Wise concession to take effect only after conditions met
Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said among the key requirements include proving financing sources and submitting the Environmental (EIA), Traffic (TIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) reports.
Ahmad said the Wise project is at the stage of fulfilling these agreed-upon conditions, and the land acquisition process will only be carried out once the concession agreement is in force.
"The project will involve the acquisition of 1,600 land lots, with an estimated cost of RM618 million," he said.
Ahmad was responding to Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Independent–Kuala Kangsar).
He also said the delay in preparing the land survey report was due to the project still being in the preliminary stage.
"For the land acquisition process, the concession company must go through the Land Acquisition Act 1960, specifically the gazettement under Section 4 for the purpose of freezing the corridor.
"The Works Ministry and the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) will assist in facilitating dealings with the Perak Director-General of Lands and Mines Department. Once the land acquisition process is completed, the concessionaire may commence construction works.
"The ministry and MHA will closely monitor the implementation of the Wise development to ensure it is completed as planned," he said.
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