EIA for the Proposed Residential and Commercial Development Schedule II On Lot 26413 Mukim Setapak and Lot 3538 Mukim Ulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur For Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd July 2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ES.1 INTRODUCTION ES.1.1 Project Title and Location This is a Schedule II Environmental Impact Assessment report prepared for project entitled, as per the Terms of Reference: THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON LOT 26413, MUKIM SETAPAK AND LOT 3538, MUKIM ULU KELANG, KUALA LUMPUR It is noted that in the documents that were submitted to Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) applying for amendment to the approved Layout Plan, the title of this project as per the correspondance with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur is: CADANGAN PINDAAN PERMOHONAN PELAN SUSNATUR BAGI PEMBANGUNAN PERUMAHAN BERSTRATA BESERTA RUMAH KELAB DI ATAS LOT 26413 MUKIM SETAPAK DAN LOT 3538 MUKIM ULU KELANG, DAERAH KUALA LUMPUR (R12 WANGSA MAJU) PADA PELAN YANG TELAH DILULUSKAN PADA 11.10.2004 UNTUK TETUAN NOVA PESONA SDN BHD. Thus both the above titles refer to the same project. For the sake of brevity, the proposed project shall herein after be referred to as the “Wangsa Maju Project” or just “Project” The proposed development, covering an area of 54 hectares, is located on Lot 26413 Mukim Setapak and Lot 3538 Mukim Ulu Kelang, Daerah Kuala Lumpur, in Sector R-12 Wangsa Maju. The hilly site used to be part of a rubber estate (Ladang Hawthornden). It is approximately geo-referenced at 3o 11’ 40” N and longitude 101o 44’ 59” E. The project area is under the jurisdiction of Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) as the Local Authority. The Key Plan and Location Plan of the proposed project is shwon in Figure 1. ERINCO Sdn Bhd ES-1 EIA for the Proposed Residential and Commercial Development Schedule II On Lot 26413 Mukim Setapak and Lot 3538 Mukim Ulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur For Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd July 2017 ES.1.2 Project Proponent and Qualified Persons The Project Initiator, Land Owner and Developer for the project is Messrs. Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Tan & Tan Development Berhad and member of the IGB Corporation Bhd Group of Companies. Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd is a private organization. The address, contact numbers and key responsible persons of the Project Initiator are provided below: Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd Level 29, The Gardens South Tower, Mid Valley City Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 KUALA LUMPUR Telephone: 603-2289 8989 Fax. 603-2287 9882 Contact: Mr. Teh Boon Ghee & Mr Tan Yee Seng (Directors) The project consultants for the various aspects of the project include: Planner – GDP Planners Sdn Bhd Architect – GDP Architect Sdn Bhd Geotechnical Consultant – G&P Geotechnics Sdn Bhd C&S Engineering Consultant – G&P Special Structures Sdn Bhd Traffiic Consultant – Atur Trafik Sdn Bhd Landscape Architect – Walrus Design Sdn Bhd Land Surveyor – Studioukur Geomatics Sdn Bhd DEIA Study – ERINCO Sdn Bhd The Study Team Leader for the EIA study is Ms Maria Violetta Thomas (DOE Registration No: C0154), from environmental consultant firm Messrs ERINCO Sdn Bhd. The list of EIA Study Team members is summarised in Table 1 ERINCO Sdn Bhd ES-2 EIA for the Proposed Residential and Commercial Development Schedule II On Lot 26413 Mukim Setapak and Lot 3538 Mukim Ulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur For Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd July 2017 ES.1.3 Legal Aspects The proposed Project is subject to section 34A of the Environmental Quality Act, 1974. An EIA is required for the proposed project under the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activity) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order, 2015. The project is listed as a Prescribed Activity under two of the Activities listed in the Second Schedule and one Activity listed in the First Schedule of the EIA Order 2015, as follows: SECOND SCHEDULE 13. DEVELOPMENT IN SLOPE AREA: (a) Development or land clearing of 50 percent or more of an area with slope greater than or equal to 25o but lesser than 35o. (b) Construction of road, tunnel or bridge traversing an area with slope greater than or equal to 35o. FIRST SCHEDULE 16. HOUSING: Housing development covering an area of 50 hectares or more. As an activity specified in the Second Schedule, this EIA requires public display and comment. Public display and public comment are defined as display of the report, at a place and within the time determined by the Director General, to obtain public comment in relation to that report. The Second Schedule EIA was previously known as the Detailed EIA or DEIA. The Terms of Reference for this study was endorsed by the Department of Environment, vide letter reference number: AS(PN) 50/011/100/1115 Jilid 5 (8), dated 12 May 2016, and valid for one year. ES.1.4 Conformance to Government Development Plans The proposed project concept (mixed residential and commercial development) and project location (R-12 of the Bandar Baru Wangsa Maju) is in line with the relevant Government Development Plans, namely the KL Structure Plan 2020 and the KL City Plan 2020. ERINCO Sdn Bhd ES-3 EIA for the