By BAVANI M
THE 61.54-acre site in Ukay Heights, near the Taman Hijau Apartments, which has been earmarked for a mixed development project was vetted by over 13 government agencies including the Public Works Institute (Ikram) and the Department of Environment (DOE).
According to a source from the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) it went through stringent regulation check and technical experts from the various agencies had scrutinised the drawings and proposals put forward by the developer.
MAA senior managing consultant (property and project development) Ho Chin Hoy said a comprehensive master plan had been thought out to support the development that comprised office and residential space.
“Concerns of safety pertaining to hill slope development have been looked into thoroughly. Apart from the fact that the project is of low-density – the lowest in Malaysia, work being carried out on the engineered slopes are also known to be the safest,’’ he said.
Ho said extensive and relevant soil test were also carried out to address some of the concerns voiced by residents.
"Work will be carried out on the terrain, with minimal slope cutting, and land filling and regular and close monitoring of slopes,’’ Ho said.
Ho also pointed out that the development is located over 53 metres away from the Taman Hijau apartments and will not be bordering their backyard.
Residents were concerned that a retaining wall would be built too close to their backyard as a buffer, but MAA assured them that the boundary is no where near the vicinity of the apartments.
Ho said the company had even revised the layout plans five times to meet guidelines.
“As a responsible landowner we have done everything that we possibly can to make it right,’’ Ho said, adding that repeated attempts to meet the residents to discuss details of the project proved futile.
“Everything is as transparent as can be,'' he said, adding the development will improve the stability of the existing slopes, the infrastructure and overall image of the area.
The proposed development had been scrutinized by the Public Works Department, Drainage and Irrigation Department, TNB, Syabas, Town Planning Department, Health Department, District Land Office and other agencies.
The following reports and assessment were also carried out: Geotechnical Assessment Report, Independent Geotechnical Audit Report, Traffic Impact Assessment Report, Environment Impact Assessment Report, Environmental Management Plan, Geology Terrain Mapping Report, Geology Physical Mapping Report, Soil Investigation Report, Soil Erosion Assessment Report and Proposed Development Report.
Ho said that all information pertaining to the development could be obtained at the info kiosk located at the MPAJ building lobby area.
The project is a mixed development involving 149 bungalows and 460 shop/office units in a 10-storey building.
The objection hearing on the project is being held today at MPAJ.
1 comment:
What nonsense to say that the 60+ acre proposed project is safe! Class 4 soils accross such slopes which exceed the LEGAL limits are not to be developed for this reason- and since the areas of Class 3 and 4 are mixed, scattered about like a jigsaw- are you also gooing to propose "fly-overs" inbetween the not-to-be developed areas? Of course not- entirely impractical so,how can you develop the areas acceptable for development without ruining those areas unsuitable? It's a disaster waiting to happen, and will ruin the area arising from enabling eventual fusion of Ukay Heights into Antarabangsa. MAA bought a fragile area of land, and are tying to justify their purchase, thats all.
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