Back lanes to the fore in Penang

An artist’s impression of the beautification project at the back lane connecting Magazine Road and Gurdwara Road in George Town. (Below) The particular stretch that will soon be upgraded as seen from Gurdwara Road. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star

THE goal of bringing life to under-used back lanes in George Town, Penang, is starting with the RM950,000 makeover of the one connecting Magazine Road and Gurdwara Road.

The facelift would involve an 870sq m area and is being touted as a pioneer project to beautify back lanes in the city.