| RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL – BORNEO 02L PROJECT PLANNING VISIT |
PM: Julie Adams
APM: Elaine Stitt
Project Name: Batu Puteh / MESCOT
Sections:
A Introduction, General Orientation and Aim
B Location
C Route and Transport
D Movement Plan
E Work
F Additional Activities including R&R
G Equipment List
H Administration
I Communications
J Contacts
K Medical Clinics and Hospital Overview
L Finance
M Casevac Protocol
N Risk Assessment
O Travel Route Cards
P Maps/Sketches of Area
Q Cultural and Environmental Impact
R The First 48 Hours on Project Site
Appendices:
1 Expedition timescale
2 Workplan
3 Map of Area
4 Original Project Brief (Andy Wahid)
5 March 2002 Project Recce
6 MESCOT Brief
7 Cultural Do’s / Don’ts
8 Newspaper clippings / booklets & brochures
Section A – Introduction, General Orientation and Aim
The Model Ecologically Sustainable Community Tourism Project (MESCOT) has been running now for 5 years plus, centred around 5 communities with Batu Puteh at the core. It’s aims are to set out a standard for community involvement and management of the development of tourist facilities and the conservation and regeneration of the environment that is such a draw for the new breed of eco tourists. MESCOT has huge support in the village and members are very dedicated. This is apparent in their investment of time and capital in the project.
The MESCOT project is multi-faceted with projects ranging from small-scale investment tourist facility development such as the very successful home-stay programme to larger scale facilities requiring greater investment such as the Tungog Rainforest Eco-Camp. Running side by side the facility development is a capacity building programme for the communities involved that has seen over 200 people input into the development of this project over the last 5 years. Another extremely important element of this project is the research and environment regeneration that will see the habitat as it is now nurtured into a state that would have been recognizable decades ago. The area is home to many types of different forest environments and no sustainable tourism project would survive for long without due attention being paid to the conservation of the surrounding environment.
Raleigh’s main objective on this expedition is to kickstart the dream of the eco-camp by building a jetty, boardwalk and creating a trail around the eco-camp site. The eco-camp is to be situated 20 mins north, downriver at Tungog lake. There has been extensive planning and research preparation over the past 2 years, and the construction of the eco-camp is due to begin in 6 months time. This will be a huge boost to the community in terms of local income and morale. All construction will take place at the MESCOT offices and Martin will be on hand to provide some building expertise. The vast majority of the active MESCOT members are young people from the community, and this project provides a great opportunity for young people from Sabah to work alongside with young people from Raleigh International.
Section B – Location
Batu Puteh
Batu Puteh (the village) is located in the centre East of Sabah along the Kinabatangan River, which at 560 km is the country's longest. Batu Puteh is immediately surrounded by primary forest either owned by the village or due to become reserved land. The surrounding area is mainly oil palm plantations.
The village is located where the main highway crosses the river and carries on down to Lahad Datu which is 45 mins drive – 67 km in the south. It is a 1 ½ hour drive - 108 km (tarmac road) from Sandakan – the 2nd largest city in Sabah.
Camp Site
The campsite is situated next to the MESCOT base which is adjacent to the river, please see map.
Work Site
The expedition team will be working at a variety of sites primarily in and around Batu Puteh. Most of the work will be done on site beside the MESCOT building and the campsite. A remote site will also be used which is a 20 min boat ride east of the MESCOT site. This is on Tungog lake, NEI grid reference 835 980. The boat landing site is grid reference 835 761.
School Site
The local school can be used for a helicopter CASEVAC it is a 20 min walk from the MESCOT base, grid reference 819 970.
Kingabatangan Hospital
The hospital is 22km on along the road north towards Kota Kinabalu and takes approximately 30 mins by local bus. The hospital has a helipad.
