MADANI Adopted Village: Suspension Bridge Set To Boost Terengganu Tourism

KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The suspension bridge in Kampung Banggol Cempedak here, approved under the MADANI Adopted Village initiative, is expected to emerge as a new tourism attraction in Terengganu.

Terengganu State Development director Datuk Abdul Kahar Abdul Latif said the MADANI government has allocated a total of RM2.5 million to the village to help narrow the development gap between rural and urban areas through the provision of basic infrastructure and comprehensive support based on a whole-of-government approach.

He said the allocation includes the suspension bridge project carried out by the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) of the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) Terengganu, which began on March 23, and was completed at a cost of RM890,888.

Abdul Kahar said the bridge is expected to benefit the local community and enhance the area’s appeal, adding that community cooperation with the Kuala Terengganu District Office is essential to ensure proper management of the facilities provided.

"The initiative reflects the government’s commitment, particularly that of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to ensure MADANI Adopted Villages receive development comparable to urban areas in an effort to reduce disparities in economic opportunities and living standards,” he told reporters at a ceremony to handover the suspension bridge project here today.

Abdul Kahar said Kampung Banggol Cempedak has strong potential to be developed as a tourism destination, given its natural attractions such as the river, chalets and camping facilities.

He added that the 70-metre-long suspension bridge was designed to resemble the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge and stands at a height of six metres.

According to him, the bridge was constructed following detailed planning and measurements, including flood risk considerations, as the area is prone to flooding towards the end of the year.

As a precaution, the bridge height and riverbank structures were designed to be higher than typical flood levels, while floating chalets were also provided to minimise potential damage during floods.

Abdul Kahar invited visitors from within and outside Terengganu to visit the area once it becomes operational.

He added that several other projects have also been implemented under the MADANI Adopted Village initiative, including the construction of chalets, the development of jogging tracks and riverbank repair works, which are expected to further position the area as a tourism destination in Kuala Terengganu.

-- BERNAMA