PEIA For The Proposed Housing and Commercial Development on Lot 147, 148, 151, 166, 174, 21802203, 2793, 2795 and 4118, Mukim Ayer Panas, Daerah , 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: +6037724 1618 Fax: +6037724 1619 Contact person: Mr. Chan Cha Lin (Executive Director)

Eco Dynamic Environmental Consultancy 28, Jalan BKI 6, Taman 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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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. 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 wellplanned 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 wellplanned 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 and the City Centre respectively and has a good access via 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, 21802203, 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 NorthSouth 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 ES2

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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, selfcontained and efficient mixed development incorporating a centre of residential, commercial and recreational facilities.

Breakdown of the development component is given in Table ES-1.

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Figure ES -1: Key Plan of the Project Site

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TANPA SKALA PELAN LOKASI Not to Scale Source: Layout Plan, 2015

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Figure ES-2: Location Plan of the Project Site

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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

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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 Semidetached 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

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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 : Airport Station. Mean annual rainfall : 2,016.7 mm Mean temperature : 26.9°C Predominant wind directions: Northeast and Southwest. Land Use The project site is mainly covered with oil palm trees. The nearest sensitive receptor is Kampung Jilir and Kampung Solok Hilir at about 400

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Environmental Description Component – 600 m to the east of project site. Baba Nyonya Resort Development is located opposite the site. Northsouth Expressway lies approximately 1.7 km to the north. Besides that, the immediate neighbouring land from the project site is plantation. Hydrology The project site is located within the catchment of Sg. Duyong drainage basin. The main stream flows near to the project site is Sungai Ayer Panas. The tributaries of Sg. Ayer Panas traverse the project site forming three (3) main subcatchments at the east, centre and west of the site. All the tributaries cater the runoff from the project site and discharge into Sg. Ayer Panas. Sg. Ayer Panas lies at the eastern boundary of the site and flows from northeast to southwest joining with Sungai Gapam before flow into Sungai Duyong. Sungai Duyong will eventually discharge into the Straits of Melaka. Water Quality The river water quality of Sg. Ayer Panas was found to be generally fair. Surface water samples (W1, W2, W3, W4 and W5) were categorized as Class III under the Interim National Water Quality Standards for . Air Quality The total suspended particulate (TSP) level at Kampung Jlir (the nearest sensitive receptors) was 57 µg/m 3, which is well under the limit of the Recommended Malaysian Guidelines for Ambient Air Quality . Noise Quality The noise levels at Kampung Jilir, N1 (46.6 dBA and 45.2 dBA for day time and night time) was within the respective limits of 60 dBA and 50 dBA. The main noise sources are from the community living, insects and surrounding. Ecological The general vegetation feature of the area consists primarily of oil palm plantation interspersed with some shrubs, ground vegetation and grasses. No large, endangered or rare species are expected within the project site. Flood Risk No record of flooding within the project site. The nearest flood zone is at Taman Merak Mas and Bukit Katil along Sg. Parit China and Kampung Tun Razak along Sungai Gapam. Socio There are no inhabitants within the project site. The surrounding human Economic activities are residential and plantation in nature. Traffic Traffic volumes on the Jalan Gapam which is currently the main access to the proposed development are from 500 – 1000 vehicles per hour for both directions in different peak hour. There is no temporary queues observed along Jalan Gapam. All the junctions are relatively closed to each other but no critical issues observed during peak hours at 0700 am to 0800 am and 1730 pm to 1830 pm.

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6.0 Assessment of Impacts and Mitigating Measures

The potential impacts and proposed mitigating measures are summarized in Table ES-3.

