Why were some pedestrian walkways incomplete when the LRT3 line began operations?

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Incomplete LRT3 Pedestrian Walkways Linked to Phased Development and Ongoing Construction

Some pedestrian walkways near LRT3 stations remained incomplete when the line began operations due to the phased nature of surrounding development projects, many of which were still under construction at the time. These developments, approved with conditions for pedestrian access, had not yet finished all required infrastructure by the LRT3 operational launch.
Planned Pedestrian Links Required Since 2019 Approvals

The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) incorporated pedestrian walkways linking LRT3 stations to surrounding developments into planning approvals granted as early as 2019. MBSA mandated these connections as a condition for the LRT3 project's planning approval, ensuring that stations would be integrated with nearby commercial centres, public facilities, and activity hubs. For instance, the Dato’ Menteri Station required a covered walkway to connect to the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC), Kompleks PKNS, and the Maybank building, with construction currently in progress and slated for completion by September.
Surrounding Development Conditions Imposed on Multiple Entities

Similar requirements for pedestrian infrastructure were placed on various developers and entities involved in projects surrounding the LRT3 stations. For the Stadium Shah Alam Station, Prasarana was obligated to build walkways connecting specific roads and along Persiaran Sukan near Management and Science University (MSU), along with upgrading an existing walkway to a temporary car park. These conditions extended to developments involving MSU Aset Sdn Bhd, PKNS, Fernline Corporation Sdn Bhd, Moripark Sdn Bhd, and Lebaran Prospek Sdn Bhd, aiming to establish a comprehensive pedestrian network.
Delayed Completion Due to Ongoing Construction and Phased Development

The primary reason for the incomplete pedestrian infrastructure was that many developments within a 400 to 600-meter radius of stations like Dato’ Menteri were situated on privately owned land and were being executed in phases. These projects were still under construction when the LRT3 line commenced operations, resulting in the pedestrian infrastructure not being fully completed or upgraded as per the initial planning conditions. MBSA has stated that it will not accept the handover of infrastructure until all construction is fully finalised according to the approved plans.
Immediate Measures and Government Directives for Completion

In response to these issues, MBSA is undertaking immediate measures, including the construction of a 200-meter pedestrian walkway near Stadium Shah Alam Station within a month and appointing a contractor to upgrade another link to Aeon Mall Shah Alam. The Selangor government has also directed Prasarana and developers to expedite the completion of all outstanding pedestrian infrastructure around the Shah Alam Line. Prasarana has been given a two-month deadline to finish the pedestrian link at the Dato’ Menteri station, with developers similarly tasked to accelerate their respective projects.

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