Understanding the EIA and mitigation for reclamations


Nik Abdullah Muaz Nik Mohd Kamel of Dr Nik and Associates.

THE Penang South Reclamation’s (PSR) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is on public display until June 18.

The EIA report includes details on proposed mitigation measures and ecology offset programmes to minimise the impact of the reclamation. The measures include planting mangroves, deploying artificial reefs and fish aggregating devices, releasing fish and prawn fries, building eco-shorelines, setting aside funds for marine research, and others.

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