It’d been a while since I’ve really stroll or run along the Gurney Drive promenade. There’s a major sea reclamation work going on along this famous seafront and a fence was built to hide the ugly sight partially. Until the new Gurney Wharf is built, the Gurney Drive would not be as fun to walk on as before. I bet there’s still a few years to go till proper completion of a new walkway along the new extended coast line.
Although the speed of reclamation work is at a fast pace, it’s still slower than the Chinese doing the work at the Johor’s straits. And, upon finishing the reclamation work, there still plenty of planning work to do before a new promenade is built. So, it’s gonna be a long wait. For now, I’m just gonna continue to jog along the Gurney Drive, behind the fence.
The entire stretch of Gurney Drive is about 1.7km, so a return run would be a 3.4km and it took me a little while to get used to it as I’ve not been running on the road for quite some times. Lazy is the keyword. Haha, but it was a good run with lovely blue sky and good breeze. At the same time, indulge myself into the beauty of my neighbourhood.
Well, if you happens to be around, just put on your shoes and run along the promenade, it’s still lovely with all the work going around.
See the blackened super condo unit, there’s a fire from short circuit two weeks back. And this condo is about 10,000sf in size per unit!
Little shore at the end of Gurney Drive still looking good.
Behind the fence.
Reclamation work going on round the clock, even on a Sunday.
Newest condo skyscraper along the Gurney Drive. Eventually, there would be another building in front on the reclaimed land. Don’t know to be happy, or not?
77 Curry Fish Head Restaurant, still standing strong after more than 20 years of business.
Favourite food place during high school, surprised to see a good crowds dining there. Will pay a visit soon.
The Gurney Wharf in making.
Unfortunately, traffic congestion is one sad thing and makes running felt bad.
The new Starbucks Coffee often seen empty inside, wonder how’s business going on at there? I miss McDonald’s actually.
Although the McDonald’s is now gone, the classic signage is still standing high.
They are making a new walkway + bicycle lane and I am looking forward to ride safely all the way to Queensbay Mall, up to Batu Maung soon!
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