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Table ES-3: Summary for Potential Impact and Mitigating Measures I. Construction Phase

No. Issue Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Residual DOE Comment Impact 1 Erosion and • Erosion and 1. Land clearing and earthwork will be carried out in phases. None. Sedimentation sedimentation 2. Avoid earthwork during rainy season. during earthwork 3. Soil erosion measures e.g. sediment basin, check dam, earth bund, sediment fence, barrier fence, hoarding, diversion channel, stabilized access with wash trough shall be constructed prior to any earthwork to minimize erosion risk. 4. Regular maintenance and inspection of soil erosion control measures. 5. Temporary stockpile surrounded by low bund shall be located away from earth drain. 6. Water quality monitoring of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) at the discharge point of the sediment basin. 7. Replanting of shrubs and landscaping at unpaved areas 2 Water Quality • Sewage generated 1. Implementation of BMPs to control erosion and sedimentation. None. by the construction 2. Proper base camp with toilet facilities shall be constructed at the site. workers. 3. All sullage and toilet wastewater are to be directed to a temporary

• Siltation and sewage treatment facility. sedimentation due

to exposed land. 4. No direct discharge into river. Treated effluent shall meet Std. B limits.

• Accidental spill of 5. Design and construction of treatment systems shall comply with the chemicals or oils ‘Guidelines for Developers: Design and Installation of Sewage Systems’ of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, 1995’. 6. Chemical or oil/diesel storage area must be paved and bunded.

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I. Construction Phase

No. Issue Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Residual DOE Comment Impact 3 Air Quality • Dust generated 1. Earthwork to be carried out in phases. During heavy construction TSP emission during earthwork activity, each phase to be developed in smaller parcel. to the nearest sensitive • Emission from 2. Dampening of exposed land shall be carried out periodically to receptor is heavy vehicles and minimize effect of windswept dust to the nearest sensitive receptors. short term and construction 3. Allocation of wash trough at the exit of the Project Site for tire confine to the equipment. cleaning of the transportation vehicles. Hosing down of dust on the period of heavy vehicles shall be carried out prior to entering public road. earthwork 4. Hoarding to be installed prior to the commencement of the only. construction activity. 5. Speed limits shall be imposed on all vehicles on site. 6. All stockpile construction material shall be covered when not in used or during high wind speed. 7. Ambient air quality monitoring shall be carried out on regular basis. 8. Best management practice for control of fugitive shall be adopted where applicable. 4 Noise • Operation of noisy 1. Proper maintenance of machinery and heavy vehicles to prevent None. Quality construction higher noise level generated than the manufacturers’ specifications. equipment and 2. Speed limits shall be imposed on all vehicles on site. transportation. 3. Establish hoarding along the site boundary. 4. Restricting working hours (0800 – 1900 hours) of noisy equipment. 5. Ambient noise level monitoring shall be carried out regularly.

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I. Construction Phase

No. Issue Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Residual DOE Comment Impact 5 Solid Waste • Biomass 1. Waste should be segregated at site and recycled as much as practicable. None. • Construction 2. Trunk of oil palm trees can be sold as raw materials to timber factories. wastes 3. Best management practice to ensure the optimum use of raw materials • Domestic kitchen and minimizing waste generation. wastes 4. Waste that cannot be reused or recycled should be disposed at a local authority approved landfill, at Sg. Udang. 5. Vehicles removing the wastes from the site should be covered during transportation to prevent spilling onto public roads. 6. Open burning is strictly prohibited. 6 Scheduled • Waste oils 1. Vehicle and equipment maintenance should not be carried out onsite. None. Waste • Paint 2. An area should be designated for collection and storage of scheduled wastes. Eating, drinking or smoking is strictly prohibited when the • Pesticides and scheduled waste is handled to avoid inhalation or ingestion. chemicals 3. Any scheduled wastes generated will be stored, handled and disposed in accordance with the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations, 2005.

