Presgrave Street Ghaut

Presgrave Street Ghaut, George Town, Penang (6 February 2013)


Presgrave Street Ghaut is a minor road in George Town, Penang. It originated as an extension to Presgrave Street and is counted as within the Seven Streets Precinct. Today the street connects Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway on the eastern end with the intersection with Bridge Street and Presgrave Street on the other.

There used to be a path continuing from Presgrave Street Ghaut to Koay Jetty, a now defunct clan jetty on the southern part of the Penang Harbour. The jetty was demolished in 2006 to make way for the construction of the Sri Saujana Apartments of Macallum Street Ghaut.

As with Bridge Street, Presgrave Street Ghaut is a working-class neighbourhood. Most of the shophouses here are engaged in the metalwork industry. Foundries, auto mechanics and workshops lining the street.

Junction of Presgrave Street Ghaut with Bridge Street (6 February 2013)

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along McNair Street. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 302 and 401.

Shophouses along Presgrave Street Ghaut (30 July 2012)


Gat Lebuh Presgrave road sign (6 February 2013)


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