(CLOSED) TECHNICAL VISIT & TALK [3CPD]: Funicular Railway System of Penang Hill & The Habitat Penang Hill

Funicular Railway System of Penang Hill

& The Habitat Penang Hill

Synopsis

Penang Hill covers a number of hills, with the highest point at Western Hill which is 833 m (2,733 feet) above sea level. It was used as a retreat during the British colonial period and is now a popular tourist destination in Penang. Penang Hill is a good repository of bungalows featuring a fusion of architecture from British colonial to Asian and modern architecture. The top of the hill is accessible via the Penang Hill Railway from its base station at Hill Railway Station Road.

Technical Visit & Talk 1: Funicular Railway System

The Funicular Railway System takes visitors up to the Penang Hill to enjoy the fresh cool air and also the natural flora and fauna. The funicular track stretches a distance of 1.996km over an extreme irregularity of the slope of the hill with a steepness of 27.9 degrees. The funicular system has been running for almost a century and remain as the unique experience of Penang Hill.

The funicular railway in Penang Hill commenced operation and service in 1923 and has undergone a third upgrade back in year 2010. The upgrade had made some significant changes to the railway system, increasing the efficiency, capacity and speed while utilizing the same viaduct structure built 100 years ago.

The technical visit briefing by Mr. Saraawanan which includes an introduction of the funicular system, the working principle, the safety component, the maintenance, and the operation of the funicular system.

Technical Visit & Talk 2 : The Habitat Penang Hill

The Habitat Penang Hill provides the most authentic, diverse and educational Malaysian rainforest experience.   Reconnect with nature in its purest form as you immerse yourself in a nature trail within a 130-million-year-old rainforest and gazette forest reserve.

In this technical visit, Ir. Michael Yap will be sharing his knowledge on The Habitat Penang Hill.  It covers the aspects of responsibility and sensitivity engineering designs to nature areas as an effective approach to achieve sustainable tourism on the Hill, as well as the design and construction of the Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk and Langur Way Canopy Walk.

Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk - the highest public viewing point in Penang Island. A metal mesh walkway running through the top canopy of the conifers was designed to eventually allow the conifers to envelop the walkway, giving visitors an intimate experience whilst allowing unobstructed views of the entire island at approximately 800 m above sea level.

Langur Way Canopy Walk is one of the most unique structures of its kind and is the only two-span ribbon bridge in the world. It is likely to be the highest Canopy Walk in the whole of Malaysia located as it is on top of Penang Hill at 700 meters above sea level and is the only concrete Canopy Walk of its kind to be built in a pristine rainforest.

Special Note:

IEM Penang Branch (IEMPG) practices safety,

thus, Participants must adhere to the following:

• SOP & all safety instructions given by the officers in charge and the signages.
• No slipper, sandals and high heels footwear are allowed.
• IEMPG shall not be held responsible to any unwanted incidents happened during the visit.
• Participants must arrange their own food/drinks & transport to the Train Station of Penang Hill.
• IEMPG will not be liable to any loss or damage incurred.

Payment Mode

Internet banking (GIRO) make payable to:

The Institution of Engineers Malaysia

CIMB BANK Account #: 80 0762026 7

Important Notes

• Closing Date: Registration should reach us latest by 11 May 2023 or when registration is full, whichever is earlier.
• Last minute registration will NOT be accepted.
• Registered member participant shall attend the event himself/herself personally. In the event a representative has been sent to attend, the representative must be a member of the same grade, otherwise the difference in registration fee must be paid before admission is allowed.
• Attendance by representative will not be issued with the Certificate of Attendance.
• Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• If fail to attend the event, the fee paid will not be refunded.

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