Impact of coastal reclamation on environment case study: Danga Bay, Johor

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2006
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Klan Hoon, Chai
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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.
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