Friday, 10 Jan 2020 05:11 PM MYTA aerial view of George Town can be seen from the peak of Penang Hill, November 26, 2018. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
He said experienced cable car system providers with a proven track record will ensure the Penang Hill cable car system strictly follows best-known engineering designs that are safe using environmentally friendly construction methodologies.“The study will include market, social and economic, initial environmental study, transportation analysis and assessment, evaluation of alignment options done previously, review of cable car options, and financial models, viability and options,” he said.
“The design and construction stages will go through an open tender process with stringent criteria, and only those that have proven ability and track record will be invited to the tender process,” he said. “The breakdown of the existing funicular railway cannot be used as an excuse to push the cable-car project, without investigating the causes for the breakdown and how to prevent them in the future,” they said, responding to a statement by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow on the cable-car project providing an alternative transport up the hill.
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