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Monday, July 8, 2013

Heritage site owners fear impact of PNB's tower on People's Reserved Land

Heritage site owners fear impact of PNB's tower on People's Reserved Land
Owners of properties next to the proposed 118-storey Warisan Merdeka project are concerned about the likely impact of the project on their properties, many of which are heritage sites.
This is on top of the worry that they may have to relinquish parts of their land to make way for the construction of Kuala Lumpur's tallest commercial building.
The RM5 billion project by Permodalan Nasional Bnd (PNB) may be seen as breathing new life into the historic Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara area, but because it is to be developed on a piece of land that had been gazetted as People's Reserved Land, it has not only angered the public but also raised concerns among owners of adjacent properties.
Among the many who submitted their written objections against the commencement of the project are property owners who are concerned about the direct impact of the project on their buildings, including those presented with the National Heritage Site plaque.
Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall chief executive officer Tang Ah Chai wants to know how such a big project is able to complement its surrounding heritage facades.
"According to the National Heritage Act 2005, any new property that is built near a heritage site should be harmonious in character, appearance, height, historical and cultural continuity.
"No matter from which angle you look at it, it looks impossible for it (Warisan Merdeka) to fulfil this provision of the Act," said Tang.
Chin Woo Athletic Association Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (Stadium) president Datuk Lim Chee Shin said: "During the four to five-year building period, construction activities will definitely draw people away from the stadium. We have estimated that it would cost us RM3-4 million in loss revenue."
Meanwhile, Thay Peng Kee, secretary-general of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Hokkien Association, which owns the 100-year-old Wei Ting Keong Kuan Yin Temple, said: "We fear the temple's structure may not be able to withstand the massive building activities. The temple's foundation may also be adversely affected."
Heritage property owners urged Warisan Merdeka developers to do a thorough study and take preventive measures to prevent permanent damage to the surrounding iconic and historical sites.
- theSundaily

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