Palm Garden (GPS: 5.3192, 100.26802) is a housing estate in the Desaria neighbourhood of Sungai Ara, in Bayan Lepas, Penang. It was developed by IOI Properties and is located within the Desaria neighbourhood. Palm Garden comprises 90 units of 2- and 3-storey terrace houses built on freehold land.
Amenities
The nearest functional market is the Sungai Ara Market. The nearest schools are Sekolah Menengah Sungai Ara and Chong Cheng Primary School. The bigger market in the area is the Bayan Baru Market. The nearest shopping centres include Sunshine Square and Giant Hypermarket. The nearest petrol stations include the Shell in Bayan Lepas town and the Esso, Caltex and Shell in Bayan Baru. The nearest hospital is Pantai Hospital.
Location
Palm Garden is 16.6 km from Komtar. It can be considered far from the city centre, and is better suited for those working in the Bayan Lepas area.
Traffic
Traffic along Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim fluctuates from light to very heavy depending on time of day. During rush hour the section between Palm Garden and Sungai Ara town can get quite congested.
Public Transport
The nearest bus stops are along Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, about 5-15 minutes' walk from Palm Garden. The bus stops are served by Rapid Penang bus 302 and 308.
Palm Garden, Desaria, Sungai Ara (21 September 2009)