IFLA2007

Technical Visit

Technical Visit Day 1 (28 August 2007)
Technical Visit Day 2 (29 August 2007)
Optional Special Tour (31st August 2007)

 

Technical Visit Day 1 (28 August 2007)

TV01 : Putrajaya Wetlands (AVAILABLE)
Putrajaya is a city planned and built to meet the challenges of the new millennium. It is “A City in a Garden” that turns to nature for inspiration, resulting in a landscape dominated by the picturesque Putrajaya Lake. A high standard of lake water quality is one of the most important factors for the success of this scenic centrepiece, and the solution was found in simulating yet another gift of nature - with the construction of Putrajaya Wetland.

A nature interpretation centre has been established in Putrajaya Wetland Park to increase the public awareness on wetland functions and its benefits with some hands-on activities on wetlands for the public.

Get to know more about Putrajaya Wetland, the making, its functions to the city and also the natural habitat for migratory birds and wildlife.

Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Generally flat terrain
Duration : 2 Hours

TV02 : Putrajaya Botanical Gardens (AVAILABLE)
Putrajaya Botanical Garden is located on the Northern section of Precinct 1. It has been designed as an Arcadia or a national sanctuary for the Malaysian living collection of plant taxonomy as well as a centre for education and research.

The garden attractions including Visitor Interpretative Centre, Explorer's trail, Palm Hill, Sun Garden and Floral Gardens.

Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Flat and Hilly Terrain
Duration : 2 Hours

TV03 : Putrajaya Agricultural Heritage Park (AVAILABLE)
Agricultural Heritage Park is located within the southern part of Precinct 16 of the Putrajaya development. The park is designed to showcase Malaysia's commercial agricultural development through the centuries. Among the many attractions and facilities provided in the park are Visitor's Complex housing souvenir shops, gallery café, fruits stalls as well as Rubber, Pepper and Coffee Processing Demonstration Area.

Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Hilly Terrain
Duration : 2 Hours

TV04 : Putrajaya Urban Landscape Tour Route 1 (AVAILABLE)
TV05 : Putrajaya Urban Landscape Tour Route 2 (AVAILABLE)

Putrajaya is a city planned and built to meet the challenges of the new millennium. It is “A City in a Garden” that turns to nature for inspiration, resulting in a landscape dominated by the picturesque Putrajaya Lake, Boulevard, Public & Pocket Parks and Waterfront.

Putrajaya sits on a magnificent 4,931 hectares spread. Its Masterplan is designed along an axial tangent which runs from the northeast to southwest taking full advantage of the natural surroundings. Its undulating terrain treats visitors and residents to commanding vistas of the environment. About 40% of Putrajaya is natural. Lush greenery, botanical gardens are spread across the landscape enhanced by large bodies of water and wetlands.

The visit will give the participant an insight of the “Making of Putrajaya” from the ground zero and a grand tour on the city that is materialized from the dream of our former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Number of Participants : 100
Site Condition : Generally Flat Terrain
Duration : 2 Hours

 

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