The Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) wishes to reaffirm that the Penang Botanic Gardens will remain open to the public throughout the construction period of the Penang Hill Cable Car project which is targeted to complete by June 2026.
Only the current hawker centre and the parking lot opposite the Penang Botanic Gardens Department’s Office, as well as the parking area outside the Penang Botanic Gardens will be temporarily closed to the public during the construction phase of the Penang Hill Cable Car project.
During this time, visitors are encouraged to park their vehicles at the Youth Park car park or Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple car park which is just a short walk to the gardens. PHC will continue to work with the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to find solutions for more parking spaces for the convenience of visitors, especially during weekends and public holidays.
The hawker centre will be relocated to a temporary site next to the Penang Botanic Gardens’ office. This transition is scheduled to take place at the end of September 2024, ensuring that the hawkers can continue their businesses without disruption.
The site of the current hawker centre will be transformed into a multi-storey parking and commercial complex. Upon completion, hawkers currently operating at the hawker centre will move into the new facility. The commercial complex will add more modern facilities and amenities for the visitors, hikers, and the community around the area.
The safety of the public is of utmost importance. PHC together with Hartasuma Sdn.Bhd., the cable car project concessionaire, will ensure that all safety standards and procedures are complied with. PHC would like to seek the cooperation of the public to adhere to the safety messages and signages installed at the site.
The Penang Hill Cable Car project aims to elevate the status of Penang Hill and the Penang Botanic Gardens, with enhancements planned for these areas. This highly anticipated project is expected to significantly contribute to the tourism sector in the state, bringing socio-economic benefits to local residents.
Furthermore, the cable car project as a whole would address the parking problems and traffic congestion along Jalan Kebun Bunga while improving public facilities for the visitors of Penang Botanic Gardens.
The public is also advised that hoarding works are presently in progress at the vicinity of Penang Botanic Gardens as well as at Penang Hill summit area and targeted to be completed by end September 2024.
PHC wishes to seek everyone’s patience and understanding while the cable car project is in progress. Please stay tuned to PHC’s social media platforms and website for official announcements and regular updates.