Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Just days ago, the reason given for demolishment of the Pudu prison wall was “road widening and underpass construction” :
The 300m stretch of the Pudu Prison wall along Jalan Pudu will be demolished on June 20-23 to make way for road widening and the construction of an underpass.
Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Ahmad Fuad Ismail said the construction of the underpass gave priority to road users although it involved a national treasure.
“Every day we face problems because of this wall, getting to the office late, so this is just a matter of which one is the priority to us and the government,” he said Thursday.
The underpass will be an alternative route linking Jalan Pudu to Cheras will reduce congestion at Jalan Hang Tuah.
Construction will be carried out in stages and the project is expected to be completed in December 2012. Bernama
Today, we are hit with this news:
The Pudu jail, which 394m wall will be demolished tonight, will be re-developed in stages ove a period of 10 years beginning next year.
Deputy Finance Minister Senator Datuk Awang Adek Hussein.
He said UDA (Urban Development AUthority) will carry out the re-development, comprising 40% residential area and 60% commercial units, including hotels.
Do you smell something?
If the wall has heritage value, why not just dismantle it and move it elsewhere. Or even retain a small section for old times sake? Surely there are experts in excavation and conservation who can help out, albeit for certain consultation fees. We Malaysian just love consultants 🙂
