the State Government is implementing not only in Padang Tembak but also in several other places.

Source: Buletin Mutiara