GAMUDA COVE CORE BUSINESS DISTRICT

Project Description

GBI Rating

Gold

Certificate No.

GBI-T-0004(F)

Validity Date

14 Aug 2023 – 13 Aug 2028

Building Category

TOWNSHIP (T)

Location

MUKIM TANJUNG DUA BELAS, KUALA LANGAT, SELANGOR, Selangor

Local Authority

MPKL - Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Langat

Owner

GAMUDA LAND (T12) SDN BHD

TANJUNG 12 CORE BUSINESS DISTRICT is a prominent & highly sustainable township located adjacent to Kuala Langat Forest Reserve, sitting on roughly 1500 acres at the Kualtana Langat district. But for the purpose of GBI certification, only the Tanjung 12 Core Business District, which is roughly 498.51 acres, is assessed. The main goal of the township is to create a harmonic environment between the robust financial core business region, as well as accommodation, leisure associated with those primary functions. It is also vital that the township maintains an ecological coherence with the adjacent wetlands. Taking this into consideration, the design and specifications of the Tanjung 12 Core Business District adheres to the Malaysian Green Building Index (GBI) Gold rating. Sustainability thinking underpins the concept master plan of the Tanjung 12 (T12). Economic and social development are the key drivers for the creation of Tanjung 12, in addition, the development aspires to be a primary ‘green development’ in the Selangor state. Following are the fundamental design concepts put forward to represent the sustainable features of the plan: • Ample green spaces and water bodies as well as shaded pathway and public spaces to reduce the effect of urban heat island. • Energy efficient street lighting all over the township which contribute to limiting light pollution. • Use of water bodies as rain water harvesting tank for landscape irrigation purposes. • Biodiversity, ecology and wetland conservation as well as agricultural land and hillslope preservation. • Passive flood management strategy by raising the site platform above the 100 years flood risk. • Sustainable storm water design management to eliminate incidents of flash flood. • Wide open space framework consisting of diverse network of greenways and parks interconnected to enhance environmental quality and operations. • Compact and mixed-use urban design that promotes an inclusive connectivity to amenities such as educational centers, medical centers and cultural and art center. • Extensive universal accessibility for everyone in the township. • Wide application of crime preventive measures in accordance to the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. • Centralize community recycling centre conveniently accessible for recycling truck. • Establish active dialogues with existing community within the vicinity of the development as well as providing community centre, residence association and recycling programme. • A total Green Transport Masterplan score of 42 out of 65, which promotes an excellent transit oriented development. • Efficient public transportation system with exceptional facilities. • Comprehensive pedestrian and cycling network with added community bicycle rental scheme. • Sustainable construction method and practices including usage of green material and resources. • Abundant amount of business opportunities and potential all around the township. • Green Innovative design features within the township which includes Bioswale, Community Food Garden, and Aquatic Plant and Eco Trails.