Bamboo Wave Screen (Skrin Ombak Telap)
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Coastal resilience
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Healthy Wetland Nature
January 2025
An eco-friendly structure built at the foreshore of Tanjung Kepah to help protect the coast from erosion and support the mangrove restoration. It is part of a nature-based approach to coastal protection.
How does it work?
- A permeable structure made from local bamboo poles, tree branches, trunks, and RC piles (as supporting).
- Wave energy is reduced as water flows through the structure.
- Sediments are trapped, helping the coastline to grow stronger over time.
- Promotes natural protection and supports nearby ecosystems.
Why is it important?
- Eco-friendly and low carbon – uses natural materials.
- Cost-effective and easy to maintain or replace.
- Suitable for shallow and muddy coastal areas.
- Supports ecosystem restoration and sustainable coastal management.
This project goes beyond infrastructure, it empowers the local community as well. A dedicated group of local community has been actively involved in the Monitoring and Maintenance (M&M) of the wave screen on a weekly basis. These community members were equipped through a series of hands-on workshops designed to build their capacity in observing structural integrity, recording sedimentation changes, and conducting minor repairs.
Through this participatory approach, the Bamboo Wave Screen serves not only as a physical barrier against erosion, but also as a platform for community stewardship and environmental resilience.
