Gurney Bay project transforms into seafront public park

The Gurney Bay project, formerly known as Gurney Wharf, is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a captivating seafront public park situated near Gurney Drive.

With its scheduled completion in 2025, the project is taking shape day by day, promising a vibrant and accessible recreational space for the community.

Gurney Bay progress and opening of Phase One

Caretaker Penang Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman, Jagdeep Singh Deo, confirms that the implementation of the Gurney Bay project is progressing as planned.

Phase One, also known as Priority 1, is set to open to the public this month. Jagdeep expresses the committee’s commitment to delivering the project promptly, ensuring the seamless provision of services to the people. The opening of Phase One marks a significant milestone in the development of Gurney Bay.

Jagdeep also highlights the ample parking space that will be available once the entire project is completed. This provision aims to enhance accessibility for visitors, making the seafront park an easily accessible destination for individuals and families to enjoy.

Green initiatives and planned features

Emphasizing the state’s Green Agenda 2030, Jagdeep shares his enthusiasm for the inclusion of environmental sustainability measures in the Gurney Bay project. The committee aims to plant around 10,000 trees within the park, aligning with the Penang Green Agenda 2030’s objectives. This commitment to green initiatives reflects Penang’s vision of creating an environmentally conscious and sustainable community.

The Gurney Bay project, initiated in 2016, encompasses two priorities: Priority 1 and Priority 2. Priority 1 includes various components such as a children’s play area, skate park, viewing deck, public toilets, promenade, hawker stalls, retail areas, and a recreation park. Additionally, there will be hawker kiosks, open car parking space, and a reclamation area for water bodies, offering diverse experiences and amenities for park visitors.

Priority 2 encompasses a range of facilities, including a hawker centre, retail area, convenience stores, additional viewing decks, public toilets, multi-storey and open car parks, a water garden, a surau, a water taxi jetty, a man-made beach, a boardwalk, and more. These planned features aim to cater to the varied needs and interests of visitors, creating a vibrant and inclusive public space.

The Gurney Bay project in Penang is making significant progress, with Phase One expected to open this month. Caretaker Penang Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo assures the public of the committee’s dedication to delivering quality services and amenities.

The project aligns with the state’s Green Agenda 2030, with plans to plant thousands of trees within the park. As the transformation continues, Gurney Bay is set to become a captivating seafront public park, offering an array of recreational opportunities for the community to enjoy.

Source: Buletin Mutiara