The last remaining piece of unmarked land in USJ, situated between the TNB power lines and USJ3C along Persiaran Setia, will be developed into an Urban Forest. Since last year, the usage of this piece of land has been up in discussion, since the proposed private recreation development fell through and was cancelled. While private developers were eyeing the 5 acres land for various commercial developments, JKP Zone 3 was determined to see it preserved as recreational for the benefit of Subang Jaya & USJ residents.
Toying with the idea of an Organic Eco Farm, centre for some cultural activities, and a green lung, the development of this recreational centre is moving ahead this November with Phase 1: creating an urban forest. What was great is the fact that MPSJ’s Town Planning Department is also was moving along the same thinking lines as JKP, and they revealed earlier this year a suggestion to create the urban forest. Things got into motion with a meeting between MPSJ’s Town Planning Department, Landscape Department and JKP in March.
Since then, the Rotary Club of USJ has come forth to volunteer to plant trees. The timing is perfect, This coming 11th November 2011 (11/11/11), JKP3, MPSJ & the Rotary Club of USJ will be planting 1111 (yes, one thousand one hundred and eleven trees) at the site. MPSJ is in the midst of preparing the trees to be planted, as well as the necessary earth works as you read this now.
For Phase one, besides planting the trees, there will be an earth trail thru the “forest”.Later, we aim to build some public toilets, maybe some picnic areas, and if we can get a suitable partner, start the Organic Farm, which will serve as some sort of plant and maybe animal museum for the city kids.
If you’d like to participate in this tree planting exercise, do contact me at rajiv@mpsj.gov.my.
by Rajiv - Zon3 MPSJ Councilor
Toying with the idea of an Organic Eco Farm, centre for some cultural activities, and a green lung, the development of this recreational centre is moving ahead this November with Phase 1: creating an urban forest. What was great is the fact that MPSJ’s Town Planning Department is also was moving along the same thinking lines as JKP, and they revealed earlier this year a suggestion to create the urban forest. Things got into motion with a meeting between MPSJ’s Town Planning Department, Landscape Department and JKP in March.
Since then, the Rotary Club of USJ has come forth to volunteer to plant trees. The timing is perfect, This coming 11th November 2011 (11/11/11), JKP3, MPSJ & the Rotary Club of USJ will be planting 1111 (yes, one thousand one hundred and eleven trees) at the site. MPSJ is in the midst of preparing the trees to be planted, as well as the necessary earth works as you read this now.
For Phase one, besides planting the trees, there will be an earth trail thru the “forest”.Later, we aim to build some public toilets, maybe some picnic areas, and if we can get a suitable partner, start the Organic Farm, which will serve as some sort of plant and maybe animal museum for the city kids.
If you’d like to participate in this tree planting exercise, do contact me at rajiv@mpsj.gov.my.
by Rajiv - Zon3 MPSJ Councilor
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