GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government is seeking funds amounting to RM43mil to mitigate beach erosion in Batu Ferringhi.
“We have sent a letter to the Federal Government last week requesting the funds, which are for us to mitigate the beach erosion as a long-term solution,” said state infrastructure and transport committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.
“Phase 3 along 40m, also carried out by the northeast district DID in September 2022, costs about RM200,000, and was funded by the state.” “DID will also carry out construction and rehabilitation of coastal bank projects funded by the Federal Government in Bagan Ajam, Mak Minah and Byram shoreline in Seberang Prai.”“Those on the island are Batu Ferringhi and the Sungai Pinang river mouth in southwest district, while those on the mainland are Bagan Ajam, Mak Minah and Byram,” he said.
“Hard solutions consist of building embankments and wall structures, while green solutions involves natural processes such as vegetation and beach nourishment,” he said.
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