KINTA RIVER FLOOD MITIGATION AND CATCHMENT AREA REHABILITATION
HSS was engaged to undertake a planning study for the rehabilitation and flood protection of a 50,000ha former tin mining area in the Kinta Valley near Ipoh. Core work covered developing and applying a GIS-based mapping/analytical system using colour aerial photography, satellite imagery and GPS-based ground measurements. Fieldwork and analysis included collecting and analysing rainfall and flow data in Sg Kinta and preparing design flood flow and sediment transport estimates for use in hydraulic modelling. This led to the analysis of hydrological effects (including erosion yields) of alternative catchment rehabilitation systems, including agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and livestock. The work culminated in the formulation of flood mitigation plans, economic/financial analysis and the preparation of integrated development plans, including a pilot project.
Client
Drainage & Irrigation Department, Perak
Location
Perak, Malaysia
Our Service
Environmental Services & Engineering Design
Duration
1992 — 1994
Scope Of Work
Flood Mitigation Studies involving Hydrology and Hydraulics Analysis
Mathematical Modelling of River Flow and Sediment using MIKE II
Mining Land Rehabilitation including Mine Inventory, Agricultural Options and other possible uses
Legislative, Resource Planning and Sociological Studies
Environmental Improvement plant for Sg. Kinta within Ipoh
Establishment of Pilot Project for Land Rehabilitation
Economic Evaluation of Project Options
