5.1
During the construction phase
of the Project, landscape and visual monitoring should be carried out bi-weekly
by a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) to check if the design,
implementation and maintenance of the landscape and visual mitigation measures
are fully realized. A detailed report is annexed in Appendix J.
Summary of the Landscape
and Visual Monitoring on 8 April 2008
Site Clearance and Soil
Nail Works
5.2
Clearance of understorey shrubs / groundcovers and erection of
scaffolding was observed carried out mainly in works area E.
5.3
The proposed soil nail
locations at the lower portion of works area E are generally observed not in
conflict with existing trees.
Protection of Existing Trees
5.4
Tree protection works was generally observed
carried out for existing trees where there are scaffolding and soil nail works
carried out in the vicinity.
5.5
It was observed that the bark of existing tree T254
was damaged by the works as no tree protection was provided. The Contractor was requested to carry
out tree protection works for the tree as soon as possible.
5.6
Also, it was observed that the tree bark of one
existing was damaged by the erection of the temporary conveyor / pulley system
on the slope just immediately outside of the site boundary of Landslide
Preventive Works. The Engineer was
requested to clarify if it is considered part of the soil nail works.
Recommendations
5.7
The Contractor was reminded to provide tree
protection to existing trees, especially where there are works to be carried
out in the immediate vicinity.
Summary of the
Landscape and Visual Monitoring on 22 April 2008
Matters Arising from Previous Inspections
5.8
As previously requested,
the Contractor had carried out tree protections for the damaged trees.
Site Clearance and Soil Nail Works
5.9
Clearance of understorey shrubs / groundcovers and erection of
scaffolding was observed continued to be carried out mainly in works area E.
Protection of Existing Trees
5.10
It was observed that an
existing dead tree was partially uprooted and fallen over. The Contractor was requested to clear
the dead tree for safety consideration.
Recommendations
5.11
The Contractor was recommended to clear the
fallen dead tree for safety consideration.
Next Landscape and
Visual Audit Schedule
5.12
The landscape and visual
audits in the next reporting month (i.e. May 2008) was tentatively scheduled to
6 and 20 May 2008.