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Section C – Route and Transport
Field Base (Kota Kinabalu) – Batu Puteh
Proceed north in the direction of Tuaran taking the East turning (30km) to Ranau (60km) and Sandakan. Before reaching Sandakan (approx. 180km, Sandakan is an additional 50km), the main highway turns south to Batu Puteh (40km) and Lahad Datu (60km from Batu Puteh).
Total distance Field Base – Project Site is roughly 322 km. Travel time by public bus is 7 hrs.
Being on the main highway there are not any major expected hazards to be encountered. The roads are in good condition although there are some road works along the way. Bus drivers are over confident and appear to take risks at times, especially between Teleupidad and the turn-off.
Vehicle Hire / MESCOT Vehicles / Other Transport
In the event of an emergency the MESCOT vehicles can be used provided they and drivers are available. There is no vehicle hire available. Other means of transport have been arranged by field base.
Section D – Movement Plan
The bulk of each project phase will be spent at project site. The main reasons for leaving project site is to obtain food from the surrounding area or to take some R&R further afield.
Deployment dates from changeover location (KK):
06 Oct
28 Oct
19 Nov
From Batu Puteh:
26 Oct
17 Nov
09 Dec
Sundays are R&R days out, which may involve trips to remote areas e.g. Sepliok. This is to be determined by the venturers.
Phase II & III will include movements to the Eco-Camp site 20 mins downriver by boat.
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Section E – Work
Refer to appendix 2 - calendar project workplan.
Section F – Additional Activities including R&R
R&R depends on what venturers wish to do.
Many are available locally including: daily volleyball, football, badminton, drumming group, dance group, weddings, bird walks, museum, and wildlife boat trip.
Trips further afield might include:
Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (already organised to visit with Balat group)
Gomantong Caves
Madai Waterfall near Lahad Datu
Puu Jih Shih Temple – Sandakan
Transport will be by local bus or MESCOT vehicles if available
For more info on trips contact:
Mr. Wong Foo Tin of Kunak District Office Tel: 089 852273/851272
Sabah Tourism Tel: 088 212121
Sri Pelancongan Sabah Tel: 088 232121
Section G – Equipment List
Campsite
Tarpaulins 1 x 24 x 48 (large), 2 x 9 x 12 (medium) (essential for collecting rainwater)
Large rope
Gas cooker
Gas / fuel tanks
Wok
Pans & lids x 2
Serving spoons x 3
Ladle x 1
colander
Blue food storage containers x 3
Tupperware 3 x 3 different sizes (9 total)
Bleach x 2, washing liquid x 2
Washing brillo pads x 4
Jerry cans 8x 25L (to be transported full of water)
25L puritabs x 100
3 bowls (system)
Toilet rolls x 36
Padlocks & keys x 2
Buckets x 3
Scoops (for buckets) x 3
Black permanent waterproof marker pen
Rubbish bags x 50
Boxes of matches x 4
Chopping boards x 2
Chopping knives x 2
Jugs x 2
Funnels for water x 2
Project Site
Pick axe x 7
Spirit level x 3
Wheel barrow x 2
Steel crowbar long x 4
Claw hammer x 7
Combination squares x 3
Sharpening stones x 5
“Jimmy” bar; steel rio x 7
Sledge hammer x 2
Shovels x 4
Safety helmet x 8
Electric drill
Genset diesel powered (for multiple electrical appliance) x1
Bits ½ inch x 4
Chisels 1 inch x 10
Round chisel x 10 (preferred) or ½ inch chisel
Mallet x 5
“Baliung” wood working axe (not pick axe) x 2
Handsaw 22 inch x 7
Bow saw 29.5 inch x 5
Spare blades for bow saw x 4
Heavy duty working gloves x 6
Safety glasses x 14
Smoothing plane x 3
“Linggis” (wrecking bar type thing) x 3
Measuring tapes 10M x 5, 50M x 2
Adjustable spanner 300mm x 6
Rasp file coarse x 2
Hacksaws x 2
Spare blade for hacksaws x 2
Steel rake x 3
Parang x 6
Paint brushes 3 ½ inch x 7, 4 inch x 7
Lifejackets x 14
Section H – Administration
Markets – Bukit Garam & Kg Paris (north & south)
Nearest fuel – Lahad Datu
Post Office/Bank – Lahad Datu
Rubbish disposal – Lahad Datu
Water – Brought in by truck @ RM30 per 40 gallons (provided insufficient rain water)
Pharmacies – Lahad Datu
Campsite – Next to MESCOT Centre, Batu Puteh
Bus Station – Lahad Datu or anywhere along road provided pre-booked
Hardware store – Lahad Datu
Section I – Communication
Primary communication with Field Base is HF radio.
