NAME

Muhammad A’ameer

Mohd A’aseem

ID

0322891

FNBE JAN INTAKE 2015

Introduction to Construction Industry (ICI)

[QSB30105]

TUTOR

Ms. Jaqurliyn Ann See Peng

Intro to the project:

In a group of 4 students, a specific empty land is to be found to initiate a small

construction project. The size of the land is to be between 50m x 50m (2500

square meters) to 50m x 70m (3500 square meters). Individually, a proposal is to

be made on a project that serves any one or a combination of two of the

following purposes.

1. Recreation area

2. Commercial area

3. Industrial area

4. Agricultural area

5. Tourism area

6. Residential area

INDIVIDUAL PROPOSAL

Proposal/Suggestion:

Repurpose the empty land into a recreational area.

Specific purpose:

Recreational Park

Reasoning/Rationale:

Based on the contextual studies of the surrounding area of the site, it showed that the residential area where the site is located lacked a proper recreational area for residents to spend their leisure time. Thus, the construction of a recreational park would most likely prove to be an appropriate as well as beneficial to the residents around the site as well as bodies in the neighboring communities. Not only that, the park could also be used for the residents or other parties to hold events during special occasions. For instance, the nearby businesses could use the open area to hold their corporate events.

Concept:

The concept of the park is to provide the residents the possibility to perform as many recreational activities as possible within the given space while at the same time, maintain the beauty of nature and avoid the area from being too overcrowded.

Estimated cost of the land:

RM 11,603,592

Elements of the site:

- Semi-basketball court- Multi-purpose open area- 22 car park lots- 14 motorcycle parking lots- Jogging track (2m wide)- Small man-made lake- Small fish pond- Mini river (connecting lake to pond)- 28 park benches- Mini- convenience store- Oak trees- Artificial rocks- Shrubs- Cement flooring (parking)

Semi-basketball court

The semi- basketball court will be positioned in the top left of the site. The base of the basketball court will be made from cement, with a layer of rubber to give the court its needed grip. The colours of the court, such as the lines, base colours and etc. is determined by the rubber. Therefore, the colour will

most likely not fade and would be able to last for a long period of time. The basketball court would also be bordered by a stainless steel perimeter fencing, as well as a small gate-door. The court would be equipped with the Goalsetter 72” Adjustable Glass Backboard and HD Breakaway Rim

Multi-purpose open area

The park would have two open spaces that could be used for multiple purposes. One of the spaces is located near the top right of the site, surrounded by oak trees, while the other is next to the lake. Both areas are equipped with park benches, the one on the top right surrounding the jogging track. The other area

has benches along the lake. The area is large enough for several space-consuming activities such as tai chi, yoga and etc.

Parking Spaces

The parking would have 22 car lots and also a motorcycle section that would be able to fit 14.

Jogging Track

The jogging track is a 2 meter wide pathway that gives enough room for both strolling in the park as well as jogging. Its base is professional track material, ensuring that grip will not be a problem and would prove to be safer as the probability of slipping is greatly

reduced. The jogging track would go around part of the small man-made lake, going over the river three times with assistance from a concrete bridge, passing by the small fish pond. Joggers and strollers alike would be guaranteed a relaxing view while journeying through the jogging track.

Small man-made lake

The small man-made lake would have the jogging track partially alongside it and several artificial rocks at the mouth of the river. There are a total of six park benches. Inside the lake is a variety of different species of aquatic animals, ranging from turtles to your basic koi fish.

Small fish pond

Located on the bottom right of the site is the fish pond. The fish pond is designed to look as natural as possible and almost half the perimeter of the pond is aligned by artificial rocks as well as two benches overlooking the pond.

Man-made river

A river represents a water-filled pathway that connects the lake to the fish pond. Here, onlookers would be able to see the fish swimming from the lake to the pond. Three bridges are laid over the river to allow joggers and strollers to cross the river safely. There are no safety fences surrounding the river, so the beauty of the river is not only limited to the eyes.

Mini convenience store

This mini store is located next to the basketball court and near the jogging track. The store is strategically place so that people using the basketball court would have convenient access to the store whenever they feel they needed a refreshment, same purpose goes to those using the jogging track. The concept of the store is somewhat like a hut in a Hawaiian beach.

