Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance, Cap.499

Application for Permission to Apply Directly for Environmental Permit

(Application No. DIR-175/2008)

 

Project Title: Western Interceptor Sewer Sewage Pumping Station

 

Conditions Imposed under Section 5(12) of the EIA Ordinance

for Permission to Apply Directly for Environmental Permit

 

 

1.      All measures described in the Project Profile submitted with the application (No. DIR-175/2008) on 18 December 2008 shall be fully implemented.

 

2.      To minimise odour impact during operation of the Project, a deodorizer with a forced ventilation system shall be installed and properly maintained.

 

3.      To minimise noise impact during operation of the Project, the pump sets and screening facilities of the pumping station shall be located underground and enclosed by a reinforced concrete structure with acoustic louvers.  Silencers shall be provided for the exhaust fans.

 

4.      To avoid emergency sewage overflow during operation of the Project, one standby pump and dual power supply shall be provided.  A telemetry system shall be provided to transmit signals showing irregularity or operational problem of the pumping station to the Pillar Point Sewage Treatment Works.

 

5.      To mitigate landscape and visual impacts, green roof design, wall planting and screen planting shall be provided and properly maintained during operation of the Project.  The entrance gate of the pumping station shall be at least 2 m high and decorated by perforated recycled timber.

 

 

Note

Under Section 17 of the EIA Ordinance, the applicant may appeal to the Appeal Board against the above conditions within 30 days of the receipt of this notice of the Director’s decision.

 

 

Environmental Protection Department

January 2009