The Pier (GPS: 5.35222, 100.31332) is a serviced residence in the Bayan Mutiara neighbourhood of Batu Uban, Penang. Developed by Asia Green Group, this mixed development comprises a 37-storey serviced residence in two blocks. There are 496 units in Tower A and 438 units in Tower B. The residences sit on an 8-storey podium which houses 7 levels of car park and the facilities on level 8. There will be 64 units of shop offices on the ground level. This project possibly takes over the area that was earlier planned for U1@Batu Uban.
Market: Lip Sin Market (GPS: 5.33883, 100.29452; 4.1 km), Super Tanker Market (GPS: 5.34249, 100.29504; 3.7 km)
Hypermarket: Lotus's Penang (GPS: 5.37789, 100.31526; 5.6 km)
Petrol station: Shell Sungai Nibong (GPS: 5.334247, 100.295498; 4.5 km)
Chinese primary school: SJK(C) Kwang Hwa (GPS: 5.33589, 100.29658; 4.6 km)
International School: Fairview International School (GPS: 5.34592, 100.27482; 7.4 km)
Hospital: Pantai Hospital (GPS: 5.32078, 100.28232; 6.6 km)
Public transport at The Pier
The nearest bus stop, along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway 650m away, is served by Rapid Penang bus 401E, C13A, C13C and CT13.
Traffic situation at The Pier
The main road is the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway which experiences heavy traffic for much of the day, with congestions building up in the evening rush hour.