Second bridge will benefit northern corridor

PENANG: The second bridge project will have multiple spillover benefits for Penang and neighbouring states, Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said.
“This shows the Prime Minister’s commitment in improving infrastructure in the northern region,” he said.
“The second bridge is a key infrastructure project for the robust and coordinated growth in the northern corridor.”
Dr Koh said the close proximity of the second link to the Penang International Airport was important for the air cargo industry, which had been growing rapidly in the last 10 years.
“We anticipate that it will bring in cargo especially from South Thailand,” he said, adding that the state’s satellite city of Batu Kawan was expected to see an economic boom. The second bridge will link Batu Kawan on the mainland and Batu Maung on the island, which is near the Penang International Airport.

[via TheStar.]