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Study on the Development of Hill Stations Final Report II LIST OF ACTION PLANS Action Plan : PH-AP4 Stakeholder Action : Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang MPPP should redevelop the hawker centre. It is recommended that the redevelopment of the Hawker Centre accommodate food stalls or restaurants, handicraft and souvenir centres, information kiosk, etc. Products such as nutmegs, paintings, batik, kite, key chains, stickers, brassware depicting Penang Hill historical heritage, etc. have the potential to be sold-out attractions to the visitors. It is also proposed that the redevelopment of the Hawker Centre to consider and adopt the cultural village concept. Action Plan : PH-AP5 Stakeholder Action : Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang The Tea Kiosk at the Strawberry Hill should be reopened and with its operation based on the recommended guidelines in the Local Plan. The Local Plan has proposed that the Tea Kiosk be developed to provide mid range type of restaurants and tourist facilities. The forecourt area of the Tea Kiosk shall be developed into restaurant terraces. Action Plan : PH-AP6 Stakeholder Action : Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang MPPP should establish souvenir and food stalls at the lower station area, besides establishing public amenities such as resting/waiting areas, public facilities and conveniences and the proposed transportation terminal. MPPP shall ensure that the commercial centre be developed in accordance with the historical value of Penang Hill railway character and present surroundings. Action Plan : PH-AP7 Stakeholder Action : Department of Agriculture DOA should encourage the farmers to switch to cultivating perennial crops, such as durian, mangoesteen, etc. rather than maintaining the present short-term crops. Action Plan : PH-AP8 Stakeholder Action : Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang MPPP shall implement a Hill Heritage Park Development Programme. This could encompass: • Designation of heritage buildings into two categories, viz., I + II. For category I, no demolition, alteration or extension of the building, other than development or works necessary for restoring it to, and maintaining it in, a proper state of repair be permitted. For Category II, the existing external appearance of buildings shall be preserved and no alteration to any part of the façade shall be permitted, other than works necessary for restoring it to, and maintaining it in, in a proper state of repair. The recommended listing for heritage buildings is shown in Appendix 2 of the Local Plan. WWF Malaysia A- 2 December 2001
Study on the Development of Hill Stations Final Report II LIST OF ACTION PLANS • The development of interpretative plaques for the bungalows which would briefly depict the history and heritage of the buildings and the canon. Whilst many of the bungalows are currently under private ownership, it is suggested that the agreement of the owners be sought to this scheme. • The delineation of a heritage trail and production of brochures, leaflets and other necessary educational material for visitors. • As recommended in the Penang Hill Local Plan, the open ground between Bel Retiro and Convalescence Area should be developed into a heritage hill botanic garden which, inter-alia, could emphasise the long history at Spice cultivation in Penang, and the splendour of the flora in Penang Hill. Such hill botanic garden does exist in other countries, for example, the Maymo Botanic Garden, Myanmar and the Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The proposed hill botanic garden would not only be a unique attraction but could serve both tourism and botanical research objectives and be an attractive venue for passive recreation. • The MPPP shall also consider the refurbishment of the Gate House, a Category I heritage building, and development of an art gallery, showcasing the works of local artists and an audio-visual interpretative display focusing on the rich cultural heritage of Penang Hill. Action Plan : PH-AP9 Stakeholder Action : Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang, NGOs MPPP, with assistance of NGO’s, carry out a Nature Trails and By-Paths Upgrading programme. Components could include: • Regular maintenance, clearance of weeds, provision of rest areas with facilities such as benches, shelters, plaques, rubbish disposal bins, and marking of scenic points; • Organisation of guided, structured and graded walks, guided bird walks, night walks, and educational tours. These walks should be so planned as to encompass that significance viewpoints, water features, interesting scenic areas, unique flora, historic sites and bungalows. • Provision for rental of mountain bikes, field equipment such as binoculars, telescopes and waterproofs; • Provision of leaflets describing the trails and indicating, e.g., which tourism activities are permitted and those such as hunting and picking flowers and plants which are not permitted. • MPPP to secure private-sector sponsorship for the nature trails/by paths upgrading programme. WWF Malaysia A- 3 December 2001
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