Transformation of Closed Dumpsite to Public Park A Case Study at Stung Meanchey Dumpsite, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Boramy Sina

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

Open dumping is a primary method of managing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Cambodia. Due to the increasing MSW, the number of closed dumpsites gradually increases. The first and largest dumpsite in Phnom Penh was closed, and the subsequent one is nearly full, yet the country still needs to strive to rehabilitate or restore the environmental impact of its operation. The first dumpsite was abandoned for over a decade, leaving the surrounding community suffering from the effects of the pollution's effects. The aim of this thesis was first to provide some historical context of waste management worldwide and second to review landfill management policies and practices in developed countries. Third, the work assessed the public and official opinions about landfill transformation. Lastly, this work provides a masterplan design proposal for transforming the Stung Meanchey dumpsite (SMCD) into a recreational park based on the case study adapted to meet the specifications of the set location. The review of the landfill management policies found cases of landfill-park transformations. According to the questionnaires, residents of Phnom Penh think positively about developing more parks in the city. Furthermore, they will support projects transforming the SMND into a recreational park. In conclusion, transforming landfills and dumpsites into public parks is well-suited for cities with high population densities. Phnom Penh's lack of green spaces and the availability of closed dumpsites make it an ideal candidate for landfill-to-park transformation projects.

Keywords

landfill-park transformation, Stung Mean Chey dumpsite, Phnom Penh public park, landfill cap, landfill rehabilitation

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 30. 3. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 21. 5. 2024
• Vedoucí: doc. Peter Kumble, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Michal Lodin, MSc

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta životního prostředí

Magisterský studijní program:
Landscape Planning