Impact of coastal reclamation on environment case study: Danga Bay, Johor
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Date
2006
Authors
Klan Hoon, Chai
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Abstract
The coastal zone is a unique and valuable area that interests mankind. This can be
proven from the population growth along the coastal zone. However, human are
threatening the coast in the name of urban development. Coastal reclamation as one
of the human activities on coast has been studied in this research. The aim of this
research paper is to present and study the phenomena of coastal reclamation, its
impacts on the environment, the relevant control and protection measures being used,
as well as planning consideration in such reclamation development. Oanga Bay, Johor
Bahru has been chosen as the case study site in this research. The environmental
impacts on the study area are mainly: a decline in water quality, air and sound
pollution, disturbance of coastal way, permanent loss of natural resources as well as
changing of local socio-economy of the locals. Relevant control and protection
measures had been taken to minimize impact on the environment. A soft approach is
preferable in this case. Planning contribution for this solution can be found in setback
control, greenbelt, etc other than engineering solution.