Contents

 

1       INTRODUCTION

1.1........ General........................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2........ Justification for the Project............................................................................ 1-1

1.3........ Selection of the Recommended Preferred Option for the Project............... 1-2

1.4........ Consequential Development Arising from the Project................................. 1-5

1.5........ Comment from Relevant Public Bodies........................................................ 1-7

1.6........ Environmental Conditions in Absence of Improved Road........................... 1-7

1.7........ Benefits of the Improved Road..................................................................... 1-8

1.8........ Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment................................................ 1-8

1.9........ Structure of this Report............................................................................... 1-10

 

2       PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1........ Scope of the Project....................................................................................... 2-1

2.2........ Design Standard of the Project...................................................................... 2-2

2.3........ Description of the Project.............................................................................. 2-2

2.3.1........ Layout of the Proposed Road Improvement...................................... 2-2

2.3.2........ Width of Proposed Road Improvement............................................. 2-4

2.3.3........ Elevated Structures........................................................................... 2-5

2.3.4........ Retaining Walls................................................................................. 2-6

2.3.5........ Junction with South Lantau Road and Bus-Bay Facilities................... 2-6

2.3.6........ Bus Laybys and Passing Laybys....................................................... 2-6

2.3.7........ Combined Cycle Track/Maintenance Access Track of the Special Drainage Pipeline between Lung Tseng Tau and Shek Mun Kap Road....................................... 2-7

2.3.8........ Miscellaneous Facilities..................................................................... 2-7

2.3.9........ Existing Man-made Slope Remediation Works.................................. 2-7

2.3.10...... Haul Roads and Works Areas.......................................................... 2-8

2.3.11...... Natural Slope Stabilisation Works.................................................... 2-9

2.3.12...... Detailed Ground Investigation......................................................... 2-10

2.3.13...... Blasting.......................................................................................... 2-10

2.4........ Use of Obsolete Sections of Old Road............................................................ 2-10

2.5........ Project Cost and Programme.......................................................................... 2-11

2.6........ Proposed Traffic Management Measures......................................................... 2-11

2.7........ Construction Activities and Equipment ............................................................ 2-11

2.7.1........ Key Construction Activities............................................................ 2-11

2.7.2........ Construction Equipment.................................................................. 2-12

2.8........ Operational Traffic Flows................................................................................ 2-15

 

3       ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

3.1........ Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance............................................. 3-1

3.2........ Air Quality...................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2.1........ Air Quality Objectives...................................................................... 3-1

3.3........ Noise............................................................................................................... 3-2

3.3.1........ Construction Noise Criteria During Non-restricted Hours.................. 3-2

3.3.2........ Construction Noise Criteria During Restricted Hours......................... 3-2

3.3.3........ Road Traffic Noise........................................................................... 3-4

3.4........ Water Quality................................................................................................. 3-4

3.4.1........ Water Quality Objectives................................................................. 3-4

3.4.2........ Inland Waters - Surface Waters........................................................ 3-5

3.4.3........ Inland Waters - Ground Water......................................................... 3-6

3.4.4........ Marine Waters................................................................................. 3-6

3.4.5........ Marine Water Quality Objectives...................................................... 3-7

3.5........ Waste Management....................................................................................... 3-8

3.6........ Ecology........................................................................................................... 3-9

3.6.1........ Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance.................................... 3-9

3.6.2........ Country Parks Ordinance................................................................. 3-9

3.6.3........ Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines Chapter 10 (Conservation)    3-9

3.6.4........ Forests and Countryside Ordinance................................................ 3-10

3.6.5........ Wild Animals Protection Ordinance................................................ 3-10

3.7........ Landscape and Visual.................................................................................. 3-10

3.7.1........ Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance.................................. 3-10

3.7.2........ Other Landscape Documents.......................................................... 3-10

3.8........ Hazard Assessment...................................................................................... 3-11

3.8.1........ Chlorine Hazard and Dangerous Goods Classification..................... 3-11

3.8.2........ EIAO TM Risk Guidelines.............................................................. 3-11

3.8.3........ Hazard Assessment........................................................................ 3-11

3.8.4........ The Hong Kong Risk Guidelines..................................................... 3-12

3.8.5........ Interpretation of the HKRGs........................................................... 3-12

3.9........ Heritage........................................................................................................ 3-12

3.9.1........ Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance.................................. 3-12

3.9.2........ Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines............................... 3-12

3.9.3........ Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance............................................ 3-13

3.9.4........ Cultural Heritage............................................................................ 3-13

 

4       AIR QUALITY

4.1........ Sensitive Receivers....................................................................................... 4-1

4.2........ Background Air Quality................................................................................. 4-2

4.3........ Construction Phase Assessment................................................................... 4-2

