KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): GuocoLand Malaysia Berhad (GuocoLand) has invested RM10 million for the development of a new access road that will run through Emerald East and Emerald West in its Emerald Rawang township.

In a statement yesterday, GuocoLand said the road comprises of a dual carriageway made up of two lanes in each direction and a roundabout which will reduce the travelling time from Emerald Rawang to the main Jalan Batu Arang and Rawang toll plaza.

It said the one-kilometer stretch can be accessed from the residential enclave of both Emerald East and West, with one direction heading towards Emerald East and then Jalan Batu Arang, and the other towards Emerald West and then AEON Rawang Anggun Shopping Centre at the other end.

GuocoLand executive director Lee Wee Kee said the initiative was part of the group’s effort to bring in new excitement and convenience to the Emerald Rawang township.

“Since the introduction of Emerald Rawang more than 15 years ago, population has grown to approximately 2,600 families today.

“We understand that the existing route between Emerald West and East will take a longer travelling time, and as a responsible developer that is committed to continuously improve and innovate, it was only natural for us to seek a solution by building an alternative route,” he said.

Lee said the development of the new access road is in collaboration with the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) and Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat Rawang.

“With the completion of the East-West link, Emerald Rawang itself will be seeing some changes in its landscape and further grow in population. GuocoLand is replanning the remaining 350-acre master plan of the township.

“With a gross development value of RM2.5 billion, it will include a central park with multiple lakes, recreational centre and commercial centre, among others. This will include a swimming pool, an amphitheater as well as sporting facilities,” said Lee.