By Farah Wahida:
Following opposition from residents, the proposed condominium project on Taman Melawati Hill, Phase 3 in Taman Melawati, Ampang has now been scrapped. In lieu of the condo, the developer proposes to build seven four-storey strata bungalows, reported The Star.
This is despite the 1982 master plan permitting the development of a condominium within the site. Earlier, the developer has also obtained approval from relevant authorities.
But to ease any fears, the developer will reduce earthworks as the new buildings will be built on stilts; and they also plan to stabilise areas that have been disturbed. They noted that the area’s geology is Hawthronden Schist and majority of the slope failures in the past were within the granite formation.
However, the present site is not natural, given that most of the ground has been cut and no slope stabilisation was conducted.
Additionally, Tan and Tan Developments Bhd has complied with necessary regulations and obtained approvals, said a spokesperson from the company’s project development division.
Farah Wahida, Editor of PropertyGuru, wrote this story. To contact her about this or other stories email farahwahida@propertyguru.com.my
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