Abstract
In Malaysia, Integrated Project Planning has been used widely and it implies that environmental impact assessment should be continuous process throughout the course of project planning. The construction and operation of a dam has been predicted to have significant environmental impacts. This paper reviews the management actions and activities undertaken for the construction of Beris Dam from documented sources i.e. EIA, EMP, monitoring reports and independent audit reports. The management activities were discussed according to the project phases: pre-decision, post-decision and transitional stages. The analyses reveal that management actions and activities were important in distinctive ways in all three stages of EIA process. This study noted the importance of integrated project management and environmental management from project inception until operation. The full benefits of this integrated project planning will ensure sustainable development in Malaysia.
