Prasarana LRT line extension delayed to 2015

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (2012)— The completion of the Prasarana LRT line extension project by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd will now be delayed to 2015 instead of an earlier 2014 estimated due date.

A delay in the land acquisition process, mainly in Puchong, was cited as the cause.

The Ampang extension line, 17.7 kilometres long with 12 new stations, will start from Sri Petaling station to Putra Heights while the extended Kelana Jaya Line will run from Kelana Jaya station, covering a distance of 17 kilometres and 13 new stations, before ending at Putra Heights.

Prasarana's Managing Director, Datuk Shahril Mokhtar, said the delay will also increase cost but added that the company will try to keep the extra cost to below five per cent of the original figure.

He said the lands had already been approved by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) but there had been slight issues like buildings.

“Even if it is delayed, it won't be that off track. The project will be done in two phases and is expected to be completed by early 2015. Currently, the project is more than 30 per cent done,” he told reporters at the launch of 1Malaysia Talent Station here, today.

On the company's outlook next year, Shahril said Prasarana was close to completing its restructuring.

Starting from January 1, 2013, Prasarana will have a new corporate structure with its focus to be slightly different and on “what we have at the moment.”

“For the last one year also, we have actually transformed ourselves, moving into the commercial and property (segment), and we will be going into consulting.”

Proper announcements on this will be made next year, he added. — Bernama

How is the MRT Project Going to Affect the Overall Property Market?

 

The construction of the much anticipated Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) has finally started. Described as the single most expensive  infra structure project ever in this country, the MRT project which consist of 3 lines cutting across the entire Klang Valley or The Greater KL, is estimated to cost about RM36.6 billions to build, excluding land cost and rolling stocks.

The first line of the MRT project runs from Sungai Buloh to Kajang (SBK Line) stretches about 51 km with 31 stations is expected to be completed by 2017.  Once completed and fully integrated with the existing KTM, LRT, Monorail, KL Rapid bus and the respective feeder bus services, the MRT will have tremendous positive impacts on the value of property located along its route and in the vicinity of its stations, with the exception of a few negative attributes.

A senior local property consultant from an established property firm here, who is also a member of the Board of Valuers, Appraisals and Estate Agents, Malaysia recently said that value of property along the MRT route will appreciate 15% to 25% depending on the location to the stations. While I’m but sure about the quantum of the appreciation, I’m certainly concur that the appreciation of value for property located in the vicinity of MRT route and its stations is certain to happen. This has happened to LRT Putra Line and Star Line extensions which construction is underway now. LRT Putra Line extension starts from Kelana jaya, passing through Subang Jaya, UEP Subang Jaya and ends at Putra Heights. Whilst LRT Star Line extends from Sri Petaling, passing through Bandar Kinrara, Puchong Jaya, Bandar Puteri and finally also ends at Putra Heights.

Since its announcement in 2009, and with construction underway the property value along these 2 extension routes has appreciated tremendously. A basic double storey link house of 20’ x 60’ at USJ 6 was selling in the region of RM250k back in 2009 is now selling between RM400k to RM450k. A basic 3-bedroom apartment of about 900 sqft at Rhythm Avenue USJ19 was selling in the region of RM200k in 2009 is now selling between RM300k to RM330k. Both of these locations mentioned have a proposed LRT station, currently under construction, located within walking distance. Similar patterns of property value appreciation has also been reported at Bandar Kinrara and Puchong Jaya where proposed LRT stations for Star Line extension are to be constructed. Though the appreciation of property value at these areas mentioned is not entirely due to the coming of LRT extension, it is undoubtedly clear that the announcement of the final approval and the eventual sight of physical construction works of the proposed LRT extensions at these areas have inevitably led to the increase demand for property at these areas, hence this pushed up the property price. The construction of LRT extensions at these areas have brought about better accessibility to these locations, making property at these locations become more accessible and appealing to a bigger market, unlocking the value potential of property in these locations.

Running up to 2017 before the MRT-SBK Line is completed, more property developers will be planning high density residential developments along the MRT route. Projects which are strategically located near MRT stations will likely to enjoy good sell-out as buyers are confident of future demand for their property once the MRT is in operation.  Proximity of any proposed condominium development in relation to a MRT station has been a major winning factor these days. New launches which are strategically located near to a MRT station will be expected to be priced at least 10% higher than others which are located further away.

