KOTA KINABALU: The temporary closure of part of Taman Tun Fuad Stephens has been extended to facilitate ongoing construction for the Sabah Botanical Garden Project, according to a notice posted by DBKK on its official Facebook page on Wednesday.
The extended closure period is from May 22 to July 14 and applies to all recreational activities within the affected area.
In the notice, DBKK advised the public to instead visit alternative parks including Taman Awam Teluk Likas, Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika, Taman Awam Tanjung Aru, other public parks, and neighbourhood green spaces.
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The council stressed the closure is necessary to ensure public safety while construction work is underway.