Cadangan Pembangunan Projek Pendidikan Bagi SMK Julau NO.

2, (30BD) Di Atas Lot 353, Block 3, Jikang

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Chapter 6 CONCLUSIONS

.0 RESIDUAL IMPACTS AND CONCLUSION

This chapter discusses the environment impacts that may still persist, even after all
the mitigation measures recommended in this EIA report have been adopted and
implemented by the project proponent. The persisting impacts, which may be
positive or negative in nature, are referred to as the residual impacts.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF RESIDUAL IMPACTS

Various mitigation and design measures are recommended for the anticipated
adverse potential impacts that may arise from the Proposed Project activities.
However, there will be some impacts that would be residual or inevitable due to the
nature of the project, and the uncertainties in the assessment resulting from lack of
suitable data and understanding of the complex environmental processes.

There will be a permanent lost of the natural landscape at the project site. The
natural terrain and vegetative area will be permanently replaced by features such as
concrete buildings and scattered trees and flowers. However, these losses are
compensated by the gains of a modern and well equipped educational facilities as
well as a designed landscape.

2. RECOMMENDATION FOR MANAGEMENT

The project management should incorporate environmental conservation through

proper landscaping. Proper landscaping at the open spaces and side of monsoon
drains would provide recreational areas for the students and staff and prevent
abuses such as disposal of rubbish and solid wastes into the drains. Proper
preservation of the green areas will enhance rapid re-colonization of the alter
segment by the natural species.

3. CONCLUSIONS

This environmental impact assessment study has shown that the proposed SMK
Julau No.2 project by Ministry of Education is viable, and would not cause
significant adverse environmental impact on its surroundings. The potential impacts

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are shown in the EIA Matrix (Table 6.1). The conclusions drawn from this EIA study
were based on the followings:

• The proposed project (SMK Julau No. 2) is urgently needed by the nearby
communities as the existing SMK Julau No. 1 is unable to accommodate the
future student population.
• Channel diversion (straightening) results in minor changes in the hydrological
features. However, this will impact the environment positively by significantly
reduce the chances of flash flooding; due to significant increase in flow
velocity after completion.
• Water quality issue can be addressed through proper installation, maintenance
and operation of the proposed centralised sewage system.
• Proper landscaping of the project area will help improve the aesthetic value of the
project area when completed.
• Permanent loss of common vegetation of the proposed site is just a trade-off to a
more structured landscape and a healthy study environment for the boarding
students who are going to occupy the area.

In consideration of the above, it is recommended that the project proponent,

Ministry of Education be granted the EIA approval and move forward to
successfully complete the project.

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Table 6.1: EIA Matrix

PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Investigation Development Operational Abandonment
Stage Stage Stage Stage

Establishment of Worker's Camp/Site Office

Mobilization of personnel, machinery &

Transportation of construction material

Potential Impacts

Solid Waste Collection & Disposal

1-Minor Adverse Impacts

Disposal of Construction Waste

2-Moderate Adverse Impacts

Construction of Infrastructures
Site clearing and Earthworks
3-Major Adverse Impacts

Water sampling & analysis

Socio-Economic Aspects
equipment
A-Minor Positive Impacts

Socio-economic Survey

Landscaping Activities
Air Quality Monitoring
B-Major Positive Impacts

Development Stage

Occupational Stage
Investigation Stage
Traffic Generation
U-Potentially Adverse, but

Sewage Disposal
Soil Investigation

Flora and Fauna

Local Drainage
insufficient information

Access Road
Soil Surface Erosion 1 2 1 1 B 1
Slope Stability 1 1 1 B 1
Soil Compaction 1 1 1 A
Soil Fertility 1 1 A
Noise Noise pollution 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Water Quality Sediment Load 1 1 B
Turbidity 1 1 B
Physical Quality 1 1 1 A 1 1
Chemical Quality 1 1 1 A 1 1
Biological Quality 1 1 1 1 A 1 1
Ground water Water Table Recharge 1
Groundwater Quality 1 A 1 1
Air Quality Air Pollution(dust,smoke) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Investigation Development Operational Abandonment
Stage Stage Stage Stage

Establishment of Worker's Camp/Site Office

Mobilization of personnel, machinery &

Transportation of construction material

Potential Impacts

Solid Waste Collection & Disposal

1-Minor Adverse Impacts

Disposal of Construction Waste

2-Moderate Adverse Impacts

Construction of Infrastructures
Site clearing and Earthworks
3-Major Adverse Impacts

Water sampling & analysis

Socio-Economic Aspects
equipment
A-Minor Positive Impacts

Socio-economic Survey

Landscaping Activities
Air Quality Monitoring
B-Major Positive Impacts

Development Stage

Occupational Stage
Investigation Stage
Traffic Generation
U-Potentially Adverse, but

Sewage Disposal
Soil Investigation

Flora and Fauna

Local Drainage
insufficient information

Access Road
Land Use Adjacent Land Use A 1 1 A 1 A A A
Downstream Land Uses 1 A 1 A A A
Species and Vegetation 1 2 1 1 1 A
Population Birds 1 1 1 1 1 1 A 1
Mammals 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A 1
Reptiles/Amphibians 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A
Invertebrates 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A
Fish 1 1 1 1
Other Aquatic Life 1 1 1
Human and Physical Safety 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A 1
Socio- Short Term Employment A A A A A A A A A A A
Economics Long Term Employment A A A
Cultural, Historic Site A A
Business Opportunities A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B B

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