Residential developments within walking distance to MRT stations will undoubtedly benefit the most as the demand for rental units at these areas will be guaranteed. Most working class commuters would like to have their rental housing within walking distance to MRT stations as first priority.

Comes 2017 when the MRT-SBK Line is finally completed, the commercial property in the vicinity of MRT stations will be in great demand. The huge number of passengers using MRT will give rise to plenty of new business opportunities of all kinds in the vicinity of MRT stations. This has proven true in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Commercial and retail premises which are located near MRT stations at these countries enjoy good occupancy rates and high rental. The same scenario will likely to repeat here in KL.

Source: Property Hub

Pekerja Binaan Terkorban dalam Kemalangan di Projek Pembinaan LRT

Khamis, 20 Sep 2012 - Seorang pekerja binaan, Mohammad Hanafi Abdullah, maut dalam satu kemalangan di tempat kerja di projek penyambungan jajaran LRT Laluan Ampang berdekatan dengan PPR Taman Muhibbah di Puchong.

Kejadian berlaku pada pukul 11.20 pagi dan Jabatan Kesihatan dan Keselamatan Pekerja (JKKP) sedang menjalankan siasatan terhadap punca insiden berkenaan, jurucakap BinaPuri Tim Sekata JV, yang menjadi kontraktor utama projek berkenaan.

Menurut jurucakap berkenaan, Kenny Tiew, mangsa yang berusia 23 tahun itu tersepit antara tiang dan palang pelancar galang segmen kekotak dan dijumpai dalam keadaan pengsan.

“Pasukan Tindakan Kecemasan telah memberikan bantuan pernafasan dan dapat menyedarkan semula mangsa. Tetapi, mangsa kemudiannya, mengalami kompilasi dalaman sejurus sebelum meninggal dunia. Mangsa adalah pekerja sub-kontraktor kepada BinaPuri Tim Sekata JV,” tambah Kenny, yang bertugas sebagai Pengurus Pembinaan projek berkenaan.

Mangsa kemudiannya dibawa ke Klinik 1Malaysia PPR Taman Muhibbah, yang terletak berdekatan dengan tempat kejadian.

Ekoran dengan insiden itu, kerja-kerja pembinaan diberhentikan sementara menunggu JPPK menamatkan siasatan mereka, tambah Kenny.

Sumber: http://www.lrtextension.com/top-headline/pekerja-binaan-terkorban-dalam-kemalangan-di-projek-pembinaan-lrt

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Public Transport: Rapid KL

For the time being, there is no any Rapid KL bus that stops within 1km radius from Mutiara Bukit Jalil (MBJ). The only Rapid KL bus that passes Bukit Jalil Highway is bus no. T507. The nearest bus stop is located near Petronas Petrol Station along Jalan Kinrara 5 (refer to the map). It is about 3km from MBJ.

T507 also stops at Kinrara Golf Club bus station along Jalan Kinrara 6. It is about 4.7km from MBJ.

Travelling route for Bus No. T507 Bandar Kinrara to Tesco / IOI Mall (click to enlarge)

Map showing the location of eah stop for Rapid KL Bus No. T507

Proposed LRT Line Extension Adjacent to Mutiara Bukit Jalil

In 2010, Prasarana had announced the commencement of construction works for the LRT Extension Project. The proposed Ampang extension line starts from Sri Petaling Station and passes through Kinrara, Puchong and ends at Putra Heights. The extension is 17.7km long with 12 new stations.

Amendment to the section of the alignment is from Ch. 15.2km to Ch. 17.7km. For details, refer to the route map.

