EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E 1 3 2 K V F R O M P E N C A W A N G M A S U K U T A M A ( P M U ) B I N T A N G T O P M U B L U E V A L L E Y I N M U K I M T A N A H R A T A & M U K I M U L U T E L O M , D I S T R I C T O F C A M E R O N H I G H L A N D S , P A H A N G D A R U L M A K M U R A N D I N M U K I M K A M P A R , D I S T R I C T O F K A M P A R , P E R A K D A R U L R I D Z U A N

I N T R O D U C T I O N Approximately 18.6 km in length and will traverse along 4.53 km Hutan Rizab Hulu Bertam (Pahang) and 2.21 km Hutan Simpan Bukit Kinta (Perak)

6 hectares of PMU Blue Valley will be constructed

18.6 KM Right of Way (ROW): 60 m (forest) or 40 m (non forest).

S T A T E M E N T O F N E E D

To ensure stability, reliable and secure power supply to the National Grid Aims to fulfill the needs of future electric demand and to enhance the security of supply in Pahang specifically at Cameron Highlands. To resolve surge in power demand as a result of rapid development.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

FIRST SCHEDULE

11. POWER GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION c) Construction of transmission line in environmentally sensitive area

13. DEVELOPMENT IN SLOPE AREA Development or land clearing less than 50 percent of an area with slope greater than or equal to 25° but less than 35°

SECOND SCHEDULE

5. FORESTRY b) Logging or conversion of forest to other land use within- (i) a catchment area of reservoirs used for municipal water supply, irrigation or hydro-power.

PROJECT PROPONENT EIA CONSULTANT EIA CONSULTANT

TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD TNB RESEARCH SDN BHD WIRANDA (M) SDN BHD EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E 1 3 2 K V F R O M P E N C A W A N G M A S U K U T A M A ( P M U ) B I N T A N G T O P M U B L U E V A L L E Y I N M U K I M T A N A H R A T A & M U K I M U L U T E L O M , D I S T R I C T O F C A M E R O N H I G H L A N D S , P A H A N G D A R U L M A K M U R A N D I N M U K I M K A M P A R , D I S T R I C T O F K A M P A R , P E R A K D A R U L R I D Z U A N

PROJECT LOCATION

N U M B E R O F A N G L E P O I N T P R O J E C T P H A S I N G ( A P ) T O W E R S PHASE 1 32 towers in Pahang state Start point (SP) to AP12A 5 towers in Perak state PHASE 2 AP13 to AP33 P R O J E C T S C H E D U L E PHASE 3 3 phases within 2 year End point (EP) to PMU Blue construction period Valley EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E 1 3 2 K V F R O M P E N C A W A N G M A S U K U T A M A ( P M U ) B I N T A N G T O P M U B L U E V A L L E Y I N M U K I M T A N A H R A T A & M U K I M U L U T E L O M , D I S T R I C T O F C A M E R O N H I G H L A N D S , P A H A N G D A R U L M A K M U R A N D I N M U K I M K A M P A R , D I S T R I C T O F K A M P A R , P E R A K D A R U L R I D Z U A N

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

P R E - C O N S T R U C T I O N C O N S T R U C T I O N S T A G E O P E R A T I O N & S T A G E M A I N T E N A N C E S T A G E Site survey Logging & Rentice Clearing Tower Maintenance & Mark site boundary & Road & Drainage Works Inspection buffer zones Tower Foundation EIA & EMP Study Erection & Stringing Works Construction of PMU Blue Valley

L O G G I N G A C T I V I T I E S T O W E R F O U N D A T I O N M E T H O D C O N S T R U C T I O N M E T H O D The policy of Tebang Caisson Construction and Tinggal will be adopted. Normal Foundation method will Felled trees in the forest be implemented. reserves to be further cut and chopped and left on site for decomposition.

B A S I C C O M P O N E N T S O F P M U Pencawang Masuk Utama (PMU) 132kV station 2 units transformers Supporting facilities: Guard House Internal Road On Site Detention Pond EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E 1 3 2 K V F R O M P E N C A W A N G M A S U K U T A M A ( P M U ) B I N T A N G T O P M U B L U E V A L L E Y I N M U K I M T A N A H R A T A & M U K I M U L U T E L O M , D I S T R I C T O F C A M E R O N H I G H L A N D S , P A H A N G D A R U L M A K M U R A N D I N M U K I M K A M P A R , D I S T R I C T O F K A M P A R , P E R A K D A R U L R I D Z U A N

EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

T O P O G R A P H Y G E O L O G Y Slope: 0°- 25° with about Mostly found: Granite. 43.24% Most are medium to Elevation: 1,150 m to 1,800 m coarse-grained with above MSL abundance of quartz and feldspar

N O I S E L E V E L A I R Q U A L I T Y The recorded LAeq readings 5 monitoring stations with in compliance with the all parameter are within standard except AN1 the limit of MAAQS. (daytime & nighttime) and AN3 & AN4 (nighttime).