Proposed Residential and Commercial Development Schedule II On Lot 26413 Mukim Setapak and Lot 3538 Mukim Ulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur For Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd July 2017 The project area is zoned for residential development, as shown in the DBKL Land Use 2020 plan, in Figure 2. ES.2 TERMS OF REFERENCE ES.2.1 Endorsement of TOR The Terms of Reference (TOR) was presented to the Review Panel on 26th Octboer 2015. The minutes of the TOR meeting is attached in Appendix 2.1A, including comments by the Review Panel members. The Revised TOR was submitted to the Department of Environment (DOE) on 11th March 2016. The Revised TOR was endorsed by DOE vide letter Ref: AS(PN) 50/011/100/1115 Jilid 5 (8), dated 12 May 2016. The endorsement is valid for one year from the date of issue. The endorsement letter is attached in Appendix 2.1B. The main report of the Revised TOR which was endorsed in May 2016, is attached in Appendix 2.1C. ES.2.2 Summary of TOR Key issues that will be addressed in the Schedule II EIA include: 1) Construction on slopes and slope stability 2) Control of stormwater drainage from the site 3) Control of erosion and sediment runoff 4) Traffic congestion due to the development 5) Water quality, air quality and noise 6) Potential loss of vegetation and habitat 7) Concerns and perceptions of the residents in the vicinity of the project Findings of geotechnical design study, stormwater design study, erosion and sediment control plan, and traffic impact assessment will be presented. ERINCO Sdn Bhd ES-4 EIA for the Proposed Residential and Commercial Development Schedule II On Lot 26413 Mukim Setapak and Lot 3538 Mukim Ulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur For Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd July 2017 Socio economic survey shall be carried out within 3km from the Project site boundary with added emphasis on the nearer communities (i.e. within 1km from the Project site boundary). Sampling of baseline environmental quality for water quality, air quality and noise shall focus on the following: Water quality: water courses leaving the site; Sungai Gisir (river receiving drainage flow from the project site, a tributary of Sungai Klang). Ambient Air Quality and Noise Levels: residences, schools and other receptors within 200m from the project boundary Flora and fauna within the site boundary and surroundings will be described and assessed. Recommendations for environmental pollution control and management of environmental impacts will be made based on professional judgement of known applications of technology and Best Management Practices for the control of pollutants into the environment. Particular attention is given to the following: The protection of existing and engineered slopes: The control of erosion and sediment runoff from the site; The control of stormwater drainage from the site; The control of noise and dust emission during the construction phase The preservation of green areas and natural habitat; The reduction of social conflicts with the affected population; The principles of zoning and buffering for the proposed project in relation to other land uses in the vicinity ES.3 STATEMENT OF NEED The proposed Project is located in the Maluri-Wangsa Maju Strategic zone as outlined in the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020. The proposed development aims to fulfill the needs of providing residential units that was identified for the Maluri-Wangsa Maju Strategic zone. The Project will provide 1,212 high cost residintial units comprising strata and landed strata properties consisting of low rise condominiums, town houses and strata landed. This ERINCO Sdn Bhd ES-5 EIA for the Proposed Residential and Commercial Development Schedule II On Lot 26413 Mukim Setapak and Lot 3538 Mukim Ulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur For Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd July 2017 development will also involve infrastructure development and increase the standards of living within the identified strategic zone. Prior to the 1980s, the whole area of Wangsa Maju used to be a rubber plantation, known as Ladang Hawthornden. In 1983, the Masterplan for the area, then known as Projek Pusat Pertumbuhan Bandar Baru Ladang Hawthornden, was approved, and shown in Figure 3. The proposed site is located in the R-12 sector, and the land use for R-12 was proposed to be developed as High Cost Apartment. For the last 30 years, the Wangsa Maju area has gradually been developing, section by section. Seksyen 1 as low cost apartment, Seksyen 2- 4 medium cost apartment, and Seksyen 5 comprising mixed terrace house, apartment and condominium, all have been completed. ES.4 PROJECT OPTIONS The recommended options for the project are as follows: (1) Develop the project site into a residential and commercial area (2) Minimize environmental impact, maintenance and security issues by providing landed strata development with gated community concept (3) Proceed with the “Build Out” option of the proposed project to be in line with the needs outlined in the KL Structure Plan 2020 and KL City Plan 2020 ES.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ES.5.1 History The project has been undergoing planning procedures since 2003, when Nova Pesona Sdn Bhd was formed and given the responsibility for the planning construction and management of this Project.