LRT Extension Route Map (Click to enlarge)

Proposed LRT Line Extension for Kelana Jaya Line, extended from Kelana Jaya Stn:

* STN 01 – Subang Depot near D’Aman Crimson Condos
* STN 02 – Dana 1 Commercial Centre
* STN 03 – Kelana Jaya Centre Point
* STN 04 – Subang Parade (interchange to Subang Jaya KTM)
* STN 05 – SS 15 Pelita
* STN 06 – SS 14/18
* STN 07 – USJ 7( in front of goodyear court 1 )
* STN 08 – Taipan
* STN 09 – USJ 19 Digital Mall
* STN 10 – USJ 21
* STN 11 – Alam Megah 1
* STN 12 – Alam Megah 2
* STN 13 – Putra Heights Commercial Centre

Proposed LRT Line Extension for Ampang Line, extended from Bukit Jalil Stn:

* STN 01 – Awan Besar
* STN 02 – PPR Kg. Muhibbah
* STN 03 – Bukit Kinrara
* STN 04 – Giant Kinrara
* STN 05 – Kinrara Industrial Park
* STN 06 – IOI Mall
* STN 07 – Tesco
* STN 08 – Rakan Muda
* STN 09 – Tractor Malaysia
* STN 10 – Puchong Perdana
* STN 11 – Puchong Prima
* STN 12 – Kampung Tengah
* STN 13 – Putra Heights Commercial Centre

From the LRT Extension Route Map, Stn 3 (Bukit Kinrara) will be the nearest LRT station from Mutiara Bukit Jalil (MBJ). It is located adjacent to Hap Seng Star Showroom, about less than 500m away from the guard house entrance to MBJ.

In addition, Stn 4 will be located near Giant Kinrara, about 1km from MBJ.

All stations will have facilities such as lifts, escalators, public telephones, surau and public toilets. The stations will also be equipped with Universal Access facilities such as ramps, tactile tiles, low ticket counters and toilets for the disabled.

The project is expected to be completed in 2014.

Rapid KL Goes Places

[The Star Online] Monday, October 10, 2005 - RAPID KL extended its service to Taman Bukit Cheras and its surrounding areas from Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station.

The new Route 401 covers areas in Taman Bukit Cheras, Taman Okid Desa, Taman Connaught, Taman Danau Bakti, Taman Danau Budi, Taman Bukit Anggerik, Taman Alam Damai and Kampung Midah Dalam.

Six buses will be plying the 31km-long route at 15-minute intervals. Bus fare is fixed at RM0.90 for areas within Zone One and RM1.50 for areas in Zone Two.

It is welcomed by residents as it benefits not only Star LRT commuters, but also those who travel by KTM and ERL.

Taman Bukit Cheras MCA chairman Lim Heng Lin, at a recent press conference, said residents were satisfied with Rapid KL’s latest extension of service.

Lim said he forwarded the proposal to Rapid KL to extend its services to the said areas in March.

He said for the convenience of passengers, he hoped the company would come out with a card system that would enable its customers to travel in all the vehicles under its umbrella.

“We received overwhelming requests from the public to have bus service in this area. We started with 140 passengers when we launched the service on Sept 12, now we have over 389 passengers per day,” Khairuddin said.

“We hope in the next three months, we will have 1,000 passengers per day,” he added.

Zoolina said the company had been able to communicate more closely with residents and its associations through Mobility Marketing, adding that flyers on the new route had been distributed in housing areas either directly or through mailing service.

“We believe that with more awareness and better consistency, the public will trust our service and more will opt to use public transport and leave their cars behind,” she said.

She also urged residents to set up their own residents’ association to collate information on public transport and call the toll free line to give their feedback.

The company has also launched Route 301, 302 and 402.

Route 301 covers Terminal Taman Daging, Taman Nirwana, Kampung Pandan Dalam and Taman Cempaka and stops at Pandan Indah LRT Station.

Route 302 covers Lembah Maju from Pandan Indah, Pandan Mewah, Taman Muda, Kampung Tasek Tambahan, Taman Putra, Taman Bukit Teratai, Taman Mega Jaya, Taman Melur, Taman Permai Jaya, Taman Seraya, Jalan Pandan Indah 1/1 and the Pandan Indah LRT Station.

Route 402 covers Taman Sri Petaling to Kondo Rakyat, Mutiara Bukit Jalil, Damai Apartments, Areana Green Apartment to Sri Petaling LRT Station.

For more details, visit Rapid KL website at www.rapidkl.com.my or call toll free 1-800-388-228.