Page 15 - Berita Sunway - Issue 67

Since 2016, Sunway Velocity has created FEATURES

4,000 new jobs, contributed to a
175% increase in property prices
and spurred tourism with

18 mil visits,
according to Sunway Property.

Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, Cheras

PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY

“Integrated developments require more planning, Located adjacent to Sunway Velocity is Sunway Velocity
longer gestation periods, more complicated financing TWO, a mixed development with RM2 bil GDV consisting of four
and launch planning. Hence, having data and insights residential towers, office blocks and retail units. As of December
from almost half a decade of integrated township 2019, two residential towers have recorded a 98% take-up rate,
while the third residential block is set to be launched by first
planning such as Sunway City Kuala Lumpur and quarter of 2020.
Sunway City Ipoh, has provided a strong platform in Sunway Velocity TWO is a GreenRE-certified development, BERITA SUNWAY | JAN—MAR 2020
the master planning of Sunway Velocity. Integrated with rainwater harvesting, solar panels, electrical vehicle
developments are simply more efficient, and we are charging areas and energy-efficient lighting incorporated into the
able to deliver more value to everyone,” according to buildings. The serviced apartments have been awarded the Gold
a statement from Sunway Property. Provisional GreenRE certification for the residential category
while the office tower is currently submitting for the Platinum
Provisional GreenRE certification. GreenRE is one of the leading
In December 2016, Sunway Velocity Mall was launched, it green building rating tools in Malaysia, with certification
is the first mall with 1 mil sq ft of net lettable area in Cheras. recognised by the government.
With over 400 retail outlets and 150 F&B stores, Sunway Velocity According to Sunway Property, Sunway Velocity is currently
Mall was positioned as a lifestyle destination mall. Currently, the conducting a feasibility study into using natural gas for electricity
mall has a 98% take-up rate and attracts an average of 1.2 mil generation in 2020 — a move that is aimed at reducing carbon
visitors monthly. Winning the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award emissions, lessen air pollution and more efficiently control
2018 under the Retail category bears testament to the mall’s electricity demand.
excellence. Sunway Velocity’s popularity could also be attributed to
September 2017 saw the launch of the 351-room Sunway the connectivity and easy accessibility offered to residents,
Velocity Hotel, targeted to meet the needs of existing office tenants and visitors as it is the only transit-oriented integrated
tenants, and visitors to the Tun Razak Exchange, Bukit Bintang development in Cheras. Sunway Velocity has direct links to three
City Centre and KL city centre. Currently, the hotel attracts MRT and two LRT stations. Sunway Velocity TWO is connected to
tourists, corporate travellers, government officials, and more. Sunway Velocity via a covered elevated linkway, providing secure
Sunway College at Velocity launched in 2019 with a capacity and safe access to the facilities and amenities.
of 3,500 students. Currently, two of the five levels are operational Being transit-oriented also brings significant gains to the
while the remaining three will begin operations in 2021. environment as it lessens the need for personal vehicles and
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity also opened its doors in reduces carbon emissions by encouraging the use of public
2019, providing inpatient and outpatient care, 24-hour emergency transport.
services, specialist clinics, diagnostic imaging facilities and “Superlative convenience, various developments that cater
surgical capabilities. Developed at an estimated cost of RM320 to investors and families, as well as consumer confidence in
mil, the 240-bed tertiary care hospital also has 77 consultation Sunway’s build-own-operate model are among the key reasons
suites, six operating theatres and a catheterisation laboratory. why Sunway Velocity TWO has garnered positive response. As
The launch of the hospital is also set to attract healthcare the largest stakeholder in these developments, Sunway ensures
tourists for Sunway Velocity Hotel. well-managed perpetual growth, a green environment, safety
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