Penang Hill Upper Station Upgrading(Phase 4)

20 March 2021

Penang Hill Corporation Launches Penang Hill Upper Station Upgrading Project Phase 4

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) launched its Penang Hill Upper Station Upgrading Project (Phase 4) on 20 March 2021.  In the press release, PHC mentioned that this RM9.3 Million upgrading project is one of their largest hill enhancement work and is aimed to expand the waiting halls and facilities at the upper station to improve visitors’ experience on the hill.

Chief Minister YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, who is also PHC’s chairman mentioned that the main purpose of Phase 4 project is to increase the comfort of visitors and better position the hill for the future.  He said that it is the State Government’s interest that this project achieves the Green Building Index (GBI) Gold rating.  The architect and consultants of this project will incorporate state-of-the-art technology and innovative sustainable methods in the building design, construction and site management.  There will be solar panels on the roof, rain water harvesting system and energy saving fittings installed.

The construction works started early March this year and is expected to complete by end of August next year.

Unitech is proud to be associated with this project as a member of the consultant teams. Congratulations on the successful launching of the Penang Hill Phase 4.