Amid the layered mountain landscape of Genting Highlands, Malaysia, the Genting Viaduct project supported by GETO is steadily taking shape. As a key component of the region’s transportation upgrade, the project also represents one of GETO’s core bridge and road infrastructure projects in the Malaysian market. Through this development, GETO’s high-quality formwork systems and integrated engineering service capabilities have been fully demonstrated, delivering another strong example of advanced Chinese manufacturing and engineering expertise in overseas markets.
Since expanding internationally in 2013, GETO has delivered a series of landmark projects around the world. The Genting Viaduct project marks another important step in the continued execution of its global strategy and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to strengthening its brand through high-quality project delivery.
Overcoming Terrain Challenges with Innovative Solutions
Located in the mountainous area of Pahang, Genting Highlands, the viaduct extends 460 meters with an elevation difference of 50 meters between its two ends. A gradient of 10.858%, combined with a layout crossing three mountain ridges and four rivers, as well as changing weather conditions, created major construction challenges. Some pile foundation locations were deep in valleys where cast-in-place construction was not feasible, placing severe pressure on the original delivery schedule.
Guided by a strong engineering mindset and craftsmanship, the project team carried out multiple rounds of site investigation and technical review, and introduced an innovative construction approach combining a new dedicated beam yard with bridge girder erection equipment. This solution addressed the terrain constraints at the source while also improving construction efficiency and enabling more precise cost control through structural optimization. As the specialist contractor, GETO provided full-chain engineering support covering roads, bridges, foundations, slopes, drainage, and supporting municipal works. For the viaduct structure, GETO delivered a customized formwork system that included steel formwork for pile caps, columns, tie beams, cap beams, T-beams, and truss platforms. GETO’s technical team remained closely involved on site, dynamically refining design details based on actual conditions and maintaining strict control over precision and safety throughout every stage of construction.
Three Key Breakthroughs That Kept the Project Moving
From the preparation stage through construction, the GETO team focused on overcoming three core challenges: construction organization, preliminary surveying, and technical execution. To address strict transport controls in the private Genting area and the shortage of labor resources, GETO set up a dedicated coordination team to secure suitable construction crews and ensure the smooth mobilization of people, materials, and equipment. In the dense tropical forest environment, the surveying team opened access paths on foot to complete key site measurements and establish a reliable data foundation for the project.
The technical execution phase presented further challenges. Temporary road construction was repeatedly affected by collapses caused by complex geology. After three route adjustments, the team stabilized the access route through 50,000 cubic meters of earthwork filling and the installation of double-row concrete culverts. For pile foundation works in areas with large elevation differences and narrow working platforms, standardized platforms were built to improve positioning accuracy. At the precast beam yard, where site conditions were also restrictive, GETO worked with the project owner to optimize the layout and adopted combined techniques such as reinforcement mesh installation and shotcrete support, helping ensure both slope stability and adequate ground bearing capacity. These breakthroughs, supported by GETO’s product adaptability and professional service capability, helped keep the project moving steadily forward.
Early-stage works for the Genting Viaduct project.
GETO team members advanced pile foundation and beam yard construction under complex site conditions.
Green Construction to Protect the Highland Environment
The Genting Highlands area is characterized by a tropical rainforest climate, a rainy season lasting roughly half the year, and protected natural surroundings, making environmental requirements especially demanding. GETO integrated green construction principles throughout the project and applied high-standard environmental control measures to help preserve the local ecosystem.
These measures included the planning of multi-stage sedimentation ponds and temporary drainage systems, as well as slope protection using a combination of shotcrete, grass planting, and geotextile covering. Exposed soil was covered before heavy rain to reduce erosion risks. A dedicated environmental protection plan was also implemented to strictly prevent muddy water from being discharged into municipal drainage systems. Regular water-quality monitoring and routine cleaning of sedimentation facilities were carried out to ensure compliant discharge and promote coordinated progress between construction and environmental protection.
Reinforcement mesh and shotcrete were used as part of the project’s slope protection measures.
Grass planting formed part of GETO’s environmental protection strategy for slope stabilization.
Delivering High-Quality Overseas Infrastructure Through End-to-End Capability
The steady progress of the Genting Viaduct project, despite the challenges posed by complex geology, steep terrain, and highly variable weather, reflects not only the strength of GETO’s formwork systems, customized engineering services, and specialist contracting capabilities, but also the technical expertise and cross-border project delivery experience the company has built through years of international market development. From solution innovation to on-site execution, from environmental stewardship to quality control, the project team has maintained a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and engineering quality throughout the delivery process. The project stands as a compelling example of GETO’s contribution to regional transportation development in Malaysia and of the successful application of advanced Chinese engineering capability in overseas infrastructure markets.
Backed by the strength of a listed company, strong brand recognition, and years of global operating experience, GETO has established 12 production bases worldwide and registered the GETO® trademark in 32 countries and regions. Its products are sold in more than 70 countries and regions, covering Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, Europe, North America, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Guided by its brand vision of setting industry benchmarks and building a world-class brand, GETO remains committed to delivering benchmark-quality projects and providing “1+N” integrated solutions for green, innovative, and intelligent construction, creating long-term value for customers around the world.