The Star Global Malaysians Forum - Posted: 13 September 2006 at 8:36pm
Question by stingray2000
Hi Nik, I'm have a zero knowledge on the construction/building. But I just wonder how to build a house/apartment on the land rising on the sea? Is the any website for the beginner ?
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Posted: 13 September 2006 at 8:46pm
Nik Zafri's response
I'm sure you've been to resorts/hotels near the sea? The concept is very much the same. Before I answer to your queries...I'm curious...why would you want to build one when you can easily find lots of finished properties near the sea?
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Posted: 13 September 2006 at 8:57pm |
Stingray2000's response
Just for my curiousity, I would like to know more about the concept of raising the land from the sea in malaysia? I heard from rumours that the housing build on the sea will have potential problem(land sinking etc) later on...have you seen this issue before ? It remind me the collapse of condominium case ...
Just for my curiousity, I would like to know more about the concept of raising the land from the sea in malaysia? I heard from rumours that the housing build on the sea will have potential problem(land sinking etc) later on...have you seen this issue before ? It remind me the collapse of condominium case ...
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Posted: 13 September 2006 at 9:48pm
Nik Zafri's Response :
Exactly why I asked. And it's pretty costly as well - in the context of raising the land - dredging expenditures - perhaps may require more sand as well for filling (of course - bays would become deeper/wider increasing erosion - not to mention disturbing inhabitants of marine life around the offshore sand deposits)
Not only houses & condominiums but chalets, hotels etc. using the similar concept are also facing the same risks. (I'm sure they are all well-aware of that)
We can only try our best to prevent such negative effects like planting more big trees - coconut/palm, 'sophisticated' soil treatment (vs shrinkage), drive the concrete foundation piles deeply into the sand, pile caps supporting casting concrete piers, floor slabs supported by masonry shear walls/steel tube columns etc.
But again, the 'force of nature' can be too strong sometimes and I do pity those businesses like hotels, chalets, yacth clubs, marinas because I love these places for good vacations and scenic views but I have also noticed the cost of maintenance and possible migration everytime I visited them - but what to do? What if I'm in their shoes? Tourism business is 'damn' good and it a definite money-generator and the profit will at least 'top up' the maintenance/migration costs. (I'm being positive here actually)
Some of the tips I can give to you are (besides what I've mentioned in the 2nd para) - be 'alert' on certain climate shift, atmospheric conditions (ie temperatures), news/history of disasters, rain pour, possible erosions, researches on greenhouse effects, inundation, type of barriers/dikes/polders used near the seaside, pumping system (sand/sea water) etc. - in short you should start some serious homeworks if you plan to buy or build one.
Good luck.
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