W A T E R Q U A L I T Y T R A F F I C S T U D Y WQI at all sampling stations Level of Service (LOS): Jalan Simpang Pulai - Lojing : in Sg Kampar falls under 0.25 (A) Class II meanwhile in Jalan Ringlet - Blue Valley : Cameron Highlands mostly 0.39 (A) under Class II and III. Jalan Ringlet - Sg Koyan : 0.40 (A)

E C O L O G Y Flora: A mix of trees, shrub, herbs, S O C I O - E C O N O M Y climber and ferns. 60% of the respondents Fauna: Several species "Totally agreed, 37% disagreed and Protected' or "Protected". 3% are not sure. Aquatic Fauna: Species Poropuntius smedleyi found. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E 1 3 2 K V F R O M P E N C A W A N G M A S U K U T A M A ( P M U ) B I N T A N G T O P M U B L U E V A L L E Y I N M U K I M T A N A H R A T A & M U K I M U L U T E L O M , D I S T R I C T O F C A M E R O N H I G H L A N D S , P A H A N G D A R U L M A K M U R A N D I N M U K I M K A M P A R , D I S T R I C T O F K A M P A R , P E R A K D A R U L R I D Z U A N

POTENTIAL IMPACTS MITIGATION MEASURES

SOIL EROSION Possible erosion Proper LD-P2M2 to and sedimentation be installed in happened during order to control site clearing and erosion and earthwork activities sedimentation

WATER QUALITY Erosion of soils Establish proper causing sediment to drainage to cater be deposited into the for the increase of water body storm flow during especially during rainy weather. heavy rainfall.

AIR QUALITY Emission from Proper machinery during maintenance and construction stage service of Generation of dust machineries and from vehicles vehicles.

NOISE LEVEL

Noise generation Ensure proper from machinery application of during construction suitable noise stage control measures EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E 1 3 2 K V F R O M P E N C A W A N G M A S U K U T A M A ( P M U ) B I N T A N G T O P M U B L U E V A L L E Y I N M U K I M T A N A H R A T A & M U K I M U L U T E L O M , D I S T R I C T O F C A M E R O N H I G H L A N D S , P A H A N G D A R U L M A K M U R A N D I N M U K I M K A M P A R , D I S T R I C T O F K A M P A R , P E R A K D A R U L R I D Z U A N

POTENTIAL IMPACTS MITIGATION MEASURES

WASTE MANAGEMENT Biomass expected Ensure proper to be generated management of from site clearing. waste according to Potential soil relevant regulation contamination.

LAND USE Land use Appropriate compatibility is consideration assessed against the should be adopted existing land use to minimize pattern and future potential impact to land use zoning the surrounding plan. land uses.

Compensation to SOCIO- ECONOMY Impact on land those who acquisition affected. Concern on Ensure the BMPs environmental are installed and pollution maintained.

ECOLOGY

Vegetation lost Ecology Human-wildlife management conflict measures need to be established EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E 1 3 2 K V F R O M P E N C A W A N G M A S U K U T A M A ( P M U ) B I N T A N G T O P M U B L U E V A L L E Y I N M U K I M T A N A H R A T A & M U K I M U L U T E L O M , D I S T R I C T O F C A M E R O N H I G H L A N D S , P A H A N G D A R U L M A K M U R A N D I N M U K I M K A M P A R , D I S T R I C T O F K A M P A R , P E R A K D A R U L R I D Z U A N

PERFORMANCE MONITORING (PM)

P2M2 TOOLS PM PARAMETERS FREQUENCIES

Weekly or after rainfall Sediment Basin Silt marker event (in-situ)

Silt fence & Weekly or after rainfall Sediment level sandbag event

Eath drain with Weekly or after rainfall Sediment level check dam event

Structure and Weekly or after rainfall Culvert/Bridge Performance event

Stabilized Structure and Weekly or after rainfall Access Road Performance event

COMPLIANCE MONITORING (CM)

COMPONENT REGULATED PARAMETERS FREQUENCIES

PM AIR QUALITY 10 Quarterly (MAAQS, 2020) PM2.5

NOISE LEVEL LAeq Quarterly (Planning Guidelines for Environmental Noise Limits and Control, 2019) TSS

BOD 5 COD WATER QUALITY pH Monthly (NWQS) Turbidity Ammoniacal Nitrogen Fecal Coliform Oil & Grease Temperature Dissolved Oxygen

WATER QUALITY TSS After 12.5 mm rainfall (DISCHARGE FROM Turbidity (refer to rain gauge) SEDIMENT BASIN)