Agency wants coastal project to follow rules<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The Environmental Impact Agency reminded
\ndevelopers of an 8,000-hectare tourist site on the coast of
\nTangerang yesterday not to break environmental rules.<\/p>\n
P.L. Coutrier, the deputy for environmental impact management
\nat Bapedal, warned that construction should only start after the
\nproject's environmental impact study is approved.<\/p>\n
\"President Soeharto himself signed the 1993 rule on
\nenvironment impact analysis,\" he pointed out.<\/p>\n
Coutrier said developers have either been \"disobedient, slow
\nor forgetful\" in conducting the analysis, named Amdal, which is a
\nprerequisite for the assessment and approval of any project.<\/p>\n
The plan, to be jointly developed by the West Java provincial
\ngovernment and the private sector, was approved by President
\nSoeharto on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The Teluk Naga site will include marine attractions,
\napartments, malls, a fishermen's village, low cost housing and
\nother facilities. It is expected to be completed within 21 years.<\/p>\n
\"There is no problem here because what has been approved is
\nstill only a plan,\" said Coutrier, when asked to comment on the
\nproject.<\/p>\n
\"My only question is when will they begin the environmental
\nimpact analysis. Hopefully they have already begun,\" he said.<\/p>\n
The plan includes the reclamation of 4,000 hectares of the
\nTeluk Naga shoreline and 2,500 hectares of ponds.<\/p>\n
The project will take over rice fields and villages and is
\nestimated to affect 72,000 residents.<\/p>\n
Soeharto reminded the planners that the affected residents'
\n\"financial and residential\" needs are a priority.<\/p>\n
Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja has often
\ncriticized developers \"who think Amdal is only a formality\".<\/p>\n
The effect the controversial Pantai Indah Kapuk housing
\ncomplex in North Jakarta had on surrounding mangrove forests
\nprompted demands for a review of its environmental impact
\nanalysis earlier this year.<\/p>\n
\"The President has repeatedly stressed that construction must
\nnot harm the environment,\" added Coutrier.<\/p>\n
West Java Governor Nuriana has not announced what companies
\nare involved in the project. (anr)<\/p>",
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