GEORGE TOWN, April 7 – Chow Kon Yeow announced that the Penang Hill cable car project has reached 28% completion, with key foundation works.
Including reinforced concrete piles for a multi-storey car park, already finished. Construction is ongoing at the Garden, Turn Hill, and Hill stations.
Alongside slope stabilisation and installation of cable car systems. The RM367.2 million նախագ will feature a 2.73km line from the Botanic Gardens to the summit, cutting travel time to under 10 minutes.
Chow said the project will enhance accessibility to Penang Hill and boost tourism. With 50 gondolas carrying up to 1,400 passengers per hour each way.
It is expected to be completed by early next year, further strengthening the state’s growing tourism sector.