PROS:

- Provide a proper recreational area for the residents- Can be used as a formal gathering area for residents- Can be used as an area for residents to hold special events- The educational institutes nearby can hold their co-curricular events - Business areas nearby can use the park to hold their corporate events- Provide more job opportunities to the community- Helps increase the value of nearby properties- Provides pleasure to viewing eye

ELABORATION:

The contextual studies show that the residential area where the site is located does not have a proper park, let alone a recreational park, where residents and other parties can spend their leisure time. The construction of this recreational park would then provide the community a proper recreational space that has been missing. Other than that, the park can be used as a formal gathering area for the residents. For example, the neighbourhood community could formally introduce the park as a gathering area if an emergency were to occur. Other than that, residents can also use the park as a venue for personal events during special occasions such as birthdays and so on. The usage of the park is not limited to only the residents as businesses from the nearby industrial area could also use the area to hold their corporate events. Not only that, the educational institutes located nearby could use the area for their co-curricular activities and sports events. Other than providing more facilities to the residents and parties alike, the park would also provide more job opportunities as staff would need to be recruited in the new park, such as security guards, gardeners, cleaners and also staff to manage the mini-convenience store. Moreover, the construction of the site would also e=benefit the residential area by raising the value. Lastly, after the completion of the park, it would bring pleasure to the viewing eye as compared to the empty plot of land previously.

CONS:

- Traffic congestion may occur- Lack of car parks may cause occupants to park illegally- Nearby residents may experience disturbances if the area is used during the

night- If maintenance is poor, occupants may get injured- If maintenance of water features are poor, residents nearby may

experience discomfort through bad odour- New vegetation planted could be a potential breeding ground for

mosquitoes and possibly other pests.

ELABORATION:

The construction of the residential park would bring benefits to the residents nearby but it would also bring some negative effects. One of which would be that the road may start to get congested by traffic due to the increase in vehicles entering the area. Moreover, if the car park is insufficient and people still decide to use the park, it may lead to illegal parking outside the site area, once again contributing to the potential traffic congestion. Residents living opposite the park may experience some disturbances if the area is used during the night. The situation, however, depends on the event held as well as the situation at hand. Other than that, if the maintenance of the park is poor, it may lead to several negative effects. For example, if the jogging track is not properly maintained, occupants may get injured. Another example would be when the water features are not properly maintained. Poor maintenance of the water features could lead to pungent odours disrupting nearby residents and at the worst case, may even lead to the destruction of nearby lawns as the water features are interconnected with the soils nearby. Lastly, the plantation of additional vegetation could be a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests.

COST ESTIMATION

LAND & MATERIALS

QTY RATE (RM) AMOUNT (RM)

Land 37, 674 sq ft 308 /sq ft 11, 603, 592Concrete Fencing 37, 400 sq ft 9 / sq ft 336, 600Wire mesh Fencing

798.43 sq ft 9 / sq ft 7, 185.87

Concrete flooring 4, 500.27 sq ft 11 / sq ft 49, 502.97Ground Excavation

17, 407.32 yd3 332.68 / yd3 5, 791, 067.22

Water filling 561.6 sq m 136.89 / sq m 76, 877.42Gazebo 1 1, 500 1, 500Basketball hoop 1 1, 499.99 1, 499.99Artificial rocks 8 7, 532.60 60, 260.80Oak Trees 11 987.52 10, 862.72Shrubs 100 233.13 23, 313Jogging track 24, 450 sq ft 11 / sq ft 268, 950Park benches 28 450 12, 600Grand Total 18, 243, 811.99

AUTHORITY PROCEDURES

1. Provide Purpose

2. General Requirements for Development ad New Land Uses- Allowed use- Permit and Approval- Development standards and conditions of approval- Legal lot (The proposed development must be on a land that was legally

created in compliance with the city’s subdivision regulations)

3. Allowable Land Uses and Planning Permit Requirements- Allowable land uses (the use of land allowed by the Zoning Ordinance)- Establishment of an allowable use (the land use must comply with the

Zoning Ordinance)- Unlisted uses (uses that do not comply will be rejected, however, similar

and compatible uses may be allowed)- Required findings- Applicable standards and permit requirements- Referral for determination- Appeal- Permit requirements