SMT201 AY2019-20T1 EX2 Fernanda Tan Qian Xuan

Land Suitability Analysis to build a national Communicable Disease Quarantine Centre

To identify a suitable location for the construction of a national Communicable Disease Quarantine Centre, there are several criteria to be satisfied. The four concerning factors are as such:

1. Economic factor: The selected site cannot be on a steep slope to prevent additional construction costs.
2. Accessibility factor: The selected site should be close to service roads and tracks.
3. Health risk factor: The selected site should be away from the general populace.
4. Natural conservation factor: The selected site should be away from forested land, park and water.

The following map shows the Gombak Planning Area and the factors to be taken into consideration:

Study Area: Gombak Planning Area