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Cadangan Pembangunan Perumahan Di Lot 912, Mukim Rasah, Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Environmental Impact Assessment EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION 1. This report presents the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study that was carried out to assess the potential environmental impacts that could arise from the Cadangan Pembangunan Perumahan Di Atas Lot 912 Seluas 194.437 Ekar, Mukim Rasah, Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus (hereinafter known as “The Project”.) 2. The Project is classified as a Prescribed Activity, under Prescribed Activity No. 16 (Housing development covering an area of 50 hectares or more) of the First Schedule according to the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 2015 and Section 34A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Amendment 2002). 3. The Project Initiator is: Matrix Concepts Sdn. Bhd. Wisma Matrix No. 57, Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail 70200 Seremban Tel : 06 - 764 2688 Fax : 06 - 764 6288 Email : [email protected] Contact person: Denis Tiong Chang Lun 4. The consultant undertaking this EIA is: Asian Environmental Solutions Sdn. Bhd. C3-2-1, Solaris Dutamas, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-6211 5251 Fax : 03-6211 5251 Email : [email protected]/ [email protected] Contact person: Joel Lawrence Jayasunthar 5. The proposed Project is sited on Lot 912 with an area of 78.69 ha (194.437 acres) within Mukim Rasah, Seremban. The Project lies at the latitude 02°41′03.5″N and longitude 101°52′31.4″E located along the Persiaran Sendayan-Mambau (Figure ES-1). 6. The Project site is accessible via the North South Expressway via Seremban Interchange. It is located about 12km west of the Seremban town. ERE Consulting Group ES-1 Issue 3.0/December 2015 Cadangan Pembangunan Perumahan Di Lot 912, Mukim Rasah, Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Environmental Impact Assessment EXECUTIVE SUMMARY STATEMENT OF NEED 7. The town of Seremban is strategically located within the Kuala Lumpur Conurbation and nearby national mega projects such as Cyberjaya, Putrajaya and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA & KLIA2). 8. Seremban is expected to achieve a total population of 635,000 in year 2020. Majlis Perbandaran Nilai plans to promote and reinforce Seremban town’s role as a Dormitory and Satellite Town to the Klang Valley and KL Conurbation. 9. The Project site is located within the Blok Perancangan 2 (BP2) of Seremban 2 – Sendayan – Mambau. About 78.69 ha with a total of 1,284 units of various housing types have been earmarked to a committed housing development in the local plan. 10. The proposed Project is in line with the objectives and aspirations of the RTD Seremban 2015 and the National Housing Policy to provide adequate, comfortable, quality, affordable housing to enhance the sustainability of the quality of living as well as the high accessibility in the jurisdiction of MPN. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Concept 11. The concept for this Project is one of residential area with ‘Greenery Gated Community; emphasizing on natural green areas, environmental friendly community, safe and exclusive living. 12. This Project heavily focuses on synergy of accessibility of the public amenities and green areas to each of the residents’ homes. Pedestrian walkways are efficiently designed to ensure that residents can easily access the public amenities and the green areas walking, providing a more environmental- friendly living environment. Project Components 13. The Project consists of residential, green areas, as well as public utilities and amenities and supporting infrastructure. The Project is dominated by public amenitieis and infrastructure (62.38%), followed by residential development (37.62%). ERE Consulting Group ES-2 Issue 3.0/December 2015 Cadangan Pembangunan Perumahan Di Lot 912, Mukim Rasah, Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Environmental Impact Assessment EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 14. Three types of residential units are proposed namely bungalows, semi- detached and terraces. The total number of housing unit at the Project site is about 1,284 units. 15. The green and open area covers a total of 21.57% (14.47 ha). The two retention ponds will be located at the south western and south part of the site. 16. The population of the Project when fully completed is projected to be about 6,500 assuming 5 persons per dwelling unit. Design Considerations 17. The proposed platform levels for the Project range from 70m to a maximum level of 105m. The cut area is estimated to be 389,000m3 and fill area is 375,000m3, with an excess of material of 14,000m3. 