Developments and operations shall be carefully planned. All earthwork and construction activities shall be carried out in stages to minimise environmental impacts.
Uncontrolled or unplanned earthwork and construction activities may result in environmental degradation, which affects not only communities, but also the overall ecosystem.
Target
Planned earthwork and construction activities as well as operations, minimise impacts to the environment.
Standard Operating Procedures
14.1 PHASED DEVELOPMENT (LAND AND SEA)
14.1.1 Conduct earthwork and construction activities in phases.
14.1.2 Mark the working zone to show the limit of active areas.
14.1.3 Use construction markers such as hoarding, signs, tapes, barricade, or other marking devices. Refer to Plate 38 for an example.
14.1.4 Notify the EPD on any changes to the phasing plan / sequence of phasing.
Plate 38: Marking of the working zone using barricades.