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Residents must be told of impending projects near their
housing areas
09/07/2008 The Star Story and photo by SALINA KHALID
RESIDENTS have the right to know and be well informed about development
plans and projects in and around their areas, according to a member of
parliament.
Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad said the current way of making the announcement of
a project through newspapers and roadside billboards were not satisfactory
and effective.
Khalid said although the law required a developer to only announce its
project via advertisements, the company should make extra efforts to keep
the residents informed of the new project near their homes.
He said the developers should brief the residents to inform them on what was
going on.
Khalid said this after chairing a meeting with the residents of the Fairway
18 bungalows at Saujana Resort and Paremba Development Sdn Bhd. Also present
were officers from the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA).
Marring the view: The condominium block being built next to the Fairway 18
Bungalows at Saujana Resort.
The residents have protested against the construction of the 19-storey Serai
Saujana condominium near their bungalows, which they claimed are giving them
sleepless nights.
The bungalow owners who said they had spent their lifesaving to buy their
dream homes about six years ago are complaining about the loss of privacy
and exclusivity, with the condominium block looming over their homes.
They are also worried about the increasing traffic volume in their area as
they will have to share their access road with owners of more than 200 units
there.
“That means we have to share the access road with thousands of vehicles
every day. It will mean opening a flood gate, especially during peak hours”
said W.W. Lam, a spokesman for the residents.
The residents claimed that they had not been informed about the plan to
build the multi-storey building in the area.
They said it would have been a major consideration in their decision on
buyng their bungalows if they had been informed about the plan earlier.
“The block obstructs our view and invades our privacy,” Lam said.
He said anyone from the high-rise building could have a direct view into
their backyards and living rooms.
Construction on the condominium block started several months ago.
“The construction work was also carried out until late, after the allowed
hours. It is very noisy and bothering us,” Lam said.
According to Khalid, the developer has agreed to reconsider the plan and
create a separate entrance for the condominium.
“The developer has agreed to consider changing the plan and provide them
with another access road but then the residents may have to lose their
clubhouse,” he said. |
