Tropicana May-June 2022 #142 The Sports Issue

TROPICANA MAGAZINE
Tropicana takes pleasure in making every attempt
to ensure that everyone obtains the best, not just in
terms of design, materials, and cost, but also in terms
of homeowner and environmental well-being. When
it comes to the latter, one good example is Tropicana
Heights, a sustainable township development in Kajang
with a 16-acre Central Park and 750-metre linear lake.
Tree transplantation is one of many environmentally
friendly aspects of the development. Throughout
Tropicana Heights, 400 mature khaya and 15 rain trees
that were already on-site were replanted to support the
current roadway system and land parcel development
of individual precincts.
The use of the original topography is also
commendable. Tropicana had the option of levelling
the land and starting over with a new concept, but
by preserving the original topography, excavation
and soil erosion were greatly reduced. The gentle
valleys, relatively flat expanse of fairways, and existing
central lake added a dimension to the landscapes that
is distinctively Tropicana Heights - and honours the
land for its original formation. Gross Pollutant Traps
(“GPTs”) are also installed at various points throughout
the development. These filters capture storm water
pollution before it enters the waterways. GPTs catch
the majority of litter and silt before it reaches any
waterway. The contents of the GPTs are regularly
emptied and disposed of in a landfill.
The Tropicana Heights Clubhouse, as well as the
Parkfield Residences Management Office and
Multipurpose Hall, all have rainwater harvesting
systems. Water collected from the roof is filtered
into storage tanks to be used for the property’s
landscaping needs. But the linear lake is without a
doubt the largest rainwater harvesting system. As for
the landscaping cuttings, they are taken to a compost
heap and converted into fertiliser for the soil. This is
distributed for use throughout the property to aid in
the regeneration of the soil and vegetation growth. LED
lights are installed throughout the park, main public
buildings, and internal roadway. These energy-efficient
lights will reduce the development’s overall power
consumption over time, and provide significant savings
in operational costs.
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