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North Seafront 

Programme

The North Seafront is a major public realm improvement initiative aimed at upgrading the George Town’s north waterfront. The area has been identified as a priority conservation area in the George Town Special Area Plan’s Annexure B. 

The implementation of the North Seafront demonstrates the advantages of a culture-based approach that offers sustainable well-being to the community while preserving its valuable cultural and environmental assets.

The first inception plan was approved in 2017 with funding allocated for selected projects such as the preliminary phase of Fort Cornwallis, the Dewan Sri Pinang Conservation Management Plan and the Strengthening of the Esplanade’s Seawall.

The North Seafront Components

The Implementation

Key Achievements - Physical Implementation
Physical Implementation - Completed & Remaining Works

COMPLETED WORKS

  1. Upgrading of Padang subsoil and drainage system
  2. Upgrading of Lebuh Light Avenue (Phase 1)
  3. Fountain Garden Restoration
  4. Restoration of Town Hall by MBPP
  5. Strengthening of Seawall & Promenade Improvement
  6. Restoration of Fort Cornwallis Storerooms
  7. Linear Garden

REMAINING WORKS

  1. South and West Moat Reinstatement
  2. Lebuh Light (Phase 2), City Hall & Seafront Avenue
  3. Astaka - Playground
  4. Clock Tower Roundabout

Key Initiatives

Key Achievements - Physical Implementation
Proposed Restoration
Western and Southern Moat at Fort Cornwallis, George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site
Targetted Green Growth and Sustainable Development:

Sponge City Model

The Moat as a natural landscape to catch, store and clean stormwater as well as a sustainable flood management system

Ecological Diversity

Bioswales that compliment the ecological infrastructure environment

Climate Adaptation

Large waterbody to reduce urban heat island effect

Promote Environmental Awareness

Creating legacy for future generations by emphasizing the importance of environmental and water management

Forming Communities and Place Making

A unique experience for the local community and visitors

Towards Penang 2023

Increase liveability to enhance quality of life

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