18. About 91.7% (72.1ha) of the Project site is classified under Class I and Class II which is suitable for development. Only a small area of the Project site (3.51%, 2.76ha) is located on slopes more than 25°. There are no Class IV slopes in the Project site. 19. A rock outcrop (previously an ex-quarry) covering about 15% (12ha) is situated at the north eastern corner of the Project site. There will not be any construction at this rock outcrop as it will be left undisturbed. Supporting Infrastructure and Utilities 20. The drainage concept is based on a system of internal drainage network which connect either to the main drainage system or directly into the flood detention pond before discharging into Sg. Kayu Ara. 21. The sewerage system is proposed at the south eastern corner of the site (10,835 PE) which will be designed to meet Standard A of the Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations 2009 before discharging into Sg. Kayu Ara. 22. The projected ultimate water demand for the Project is 726,817 gallons/day. The supplied water will be stored in the proposed water tank at the north eastern corner of the site. The water supply will be tapped from the existing Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (SAINS) main pipe. 23. The Project site will be accessible through the two-lane carriage way connecting the southern portion of the site to the existing Persiaran Sendayan-Mambau. Internal residential road reserves with widths between 20ft – 66ft will be constructed. ERE Consulting Group ES-3 Issue 3.0/December 2015 Cadangan Pembangunan Perumahan Di Lot 912, Mukim Rasah, Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Environmental Impact Assessment EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Principal Project Activities Pre-Construction Stage 24. The pre-construction phase activities would include preliminary studies for Project design, preparation and surveying, soil investigation studies and sampling of river water, air and noise. Construction Phase 25. The volume of biomass from the site clearing is expected to be 416 tonnes and temporarily stockpiled within the site before disposed off at Pajam Landill or Bukit Palong Landfill. 26. The cut area is estimated to be 389,000m3 and fill area is 375,000m3, with an excess of material of 14,000m3. The excess material will be stockpiled at 2 stockpile areas within the site. The earthworks will be carried out in 4 phases. 27. The construction of the facilities will involve the erection of the buildings, installation of mechanical and electrical components as well as ancillary infrastructure. 28. One stockpile area, maintenance yard, site office and workers camp will be established at the Project site for each phase. An estimated 200 – 300 number of workers will be employed during peak period. Operational Phase 29. The ultimate population is expected to be around 6,500. 30. The proposed sewage treatment plants operating in the Project will ultimately discharge a total of 2,437 m3/day of treated effluent into Sg. Kayu Ara. 31. The establishment of the Project will see an increased in the number of vehicles in the immediate neighbourhood, and also along the routes leading to the Project site. The Project will provide a direct linkage between Rasah Kemayan to Bandar Sri Sendayan via Persiaran Sendayan – Mambau. 32. The solid waste generation upon full completion of the Project has been estimated to be about 6.5 tonnes/day. The waste will be disposed off at the existing landfill either at Pajam Landill, Bukit Palong Landfill or Ladang Tanah Merah. ERE Consulting Group ES-4 Issue 3.0/December 2015 Cadangan Pembangunan Perumahan Di Lot 912, Mukim Rasah, Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Environmental Impact Assessment EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Project Implementation Schedule 33. The overall development of Project has been divided into four phases and to be developed a period of 34 months, beginning in the August 2015 and ending in May 2018. PROJECT OPTIONS No Project Option 34. In the event that the “No Project Option” is selected, the Project site will be left idle and not developed, which in turn fails to bring about economic and social benefits to the local community and Seremban. Without this Project, the objective to improve home affordability and quality of living will not be achieved. The plan to promote and reinforce Seremban town as dormitory and satellite town to the Klang Valley and KL Conorbation will be further hindered. Layout Options 35. Option 1: About 16.07ha (20%) of green area, one detention pond (1.4ha) and a sewage treatment plant (0.6ha) is provided. 36. Option 2: Green area decreased to 14.40ha. Two detention ponds (3.12ha) are provided and the sewage treatment plant area increased to 0.81ha. 37. Recommended Option: Green area increased to 14.47ha. Area for the two detention ponds increased to 3.15ha. Sewage treatment plant size remains at 0.81ha. Recommended Component Option 1 Option 2 Option Open & Green 16.07 ha 14.40ha 14.47 ha Area Detention Pond 1.4 ha 3.12 ha 3.15 ha Sewage 0.6 ha 0.81 ha 0.81 ha Treatment Plant ERE Consulting Group ES-5 Issue 3.0/December 2015 Cadangan Pembangunan Perumahan Di Lot 912, Mukim Rasah, Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Environmental Impact Assessment EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 38.