Reviving Waters: Transforming Quarry Lakes to Preserve Our Green Spaces
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Reviving Waters: Transforming Quarry Lakes to Preserve Our Green Spaces
PETALING JAYA, 21 Jan – Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San today highlighted the transformative potential of revitalising quarries and abandoned mine lakes. Speaking at the grand launch of ForestHill Residences in Damansara Perdana, Lau emphasized how this approach could redefine development methods, protect biodiversity, and preserve green spaces, without encroaching on untouched landscapes.
Lau noted the abundance of undeveloped, abandoned lands in Selangor, which are ripe for sustainable real estate development. This strategy, he said, would alleviate the pressure to develop pristine areas and could transform industrial relics into ecological and economic assets.
He cited the transformation of the former mine lake into Jade Lake, part of the ForestHill Residences project by Ehsan Bina Group, as a prime example.
“The project demonstrates the feasibility of achieving multiple objectives: ecosystem restoration, recreational space creation, and sustainable housing development.
“This approach transcends traditional conservation, aligning with Selangor’s commitment to combat climate change, protect green spaces, and promote sustainability,” Lau said, emphasizing on the environmental benefits, such as natural habitat restoration, water resource cleanup, and carbon capture.
Lau applauded Ehsan Bina Group for their innovative work, which aligns with the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda, showcasing how progress and conservation can coexist through sustainable design, architecture, and landscape planning.
Among those present at the event were Lai Choon Kong, founder of Ehsan Bina Group; his daughters, Jamie Lai and Adelynn Lai, serving as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Marketing, respectively; Steven Chong, Project Director of Ehsan Bina Group; and Alex Yie, General Manager of ForestHill Damansara Land Sdn Bhd.
Highlights of the day-long event included BYD electric vehicle test drives, a 24 Festive Drum Performance, a sumptuous lunch, and lucky draws with prizes totaling RM100,000.
ForestHill Residences, which consists of 618 condominium units across two towers, is expected to be fully sold this year, according to Jamie Lai. The project is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027.