Secondary communication is by mobile telephones held by various MESCOT members (refer Section J).
Nearest landline is pay phone at Kingabatangan Hospital.
Section J – Contacts
Julie Adams (Raleigh PM) via Martin Paul Vogel
Elaine Stitt (Raleigh APM) via Martin Paul Vogel
Martin Paul Vogel (ex-WWF MESCOT Project Coordinator)
Tel / Fax Sandakan +60 (0) 8953 3805 Mobile 0198 533 941
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
MESCOT Mobile 0198 139 488 Mon-Sat 0800-1700
Hashim (WWF MESCOT Project Coordinator)
Dr Geoffrey Davidson (WWF Borneo Programme Director)
Tel +60 (0) 8826 2420 Mon-Fri 0900-1700
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Section K – Medical Clinics and Hospital Overview
Refer Medical Facilities Assessment (MFA), attached, for Kinabatangan Hospital. NEI Grid reference 820 970.
The hospitals that serve Batu Puteh are:
Kinabatangan – approx 30 mins away
Sandakan – approx 45 mins away
Lahad Datu – approx 30 mins away
Section L – Finance
Transport per phase
Kinabatangan Paris market estimate RM10 return on bus for 3 people x 3 weeks
Water
40 gallons (180L) RM30 estimate for one days use (10L x 14) = 140L
Unsure as to rainfall but estimate 2 deliveries per week or 6 per phase
Food
RM1 per person per day fresh food allowance
1x 21 days x 14 people = 294 RM per phase
Emergency
As per Raleigh guidelines
Section M – Casevac Protocol – Batu Puteh
| Per Raleigh guidelinesPriority (Add as you see fit) | Option (Number options) | Method (Land Rover, air (inc map ref), foot, taxi, bus, partner vehicles etc) | Route (to where, local hospital or back to Kota Kinabalu) | Time (estimate of time from leaving camp to getting to destination) |
| Casevac | 1 | Camp Site GR 820 975 by foot to school football field GR 819 970. Heli to come from Sandakan and travel to Kota Kinabalu. | Walk to Helipad at school football field. Helicopter journey to Kota Kinabalu. | 20 min walk to football field. 2.5 hrs to be scrambled, 20 mins helicopter ride from Sandakan to Batu Puteh. 20 mins to get patient into helicopter. 1hr helicopter ride to Kota Kinabalu. |
| Casevac | 2 | Camp Site GR 820 975 by foot to helicopter site at football field GR 819 970. Heli to come from Kota Kinabalu. | Walk to Helipad at school football field. Helicopter journey to Kota Kinabalu. | 20 mins walk to football field. 2.5 hrs to be scrambled, 1 hr hellicopter ride to Bata Puteh. 20 mins to get patient into helicopter. 1 hr helicopter ride to Kota Kinabalu. |
| Casevac | 3 | Camp Site GR 820 975 by road to Kinabatangan Hospital. Use MESCOT vehicle. | Take main highway north 30km and Kinabatangan Hospital appears on left hand side of road | 30 mins to Kinabatangan Hospital. |
| Casevac | 4 | Camp Site GR 820 975 by road to Kinabatangan Hospital. Use Raleigh loop vehicle. | Take main highway north 30km and Kinabatangan Hospital appears on left hand side of road | 30 mins to Kinabatangan Hospital. |
| Casevac | 5 | Camp Site GR 820 975 by road to Kinabatangan Hospital by ambulance. | Take main highway north 30km and Kinabatangan Hospital appears on left hand side of road | 1hr round journey to campsite then Kinabatangan Hospital. |
| Casevac | 6 | Camp site GR 820 975 by road to Lahad Datu hospital. Use MESCOT vechicle. | Lahad Datu is roughly a further 40 km South from Batu Puteh again along the main highway. | 30 mins to Lahad Datu Hospital |
| Casevac | 7 | Camp site GR 820 975 by road to Lahad Datu hospital. Use Raleigh loop vehicle | Lahad Datu is roughly a further 40 km South from Batu Puteh again along the main highway. | 30 mins to Lahad Datu Hospital |
| Casevac | 8 | Camp site GR 820 975 by road to Lahad Datu hospital by ambulance. | Lahad Datu is roughly a further 40 km South from Batu Puteh again along the main highway. | 1.5 hrs round journey to Lahad Datu Hospital. |
