Mezzo, the first and a key residential component of The Light City with stunning views of the Penang Straits, had its soft launch in February this year.
KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Construction Sdn Bhd has secured two contracts, an RM89.8 million contract for the construction of infrastructure building and public realms’ works at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Kuala Lumpur, and another contract worth RM237.8 million for the construction of Mezzo residential tower at The Light City, Gelugor, Penang.
For the first contract which was awarded by TRX City Sdn Bhd, is to undertake civil and structural and architectural works; mechanical and electrical services; both hardscape and softscape works; signages and wayfinding as well as amenities in the international financial district.
THE property development arm of textile wholesaler and retailer Jakel Group is planning to build a 74-storey-tall building within the Golden Triangle near the Petronas Twin Towers in Jalan Pinang.
Sources peg the gross development value (GDV) of the development adjacent to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and next to the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur at an estimated RM2 billion. When completed, it may be as tall as Four Seasons Place.
A document sighted by The Edge shows that the developer, Mabrur Land Sdn Bhd, submitted building plans for Lot 195, Jalan Pinang, to Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) for approval on Jan 12. Plans for the freehold parcel, measuring 57,447 sq ft, include three floors of retail and four floors of exhibition space. Other components include a hotel, office and serviced apartment.
PROMINENTLY located in Gelugor, Penang, The Light City is an exceptional and highly-acclaimed integrated waterfront development.
Construction works have commenced on Phase 1 of this mega undertaking by IJM Perennial Development Sdn. Bhd. ( IJM Perennial ) - a joint venture between IJM Corporation Berhad ( IJM ) and Perennial Holdings Private Limited ( Perennial ).
Situated adjacent to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, it is easily accessible by both residents and travellers. The Penang Bridge, International Airport and Ferry Terminal are within a 10km radius, and even the proposed The Light LRT Station will be just down the street.
Envisioned as a one-of-a-kind waterfront precinct, The Light City spans a total gross floor area (GFA) of over 4.1mil sq ft and will be developed in two phases.