Tree transplant for road-widening project a success, says council

The Angsana trees secured with ropes after being transplanted to a new location within the compound of the state government quarters in Jalan Batu Lanchang. (Below) The road-widening works in progress along Jalan Masjid Negeri after the removal of the 16 trees for transplant.Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

THE 16 trees which were removed from Jalan Masjid Negeri in Penang have been successfully replanted on the grounds of the state government quarters.

The trees, mostly Angsana aged between 30 and 40 years, were relocated to make way for the 1.8km road-widening project.