| Per Raleigh guidelinesPriority (Add as you see fit) | Option (Number options) | Method (Land Rover, air (inc map ref), foot, taxi, bus, partner vehicles etc) | Route (to where, local hospital or back to Kota Kinabalu) | Time (estimate of time from leaving camp to getting to destination) |
| Casevac | 9 | Camp site GR 820 975 by road to Sandakan hospital. Use MESCOT vehicle. | Take main highway north. On approach to Sandakan, hospital is signposted on the right hand side | 1 hr to Sandakan hospital |
| Casevac | 10 | Camp site GR 820 975 by road to Sandakan hospital. Raleigh loop vehicle to be used. | Take main highway north. On approach to Sandakan, hospital is signposted on the right hand side | 1 hr to Sandakan hospital |
| Casevac | 11 | Camp site GR 820 975 by road to Sandakan hospital by ambulance. | Take main highway north. On approach to Sandakan, hospital is signposted on the right hand side | 2 hr round journey to Sandakan hospital |
NB Project site at Tungog lake is 20-minute boat ride from campsite. There is no option for casevac from this point, the casualty would be taken back to campsite. All grid references have been taken by 1:50,000 map series, Batu Puteh.
| Per Raleigh guidelinesPriority (Add as you see fit) | Option (Number options) | Method (Land Rover, air (inc map ref), foot, taxi, bus, partner vehicles etc) | Route (to where, local hospital or back to Kota Kinabalu) | Time (estimate of time from leaving camp to getting to destination) |
| Medivac | 1 | Camp Site by road to Kinabatangan Hospital | Take main highway north 30km and Kinabatangan Hospital appears on left hand side of road | 30 mins by MESCOT vehicle or ambulance from Kinabatangan Hospital |
| Medivac | 2 | Campsite by road – Raleigh loop vehicle to Kota Kinabalu | Proceed south in direction of Sandakan. Turn West at Tuaran and follow signs to Kota Kinabalu. | 6 hours one way. |
| Medivac | 3 | Campsite by road – public transport | Take bus from stop at bridge at Batu Puteh, this goes directly to Kota Kinabalu. | 7 hours. |
| Medivac | 4 | Campsite by road to Lahad Datu airport. Flight to Kota Kinabalu. | Drive North on main highway to Lahad Datu airport. Flight to Kota Kinabalu. | 1 hr drive to Lahad Datu by MESCOT vehicle. 2 hr check in time. 1hr flight. |
| Medivac | 5 | Campsite by public transport to Lahad Datu airport. Flight to Kota Kinabalu. | Take bus from stop at bridge at Batu Puteh, this stops at Lahad Datu airport. Flight to Kota Kinabalu. | 1.5 hr journey to Lahad Datu on public bus. 2 hr check in time. 1 hr flight. Flight times are 10.00, 10.55, 15.15, 17.35 (see contact sheet for telephone no.) |
Medivac protocol
| Kinabatangan Hospital Address: WDT 200 Kota Kinabatangan 90200 Sabah Telephone 1: 089 561 858 Telephone 2: 089 561 857 Fax: 089 561 854 Open 24 hours – 3 doctors during the day, 1 at night. Helicopter site at hospital. | Lahad Datu Hospital Address: Pegarah hospital Telephone: 089 895 111 Fax: 089 884 670 Contact: Dr. Tan Hee Ting Open 24 hours – 30 doctors during the day, 1 doctor at night. Helicopter site at hospital. |
| Sandakan Hospital Address: 312 Jerah Orang Sandakan 9000 Sabah Telephone: 089 212 111 Fax: 089 213 607 Contact: Dr Cario Open 24hr, 30 doctors day, 1 doctor night. Helicopter site at hospital. | Kota Kinabalu Hospital Sabah Medical Centre Telephone: 088 424 333 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Telephone: 088 218 166 |
| Project Partner Martin Paul Vogel (ex-WWF MESCOT Project Coordinator) Mobile 0198 533 941 (24 hour, 7 days) Tel / Fax Sandakan +60 (0) 8953 3805 MESCOT Mobile Telephone: 0198 139 488 8-5 Monday – Saturday no contact on Sundays. | Lahad Datu Airport – Malaysia desk Telephone: 089 881 727 for booking flights |
Hospital/project partners contact details
Section N – Risk Assessment
