PPC: Penang tunnel must be at least 23m under seabed


GEORGE TOWN: If there is to be a tunnel under the sea between the Penang island and the mainland, it needs to be at least 23m beneath the seabed – almost equal to the height of a seven-storey building.

This is among the critical technical considerations to ensure the port’s growth if the tunnel is built.

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