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Villa Arcadia at Srinakarin, Thailandface north and south as well as using solar-powered lightsand inverter air-conditioning to conserve energy.Carbon monoxide sensors added to the exhaust fans atThe Tresor’s underground carpark allow fans to beautomatically switched off whenever the carbon monoxideconcentration is at safe levels. With this, savings in energycost for the two years that the project is under constructionmore than offset the cost of the carbon monoxide sensors.Reducing waste and pollutionSewage treatment plants have been set up at BG Junctionretail mall in Surabaya, Indonesia as well as Elita Promenadeand Elita Horizon condominium sites in Bangalore, Indiato treat effluent water. This is then recycled for landscapeirrigation and toilets.In Kunming, China, retention basins at Spring City Golf &Lake Resort prevent chemicals present in the overspill ofsurface water from flowing into the adjacent Yang ZongHai Lake. Tests are also conducted on the water from thelake every year to ensure its cleanliness. Golf courses likeSpring City and Ria Bintan in Indonesia also use slow-releasefertilisers and biodegradable chemicals on the turf.At the same time, Sedona Hotel Mandalay in Myanmarreduced the chlorine dosage in its pool from 135 kg to73.5 kg per month. At Sedona Hotel Yangon, steam waterfrom the laundry machine is used to power the boiler.Creating urban sanctuariesKeppel Land makes efforts to infuse thoughtful greeninitiatives into its residential developments. About 40% ofthe 79,000 sm site at Elita Horizon in Bangalore, India isdedicated to lush landscaping, while resort-style gardenbathrooms at Villa Arcadia at Srinakarin in Bangkok, Thailandand deciduous trees at The Seasons in Beijing, China allowresidents to enjoy nature all-year round.Caribbean at Keppel Bay waterfront condominium, which ishome to some 2,200 shrubs and 800 trees, was bestowedtwo awards at the Landscape Industry Association(Singapore) Awards of Excellence 2006. These include theGold Award in the Implementation/Residential category forthe quality of plant materials used, installation techniques andcraftsmanship and Silver Award in the Maintenance categoryfor the condition of the plants and cleanliness of the site.Going eco-officeIn line with its environmentally-friendly initiatives, topmanagement encouraged the use of electronic greetingcards during the Christmas and New Year season.By placing its annual reports on its website, Keppel Landsaved much paper production costs, as well as the postagefees for overseas readers.Keppel Land also has the message “Save Paper – Thinkbefore you print!” attached to all its outgoing andincoming emails.160Corporate and social responsibilityKeppel Land LimitedReport to Shareholders 2006