| HAZARD | RISK | CONTROL MEASURE IN PLACE | FURTHER CONTROL MEASURE REQUIRED |
| People – Such as security, theft,alcohol,etc | |||
| Alcohol/ Drugs | Safety Risk, explain about community religion. Non-negotiable. Could have brought from UK. | Warn Venturers about the risks and consequences if they are found out. | Explain to Venturers that there are known local sources |
| Wildlife – what is around your site, snakes,scorpions etc | |||
| Goats, Cats & Dogs | Disturbing camp, disease. | Do not encourage into campsite Minimise risk by disposing of waste food properly. Digging deep slop pit and covering up when used. Leave no traces of food around the fire when retiring for the night. | Set up boundaries for campsite Whenever anybody goes off on their own they must carry a whistle. No stroking of pets / animals. |
| Elephant | Attack | If you see an elephant, back off slowly – and if necessary play hide and seek | Elephants (copied from Royal Society) Please be aware that elephants can be extremely dangerous –Elephants are most active in the early morning and late afternoon/evening. If you suspect that elephants may be present close to your research site do not enter the forest. The presence of elephants is often indicated by fresh dung and/or disturbed vegetation. Should you come across elephants when you are already inside the forest then move away as quickly as possible. Be aware that, despite their size, elephants can be difficult to see in the forest so be alert to signs of their presence. You can normally smell them, they smell a bit like cattle. Do not collect elephant dung. Elephants are territorial and if they smell dung they will come and investigate. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES APPROACH ELEPHANTS- they will attack and the results could prove fatal. |
| Crocodiles | Attack | Brief venturers on dangers. No swimming/bathing in river. Extra vigilence required when getting in and out of boats. | Put people on croc watch when getting water and using boats |
| Leeches | Risk from infected bites, blood around the site | All bites should have iodine to prevent infection. Leeches should never be pulled off as there is a chance part of the Leech remains attached increasing the risk of infection. | Important that venturers do not share iodine solutions as they may be contaminated. |
| Snakes inc. Cobra | Bites | Brief venturers on dangers and the need for caution when in long grass and during nighttimes. Lifting rocks away from yourself to ensure that whatever is under there runs off in the opposite direction. Wear gloves when working in long grass. | Ensure that the venturers wear boots at all times. Use parang / stick to cut down long grass / make noise. |
| Centipedes/ Spiders | Bites | Brief venturers on staying away from areas of danger. Lifting rocks away from yourself to ensure that whatever is under there runs off in the opposite direction instead of running towards. Wear gloves when working. | Have a system where everybody has to shake their boots out every morning before putting them on. Apply system to sleeping bags, liners or anything else that small furry creatures may find inviting |
| Bats | Rabies | Brief Venturers and not get too close to bats | Extra caution when visiting bat caves. |
| Insects i.e., Mosquitoes, Ants, Bees | Bites, Stings | Brief venturers on importance of covering up at dawn and dusk (long sleeves and pants), applying insect repellent (preferably DEET), and not scratching bites! Ensure that each has anti histamine tablets or cream in first aid kit and anti malarial tablets. | Check each venturers bag before leaving to see if the adequate clothing and first aid packs. Make sure they bring Mosquito nets. Check Venturers medical cards to ensure that they are not allergic to anything. |
| Activities – Risks arising from undertaking the project work, inc R&R | |||
