The Forestry Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism has signed an Agreement Contract with Bundayana Contractor Sdn. Bhd. Yesterday morning for the Restaurant Development Project by using the ‘Public Private Partrnership’, PPP method at the Bukit Patoi Forest Recreational Park in Temburong District. The signing ceremony took place at Dewan Setia Pahlawan, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.
The contract signing was witnessed by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. Signing on behalf of the Forestry Department was Dayang Noralinda binti Haji Ibrahim, Director of Forestry. While Bundayana Contractor Sdn. Bhd. was represented by its Director, Dayang Noratikah binti Zaini. Built on point 48 acres of land in the Bukit Patoi Forest Recreational Park, it is hoped to become one of the country’s eco-tourism destinations.
With strong support from stakeholders including the Temburong District Office, Ministry of Home Affairs and the Authority of Temburong District Development, the restaurant is expected to further increase the number of visitors to Temburong District and the Bukit Patoi Forest Recreational Park, apart from assisting in the development of the tourism sector and the economy of the local residents indirectly.
Source: Radio Television Brunei