TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.         INTRODUCTION

Background      

Purpose and Scope of EIA

Assessment Area         

Organisation of the Report

 

2.         PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Location of the Project

Need of the Project

Consideration of Alternative Options for New Cross-boundary Helipad Location

Description of the Project

Project Programme

Construction and Operational Activities   

Public Consultation

 

3.         NOISE IMPACT

Introduction

Environmental Legislation and Standards

Description of the Environment   

Assessment Area & Noise Sensitive Receivers    

Identification of Potential Impact 

Assessment Methodology         

Evaluation of Potential Impact    

Mitigation Measures      

Evaluation of Residual Impacts   

Environmental Monitoring and Audit

Conclusion

 

4.         WATER QUALITY IMPACT

Introduction      

Environmental Legislation, Policies, Plans, Standards and Criteria

Baseline Conditions

Marine Sensitive Sites

Assessment Methodology

Identification and Evaluation of Water Quality Impacts

Mitigation Measures

Evaluation of Residual Impacts

Conclusion

 

5.         AIR QUALITY IMPACT

Introduction

Environmental Legislation and Standards

Description of the Environment

Air Sensitive Receivers

Identification of Potential Impact 

Assessment Methodology

Evaluation of Potential Impacts

Mitigation Measures

Evaluation of Residual Impacts

Environmental Monitoring and Audit

Conclusion

 

6.         WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Introduction

Environmental Legislation and Standards

Assessment Methodology and Criteria

Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

Mitigation Measures

Conclusion

 

7.         ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT

Introduction

Noise Impact    

Water Quality Impact

Air Quality Impact

Waste Management Implications

 

8.         OVERALL CONCLUSION

 

9          IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

 

 

LIST OF TABLES

 

Table 3.1           Construction Noise Criteria for Activity other than Percussive Piling

Table 3.2           Standards for Helicopter Noise (0700 to 1900 Hours)

Table 3.3           Locations of Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Table 3.4           Summary of Assessment Points

Table 3.5           Powered Mechanical Equipments Used During Construction Phase

Table 3.6           Current and Future Operation Mode of the Existing MFT Helipad and Proposed New Helipad

Table 3.7           Adjusted Helicopter Noise Level for S76C+ under Full-Load Condition

Table 3.8           Assessment Scenarios for Existing MFT Helipad

Table 3.9           Assessment Scenarios for Proposed New MFT Helipad

Table 3.10         Assessment Scearnios for Cumulative Noise Impact from both Existing and Proposed MFT Helipads

Table 3.11         Unmitigated Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Table 3.12         Noise Correction due to Screening Effect for Assessed NSRs when Helicopter Operated at Proposed New Helipad

Table 3.13         Predicted Noise Levels, Lmax, during 0800-2300 hours for Existing Operation Mode

Table 3.14         Predicted Noise Levels, Leq (4 hours), during 1900-2300 hours for Existing Operation Mode (based on Current and Maximun Allowable Number of Movement)

Table 3.15         Predicted Noise Levels, Lmax, during 0800-2300 hours for Future Operation Mode of Proposed New MFT Helipad

Table 3.16         Predicted Noise Levels, Leq (4 hours), during 1900-2300 hours for Future Operation Mode of Proposed New Helipad

Table 3.17         Predicted Noise Levels, Lmax, during 0800-2300 hours for Future Operation Mode of Both Existing and Proposed New MFT Helipads

Table 4.1           Summary of Water Quality Objectives for Victoria Harbour WCZ

Table 4.2           WSD Standards at Sea Water Intakes

Table 4.3           Summary Statistics of 2002 Marine Water Quality in the Vicinity of the Macau Ferry Terminal

Table 4.4           Summary Statistics of 2003 Marine Water Quality in the Vicinity of the Macau Ferry Terminal

Table 5.1           Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives

Table 5.2           Annual Average of Pollutants in mg/m3

Table 5.3           Summary of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

Table 5.4           Current and Future Maximum Frequency at the Existing MFT Helipad and Proposed New Helipad

Table 5.5           NOx Emission Factor of Engine T58-GE-8F

Table 5.6           Number of Ferry Movement at MFT

 

Table 5.7           Predicted 1-hour Average NO2 Concentrations at the Representative ASRs

Table 8.1           Summary of Key Environmental Outcomes/Benefits

Table 9.1           Implementation Schedule for Noise Control

Table 9.2           Implementation Schedule for Water Quality Control

Table 9.3           Implementation Schedule for Air Quality Control

Table 9.4           Implementation Schedule for Waste Management

 

 

List of Figures

 

Figure 1.1          Location of Project Works

Figure 3.1          Locations of Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Figure 3.2          Cross-section for NSR N9

Figure 3.3          Cross-section for NSR N17

Figure 3.4          Cross-section for NSR N19

Figure 3.5          Indicative Flight Paths MFT Inner Pier

Figure 3.6          Screening Effect from the Shun Tak Centre

Figure 3.7          Noise Contour Plot – S76C+ Hovering at the Proposed Helipad

Figure 3.8          Noise Contour Plot – S76C+ Idling at the Existing Helipad and S76C+ Hovering at the Proposed Helipad

Figure 4.1          Location of EPD Monitoring Stations

Figure 4.2          Existing Marine Sensitive Sites

Figure 5.1          Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

 

List of Appendices

 

Appendix 3.1     Review of Noise Criteria for Helicopter Noise

Appendix 3.2     View from the Existing Helipad / Sensitive Receiver

Appendix 3.3     Certificated Noise Levels of Different Helicopters

Appendix 3.4     Helicopter Noise Measurement Methodology

Appendix 3.5     Summary of Measured Helicopter Noise

Appendix 3.6     Calculation of Helicopter Noise Level, Lmax

Appendix 3.7     Calculation of Helicopter Noise Level, Leq

Appendix 3.8     Summary of Predicted Noise Levels for Use of S92 (1) (2)

Appendix 3.9     Maximum Combination of Flights Number Predicted

Appendix 5.1     Emission Factors Calculation