| Transport | Road Traffic Accidents | If travelling on public transport then wear seatbelts if provided. If we hire a bus to get back and forth from project site, then keep an eye on the driver as they are prone to drinking or falling asleep behind the wheel or speeding | Enforce Raleigh rules about not riding in the back of pick up trucks. When riding on public transport be extra diligent about the storage of bags and possessions. |
| Helicopter | Helicopter, downdraft, debris | Only trained personnel in the vicinity of the landing area. Clear area for landing. Keep everyone well away. | Only approach helicopter when instructed to do so by pilot. Always approach from front of helicopter. |
| Cutting trails | Injury from perangs | Must be stored in sheaths, no more than 6 venturers to use perangs at once. | Everyone must be vigilance, wear boots. |
| Walking | Slippery paths present risk of falling. Aching joints from carrying heavy packs and covering long distances. Blisters. | Brief venturers on importance of taking their time and using their buddy for help and support. Have a no running rule at all times. Have regular breaks to give people time to rest. | When Venturers get of boat, extra care to be taken as there is a steep embankment. |
| Swimming | Drowning & crocodiles | No swimming at any time | Ensure rule adhered to. |
| Main Road | Injury | Make Venturers aware of speed of traffic and heavy road usage | Ensure Venturers move in 3s |
| Boat trips | Falling in / no jetty at PS / crocodiles | Ensure jetty built & one person exits at a time & croc watch | Utilise MESCOT knowledge |
| Tools | Injury due to misuse | Full brief on safe use to be given at start of phase | Reminders and vigilance |
| Environment – Sun, rivers, mountains, rainforest etc | |||
| Slippery paths and rocks on river bed | Falling, potential for sprains and broken limbs | Brief venturers on importance of taking their time and using their buddy for help and support. No running at any time. | General observation of Venturers |
| Trees | Spiky trees and vines could cause injury | Brief venturers on dangers | Get guides to teach them about what trees they can and can’t touch. Tie red ribbons or string to trees that aren’t safe at the beginning to impart this learning. |
| Sunburn | Potential for sunburn when out in open areas. | Try to stay out of sunlight at peak UV times i.e. Middle of the day. Brief venturers on importance of applying sun block, wearing a hat/cap and generally covering up when necessary. | Make sure that all venturers have sunscreen with them at the start of the project, and that they re-apply regularly. Project staff to set an example. Sit in shade whenever possible. |
| Dehydration | Dizziness, Tiredness, Irritable behaviour, General Sickness | Brief venturers on importance of drinking water – at least 6 to 7 litres a day. Venturers must have a drinks buddy to ensure that an adequate amount of water is being consumed. Have regular drink stops when everybody has to drink together. | Check venturers’ bags to ensure that they have several water bottles and Dioralyte in their First Aid packs. Ensure Venturers have puritabs. Constantly monitor water supplies. |
| Foot Rot & Related Fungal Ailments | Cuts, Blisters, Chapped Feet, Discomfort, Athletes Foot | Venturers should bring lots of foot powder and the number of socks recommended on the kit list. | Foot checks each day and daily use of Mycil. |
| Flooding | Disease, drowning | No further floods expected for another 3 years (The river floods on average every 5 years & rivers rise slowly) | Keep watch and monitor situation with MESCOT staff also. |
