Penang govt to consider underwater tunnel after NBCT master plan finalised at year-end


GEORGE TOWN: The state government will consider the implementation of the underwater tunnel once the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) Expansion Master Plan is finalised by the Penang Port Commission (SPPP) in December this year.

State infrastructure, transport and digital economy committee Chairman Zairil Khir Johari said that the review received from SPPP shows that ship navigation area in the 2.2km span of the port's northern waters needs to be maintained to ensure a safe space for vessel movement.

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