PHUKET: The controversial Chalong-Patong road through the Nakkerd Hills moved closer yesterday with a public meeting held to discuss the venture in Phuket City.
Most of the village leaders from Chalong and Patong were at the Phuket Merlin Hotel to hear the latest on the project.
With Phuket Director of Town Planning and Public Works, Wongsakorn Nunchoowong chairing proceedings, participants heard that the need for a comprehensive disaster plan for Phuket could be a positive in winning appoval for the road.
The road would allow access in both directions more rapidly if there were more tsunami alerts, the gathering heard, something that safety officials now accept Phuket needs.
The overriding benefit remains the saving of 20 minutes on the present journey, which necessitates travellers going via Phuket City at present. Southern Phuket would open up to a new wave of tourists if the road goes ahead.
Environmental restrictions on the road exceeding the 80-metre bulding limit prevent development of the current track now, but exceptions have been made in the past.
Most of the village leaders from Chalong and Patong were at the Phuket Merlin Hotel to hear the latest on the project.
With Phuket Director of Town Planning and Public Works, Wongsakorn Nunchoowong chairing proceedings, participants heard that the need for a comprehensive disaster plan for Phuket could be a positive in winning appoval for the road.
The road would allow access in both directions more rapidly if there were more tsunami alerts, the gathering heard, something that safety officials now accept Phuket needs.
The overriding benefit remains the saving of 20 minutes on the present journey, which necessitates travellers going via Phuket City at present. Southern Phuket would open up to a new wave of tourists if the road goes ahead.
Environmental restrictions on the road exceeding the 80-metre bulding limit prevent development of the current track now, but exceptions have been made in the past.
Yes, looking at google earth this is a perfect solution.
A road from Kamala to Kathu waterfall should also be considered
These two roads would help traffic flow a lot!!
Posted by Mr. K on May 11, 2012 12:59