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Barnama
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Penang Hill Cable Car Expected To Be Completed In Dec 2026
GENERAL GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The installation and piling works of the Penang Hill Cable Car Project are currently underway with the installation of the towers for the project expected to begin at the end of July. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Hill Cable Car project is progressing smoothly and hoped that Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, which was awarded the project, could improve on any suggestions after the Switzerland and Austria visit from June 10 to June 16. "There is still time to make improvements from the visit and we believe that this project can be implemented well with the technological support from the reputable funicular and cable car companies. "The project is expected to be completed by December 2026 and may take another three months for trial period, dry commissioning and so on before it is opened to tourists and the public," he said at a press conference at Komtar, today. Chow, who led the delegation, said they had visited key suppliers and industry leaders involved in the cable car project including the headquarters and manufacturing facilities of Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH in Wolfurt, Austria, cable car rope system supplier Fatzer AG in Romanshorn, funicular system supplier Garaventa AG in Goldau and gondola cabin supplier CWA Constructions SA in Olten, Switzerland. Commenting further, he said the companies involved may now need to select the colours for the cabins for the Penang Hill Cable Car Project. Chow also stressed that the Penang Hill funicular railway service, which is one of the landmarks of Penang, will still be used after the opening of the cable car by ensuring all maintenance work to ensure its safety. The Penang Hill Cable Car Project will cover a 2.73-kilometre route from the Penang Botanical Gardens to the top of the hill, with three main stations, namely the Garden Station at the foot of the hill, the Turn Station in the middle of the route and the Hill Station at the top. The project also includes the construction of a multi-storey car park, a commercial plaza in front of the Botanical Gardens Department as well as a special bus parking area.
Barnama
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Penang Hill Cable Car: Piling Expected To Be Completed In Dec 2026
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The installation and piling works of the Penang Hill Cable Car Project are currently underway with the installation of the towers for the project expected to begin at the end of July. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Hill Cable Car project is progressing smoothly and hoped that Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, which was awarded the project, could improve on any suggestions after the Switzerland and Austria visit from June 10 to June 16. "There is still time to make improvements from the visit and we believe that this project can be implemented well with the technological support from the reputable funicular and cable car companies. "The project is expected to be completed by December 2026 and may take another three months for trial period, dry commissioning and so on before it is opened to tourists and the public," he said at a press conference at Komtar, today. Chow, who led the delegation, said they had visited key suppliers and industry leaders involved in the cable car project including the headquarters and manufacturing facilities of Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH in Wolfurt, Austria, cable car rope system supplier Fatzer AG in Romanshorn, funicular system supplier Garaventa AG in Goldau and gondola cabin supplier CWA Constructions SA in Olten, Switzerland. Commenting further, he said the companies involved may now need to select the colours for the cabins for the Penang Hill Cable Car Project. Chow also stressed that the Penang Hill funicular railway service, which is one of the landmarks of Penang, will still be used after the opening of the cable car by ensuring all maintenance work to ensure its safety. The Penang Hill Cable Car Project will cover a 2.73-kilometre route from the Penang Botanical Gardens to the top of the hill, with three main stations, namely the Garden Station at the foot of the hill, the Turn Station in the middle of the route and the Hill Station at the top. The project also includes the construction of a multi-storey car park, a commercial plaza in front of the Botanical Gardens Department as well as a special bus parking area.
New Straits Times
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Tower installation work for Penang Hill cable car project to begin end July
GEORGE TOWN: The installation of towers for the Penang Hill cable car project is expected to begin at the end of July. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said piling works at the project site were progressing smoothly and the state government believed the project would be completed within the scheduled time frame. "This project is proceeding as planned and we believe it will be completed on time, especially after the cable car project concessionaire, Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, also joined my official working delegation to Austria and Switzerland last week," he told reporters at his office in Komtar here today. Chow said the June 10 to 16 visit allowed the company to observe cable car and funicular technology in the two European countries, thereby strengthening the implementation of the project on Penang Hill. "There is still time to make improvements based on the visit. "We believe that with cooperation from reputable international companies in this industry, the project will be successfully implemented," he added. Chow also said the Penang Hill cable car project was scheduled for completion by December next year, after which it would undergo a three-month trial and 'dry commissioning' phase before being officially opened to the public. Chow said the developer was looking at the colour selection for the cable car cabins to be used in the project. He assured that the existing funicular train service on Penang Hill would continue even after the cable car project was completed, with regular maintenance to ensure safety. Last June, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Penang Hill cable car project, marking a milestone in the state's efforts to enhance Penang's tourism infrastructure, improve connectivity and accessibility to Penang Hill, and transform it into a must-visit historic landmark. The cable car system, a partnership with Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, is expected to be completed by 2026.
Malay Mail
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Penang Hill cable car project on track, first tower set for June
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — Construction of the Penang Hill cable car project is progressing as scheduled, with the first ropeway tower expected to be erected by the end of June this year. Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) general manager Datuk Cheok Lay Leng said caisson piling works are ongoing at all four main project sites, which include the cable car stations and a multi-storey car park. 'There are three stations for the cable car: the Garden station, the Turn station, and the Hill station,' he told Malay Mail in a recent April interview. The project is currently 6.5 per cent complete, and Cheok expressed optimism that the first tower would be erected in June. Caisson piling, which serves as the foundation for the ropeway towers, is progressing steadily, with 12 out of 33 caisson points completed along the cable car alignment. 'The towers are being fabricated off-site and will be delivered to the project locations progressively,' Cheok said. To minimise environmental impact, PHC has reduced the number of towers on Penang Hill to 15, with five located within the forest reserve and the remaining 10 outside it. 'There are three towers near the Hill station, four at the Turn station, and three at the Garden station. We've taken measures to preserve as much of the forest as possible,' he added. Construction works for the cable car project ongoing at a steady pace at the Hill Station on Penang Hill. — Picture courtesy of Penang Hill Corporation He emphasised the importance of proper alignment for the ropeway towers and gondolas to ensure a smooth ride for passengers. Multi-storey car park and environmental measures The project also includes a multi-storey car park at the site of the old food court near the Botanic Gardens, which has been cleared and demolished. 'Ground preparation and environmental protection measures are already in place at the site,' Cheok said. The car park is a crucial component of the project, providing much-needed parking for visitors. Monitoring and public updates Although the project is being developed by Hartasuma Sdn Bhd under a public-private partnership (PPP), PHC is closely monitoring its progress to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 'Safety reminders and vehicle movement notices have been issued to keep the public informed about construction activities,' Cheok said, adding that construction vehicles will be operating along Jalan Kebun Bunga, the Jeep track, and the Summit Road. An artist's impression of the multi-storey carpark. — Picture courtesy of Penang Hill Corporation About the project The RM245 million project was awarded to Hartasuma Sdn Bhd, a pioneer in the local rail industry, in December 2022. The project is being implemented under a 30-year concession agreement to design, finance, build, operate, and transfer the cable car system. The targeted completion date for the cable car system is the end of 2026, with operations expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027, following stringent safety checks and system readiness. 'This project will offer visitors a new way to experience Penang Hill while adhering to the highest safety standards,' Cheok said.
