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TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT CHAPTER 2 TERMS OF REFERENCES 2.1 INTRODUCTION This Terms Of References (TOR) is for preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for “The Proposed Residential Development on Lot PT 8776 covering an area of 200 acres (80.937 hectares) at Mukim Bidor, District of Batang Padang, Perak Darul Ridzuan”. This TOR has been endorsed by Department of Environment Perak (Ref. No.: AS(B)A50/011/100/064Jilid1(4)) dated 17th March 2017 which can be referred in Appendix 2.1. 2.1.1 Background Of The Project Times Square Ipoh Sdn. Bhd. (TSISB) intends to develop a residential development Project on Lot PT 8776 (Refer Appendix 2- 2-Environmental Scoping Information (Appendix 2 – Land Title Document)) covering an area of 200 acres (80.937 hectares) in Mukim Bidor, District of Batang Padang. The land is mainly comprised of flat land covered by bushes and existing ex-mining ponds. Currently, no activities took place on site. The Proponent intends to sub-divide the area into various land uses which comprises of residential areas. Basic infrastructures such as access road and drainage system and also public facilities shall also be provided. Figure 1 and Figure 2 in Appendix 2-2-Environmental Scoping Information shows the key plan and location plan of the Project site respectively. AMEC1217-EIA17-01 Page2-1 TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 2.1.2 Land Owner & Project Proponent Details The landowner and project proponent of the Project is Times Square Ipoh Sdn. Bhd. which responsible of this EIA report and project operation, a private limited company incorporated in Malaysia under Companies Act 1965 with registration number of 543312-V. The Project will be managed by highly dedicated and committed Project team with long-standing experiences in real estate. Any inquiry pertaining to the Project shall be directed to the following: Times Square Ipoh Sdn. Bhd. (543312 – V) A-G-1, Jalan Nazrin Shah, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Daru Ridzuan. Contact Person: Mr. Michael Tan, Director Tel: 05-2427000; Fax: 05-2557772 Email: [email protected] 2.2 LIST OF CONSULTANTS/STUDY TEAM a. Team Leader Name: Ir. Hj. Anuar Bin Hamzah Company Details: Anuar Mining & Environmental Consultant 8ª&10A, Jalan Pasar Tambun, Tambun 31400 Ipoh Perak Darul Ridzuan. Contact number: Tel: 05-5452671; Fax: 05-5462670 Email: [email protected] DOE Registration number: CS0001 Area of Study: Mining & Quarrying AMEC1217-EIA17-01 Page2-2 TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT b. Land Disturbance-Pollution Preventions & Mitigation Measures (LD-P2M2) Consultant Name: Dr. Md Salim Khan Company Details: Capai Cerah Sdn. Bhd. 32A-3A, Jalan PJU 1/3A Sunwaymas Commercial Centre 47301 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan. Contact number: Tel:03-78040556; Fax: 03-78040566 Email: [email protected] DOE Registration number: C0156 Area of Study: Soil Erosion & Sedimentation, Flora & Fauna c. Socio-Economic & Traffic Impact Consultant Name: Hj. Nawahidudin Bin Mohd Isa Company Details: NilaimasServices 18A, Jalan P9B/1 Presint 9 62000 Putrajaya Contact number: Tel: 03-89409959;Fax: 03-89409958 Email: [email protected] DOE Registration number: C0350 Area of Study: Socio-Economic & Traffic Impact AMEC1217-EIA17-01 Page2-3 TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 2.3 SCOPE OF PROJECT a. Legal Requirement Department of Environment Based on letter received by Majlis Daerah Tapah from Department of Environment Perak, through their letter AS(B)A91/110/621/017Jld37(24) dated 1st April 2016 stated that, the activity fall under Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 2015 - First Schedule - Activity 16: Housing where the Project Proponent must prepare EIA report for development of more than 50 hectares. A copy of letter is attached in Appendix 2-2-Environmental Scoping Information (Appendix 1). As development of the Project is exceeded acreage requirement, therefore, approval of EIA report from Department of Environment shall be gathered. Majlis Daerah Tapah Based on Majlis Daerah Tapah One Stop Centre (OSC) meeting No. 15/2016 conducted on 15th August 2016 has decided that Project Proponent are require to submit an EIA report prior to obtain full approval of Planning Permission (Ref. No.: Bil (37)dlm.MDT/OSC/2/A13/1/16) dated 16th August 2016. b. Proposed Project Component Proposed project will involve development of 7 types of residential, public utilities (consist of recreational area, cemetery reserve, public hall, mosque and school reserve) and infrastructure. c. Proposed development of the Project is estimated to take over 8 years to be completed. 