Cyberjaya Lake Gardens - Community-Based Ecological Enhancement - Phase 1
This phase focuses on the ecological enhancement of Cyberjaya Lake Gardens, particularly the 15 acres (6.1ha) of lake at the centre of the lake garden and the surrounding area. This area is popular for recreational purposes among the local residences and students from nearby universities and will benefit from the ecological enhancement of the area which will improve water quality, increase biodiversity and at the same time serve as an education site.
Nature-based solutions will be the key aspect of the project implementation: wetlands for water filtration, biofilters for stormwater treatment and biodiversity improvement through habitat creation and the establishment of a pollinator plant garden, including the incorporation of the citizen science approach for community engagement. In addition, a rapid environmental assessment study will be conducted to identify the causes of and mitigation
Aims
- Determine the existing state of flora and fauna in the area and potential threats (degradation and pollution) through a rapid environmental assessment.
- Lake restoration through nature-based solutions such as wetlands and biofilters.
- Biodiversity improvement through habitat creation.
- Raise awareness and empower communities through environmental education and volunteering opportunities.
Expected outcomes
- Improved water quality and biodiversity in Cyberjaya Lake Garden through establishment of wetland cells, biofilter, pollinator garden, tree planting and local fish release.
- Greater awareness amongst public on the functions of Cyberjaya Lake Garden beyond recreational purposes.
Activities
- Stakeholder consultation
- Rapid environmental assessment
- Wetland cell and biofilter installation
- Tree planting
- Local fish release
- Pollinator garden establishment
- Monitoring and data collection
- Environmental education programme
- Volunteering activities
Activities carried out:
Floating wetland
Pollinator garden
Volunteer activity