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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 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. ES-1 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: - it is situated within a gazette zoning for residential and commercial and it is not within an environmentally sensitive area; - utilities water and power area readily available in the vicinity; - the site is feasibly compatible and complements to the surrounding land use which is mainly housing. - the site is located about 7 km and 17 km from Ayer Keroh and the City Centre respectively and has a good access via Lebuh Ayer Keroh turning into Jalan Gapam. 4.0 Project Description The Project site of an area of 84.69 ha. is placed on Lot 147, 148, 151, 166, 174, 2180-2203, 2793, 2795 and 4118 at Mukim Ayer Panas, Daerah Jasin Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka.. It is situated to the south of Jalan Gapam (State road M12) and is accessible via Lebuh Ayer Keroh turning into Jalan Gapam. The current access to the project site is along Jalan Gapam, about 2 km from the access of Orna Golf and Country Club. The North-South Expressway (NSE) lies approximately1.7 km to the north of the project site stretching in the direction of northwest to southeast. The Ayer Keroh Interchange for the NSE is located about 11.5 km road distance from the site. Key Plan of the Project site is given in Figure ES-1. The project site is mainly surrounded by oil palm plantation. Baba Nyonya Resort Development is currently in progress opposite the project site. The nearest residential are Kampung Jilir and ES-2 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 Kampung Solok Hilir at about 400 and 600 m to the east of the project site respectively. The Location Plan of the Project site is shown in Figure ES-2. Overall, the project constitutes of a totally integrated, self-contained and efficient mixed development incorporating a centre of residential, commercial and recreational facilities. Breakdown of the development component is given in Table ES-1. ES-3 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 Figure ES -1: Key Plan of the Project Site U K TANPA SKALA PELAN LOKASI Not to Scale Source: Layout Plan, 2015 ES-4 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 Figure ES-2: Location Plan of the Project Site U K TANPA SKALA Not to Scale PELAN TAPAK Source: Layout Plan, 2015 Baba Nyonya Resort Development Kampung Solok Hilir Kampung Ulu Duyong Orna Golf & Country Club Kampung Jilir Project Si te ES-5 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 Table ES-1 - Breakdown of Development Components Component Unit/Plot Area (ac.) % Commercial Commercial Lot 3 19.32 9.23 Resort 1 19.00 9.08 Private Institution 1 15.75 7.53 Private Health Centre 1 4.00 1.91 Sub-total 6 58.07 27.75 Residential Bungalow - 2 Storey (min 80’ x 106’) 16 5.15 2.46 Semi-detached - 2 Storey (41’ x 103’) 66 7.05 3.37 Cluster House - 2 Storey (35’ x 100’) 44 3.96 1.89 Terrace Villa 3 – Storey (26’ x 110’) 31 2.30 1.10 Condominium A (400 units) 1 12.70 6.07 Condominium B (160 units) 1 11.80 5.64 Garden Villa (33 units) 1 3.48 1.66 Strata 1 Development Lot (Gated & Guarded) 1 26.70 12.76 Superlink 2 Storey – 22’ x 80’ (162 units) Superlink 2 Storey - 24’ x 80’ (108 units) Community Centre & M.C. Office (0.57 ac.) Guard Post Green Area (2.5 ac.) TNB substation (2 units) Internal Road Reserve RCP (1 unit) Strata 2 Development Lot (Apartment ‘Mampu Milik’) 1 8.28 3.96 Apartment ‘Mampu Milik’ – 6 Storey (340 units) Community Centre & M.C. Office (0.5 ac.) Green Area (0.73 ac.) TNB substation Internal Road Reserve RCP (2 units) Strata 3 Development Lot (Low Cost Flat House) 1 6.70 3.20 Low Cost Flat House – 6 Storey (340 units) Green Area (0.7 ac.) TNB substation Internal Road Reserve RCP (2 units) Subtotal 88.12 42.11 ES-6 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 Component Unit/Plot Area (ac.) % Others ‘Surau’ 0.27 0.13 Multi Purposes Hall 0.50 0.24 Kindergarten 0.25 0.12 TNB Substation 0.22 0.11 TNB PPU 0.60 0.29 Pump House 0.09 0.04 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) 3.00 1.43 Detention Pond 10.45 4.99 Green Area 17.76 8.49 Water Tank 1.88 0.90 Drainage Reserve 0.53 0.25 Electric Transmission Line 2.22 1.06 Utilities Reserve 3 m 1.69 0.81 Road Reserve 21.49 10.27 Agriculture Plot (Community Farm) 2.14 1.02 Subtotal 63.09 30.15 Total 209.28 100.00 Source: Layout Plan, ZMD Planning Consult. 5.0 Existing Environment Table ES-2: Existing Environment Environmental Description Component Topography Geographically, the location of the project site is marked by: and landform N 102°21'03.4" 2°16'43.2" E 102°21'35.0" 2°16'12.7" S 102°21'32.2" 2°15'58.9" W 102°20'47.8" 2°16'10.3" The area is covered with undulating hills with the highest point of 48 m height. Climate Meteorological Station : Batu Berendam Airport Station. Mean annual rainfall : 2,016.7 mm Mean temperature : 26.9°C Predominant wind directions: Northeast and Southwest.