BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
THE Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) is planning to close the Sg Akar landfill and turn it into a recreational park.
The board recently opened tenders for the design and construction of the systems and facilities for the closure and transformation of the 33 hectare rubbish dump site and for the operation and maintenance of the adjoining 20 hectare site as a transitional rubbish dump site for a period of up to five years.
Among the essential requirements to be met by the potential companies is that it must be a reputable local, international or joint venture company with relevant expertise in solid waste management and the engineered closure of solid waste dump sites.
The transformation project aims to rehabilitate the rubbish dump site and transform it into a green zone which can be used for recreational purposes, with landscaping, ponds, roads and other facilities.
The Sungai Akar landfill at the moment is operating at full capacity, and receives most of the 300 tonnes of waste per day produced in Brunei-Muara district. The current conventional dumping system is no longer appropriate to handle the waste.
Previously, The Brunei Times had reported residents' complaints that the rubbish landfill area is not only a persistent nuisance with foul smell and flies everywhere, but also poses serious environmental and health hazards.
The transformation of the rubbish dump site would require eradicating rodents, pests and the foul smell emanating from the site within the shortest period possible. The project also requires the implementation of an engineering system to remove contamination to ground and surface water.
The tender also calls for a facility for public education to promote awareness on the transformation of the dump site and the importance of solid waste management.
*Bahri: finally my prayers have been answered!*
The board recently opened tenders for the design and construction of the systems and facilities for the closure and transformation of the 33 hectare rubbish dump site and for the operation and maintenance of the adjoining 20 hectare site as a transitional rubbish dump site for a period of up to five years.
Among the essential requirements to be met by the potential companies is that it must be a reputable local, international or joint venture company with relevant expertise in solid waste management and the engineered closure of solid waste dump sites.
The transformation project aims to rehabilitate the rubbish dump site and transform it into a green zone which can be used for recreational purposes, with landscaping, ponds, roads and other facilities.
The Sungai Akar landfill at the moment is operating at full capacity, and receives most of the 300 tonnes of waste per day produced in Brunei-Muara district. The current conventional dumping system is no longer appropriate to handle the waste.
Previously, The Brunei Times had reported residents' complaints that the rubbish landfill area is not only a persistent nuisance with foul smell and flies everywhere, but also poses serious environmental and health hazards.
The transformation of the rubbish dump site would require eradicating rodents, pests and the foul smell emanating from the site within the shortest period possible. The project also requires the implementation of an engineering system to remove contamination to ground and surface water.
The tender also calls for a facility for public education to promote awareness on the transformation of the dump site and the importance of solid waste management.
*Bahri: finally my prayers have been answered!*
1 comment:
Hi Guys,
first of all i am really proud of my juniors who all took the initiative to make a difference in our community. Its not an easy task to do. I know how doing volunteer works feels like as sometimes you dont really know what the outcome will be. and yes, its always about the satisfaction you get from seeing the outcome of your work.
This is Rasyidah who graduated in 2007. im not pemes :) hehe.. but im here to help you guys..i have been involved in International forums and what you guys have been doing lately is indeed 'international standard'. however i also realized that you guys lack of networks i.e people outside of the country to work with. It is very useful as you all can learn from them. Furthermore, they always held international conferences in their own countries. Im sure JBS or any other sectors can provide sponsorships if you were to be invited to these conferences. plus, meeting new inspirational people are great!
Just got back from a forum in Bandung recently. one of the committees helping on the workshop is the AYCLF ( Asia Youth Climate Leadership Forum) - basically its an organization with the same objectives as this one but more established.. and the sad thing is almost all asian countries are in except brunei. more sad thing is that its under the British Council. Also, im closely affiliated with the Initiatives of Change ( its a UN global network --> iofc.org).
These people are more than happy to help. if u want their contact numbers n all drop by my mail rasy_samah@hotmail.com or my facebook kah or blog kah..whichever.
ps: anyone of you needs a leadership workshop/seminar session??? i want a slot.
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