Appendix C6 Implementation Schedule of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

EIA*

Ref

EM&A

Log Ref

Environmental Protection Measures*

Location

(duration/completion of measures)

Funding Agency

Implementation Agent

Maintenance Agent

Implementation Stages **

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

             

D

C

O

 

8.6.9

CM1

6.5.1

CM1

Regular checks shall be carried out to ensure that the work site boundaries are not transgressed, hoardings are properly maintained and that no damage is being caused to the surrounding areas.

Whole construction works site

TDD

Contractor

N/A

 

X

   

8.6.9

CM2

6.5.1

CM2

Erection of decorative screen hoarding particularly in areas adjacent to existing developments

Whole construction works site

TDD

Contractor

N/A

 

X

   

8.6.9

CM3

6.5.1

CM3

Storage of materials and plant shall be limited to areas less visible to receivers

Whole construction works site

TDD

Contractor

N/A

 

X

   

8.6.9

CM4

6.5.1

CM4

Control of night time lighting

Whole construction works site

TDD

Contractor

N/A

 

X

   

8.6.9

CM5

6.5.1

CM5

Potential conflicts between landscape works and other works shall be avoided. Utilities works in particular shall be checked to ensure that they do not compromise landscape and visual mitigation measures. Where potential conflicts occur, engineering and utility layouts shall wherever possible be redesigned to avoid conflicts.

Whole construction works site

TDD

Contractor

N/A

 

X

   

8.6.9

CM6

6.5.1

CM6

For construction works associated with the deckovers proposed in Assessment 1 - Worst Case Scenario, all impacts on all trees and shrubs shall be minimised

Road D1

TDD

Contractor

LCSD

 

X

   

8.7.6

OM1

6.5.1

OM1

Aesthetic design of elevated structures on Roads P2 and D10 with particular regard to form and finishes

Elevated Structures on Roads D1 and P2

TDD

TDD

HyD

X

X

 

EIAOTM

8.7.6

OM2

6.5.1

OM2

Sensitive integration of road embankments with surrounding ground levels

Road embankments along Roads P2, D1, D8 and D10

TDD

TDD

HyD / LCSD

X

X

 

EIAOTM

8.7.6

OM3

6.5.1

OM3

Aesthetic design of all noise barriers, noise enclosures and deckovers with particular regard to chromatic treatments. ACABAS approval shall be required.

All noise barriers and enclosures along Roads P2, D1, D8 and D10

TDD

TDD

HyD

X

X

 

EIAOTM

8.7.6

OM4

6.5.1

OM4

Aesthetic design of road lighting with glare control measures

All lighting along Roads P2, D1, D8 and D10

TDD

TDD

HyD

X

X

 

EIAOTM

8.7.6

OM5

6.5.1

OM5

Sensitive hard and soft landscape design to edge of Area 77 and landfill beneath viaduct

Road D10 in Area 77 landfill

TDD

TDD

HyD / LCSD

X

X

X

EIAOTM;

WBTC 18/94

8.7.6

OM6

6.5.1

OM6

Sensitive hard landscape design along roadsides, with particular regard to the creation of an attractive and user friendly pedestrian environment.

Roads P2, D1, D8 and D10

TDD

TDD

HyD / LCSD

X

X

X

EIAOTM;

WBTC 18/94

8.7.6

OM7

6.5.1

OM7

Tree, shrub and climber planting adjacent to the roads and structures with particular regard to the softening and screening of noise barriers, provision of shade trees along footpaths, and climbing plants against abutment walls and viaduct columns.

Roads P2, D1, D8 and D10

TDD

TDD

LCSD

X

X

X

EIAOTM;

WBTC 18/94

8.7.6

OM8

6.5.1

OM8

Tree planting along roadside amenity strips and central dividers to provide structure planting for the townscape.

Road D1

TDD

TDD

LCSD

X

X

X

EIAOTM;

WBTC 18/94

8.7.6

OM9

6.5.1

OM9

In Assessment 1 – Worst Case Scenario, the two deck-overs over Road D1 in areas 65 and 67 should be designed as attractive landscape decks. Structural design of the deck should allow for adequate soil depth to permit tree planting (1.5m min). The appropriate maintenance agencies shall be involved in the approval of the design of the deckover.

The two full enclosures over Road D1

TDD

TDD

HyD(Structure) / LCSD

X

X

X

EIAO TM, WBTC 18/94

8.7.6

OM10

6.5.1

OM10

Attractive design of pedestrian subways including murals. ACABAS approval shall be required.

Pedestrian subways at Roads P2, D1

TDD

TDD

HyD

X

X

X

EIAO TM, ACABAS

* All recommendations and requirements resulted during the course of EIA Process, including ACE and/or accepted public comment to the proposed project.

** D=Design, C=Construction, O=Operation

N/A Not applicable