ICI Individual Proposal

ICI Final Project – Yeap Phay Shian

Individual Proposal Project Concept – Recreational Area For this construction project, we observed the surrounding of what might be lacking in the area to fit the need of the residents. Based on my observation, it is a family based residential area. Since the piece of land is mostly surrounded by residential area, I have decided to propose a recreational area because it would be suitable and beneficial to the residents. Currently, there is no recreational area such as playground nearby. There are courts for sports and a golf club nearby but the sight of playground is not seen. By proposing a recreational area and putting it to good use, it would bring advantages to many people. These people include all walks of life. Each facility in the recreational area accommodates different age group of people. As a whole, it makes the surrounding and livelier and friendlier place. The recreational area would include the following:

i) Playground ii) Roller Skating Area iii) Outdoor Gym iv) Food Stall v) Open Area vi) Benches/Picnic Area vii) Garden viii) Car Park


Layout Plan

Playground

Outdoor Gym

Roller Skating Area

Food Stalls

Benches/ Picnic Area

Car Park Garden

49.9m

69.4m Toilet

Plantings/ Green Area


Accessibility

Proposed Site

This recreational area is easily accessed as it is near the main road. The entrance of the recreational area would lead to the car park.


Circulation

Pathway

6. Road 5. Carpark

4. Garden

7. Roller Skating Area

3. Benches/ Picnic Area

2. Food Stalls

1. Playground

8. Outdoor Gym

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Playground Play area for children to allow them to have fun. There isn’t any playground nearby the proposed site so by having this facility, it provides and safe and secured environment for the younger ones to enjoy and be active. Basic playground equipment includes swings, see-saws, slides, monkey bars and playhouses. There would also be climbing equipment. The large playground serves to accommodate the huge sum of children around. With proper facility for children to play, parents would not have to worry so much.


Outdoor Gym This is for teenagers and adults. The gym equipment is suitable outdoors and able to withstand all kinds of weather. Alongside the equipment is the description about the equipment, providing basic guidelines on using the equipment. Residents do not have to sign up for gym memberships and they are able to use this. Parents can exercise while look after their children playing at the playground. Making use of this outdoor gym would provide a variety of exercise to the residents and would certainly improve their health. Exercises combats health conditions, improves mood and boosts energy.


Roller Skating Area Mainly for teenagers who skateboard, roller skate or roller blade. It is not very common to find a roller skating area. As such, it is hard for them to look for a suitable roller skating area. Having this facility will help ease their trouble and allow them to skate freely. This activity would improve a teenager’s physical endurance and allow them to be more active and sociable instead of getting glued to technology. Skateboarding, roller skating and roller blading helps in their overall fitness, flexibility, precision and pain tolerance. It also helps acts as a stress reliever. It helps to take one’s mind off things. Moreover, skating makes one more relaxed in general. When one manages to conquer the hand rails or stair sets, many problems encountered in life would feel as if it is greatly lessen or disappeared. Furthermore, landing tricks brings a sense of accomplishment and enhances one’s confidence. This activity is indeed a beneficial thing for the mind, body and soul.


Food Stalls There will be 2 food stalls in this recreational area. This would be convenient for those who are feeling a little hungry and they can have a quick bite so they would stay energized and hydrated. These stalls would mainly sell snacks such as hotdogs, sandwiches, water, juices and more.


Benches / Picnic Area Benches and picnic areas are provided in the park. This space allows people to relax, enjoy their food and chat with one another. Families can have a picnic as a family activity. There is green area as well to enhance the view of the surrounding. Recycling bins will be provided to ensure the cleanliness of the park and to the act of recycling will help to save the environment.


Garden The garden includes softscape and hardscape such as plantings, fountain and foot reflexology path. The sight of water fountain beautifies the park while the soothing sound of the water flowing will bring stress relief and relaxation to the environment. Fountain is important because it provides a tranquil ambiance and it gives a magical relaxing effect.

Plantings give a variety of natural colours and gives a more vibrant look. Flowers are also linked to happiness.


As for foot reflexology path, it is a path designed to massage and stimulate pressure points on the soles of the feet that corresponds to all major body organs. There are a lot of pros that lie within the foot reflexology path. It is very useful for adults and the elderly but of course the younger ones can use it too. For example, it resulted in a gradual reduction in blood pressure as well as an improvement in balance and physical performance among adults who are 60 years old and over. It is also effective for people who are weak in health and for those you are recovering from an injury or illness because it is a gentle yet deep working therapy.