2.4 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERATION a. Mixed development, commercial area but part of Bandar Baru Bidor. b. Alternative type of development for Project site. c. Alternative land use. AMEC1217-EIA17-01 Page2-4 TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 2.5 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS TO BE STUDIED a. Impacts During Investigation Stage b. Impacts During Construction c. Impacts During Operation d. Impacts During Abandonment Stage e. Evaluation Of Potentially Significant Impacts Air Quality Noise Quality Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Water Quality Flood Risk Solid & Hazardous Wastes Terestrial Ecology Transportation/Traffic Aesthetic & Visual Intrusion Socio-Economics Abandonment 2.6 STUDY BOUNDARIES a. Study Boundaries Air Quality Spatial boundaries for assessment area is for within Project site and adjacent boundary with the nearest residential receptors (within 500 meter) as critical groups. Noise Quality Spatial boundaries for assessment area is for within Project site and adjacent boundary with inclusion of nearest residential receptors (within 500 m) to the Project that may experience changes in sound quality as a result of Project site noise and increased traffic levels due to Project-related vehicles. Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Boundaries of soil erosion & sedimentation will covers within Project site areas in accordance with dedicated catchment area and receptor of downstream discharge (within 3000 meter). AMEC1217-EIA17-01 Page2-5 TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT Water Quality Within Project site, nearest water bodies receiver, sensitive recipient and receptor of downstream discharge (within 3000 meter). Solid & Hazardous Wastes Management of wastes within Project site during construction and allocation of collection point (within 3000 meter). Terrestrial Ecology Boundaries of terrestrial ecology are encompass of within Project area and its surrounding (within 3000 meter). Transportation/Traffic Traffic volume and network within Project site and radius of 3000 meter from Project site. Socio-Economics Boundaries of socioeconomic will covers assessment of socioeconomic of current and existing surrounding area of Project site especially the nearest residential and Bidor town generally of potential interactions between Project site development and surrounding areas (within 5,000 meter). b. Identified Critical Groups Of Sensitive Receptors Nearby residential: Taman Sri Bidor, Taman Desa Damai, Taman Permata, Taman Permai, Kg. Baru Tanah Mas. 2.7 ASSESSMENT STANDARDS 2.7.1 Significant Criteria, Standards & Acceptable Limits a. Terms Of References In accordance to Appendix 8: Guidance Document For Preparing Terms Of Reference (TOR), Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines 2016. AMEC1217-EIA17-01 Page2-6 TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT b. Environmental Impacts Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines 2016 Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines For Housing Project EIA Guidance Document For Housing c. Air Quality Information Ad hoc 24 hours measurement for dust content using High Volume Sampler equipment was undertaken to determine existing ambient dust content in air for air quality baseline study. Air quality was assessed in term of Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) level for the study area. Measurements will be carried out at five locations denoted as A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 in Figure 3 in Appendix 2-2-Environmental Scoping Information. The results will be compared to Malaysian Recommended Air Quality Guidelines (MRAQG) limit of 260 3 µg/m for TSP. d. Noise Quality Information Under Planning Guidelines for Environmental Noise Limits and Control issued by Department Of Environment, 2004, impact of noise level is depending on receiving land use. In case of this Project, monitoring works is concern on impact to the nearest settlement areas. Based on the guidelines, it shall fall under urban residential areas where permissible limits are listed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1: Guidelines For Environmental Noise Limits Location Time Permissible Limits Suburban residential Day time 55 dBA areas. Night time 45 dBA Urban residential Day time 60 dBA areas. Night time 50 dBA Designated Industrial Day time 70 dBA Zones. Night time 60 dBA AMEC1217-EIA17-01 Page2-7 TIMES SQUARE IPOH SDN. BHD. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT To confirm ambient noise level of area of interests, ad-hoc noise measurements were carried out during day time and night time to determine the baseline level on those areas. The monitoring was measured for 24 hours at five (5) locations as shown in Figure 3 in Appendix 2-2-Environmental Scoping Information. Five locations for sampling points are noted as N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5. e. Types of Soil & Geology