MIRI: The state government has approved an allocation of RM6 million to upgrade Tusan Beach, a popular recreational spot in Bekenu.
According to Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, the work, which will take about 12 months to complete, has commenced.
Lee revealed this during a site visit yesterday morning.
The upgrading work includes the building of a wave breaker around the iconic “Drinking Horse” cliff located about 600 metres away from the beach and other facilities such as a food court, a busker’s plaza, a car park, a pedestrian path and a gazebo.
“Meanwhile, for the Tuan Beach’s walkway, an additional funding is needed for the purpose. For a start, the upgrading work will focus on the iconic “Drinking Horse’ cliff. The wave breaker will be built to prevent erosion at the iconic spot.
On the Tusan Beach’s walkway, Lee added he had instructed the Public Works Department (PWD) officers to study the total cost needed to build the stairways at the cliff.
Tusan Beach is located about 37km from the city centre and has been famously known for its iconic “Drinking Horse” and “Blue Tears” phenomenon.
The beach has become famous after the discovery of the “Blue Tears” which has attracted many local and foreign photographers.