| Heat Exhaustion | Tiredness, Weakness, disorientation | Brief venturers on importance of drinking water – at least 6 to 7 litres a day. Each venturer's allocated a water buddy to ensure that adequate water is being drunk. | Group to take regular breaks at least every hour to ensure that there is an opportunity to rest and drink water. |
| Campsite – fires, deadfall, anything specific to the area in which you will be working, health and Hygiene. | |||
| Hot Surfaces, Gas fires | Potential for burns & fire | Brief venturers on safety whilst cooking, e.g. Using gloves to lift kettles and pots. Ensure that venturers extinguish fires at end of night/morning, | Get the group to allocate a small group at mealtime to cook. This will keep the number of people susceptible to risk at a minimum. Ensure that the Venturers are aware of the dangers and take all necessary safety precautions. Be aware of shared facilities. |
| Toilets | Disease | Adequate washing facility. Bowls and bleach for washing hands. Flush water with hose after use and wear sandals / boots to avoid disease. | Ensure Venturers are aware of hygiene rules. Have a rota for cleaning MESCOT toilets |
| Cooking | Disease, Infection, Cuts | Ensure all knives and tools used in the preparation of food are disinfected with bleach. This prevents spread of Diahorrea and Vomiting to other members of the group. | All equipment used in the preparation and eating of food is washed immediately after use. Ensure sick venturers do not cook. |
| Eating and Drinking | Contamination | Brief the Venturers on the dangers of sharing cutlery, mess tins, cups and water bottles. | Make sure all Venturers have their names on all equipment. This will ensure that mistakes cannot be made. |
| Water | Contamination | Ensure water is always boiled and purified. Keep large water container in camp and ensure everyone fills up from this. | Reminders and vigilance |
| Fires | Burns to team members, starting of bushfires | Water by campfires at all times. No fooling around close to fire. | Campfire siting to take into account bush fire risk. No fires to be left unattended. |
| Hygiene | D&V, general illness | Raleigh rules and regulations as to hygiene, 3 bowl system | Constant vigilance and robust regimes to be implemented. |
| Food | Pesticide toxication | Wash all fruit and veg. in clean water | Vigilance for symptoms |
| Location of bashas | Deadfalls | Ensure bashas aren’t set-up under deadfall areas. | Keep checking. |
| Any other risks you have identified – transport, stir crazy in the rainforest etc | |||
| Trauma/ Stress | Depression, Claustrophobia, Loneliness, Disillusionment. | Provide morale support, advice and guidance. Make sure that nobody is excluded from the group. | Pay close attention to group politics, cliques and observe each individuals comfort zones. |
| Unreliable comms | Unsafe for team | Backup usage of telephones | Ensure Venturers aware of where mobiles are |
| Location of site | Stir crazy | Ensure enough stimulating project work and at least 2 R&R activities per phase. | Watch for signs and act. Continually review future workload. |
Section O – Travel Route Cards
ROUTE MAP KK to BATU PUTEH
Distance 343km. Approx 6 hours.
0km start point: Heritage Plaza
Take a U-turn on Jalan Lintas so you are heading northbound. Carry on straight.
4.8km Pass Mitsubishi Motors on right hand side
28.8km Pass Tuaran Hospital. Take right turn at roundabout towards Tamporuli and Tawau. Petronas soon after roundabout.
33.1km Pass Shell station
34.3km Carry straight, pass road to the right. Drive over Tamporuli bridge
35.4km Straight on at roundabout
87.7km Pass Kinabalu Park HQ
107.2km Come in to Ranau. Includes Petronas, Esso, hospital, KFC. Continue straight.
109.2km Pass right turning to Tambunan
114.3km Pass left turning to Poring
205.8km Enter Telupid. Mobil here (still get handphone reception). Continue straight.
280.6km Pass turning to Beluran, continue straight.