4.3.1........ Assessment Methodology................................................................. 4-2

4.3.2........ Construction Air Quality Assessment................................................ 4-3

4.3.3........ Mitigation Measures During Construction.......................................... 4-4

4.3.4........ Slope Stabilisation and Detailed Ground Investigation........................ 4-6

4.4........ Operational Phase Assessment..................................................................... 4-6

4.4.1........ Assessment Methodology................................................................. 4-6

4.4.2........ Operational Air Quality Assessment.................................................. 4-8

4.5........ Residual Impacts............................................................................................ 4-8

4.6........ Environmental Monitoring and Audit............................................................ 4-8

4.7........ References..................................................................................................... 4-8

 

5       NOISE

5.1........ Identified Sensitive Receivers...................................................................... 5-1

5.2........ Baseline Conditions....................................................................................... 5-3

5.3........ The Proposed Scheme.................................................................................... 5-3

5.3.1........ Construction Activities...................................................................... 5-3

5.3.2........ Predicted Traffic Flows.................................................................... 5-9

5.4........ Construction Noise Impact Assessment....................................................... 5-9

5.4.1........ Assessment Methodology................................................................. 5-9

5.4.2........ Assessment Findings....................................................................... 5-10

5.4.3........ Construction Mitigation Measures................................................... 5-16

5.4.4........ Residual Construction Impacts........................................................ 5-23

5.5........ Operational Noise Impact Assessment....................................................... 5-23

5.5.1........ Model Application.......................................................................... 5-23

5.5.2........ Noise Criteria................................................................................. 5-23

5.5.3........ Modelling Results........................................................................... 5-24

5.5.4........ Operational Mitigation Measures.................................................... 5-28

5.5.5........ Residual Operational Impacts......................................................... 5-35

5.6........ Residual Impacts.......................................................................................... 5-35

5.7........ Environmental Monitoring and Audit.......................................................... 5-36

 

6       WATER QUALITY

6.1........ Existing Water Quality.................................................................................. 6-1

6.2........ Assessment Methodology............................................................................. 6-2

6.3........ Construction Water Quality Impacts............................................................ 6-3

6.3.1........ General............................................................................................ 6-3

6.3.2........ Potential Surface Water Quality Impacts........................................... 6-3

6.3.3........ Construction Site Runoff................................................................... 6-3

6.3.4........ Stream Modifications...................................................................... 6-11

6.3.5........ Stabilisation of Unstable Boulders................................................... 6-16

6.3.6........ Detailed Ground Investigation......................................................... 6-17

6.3.7........ Remediation of Existing Man-made Slopes...................................... 6-18

6.3.8........ Construction Waste Materials......................................................... 6-18

6.3.9........ Waste Water Discharges................................................................ 6-19

6.3.10...... Construction Mitigation Measures................................................... 6-19     

6.4........ Operational Water Quality Impacts............................................................ 6-23

6.4.1........ Operational Road Runoff................................................................ 6-23

6.4.2........ Accidental Spillage......................................................................... 6-27

6.4.3........ Operational Mitigation Measures.................................................... 6-30

6.5........ Residual Impacts.......................................................................................... 6-30

6.6 ....... Environmental Monitoring and Audit.......................................................... 6-31

6.7........ References................................................................................................... 6-31

 

7       WASTE MANAGEMENT

7.1........ Background.................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2........ Baseline Conditions....................................................................................... 7-1

7.3........ Assessment Methodology............................................................................. 7-1

7.4........ Construction Waste Impacts......................................................................... 7-2

7.4.1........ Waste Types.................................................................................... 7-2

7.4.2........ Excavated Material........................................................................... 7-2

7.4.3........ Construction and Demolition Waste.................................................. 7-5

7.4.4........ Chemical Waste............................................................................... 7-7

7.4.5........ General Refuse................................................................................. 7-8

7.4.6........ Sewage............................................................................................ 7-8

7.5........ Waste Management Mitigation Measures.................................................. 7-8

7.6........ Waste Disposal Recommendations............................................................. 7-11

7.7 ....... Residual Impacts.......................................................................................... 7-11

7.8........ Environmental Monitoring and Audit.......................................................... 7-11

 

8       ECOLOGY

8.1........ Introduction.................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1.1........ Objectives of the Ecological Monitoring............................................ 8-1

8.1.2........ Study Area....................................................................................... 8-1

8.2........ Literature Review.......................................................................................... 8-1

8.2.1........ Background..................................................................................... 8-1

8.2.2........ Fish.................................................................................................. 8-2

8.2.3........ Avifauna........................................................................................... 8-3

8.2.4........ Herpetofauna................................................................................... 8-3

8.2.5........ Mammals......................................................................................... 8-4

8.2.6........ Insects (Dragonflies and Butterflies).................................................. 8-4

