Tg Aru project to set new standards

KOTA KINABALU: The multi-billion ringgit Tanjung Aru Eco-Development project (TAED) aims to set new green building standards in sustainable development for Sabah."This includes even making sure that the public view of beach from the approach road (Jalan Mat Salleh) is not obstructed," said TAED Executive Director, Datuk Victor Paul.

"I remember when Tengku Adlin wanted the design of the Likas Sports Complex many years ago to have a road facing straight at a sea view," recalled Victor at a briefing.

It is very important that the horizon sea view from the beach is not blocked from the main approach road. I am against any castle moat-like design that psychologically put barriers in people's mind that hinder their view of the horizon, sea and beach and sense of freedom to roam around the foreshore," stressed Ho recently.

Ho and Shareda President Francis Goh are private sector representatives of the State Central Board. Goh called for opportunities for local developers to participate in the development planned.

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Property lawyer Christopher Chin, the legal advisor to Shareda and President of the Sabah Sailing Association unreservedly backs the project as it provides berthing facilities for yachts and amenities for youths to practise and excel in sailing.

"If you want to know whether Tanjung Aru Beach has changed and deteriorated over the years, I can tell so as I was there over many weekends for years for sailing activities.

From pulling up anchors I can tell you what is beneath the once abundant pristine sand is all mud and it smells," Chin told the gathering at the briefing.

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Chin's testimony at the briefing with offer of proof contradicts the claim by activists that the beach has not undergone deterioration.

Paul said the design for the Fisherman's Wharf would help to protect the new beach from wave erosion just as well as the mangrove replanting at the other end of the beach to minimise pollution from the Petagas River.

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