Work on the way to reopen Gunung Pulai 1 recreation park
The Gunung Pulai 1 Forest Reserve recreation park in Kulai Jaya, which was closed about 13 years ago following a deadly mudslide, may be reopened and turned into an eco-tourism site soon.
The state Forestry Department and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have been tasked to conduct a thorough study to ensure the park is safe.
State Health and Environment executive committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said an initial study on the viability and safety of the park is expected to begin soon and is set to be completed within two months.
“Based on that study, we will determine whether the park can be reopened and if there is a need for additional allocation to upgrade its infrastructure and facilities,” said Ayub.
The park has been closed since 2001 on the advice of the Johor Mineral and Geosciences Department following the tragedy which killed five people.
The incident also washed away four houses in Kampung Sri Gunung Pulai, located at the foot of Gunung Pulai.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was previously reported to have asked the Forestry Department to conduct a thorough study, which includes mapping of the soil structure of the park, before the authorities could decide whether to reopen the park.
Ayub said he hoped the study would come up with positive suggestions to support the reopening as the park has the potential to attract visitors.
“This area has a stunning view and is suitable to be developed into an eco-tourism destination,” he said.
Meanwhile, state Forestry Department director Mohd Ridza Awang said a study by the Mineral and Geosciences Department two years ago found that the rock structure at the park was unstable and detected earth movement at certain locations in the park.
He also said an initial study by UTM suggested that some precautionary features be added to the facility.
Among the suggestions are the erection of barriers at certain locations of the park to prevent rock movement. This is also to create an early warning system to detect strong winds and strong water flow.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
The Gunung Pulai 1 Forest Reserve recreation park in Kulai Jaya, which was closed about 13 years ago following a deadly mudslide, may be reopened and turned into an eco-tourism site soon.
The state Forestry Department and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have been tasked to conduct a thorough study to ensure the park is safe.
State Health and Environment executive committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said an initial study on the viability and safety of the park is expected to begin soon and is set to be completed within two months.
“Based on that study, we will determine whether the park can be reopened and if there is a need for additional allocation to upgrade its infrastructure and facilities,” said Ayub.
The park has been closed since 2001 on the advice of the Johor Mineral and Geosciences Department following the tragedy which killed five people.
The incident also washed away four houses in Kampung Sri Gunung Pulai, located at the foot of Gunung Pulai.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was previously reported to have asked the Forestry Department to conduct a thorough study, which includes mapping of the soil structure of the park, before the authorities could decide whether to reopen the park.
Ayub said he hoped the study would come up with positive suggestions to support the reopening as the park has the potential to attract visitors.
“This area has a stunning view and is suitable to be developed into an eco-tourism destination,” he said.
Meanwhile, state Forestry Department director Mohd Ridza Awang said a study by the Mineral and Geosciences Department two years ago found that the rock structure at the park was unstable and detected earth movement at certain locations in the park.
He also said an initial study by UTM suggested that some precautionary features be added to the facility.
Among the suggestions are the erection of barriers at certain locations of the park to prevent rock movement. This is also to create an early warning system to detect strong winds and strong water flow.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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