By Farah Wahida:
The government could develop the third light rail transit (LRT) line from Kelana Jaya to Port Klang. Known as the Shah Alam LRT Line, the development is believed to have an estimated cost of between RM5 billion and RM6 billion.
In line with this, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) is expected to call for tenders for the project in 2014, following proper due diligence by Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).
A wholly-owned government firm by the Finance Ministry, Prasarana is the operator and asset owner of LRT lines.
Azmi Abdul Aziz, Chief Development Officer at SPAD, revealed that the Shah Alam LRT line will cover 20km to 30 km. However, he declined to comment on the project’s estimated cost.
He added that the tender will be an open one and companies with current contracts for the Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT line extension projects are permitted to bid.
“It is no more like before where companies that had won LRT jobs couldn't bid for the same development. As long as the companies are qualified and have met the necessary funding and technical requirements, they can bid,” he said.
“This is totally a new line and very important for the public. Shah Alam is becoming densely populated, with new townships coming up…The new line would allow people from Port Klang and Shah Alam to come to the city without hassle. It will complement the existing Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT lines,” he noted.
Shah Alam line will start from the LRT station in Kelana Jaya, head to the Shah Alam stadium, pass through Klang, and stop in Port Klang.
The government could develop the third light rail transit (LRT) line from Kelana Jaya to Port Klang. Known as the Shah Alam LRT Line, the development is believed to have an estimated cost of between RM5 billion and RM6 billion.
In line with this, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd (Prasarana) is expected to call for tenders for the project in 2014, following proper due diligence by Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).
A wholly-owned government firm by the Finance Ministry, Prasarana is the operator and asset owner of LRT lines.
Azmi Abdul Aziz, Chief Development Officer at SPAD, revealed that the Shah Alam LRT line will cover 20km to 30 km. However, he declined to comment on the project’s estimated cost.
He added that the tender will be an open one and companies with current contracts for the Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT line extension projects are permitted to bid.
“It is no more like before where companies that had won LRT jobs couldn't bid for the same development. As long as the companies are qualified and have met the necessary funding and technical requirements, they can bid,” he said.
“This is totally a new line and very important for the public. Shah Alam is becoming densely populated, with new townships coming up…The new line would allow people from Port Klang and Shah Alam to come to the city without hassle. It will complement the existing Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT lines,” he noted.
Shah Alam line will start from the LRT station in Kelana Jaya, head to the Shah Alam stadium, pass through Klang, and stop in Port Klang.
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