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The document summarizes some of the implicit and explicit negative environmental impacts of developing the Penang Second Bridge in Malaysia. Specifically: 1. During construction in 2013, a section of the bridge collapsed killing one person and injuring four others. 2. Building the large infrastructure project required energy-intensive materials like steel and concrete that contribute to global warming. 3. The construction disrupted the local fishing industry by reducing fish catches and threatening the livelihoods of approximately 1,500 fishermen and breeders.

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Development Project

The document summarizes some of the implicit and explicit negative environmental impacts of developing the Penang Second Bridge in Malaysia. Specifically: 1. During construction in 2013, a section of the bridge collapsed killing one person and injuring four others. 2. Building the large infrastructure project required energy-intensive materials like steel and concrete that contribute to global warming. 3. The construction disrupted the local fishing industry by reducing fish catches and threatening the livelihoods of approximately 1,500 fishermen and breeders.

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BID1011 SITE PLANNING AND ANALYSIS :

Implicit and Explicit Negative Impact of Development on


the Environment
PREPARED BY :

1. MOHAMAD HAKIMIN BIN MOHAMAD RAZIF


2. MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ IDZWAN BIN MUHAMMAD FAIZAL

TITLE :
Implicit and Explicit Negative Impact of Development of Penang Second Bridge on the
Environment.

Penang Second Bridge is one of the biggest project in Malaysia. The overall construction period is 60
months which starts from 8th November 2008 to 8th November 2013 and was opened to publics on
1st March 2014.The total cost of the project is 4.5 billion MYR. The length of the bridge is 16.4km
while the length of the expressway is 7.1km and gives 23.5km of the total length. The bridge
connects the mainland (Seberang Perai) to the island (Penang Island) which are Batu Kawan and Batu
Maung respectively. The land configuration is dual traffic lanes and one motorcycle lane each other.

The idea to build a second bridge linking Seberang Perai to Penang Island was suggested in 1995 by
the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia's Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the 3rd Chief Minister of
Penang's Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon. In August 2006, the Malaysian federal government unveiled a plan
to build the Penang Second Bridge in the Ninth Malaysia Plan. On 12 November 2006, the
groundbreaking ceremony for the new Penang Second Bridge was performed by the 5th Malaysian
Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Thus, the impact of development on the environment can be both implicit and explicit, resulting in
various negative consequences such as :

1. Death caused of Penang Second Bridge Ramp Collapsed

On the 6th June 2013, 30-meter length of a section connector of the bridge at Batu Maung
Interchange which was under construction at Batu Maung had collapsed at around 6.50 pm.
The incident caused the dead of one civilian and injured to others four which is two civilian and two
workers which is from Indonesia and Myanmar. The victim that was killed in the incident was trapped
in a crushed light green Kelisa.

In order to set free the victims, four hydraulic jacks are being installed to lift the debris and rubble of
the collapsed ramp. The injured victims were hurt by the falling concrete and steel girders when the
interchange ramp collapsed.

2. Global Warming

To build a Penang Second Bridge, materials like steel, concrete, and asphalt are required. The
extraction and production of these materials often involve energy-intensive processes that emit
greenhouse gases. For example, the production of cement, a key component of concrete, is known
for its high carbon emissions. Moreover, over time, maintaining the bridge, including lighting,
heating, and cooling, requires energy use. The source of this energy can impact carbon emissions if it
comes from fossil fuels. While bridges themselves don't generate greenhouse gases like power plants
or vehicles, their construction, the materials used, and the changes they bring to local infrastructure
and transportation can collectively contribute to global warming. Therefore, it's important for
infrastructure projects to be designed and executed with sustainability in mind to minimize their
environmental impact and reduce their contribution to global warming.
3. Impact on the fishing industry

The construction of the new bridge is expected to have a negative impact on the fishing industry in
the southeast region of the island. Local fishermen have already been experiencing a significant
reduction in their catches due to land reclamation activities. A report by Bernama on January 17th
highlighted that the commencement of the second Penang bridge project faced delays, as the state
government sought to address various concerns raised by fishermen, as well as fish and cockle
breeders who would be adversely affected by the project.

Former chief minister Koh Tsu Koon expressed his apprehensions, noting that approximately 1,500
fishermen and breeders could be adversely affected by the project. They are concerned about the
potential threats the project poses to the local ecosystem, which sustains their livelihoods. This delay
in project commencement underscores the importance of resolving these issues to ensure the well-
being of both the affected communities and the environment.

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