Toilet Toilet consisting of 1 male and 1 female cubical will be provided for the convenience of people at the park. Besides, toilet is a basic facility for a place.

Car Park 22 parking lots will be provided particularly for those who live a little far away to ease their trouble. It would be much easier for them to drive to the park instead of walk especially if they are going to the park with their children or elderly.


The overall benefit of this proposed park:

1. Provide recreational area for the residents nearby since there aren’t any recreational areas like playground for children.

2. Suitable for all walks of life (Eg, playground for children, rollerblading area for teenagers, garden and reflexology path for adults and elderly to relax, food stalls, benches and picnic area for families)

3. Allow residents to mix and bond with one another, thus improving relationship within the community as well as creating stable community.

4. Physical activities carried out there are able to improve health and quality of life of residents.

5. Increase property value. (According to John L. Crompton, a professor at Texas A&M University who has published extensive research on parks and recreation, people are willing to pay a larger amount of money for a property located close to parks than a home that does not offer this amenity.)

6. Makes the neighborhood a more livable place. 7. Create a safer neighborhood. 8. Parks and recreation services motivate business relocation

and expansion in the community. 9. More people would go to the nearby commercial area

especially cafes and restaurants, improve business. Impacts:

1. Increased in traffic, therefore causing an increase in air and sound pollution.

2. Noise created by children and teenagers might be irritating to some nearby residents.


Authority Procedures

1. Submit and receive development approval through One Stop Centre. (OSC) One Stop Centre will refer the submissions to the Planning Department, Building Department, Engineering Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Sewerage Agency and Water Agency.

2. Submit pre-construction notifications to One Stop Centre. OSC will pass on the notifications to the relevant agencies.

3. Ask for final utilities inspections through OSC. 4. Collect road and drainage inspection. 5. Receive water final inspection from water authority, SYABAS. 6. Get sewage clearance letter and sewerage connection. 7. Submit water test and commissioning (T&C) report. 8. Receive water clearance letter and water connection. 9. Obtain fire safety inspection from Fire and Rescue

Department. 10. Get fire safety clearance letter from Fire and Rescue Department.


Professions involved in this project: 1. Contractor 2. Architect 3. Landscape Architect 4. Quantity Surveyor 5. Mechanical and Electrical Engineer 6. Civil and Structural Engineer 7. Supplier

Contractor Contractors are in charge for overseeing the construction in old and new projects. They are responsible for managing and organizing every aspects of the construction site. Contractors have to ensure that the projects are completed in time and it is within the budget. Architect Architects produce designs a concept or an idea and brings it to reality. They have to ensure that the designs meet the local planning regulations, building and safety regulations. They also have to make sure that it is functional, safe and economical. Architects usually control the project from the start till the end. They produce drawing specifications that the construction team works to. Landscape Architect Landscape architects manage and design the open spaces. They have to do research on the project before construction. They have to take into account of making the environment aesthetically pleasing and ensure that the changes made to the natural environment are appropriate, sensitive and sustainable. Landscape architects have to prepare detailed plans and studies of the site such as the soils, contour, ecology, buildings and roads. By


designing the layout of the park well, it will bring benefit to many residents around. Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyors are involved in managing the budget and cost of the project from initial calculations to the final figures. They minimize the cost while ensuring that the required standards and quality are still achieved. For the start of the project, they will estimate the cost while during the project, they will keep track of any variations to the contact that would affect the cost and come up with reports to show the profitability. Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Mechanical and electrical engineers discuss and corporate with architects to produce electrical plan. Mechanical and electrical engineers monitor the installation process during construction and they also have to be responsible for the maintenance of the project after the construction given a certain time limit. Civil and Structural Engineer Civil and structural engineers make sure that the buildings and structure are aesthetically pleasing and safe. Their main task is to prepare reports, drawings and designs, make calculations about load and stresses and providing technical advise. Supplier Suppliers provide good and services to the company. They will supply the materials to the site. They also have to ensure that the materials are in good condition. In addition, suppliers need to make sure that the installation of the materials and equipment runs smoothly


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ICI Individual Proposal