PEIA For The Proposed Housing and Commercial Development on Lot 147, 148, 151, 166, 174, 2180 2203, 2793, 2795 and 4118, Mukim Ayer Panas, Daerah Jasin Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka
Executive Summary
1.0 Introduction
The project is known as the “Proposed Housing and Commercial Development on Lot 147, 148, 151, 166, 174, 2180-2203, 2793, 2795 and 4118, Mukim Ayer Panas, Daerah Jasin Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka ”, which is to be situated on a land area of 84.69 ha.
A site suitability assessment (PAT) has been submitted to the Department of Environment (DOE) Melaka. The Department stated that the project is a prescribed activity falls under the purview of Item 7 of the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order, 1987 which is described as “Housing development covering an area of 50 ha or more”. Thus, the Project Proponent should submit an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to the DOE Melaka.
The land owner as well as the project proponent is Gapam Green Resort Sdn. Bhd. The Preliminary EIA report is prepared and submitted by Eco Dynamic Environmental Consultancy.
The correspondence addresses are as follows:
Gapam Green Resort Sdn. Bhd. 1B, Bangunan BAKTI Siti Hasmah, No 6, Changkat Abang Hj Openg, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: +603 7724 1618 Fax: +603 7724 1619 Contact person: Mr. Chan Cha Lin (Executive Director)
Eco Dynamic Environmental Consultancy 28, Jalan BKI 6, Taman Bukit Katil Indah, Bukit Katil, 75450 Melaka. Tel: 013 – 620 5542 Fax: +606 – 269 6436 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Ms. Ng Shu Chin (EIA Consultant)
2.0 Statement of Need
Hang Tuah Jaya had been declared as a municipality in 1st June 2005. It is set for development as a modern smart city driven by information and communication technology (ICT) where people can live, study, work and play in a conducive and safe environment.
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PEIA For The Proposed Housing and Commercial Development on Lot 147, 148, 151, 166, 174, 2180 2203, 2793, 2795 and 4118, Mukim Ayer Panas, Daerah Jasin Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka
The State government had drawn up six strategies for the sustainable development of Hang Tuah Jaya. They were setting up of a smart administrative centre; economic development and attraction of investors; moulding Hang Tuah Jaya's image and identity; enhancing the standard and quality of life; providing recreational spots and tourist attractions and consolidating the administrative development of Hang Tuah Jaya.
A few focal areas has been targeted in the hierarchy of growth within Kawasan Hang Tuah Jaya. Bemban has been identified as the main growth centre and Gapam as the small growth centre.
The proposed project is located along Jalan Gapam within Kawasan Hang Tuah Jaya about 2 km to the west of Bemban town. It is proposed to be developed into a new well planned residential, commercial and recreational centre with good infrastructure complemented with pleasant landscapes. Within the proposed development zone of residential and education, this project is planned to support the strategies of the State to create a smart city of Melaka. It is consistent with the Rancangan Khas Kawasan Hang Tuah Jaya and compatible with the existing and proposed land uses of the surrounding areas.
3.0 Project Options
The project site is currently covered with oil palm plantation. If no development is undertaken, the existing agriculture land use will be maintained. With development, the proposed project site will be converted into a well planned residential and commercial land.
The site was the main selection of the project proponent based on the accessibility, land value and physical characteristics of the site. It was chosen because: