MPPP to arrange public consultation over Pykett Avenue

Posted on 28 July 2011 - 04:54pm

Bernard Cheah
newsdesk@thesundaily.com

GEORGETOWN (July 28, 2011): The Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) will arrange a public consultation with residents living around Pykett Avenue where a high-rise condominium project is being planned on the site of an illegally demolished colonial-era bungalow.

Penang Local Government Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the blueprint of the four towers, which are being planned by developer Klassik Tropika Sdn Bhd, will be displayed to the public and residents in the neighbourhood for their feedback.

"We are waiting for the applicant to submit the subsequent plan with more details," he said after a dialogue session with more than 50 residents last night.

Klassik Tropika, a subsidiary of Mah Sing Group Bhd, submitted a proposal to the MPPP on Oct 6 last year for an apartment complex with four towers on the site.

This was after it had torn down the old structure at 20 Pykett Avenue without approval on July 26 last year.

On Jan 11 this year, MPPP issued an order to Klassik Tropika to rebuild the double-storey bungalow. The building was originally owned by Khaw Bian Cheng Sdn Bhd, which is connected to the 19th century magnate Khaw Sim Bee who became governor of Phuket in the 1890s.

Klassik Tropika said it had complied with action taken against it, including a fine of RM6,000 set by the Georgetown magistrate's court on Jan 17 this year for demolishing the bungalow without permit.

The demolition last year caused an outcry from heritage activists and nearby residents.

"The developer would have to take note of various MPPP departments' conditions to ensure the convenience of the existing community around the area. We want the developer to look into the interest of others as well," Chow said.

He added that the residents had expressed deep concern about how the high-density project would affect the infrastructure in the neighbourhood, including roads, the drainage systems, the water and electricity system.

Rebuild order still stands says YDP 20Pykett at Local Council Consultative forum chaired by YB CHOW

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Drain construction at Burma Rd, T junction to Arratoon Rd.

Tuan

Is this the way the joint at the drain T suppose to be, a hole is
hacked through the concrete culvert ??

I am not an engineer like the PHT people , please explain to me so I
can inform my neighbours about this.

We are concern that the KONTRAKTOR doing a short cut job and
cheating the state.

Thank you for a new MALAYSIA.

Thank you for helping us prevent flood.

Tuesday November 29, 2011

Solution to stop flooding for good

A LONG-TERM solution involving the widening of the drain in Jalan Arratoon is being planned to overcome floods near Lebuhraya Pykett, Jalan Westlands, Jalan Khaw Sim Bhee and Jalan Anson in Penang.

State Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said that these areas were frequently affected by floods.

He said the main cause was the bottleneck when the water flowed down to Jalan Arratoon leading to the sea.

"The drain there is only 2.13m wide," said Chow at a press conference at Lebuhraya Pykett yesterday.

As a long-term solution, Chow said that the council was looking into getting that drain widened in the near future.

Small and narrow: Chow (right) and some residents checking the drains along Lebuhaya Pykett

"We are working on an agreement with the new land owner to provide some space for the council so they can widen the drain," said Chow.

He said that the council was working on two short-term projects to mitigate flooding.

"The first one is upgrading the drains along Jalan Burmah from the junction of Jalan Arratoon to SRJK (C) Union.

"The project started on Friday and is expected to be completed by the end of next month," said Chow.

He said the second project was to repair the box culverts along Jalan Burmah from Lebuhraya Pykett until the junction of Jalan Arratoon.

He added that the cost of the projects was RM173,549 and RM90,044 respectively.

"Although we are working on the short-term solutions, we are considering a long-term solution to be completed in three years," he said.

Re: Rebuilding of 20 Pykett Avenue

I wish to add that the Residence Association of Pykett have met and discuss the rebuild matter with an expert, who is willing to consult on this rebuild. The expert confirmed to us that there is no problems in rebuilding the demolished building to its original form.

When MPPP is available, we shall be more then willing to arrange an appointment.

Regards

Yan Lee

0124846682

On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) <info@pht.org.my> wrote:

15 December 2011

 

Cik Hajjah Patahiyah Ismail

Yang Dipertua

Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang

Level 17 KOMTAR

Jalan Penang, 10675 PENANG

Fax: 04- 2636 345

 

Yang Dipertua,

 

REBUILDING OF 20 PYKETT AVENUE

 

The Penang Heritage Trust applauds the decision of MPPP's move to issue an order to Klassik Tropika to rebuild the double-storey bungalow on 11 January 2011. The building was owned by the descendant of the 19th century Penang's tycoon Khaw Sim Bee who also became the Governor of Phuket.

 

Given the unique architecture and history of this building, we appreciate MPPP's decision and we would like to provide our assistance by contributing 2 photographs of the building taken in 1994.  It has taken PHT tremendous time and effort to research and obtain this important piece of information, which we are glad to contribute.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Yours sincerely,        

 

Clement Liang

Hon Secretary

Penang Heritage Trust

 

 

cc.       YB Chow Kon Yeow, Chairman, Local Government 

Lim Chooi Ping, George Town World Heritage Incorporation

Ar. Yew Tong Seng, MPPP Building Department

Norhanis Hassan, MPPP Heritage Department 

Haji Roslan bin Ramly, MPPP Planning Department

 

 

 

Fwd: Rebuilding of 20 Pykett Avenue

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) <info@pht.org.my>
Date: Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Subject: Rebuilding of 20 Pykett Avenue
To: YB Chow Kon Yeow <chowkonyeow@penang.gov.my>, "Noorhanis Noordin (MPPP)" <hanis@mppp.gov.my>, YDP MPPP Cik Patahiyah <hiyah@mppp.gov.my>, "Ar. Yew TS (MPPP)" <tsyew@mppp.gov.my>, roslan@mppp.gov.my, limcp@gtwhi.com.my
Cc: Clement Liang <clement@pht.org.my>, Salma Khoo <snkhoo@gmail.com>, leeyan.c@gmail.com

15 December 2011

 

Cik Hajjah Patahiyah Ismail

Yang Dipertua

Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang

Level 17 KOMTAR

Jalan Penang, 10675 PENANG

Fax: 04- 2636 345

 

Yang Dipertua,

 

REBUILDING OF 20 PYKETT AVENUE

 

The Penang Heritage Trust applauds the decision of MPPP's move to issue an order to Klassik Tropika to rebuild the double-storey bungalow on 11 January 2011. The building was owned by the descendant of the 19th century Penang's tycoon Khaw Sim Bee who also became the Governor of Phuket.

 

Given the unique architecture and history of this building, we appreciate MPPP's decision and we would like to provide our assistance by contributing 2 photographs of the building taken in 1994.  It has taken PHT tremendous time and effort to research and obtain this important piece of information, which we are glad to contribute.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Yours sincerely,        

 

Clement Liang

Hon Secretary

Penang Heritage Trust

 

 

cc.       YB Chow Kon Yeow, Chairman, Local Government 

Lim Chooi Ping, George Town World Heritage Incorporation

Ar. Yew Tong Seng, MPPP Building Department

Norhanis Hassan, MPPP Heritage Department 

Haji Roslan bin Ramly, MPPP Planning Department

 

 

 

20Pykett the old bungalow in its full glory