Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Ordinance, Cap.499
Application No.: DIR-178/2009
Project Title: Proposed Installation of Integrated Mobile Phone
Base Station nearby
Wu Kau Tang Country Trail, Plover Cove Country Park, New Territories
Conditions Imposed under Section 5(12) of the
EIA Ordinance
1.
All measures described in the Project Profile
submitted with the Application on 11 May 2009 shall be fully implemented.
2.
No haul road or access route shall be constructed
for the Project.
3.
Only hand-held equipment shall be used for
construction and excavator shall not be used.
4.
The alignment of the cable trench for installation of
power and telephone conduits along the Wu Kau Tang Country Trail shall be
carefully selected to avoid causing damage to trees and their roots. Before commencement of works, the
applicant shall submit to the Director for approval, a plan with details on alignment
of the cable trench and tree protection measures to be provided during
construction and operation stages of the Project.
5.
On-site storage and discharge of toxicant, flammable
or toxic solvents, petroleum oil or tar and other toxic substances are strictly
prohibited.
6.
All exposed steel works including the fencing, if
any, shall be subject to anti-corrosion treatment.
7.
All aboveground structures including the equipment
shelter and the antenna post shall be painted in subdued colour to match with
the surrounding natural setting.
Note
Under Section 17 of the
EIA Ordinance, the applicant may appeal to the Appeal Board against any of the
above conditions within 30 days of the receipt of this notice of the Director’s
decision.
Environmental Protection Department
June 2009