KOTA KINABALU: The city is set to see a new landmark that would attract both local and foreign tourists with the development of the Jesselton Waterfront project.
Works on the immediate phase of the waterfront development involving the upgrading of the existing Kota Kinabalu Ferry Terminal and jetties costing around RM5 million will commence soon and is expected to be completed by February 2006.
Mayor Datuk Iliyas Ibrahim inspected the KK Ferry Terminal recently accompanied by City Planning Director for City Hall, Alijus Sipil, Landscape Director, Walter Kenson, Suria Bumiria Sdn Bhd managing director, Zainie Abdul Aucasa, and officials from the company.
The project with an estimated development value of RM1.5 billion, would be undertaken by Suria Capital Holdings Berhad through its wholly-owned subsidiary Suria Bumiria Sdn Bhd, and is expected to be completed within 10 to 15 years.
Iliyas said the project is aimed at transforming the existing Kota Kinabalu port area into a world-class waterfront city development.
Apart from being another tourist attraction for the city, the project will also provide a place for people to work, live, visit, shop and enjoy leisure cultural activities in a convenient and pleasant environment.
“Once completed the project will transform the perceptions and looks of the old jetty and port area into a “must visit” centre consisting of, among other things; commercial, retail, hotel, residential, entertainment, convention and exhibitions facilities with a park setting,” explained Iliyas.
Meanwhile, he said the upgraded and re-branded ferry terminal will be known as Jesselton Point.
And once completed the Jesselton Point will consist the followings:
Works on the immediate phase of the waterfront development involving the upgrading of the existing Kota Kinabalu Ferry Terminal and jetties costing around RM5 million will commence soon and is expected to be completed by February 2006.
Mayor Datuk Iliyas Ibrahim inspected the KK Ferry Terminal recently accompanied by City Planning Director for City Hall, Alijus Sipil, Landscape Director, Walter Kenson, Suria Bumiria Sdn Bhd managing director, Zainie Abdul Aucasa, and officials from the company.
The project with an estimated development value of RM1.5 billion, would be undertaken by Suria Capital Holdings Berhad through its wholly-owned subsidiary Suria Bumiria Sdn Bhd, and is expected to be completed within 10 to 15 years.
Iliyas said the project is aimed at transforming the existing Kota Kinabalu port area into a world-class waterfront city development.
Apart from being another tourist attraction for the city, the project will also provide a place for people to work, live, visit, shop and enjoy leisure cultural activities in a convenient and pleasant environment.
“Once completed the project will transform the perceptions and looks of the old jetty and port area into a “must visit” centre consisting of, among other things; commercial, retail, hotel, residential, entertainment, convention and exhibitions facilities with a park setting,” explained Iliyas.
Meanwhile, he said the upgraded and re-branded ferry terminal will be known as Jesselton Point.
And once completed the Jesselton Point will consist the followings:
- Upgraded and new design ferry terminal ticketing counter and operation area;
- New operation centre consisting of retail, restaurant passengers’ waiting areas, customs, immigrations and quarantine centre;
- Reinforced newly designed jetty and jetty operations; and
- Fustsal centre consisting of four high class turf court, the first such turfing in Malaysia.
Commending Suria Capital for embarking on to develop the Jesselton Waterfront Project, Iliyas said the project was timely and in line with City Hall’s development and beautification plans for the city.
Courtesy of New Sabah Times
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