JKR-a-practical-guide-for-environmental Protection
JKR-a-practical-guide-for-environmental Protection
JKR-a-practical-guide-for-environmental Protection
JKR 21300-0002-09
Being the key implementing agency for governments‟ projects, Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR)
is committed and dedicated to steer the organization and safeguard the environment by
adopting the following principles:-
In doing so, Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) is guided by their environmental management
system (ISO 14001 EMS) particularly during the construction stage to minimize and
mitigate impacts to the environment through controlled site clearing, protection and
maintenance of slopes, waste minimization and management and compliance to legal
requirements.
In moving forward, JKR is committed in ensuring that all projects are developed in a
sustainable manner, focus shall be given at planning stage in order to take into account the
need to identify and mitigate environmental impacts for developments in Environmentally
Sensitive Areas (ESAs) or within its vicinity. Protection of ESA is one of the key steps
towards protecting our country‟s natural resources.
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PREFACE
In line with the MS: ISO 14001 requirement, a continual improvement of the system must
be done to ensure success and effectiveness of environmentally sustainable approach in
construction. To produce a clear and comprehensive tender document, revision of JKR
Tender Documents on environment protection and enhancements has been done by
itemising the environmental works into the Bill of Quantities to allow contractors to tender
a realistic price. Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 16/03, produced in 2004, provided changes to the
items in the Tender Document with regards to the Condition of Contracts, Instruction to
Tenderers, Specification to Environmental Protection and Enhancements, Preamble to Bill
of Quantities, Need Statement, Bill of Quantities and Drawings.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This revised Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 16/03 was prepared by a sub-committee comprising
thirty-seven (37) multi-disciplinary personnel as listed below:-
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(30) En. Mohd. Fauzie b. Ismail PP, CAST
(31) Cik Aida Elyana bt. Jamil PP, CAST
(32) En. Khairul Amir b. Isahak PP, CAST
(33) En. Mohd. Amir b. Hashim PP, CAST
(34) Pn. Noor Azizah bt. Majid PP, CAST
(35) En. Mohd. Eikmal b. Ahmad PP, CAST
(36) Pn. Zuraiha bt. Zainuddin@Abd Aziz PP, CAST
(37) Pn. Izmazurin bt. Ramli PP, CAST
Finally, the publisher wishes to express its gratitude to the above committee members for
their valuable contributions and preparation of this guide.
Published by:-
Reproduction of any part from this publication may be made subject to due
acknowledgement of the source. However, the publisher does not accept any responsibility
for any consequences arising from the use of the information within this guide.
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A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION &
ENHANCEMENT WORKS
CONTENTS PAGE
CHAPTERS
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Environmental Requirements 5
3.0 Contractual Requirements 14
4.0 Specifications 16
5.0 Method of Measurement 35
6.0 Bill of Quantities 71
7.0 Best Management Practices 82
8.0 Standard Drawings and Figures 91
REFERENCES 104
APPENDIX 1 105