The ground breaking ceremony of the iconic Samarahan Boulevard was performed by the right honourable Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg and it was indeed a proud moment for our local folks in Kota Samarahan because it is set to be the longest and largest boulevard. The boulevard is ted on an area of covering 23.3 hectares (57.28 acres) and a 1.4-kilometre stretch with the design aimed at making it our state’s new signature social and recreational hub.
In his speech, our esteemed Premier had mentioned that the Samarahan Boulevard will offer a mix of family-friendly leisure spots, active zones for health and wellness and nature-focused areas with jogging including cycling trails. According to our Premier, the boulevard will become part of the green space for locals and it is important because people cannot live solely on commercial activities and they need fresh oxygen. Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari had also revealed 1,000 acres of land near the boulevard will be declared as a green area. Once declared, the land cannot be used for commercial or housing development unless approval is obtained from the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, thus providing legal protection against future land use changes.
The project is divided into two main phases and includes a mixed zone for casual family activities while an active zone will focus on health and sports. A passive zone will be included to highlight environmental appreciation, sensory parks and slow-paced recreation for people of all ages.
Major state events such as celebrations for the Sarawak Governor’s Birthday and large parades have always been held at Padang Merdeka in Kuching City often causing severe traffic disruptions due to growing participation. Thus the development of the large boulevard in Kota Samarahan will serve as a new iconic landmark and meeting point for large-scale events.
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