Residents and netizens have raised concerns over traffic congestion and infrastructure capacity at the proposed Petaling Jaya General Hospital site.
PETALING JAYA: The suitability of the proposed site for the Petaling Jaya General Hospital has drawn mixed reactions from both residents and netizens, who have raised concerns over traffic congestion and infrastructure capacity.
Speaking to theSun, Taman Medan resident Muhammad Nizam Ahmad Ghazali, 34, said while the proposed hospital would clearly benefit the community, traffic and infrastructure issues must be addressed before construction commences.
“I think it would be a very good thing for residents here because it will make it more convenient for us to get medical treatment without travelling far,” he said.
“However, I am concerned about the traffic situation. The roads here are already quite busy, so I think it could get worse if a large hospital is built unless proper upgrades and planning are done.”
He added that authorities should carefully assess infrastructure capacity before proceeding.
“I think they should really look at traffic flow, parking and access roads first before building the hospital, to make sure it does not create more problems for residents in the long run.”
Another resident Rais Zulfahmi, 26, said the proposed hospital would not only benefit residents in Taman Medan, but also those travelling from nearby areas such as Puchong and Shah Alam, as the XPark area near Sri Manja serves as a direct access route connecting the locations.
Expressing similar concern over the already congested conditions in Taman Medan, particularly the lack of sufficient parking spaces, he cautioned that vehicles parked along roadsides could narrow roads further, worsen traffic congestion and pose safety risks.
The government should consider a “condominium-style” hospital design, in which the lower floors are dedicated to parking facilities to accommodate visitors and prevent roadside parking from disrupting traffic flow, he said.
On Reddit, user iamatwork420 lamented road conditions in the area, writing: “The area is very poorly maintained. I hate driving there. The roads are messy with random roundabouts, and it is difficult to make U-turns.”
User cosine-t highlighted potential operational challenges, particularly if the hospital is built as a high-rise facility, saying: “Can imagine the queues for the lifts and the traffic around the lobby area, drop-off and emergency if it’s a small footprint but a tall building?”
The same user added that while the site has strong catchment potential, traffic congestion could be a major issue.
“Location will be one of the best in terms of catchment but the traffic there is going to be a nightmare.”
It was also noted that the land may be viable for development.
“Not a big loss honestly, it’s a private golf driving range so the land owners would be compensated.”
Recent checks by theSun showed the surrounding area is relatively large and presents potential for a hospital development.
However, access roads in the vicinity are narrow, and the site is surrounded by established residential areas, which could contribute to increased congestion if the project proceeds.
However, the land located near the entrance to X Park is also sizeable, offering space for possible development.
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