285.7km Pass Shell station on right.
285.9km Take the right A5 road to Lahad Datu
294.2km Cross over iron bridge
312.8km Enter Pekan Kinabatangan, hospital here.
342.9km Reach Batuh Puti.
Kota Kinabalu to Batu Puteh – Extra Info.
This route is very basic as it follows the main highway all the way to Batu Puteh. The MESCOT building and campsite can be seen from the roadside just before crossing the bridge over the Kinabatangan River.
Do not stop anywhere named Batu Puteh.
Once past the Clinic you are looking for the bridge across the Kinabatangan River, which is a major landmark and the only large bridge between KK and the project site.
About 200m before the bridge there is a turning to the right, which you need to take. Has a large wooden sign saying ‘Miso walia homestay and boat-trip’. This will split into two after about 150 m and you need to take the left path under the bridge.
This will take you right up to the gate of the MESCOT centre.
The route is very simple but if you are lost, once you are past the Batu Puteh Clinic almost anyone should be able to tell you where the MESCOT centre is.
Batu Puteh to Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu is roughly a further 40 km South from Batu Puteh again along the main highway.
Batu Puteh to Sandakan
To reach Sandakan you must travel North along the main highway and reverse the route to reach Batu Puteh.
Once reaching the turnoff West for Tauran / Kota Kinabalu and the turnoff East to Sandakan take the right (West) turnoff.
From this point Sandakan is 55 km away along the main highway.
Section P – Maps/Sketches of Area
Refer to appendix 8 – Map
Section Q – Cultural and Environmental Impact
What impact will 3 teams of Venturers have in the area that they will be working? If in a community what are the do’s and don’ts, what will our teams have to be aware of in terms of behaviour and interaction. For environmental impact, what will the Venturers teams need to be aware of in order to minimise 9 weeks of their presence in an area. Seek the assistance of project partners to identify impact activities. Some example are listed below:
| ACTIVTY | IMPACT | REDUCTION MEASURES |
| Project Work | ||
| Teaching English | Increased understanding of English/Malay for Venturers and children | Should be encouraged |
| Cutting trail | Disturbing natural habitat (necessary for eco camp) | Brief venturers. Only cut where necessary. |
| Construction of boardwalk, jetty & gate | Use of local resources | Ensure Venturers are properly briefed so as to not waste resources, especially wood. |
| Construction of Grandstand | Use of local resources | Ensure Venturers are properly briefed so as to not waste resources, especially wood. |
| Camping | ||
| Building camp/fires | Lack of wood | Minimise fires Don’t cut excessive amounts of wood |
| Times of eating | Un-sensitive to Muslim religion | Eat if possible in private Flexible mealtimes for those observing Ramadan |
| Waste | Pollution / disease | Recycling measure to be set-up with community |
| Washing | Polluting river Using up community’s rainwater | All washing using soaps/detergents should take place away from the river. Encourage use of bio-degradable products. Collect own rainwater |
| Community Interaction | ||
| Everyday interaction | Offending community | Refer to do’s and don’ts list |
| Language | Understanding | Phrase book / lessons |
| Behaviour | Offending community | Refer to do’s and don’ts list |
| Dress | Offending community | Refer to do’s and don’ts list |
| Religion | Offending Community | Awareness of Ramadan and Hairi Raya Respect |
| Sport | Women playing sport with men may offend | Ask protocol Make venturers aware |
Section R – The first 48 hours on project site
Sunday 6th October
Bags into MESCOT building
Unload truck
Settle into MESCOT building
Make comms with Fieldbase
Tour of site including toilets and campsite
MESCOT introduction and powerpoint presentation
Dinner
Make/review group contract and go through risk assesment
Plan campsite set-up
Monday 7th October
Water boiling
Breakfast
Comms schedule with Fieldbase
Collect wood for campsite
Set-up campsite
Lunch
Campsite rules
Continue set-up campsite
Dinner
Phase summary
Plan for following day
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