TAMAN Sentosa in Klang, which is now known as Bandar Sentosa, will enjoy improved infrastructure in line with its new status.
Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said this during a ceremony to mark its declaration as a township at Senior’s Friendly Park on Jalan Dato Abdul Hamid 25.
Abd Hamid said Bandar Sentosa, which is sandwiched between Jalan Sungai Jati and Jalan Kebun Nenas and bordered by Lorong Dato Dagang 52/KS7 and Jalan Raja Nong, had a Sentosa Township Action Plan to serve a 890ha area with a population of about 93,000.
“Bandar Sentosa has gone through piecemeal development, and public facilities were not provided in a comprehensive manner.
“This action plan has taken into account the current needs of Bandar Sentosa,” he added.
Abd Hamid said based on MBDK’s Local Plan 2035 (Amendment 1), the largest land use in Bandar Sentosa is residential, followed by industrial and commercial zones.
“Bandar Sentosa is well connected with good transportation networks via Jalan Kebun, Jalan Sungai Jati, Jalan Raja Nong, Jalan Kebun Nenas and Persiaran Puteri as well as Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) and West Coast Expressway,” he said.
Abd Hamid added that Bandar Sentosa was close to key growth centres such as Ambang Botanik, Bandar Puteri, Bandar Putera, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1 and 2, Bandar Botanik, Kota Bayuemas, Bandar Parkland and Bandar Bestari.
The change in status was mooted by Sentosa assemblyman G. Gunaraj, who in his speech called on Abd Hamid to help alleviate flooding in the township.
Gunaraj also said his office was working with MBDK’s Engineering Department to make the township more pedestrian-friendly.
Bandar Sentosa resident Mohd Nasir Samsuri said a shaded walkway should be created to provide easier access to schools, healthcare facilities, retail outlets and recreational spots in the township.
