The Ministry of Local Government and Housing Development (KPKT) has announced an additional allocation of RM22 million for infrastructure projects, including the replacement of outdated elevators in the Ipoh City Council (MBI) area.
Some of the developments include the construction of a parking building, the installation of new elevators in Sri Kepayang and Kinta Height flats, as well as drainage and upgrading works in the Bercham Flats.
Minister of Local Government Development, Nga Kor Ming, stated that RM13.38 million has been approved for the construction of a parking complex to address the parking shortage in Old Town Ipoh. Once completed, it will provide 376 parking spaces, effectively increasing the parking capacity by 150 percent.
Nga Kor Ming made these remarks after a working visit around Ipoh City on Saturday, accompanied by the Mayor of Ipoh, Datuk Rumaizi Baharin.
Additionally, RM4.25 million has been allocated to the Perak Housing and Property Board (LPHP) for the upgrading of the Sri Kepayang flats, and RM2 million for the Bercham Flats. Furthermore, RM1.5 million has been assigned for drainage works in front of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) and the Sungai Senam Police Station to address flash flood issues in the area.
Moreover, RM930,000 has been allocated to replace the elevators in the Kinta Heights flats, which were last serviced 23 years ago.
