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Evaluating Community Perceptions and the Effectiveness of Social Impact Assessment in Sewage Treatment Plant Development

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  • Zaini Sakawi

    (Institute of Climate Change, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Geography Department, Centre for Social, Development and Environment, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

  • Sofia Ayup

    (Pengajian Citra, University Kebangsaan Malaysia)

  • Christopher Perumal

    (Geography Department, Centre for Social, Development and Environment, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

Abstract

This study investigates the awareness, perceptions, and level of public acceptability regarding the proposed upgrading of the Kuala Sawah Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). A structured survey was conducted to assess the community’s knowledge of the project, perceived socio-economic, environmental, and cultural impacts, as well as their general level of support or opposition. The findings reveal a high level of community support, despite low awareness, with the majority perceiving the project as beneficial in terms of employment, infrastructure improvement, and environmental enhancement. The study emphasizes the importance of effective communication strategies and stakeholder engagement in public infrastructure projects and evaluates the effectiveness of the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) process in this context.

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  • Zaini Sakawi & Sofia Ayup & Christopher Perumal, 2025. "Evaluating Community Perceptions and the Effectiveness of Social Impact Assessment in Sewage Treatment Plant Development," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 7855-7867, September.
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