BAU, Nov 2: The Bau Development Blueprint (2016–2030), which outlines eight key pillars to transform the town, has achieved 70 per cent progress and is expected to be completed before 2030.

The eight pillars cover infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, industrial development, human capital and capacity building, land matters, housing, and publications and archival resources.

Caretaker Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Dato Henry Harry Jinep, who is also the incumbent for Tasik Biru, said the blueprint, backed by an allocation of RM526 million, was developed through collaboration with professionals, government officers, and relevant agencies.

“The blueprint is not just an academic paper. It was designed with professionals, government servants, and agencies.