How large is the area cleared within the Selangor State Park?

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The precise extent of cleared land within Selangor State Park remains unspecified in available details.

Available information confirms that China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) initiated land clearing activities within the Selangor State Park, purportedly for the East Coast Railway Link (ECRL) project. While CCCC held a permit for a 2.3-kilometre road intended for "entry facilities," the construction commenced without the necessary approvals. Enforcement actions were initiated in December 2022 following a police report lodged in the same month.
Permitted Road Construction Details

CCCC was issued a permit, identified by the number BU-PJ-3-22, for the construction of a 2.3-kilometre road. This road was designated for "adit entry facilities" related to the ECRL project. The permit specified an area of 1.8 hectares for this road construction.
Unapproved Commencement of Works

Despite possessing the permit for the 2.3-kilometre road, CCCC commenced construction activities without obtaining the requisite approvals. This premature start to the work triggered investigations by authorities. The Selangor Menteri Besar confirmed that enforcement action was taken in December 2022.
Reporting and Ongoing Investigations

The land clearing activities were brought to light by the Rimba Disclosure Project, which utilised satellite imagery and conducted field probes. Their findings indicated land clearing and the erection of construction notices within parts of the Hulu Gombak Forest Reserve and near the Serendah Forest Reserve, areas within the broader Selangor State Park. The Gombak-Port Klang section of the ECRL, for which these roads were being built, has not yet received final approval from the Department of Environment.

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