8.2.7........ Vegetation........................................................................................ 8-5

8.3........ Field Survey Methodology............................................................................ 8-5

8.3.1........ Background..................................................................................... 8-5

8.3.2........ Fish.................................................................................................. 8-6

8.3.3........ Avifauna........................................................................................... 8-6

8.3.4........ Reptiles and Amphibians................................................................... 8-8

8.3.5........ Mammals......................................................................................... 8-9

8.3.6........ Insects............................................................................................. 8-9

8.3.7........ Habitats and Vegetation.................................................................. 8-11

8.3.8........ Intertidal Survey (Pui O Wan)......................................................... 8-12

8.4........ Baseline Ecological Conditions................................................................... 8-12

8.4.1........ Habitats......................................................................................... 8-12

8.4.2........ Fauna Background......................................................................... 8-18

8.4.3........ Fish................................................................................................ 8-18

8.4.4........ Avifauna......................................................................................... 8-20

8.4.5........ Reptiles.......................................................................................... 8-23

8.4.6........ Amphibians.................................................................................... 8-25

8.4.7........ Mammals....................................................................................... 8-27

8.4.8........ Dragonflies..................................................................................... 8-28

8.4.9........ Butterflies....................................................................................... 8-31

8.4.10...... Vegetation...................................................................................... 8-40

8.4.11...... Marine Intertidal Survey................................................................. 8-47

8.4.12...... Presence of Species of Conservation Interest and Faunal Diversity.. 8-47

8.5........ Habitat Quality............................................................................................. 8-63

8.5.1........ Background................................................................................... 8-63

8.5.2........ Secondary Woodland..................................................................... 8-63

8.5.3........ Plantation Woodland...................................................................... 8-64

8.5.4........ Tall Shrubland................................................................................ 8-65

8.5.5........ Shrubland-Grassland Mosaic.......................................................... 8-65

8.5.6........ Streams and Riparian...................................................................... 8-66

8.5.7........ Grassland....................................................................................... 8-67

8.5.8........ Freshwater Marsh (Fong Yuen Marsh)........................................... 8-68

8.5.9........ Wasteland...................................................................................... 8-68

8.5.10...... Agricultural Land............................................................................ 8-69

8.5.11...... Village Area................................................................................... 8-69

8.5.12...... Vegetation...................................................................................... 8-70

8.5.13...... Marine Intertidal Survey (Pui O Wan)............................................. 8-70

8.5.14...... Overall Evaluation.......................................................................... 8-71

8.6........ Ecological Impact Assessment Methodology............................................. 8-72

8.7........ Construction Phase Ecological Impact Assessment................................... 8-73

8.7.1........ General.......................................................................................... 8-73

8.7.2........ Secondary Woodland..................................................................... 8-75

8.7.3........ Plantation Woodland...................................................................... 8-78

8.7.4........ Tall Shrubland................................................................................ 8-79

8.7.5........ Shrubland-grassland mosaic............................................................ 8-80

8.7.6........ Grassland....................................................................................... 8-81

8.7.7........ Stream and riparian A (relatively high base flow): Tung Chung Stream, stream Nos. 15, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 32, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43................................ 8-81

8.7.8........ Tung Chung Stream........................................................................ 8-88

8.7.9........ Cheung Sha Stream........................................................................ 8-88

8.7.10...... Cheung Sha Sheung Tsuen Stream (Stream 40)............................... 8-89

8.7.11...... Stream and riparian B (relatively low base flow): stream nos. 1-14, 16, 17, 20, 22, 28-31, 33, 34, 36-39, 44................................................................................ 8-89

8.7.12...... Freshwater Marsh (Fong Yuen)...................................................... 8-90

8.7.13...... Village Area................................................................................... 8-91

8.7.14...... Agricultural Land............................................................................ 8-91

8.7.15...... Wasteland...................................................................................... 8-91

8.7.16...... Impacts on Key Species................................................................. 8-91

8.7.17...... Slope remediation works on obsolete sections of existing Tung Chung Road  8-95

8.7.18...... Nighttime Working Activities.......................................................... 8-96

8.7.19...... Summary of Construction Phase Impacts........................................ 8-97

8.8........ Operation Phase Unmitigated Impacts....................................................... 8-99

8.8.1........ General.......................................................................................... 8-99

8.8.2........ Disturbance.................................................................................... 8-99

8.8.3........ Barrier Effects.............................................................................. 8-101

8.8.4........ Mortality due to Physical Impact with Vehicles.............................. 8-102

8.8.5........ Pollution Emission from Vehicles................................................... 8-103

8.8.6........ Summary of Operational Phase Impacts........................................ 8-104

8.9........ Impact Mitigation Measures..................................................................... 8-105

