IDS Project: Serenity at Beachfront

Group 3Justin Goh Xian Qiang (11) Tay Jia Shin (28)Ong Yinn Jaye (19)James Dylan Toh Chin Hon (9)

Presentation Outline

Overview

Proposal

Obtaining land

Coastal management

Generating energy

Green building methods

Catering to tourists

Proposal1. Resort – Mamam Beach

2. Extensions of current routes

a treetop walk past swamps near the aquacultural farm

a stop at the farm as a tourist destination

3. Improving tourist facilities around main routes

lighting

places to dispose waste

rest areas/huts

Obtaining Land

1. Land reclamation• expand the coastline to allow more space

for resort

2. Clearing forested area• clearing a section of forest near the beach• suitable wood can be use in the

construction of furniture in the resort

Coastal Management

1. Beach nourishment (soft engineering)• medium sized sand grains and destructive

waves• raises coast level• in the process of land reclamation prevents

the destruction of the coast

2. Tidal turbines to reduce the impact of waves on coast• reduces impact of waves on the shore• prevents erosion of the shore

Generating Energy

1. Hydropower - Tidal

use of turbines to generate electricity

harness the power of waves that threaten to destroy the coast

minimal biodiversity that might be damaged compared to other sites like Chek Jawa

2. Solar

install panels around the mega resort

storage system for energy harnessed in day so that it can be used in the night

Green-building methods

1. Energy efficiency

2. Water efficiency

3. Material efficiency

1. Energy efficiency

i) light sensors placed in stairwells, toilets and corridors

dim lights when there are no people present

saves energy by reducing the use of energy as much as possible

ii) renewable energy sources

reduces or removes need to burn fuels to generate energy

no contribution to global warming

2. Water conservation

i) place bricks in the toilet cisterns throughout the resort

reduces volume of water used to flush toilets

conserves precious water

2. Water conservation

ii) install toilet flushes which reuse water from basin to flush toilets or rainwater

reusing water instead of wasting it

high annual rainfall

can be reused as water in toilet bowls

3. Conserving materials

i) wood from trees for furniture in resort

aesthetically pleasing, blends in with nature

reuses the wood gained through clearing forested land near Mamam Beach

ii) using recyclable/reusable products in the resort

utensils, towels

reduces the need to throw away materials, reduces waste

iii) food waste

used as compost in forested areas and nature trails

best way to help improve soil fertility while reducing waste produced

Catering to Tourists

1. Rest areas

huts placed at regular intervals along all the adventure trails as indicated in the poster

2. Facilities for waste disposal

recycling bins to be located at each rest area

signs to indicate the next rest area and remind visitors to dispose of waste appropriately

3. Transport

i) bicycles

suitable for visitors to explore the island, especially places not accessible by other visitors

ii) solar-powered vehicles

will be used to transport visitors from one part of the island to another (eg. Jetty to resort)

also for resort personnel/workers

4. Lighting

street lights placed at regular intervals along the main trails

provide lighting for night walks

solar powered so that energy is renewable

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