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I. Construction Phase

No. Issue Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Residual DOE Comment Impact 7 Flood Risk • Minor increased 1. Provision of a sediment basin. None. runoff due to 2. Drainage system with adequate capacity. land clearing 8 Traffic and • Increased traffic 1. Proper signage should be provided at the entrance of the project site to None. Transportation volume of heavy increase the awareness of other road users on the movement of heavy vehicles. vehicles and machinery. 2. Transportation route is to avoid internal roads of the residential areas. 3. Transportation activity shall be scheduled to avoid peak hours i.e. 0700 – 0800 and 1730 – 1830. 4. Limitation of transportation vehicle speed within the project site. 5. Compliance of speed limit imposed on public access roads at all times. 6. All vehicles entering or exiting from the site must clean their tires to remove dust particles on them. 7. The Contractor is responsible for the reinstatement and repair of any damage to public and private roads caused by the movement of the construction vehicles. 8. Maximum permissible laden weight is as limited by the Road Transport Department.

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I. Construction Phase

No. Issue Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Residual DOE Comment Impact 9 Socio • Public health 1. Adequate toilet facilities with regular maintenance should be provided None. economic and safety on site. • Job opportunities 2. Construction site must be free from inundated pools of water. • Business 3. Any stagnant water body should be drained off to prevent breeding and opportunities spread of mosquitoes. 4. Fumigation shall be carried out if necessary to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes while traps and poison shall also be used to control the threat of rats. 5. In term of road safety, the mitigation measures are closely related to traffic and road safety measures as stated in Section 6.1.8. 6. Establish a communication system between the Project Proponent and members of the public to effectively respond to issues related to the Project activities raised by them.

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II. Operational Phase

No. Issue Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Residual DOE Impact Comment 1 Traffic and • Traffic 1. Jalan Gapam to be upgraded to a 4lane dual carriageway with proper road Increased traffic Transportation congestion markings and signage. volume. 2. The proposed access junction toward the project site should be upgraded into a 3legged signalized junction. 2 Water Quality • Sewage 1. A sewage treatment plant to meet Standard A requirements of the Treated sewage • Sullage and Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulation, 2009. Treated effluent will be discharge. waste from discharged to Sg. Ayer Panas. kitchen 2. Mechanically operated ‘closed’ sewage treatment system required. • Clinical 3. Oil interceptors or grease traps shall be provided at the food and beverage wastewater outlets to remove fat and oil from the source. 4. The handling and management of clinical wastewater must conform to the Guidelines on the Handling and Management of Clinical Wastes in Malaysia, 2009 . 3 Solid Waste • Municipal waste 1. Wastes from the residential and commercial operation can be segregated None. and recycled as much as practicable to a licensed recycler. • Clinical waste 2. Waste that cannot be reused or recycled should be disposed at an approved municipal landfill by licensed contractor. 3. The management of clinical wastes shall comply with the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations, 2005. 4 Hydrology and • Flash flood due 1. Provision of detention ponds and proper drainage system according to the None. Flood Risk increased runoff Urban Stormwater Management Manual, 2000 (MASMA) . 5 Noise Quality • Traffic noise 1. Road bumps should be installed at strategic locations of the internal road None. system to prevent speeding of vehicles, causing nuisance to the surrounding environment, especially during night time.

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No. Issue Potential Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Residual DOE Impact Comment 6 Air Quality • Minor emission None. from vehicles 7 Land Use and • Compatible None. Socio land use economic • Positive social economic impacts

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7.0 Environment Management Plan (EMP)

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) shall be prepared to provide guidance to minimize potential environmental impacts during the construction and operation stages of the proposed development. The EMP shall outline the key potential impacts, develop an environmental monitoring and audit program (EMAP), formulate a reporting format and to implement effective mitigating measures.

8.0 Conclusion

The proposed Project development of residential and commercial area on Lot 147, 148, 151, 166, 174, 21802203, 2793, 2795 and 4118, Mukim Ayer Panas, Daerah Jasin Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka is predicted not to generate significant adverse impact onto the local environment. The Project site is also strategically located within an area with good infrastructure and utility support. Given the favorable economic and social benefits that would accrue to the community, it is recommended that the Project should proceed.

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