8.9.1........ Construction Phase Impact Mitigation........................................... 8-105

8.9.2........ Operation Phase Impact Mitigation............................................... 8-111

8.10...... Residual Impacts........................................................................................ 8-112

8.11...... Environmental Monitoring and Audit........................................................ 8-119

8.12...... Conclusions................................................................................................. 8-119

8.13...... References................................................................................................. 8-120

 

9       LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACTS

9.1........ Background.................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2........ Scope and Content of the Study.................................................................... 9-1

9.2.1........ Project Description........................................................................... 9-1

9.2.2........ Limits of the Study Area................................................................... 9-4

9.3........ Assessment Methodology............................................................................. 9-4

9.4........ Planning and Development Control Framework........................................... 9-8

9.4.1........ Study Area....................................................................................... 9-8

9.4.2........ Existing Use and Potential Impacts.................................................... 9-9

9.4.3........ Existing Character of Adjacent Areas.............................................. 9-11

9.4.4........ Planned and Committed Development............................................. 9-12

9.4.5........ Landscape Planning Destination...................................................... 9-12

9.4.6........ Summary ....................................................................................... 9-13

9.5........ Baseline Study.............................................................................................. 9-14

9.5.1........ Physical Landscape Resources....................................................... 9-14

9.5.2........ Human and Cultural Landscape Resources...................................... 9-15

9.5.3........ Landscape Character Zones........................................................... 9-16

9.5.4........ Baseline Visual Conditions.............................................................. 9-18

9.5.5........ Key Views and Visual Receivers.................................................... 9-18

9.6........ Construction Stage Impact Assessment..................................................... 9-21

9.6.1........ Potential Sources of Impact during the Construction Stage............... 9-21

9.6.2........ Nature and Magnitude of Landscape Impacts during the Construction Stage  9-22

9.6.3........ Nature and Magnitude of Visual Impacts during the Construction Stage 9-25

9.6.4........ Mitigation Measures during the Construction Stage.......................... 9-35

9.6.5........ Prediction of Significance of Landscape Impacts during the Construction Stage          9-36

9.6.6........ Prediction of Significance of Visual Impacts during the Construction Stage     9-36

9.7 ....... Operational Impacts..................................................................................... 9-36

9.7.1........ Potential Sources of Impact during the Operational Stage................ 9-36

9.7.2........ Nature and Magnitude of Landscape Impacts during the Operational  Stage  9-36

9.7.3........ Nature and Magnitude of Visual Impacts during the Operational Stage 9-38

9.7.4........ Mitigation Measures during the Operational Stage........................... 9-41

9.7.5........ Prediction of Significance of Landscape Impacts during the Operational Stage           9-48

9.7.6........ Prediction of Significance of Visual Impacts during the Operational Stage 9-48

9.8........ Residual Impacts.......................................................................................... 9-56

9.9........ Conclusions................................................................................................... 9-56

9.10...... Recommendations........................................................................................ 9-57

9.11...... Environmental Monitoring and Audit.......................................................... 9-57

 

10     HAZARD

10.1...... Objectives..................................................................................................... 10-1

10.2...... Scope of Work.............................................................................................. 10-1

10.3...... The Study Area............................................................................................ 10-2

10.3.1...... Background................................................................................... 10-2

10.3.2...... Safety Facilities.............................................................................. 10-3

10.4...... Input Data..................................................................................................... 10-3

10.4.1...... Meteorological Data....................................................................... 10-3

10.4.2...... Population...................................................................................... 10-4

10.5...... Hazard Identification.................................................................................... 10-7

10.5.1...... Introduction.................................................................................... 10-7

10.5.2...... Recorded Chlorine Releases in Hong Kong..................................... 10-7

10.5.3...... Types of Chlorine Release.............................................................. 10-9

10.5.4...... Internal Release Cases.................................................................... 10-9

10.5.5...... External Release Cases................................................................. 10-10

10.6...... Frequency Estimation................................................................................ 10-12

10.6.1...... Indoor Failure Cases.................................................................... 10-12

10.6.2...... External Failure Cases.................................................................. 10-14

10.6.3...... Summary of Failure Frequencies................................................... 10-17

10.6.4...... Variation of Release Frequency with Time Period.......................... 10-19

10.7...... Consequence and Impact Analysis............................................................ 10-19

10.7.1...... Models Used............................................................................... 10-19

10.7.2...... Risk Assessment Parameters........................................................ 10-19

10.8...... Results........................................................................................................ 10-20

10.8.1...... Individual Risks............................................................................ 10-20

10.8.2...... Societal Risks............................................................................... 10-21

10.9...... Residual Impacts........................................................................................ 10-21

10.10.... Conclusions................................................................................................. 10-22

10.11.... References................................................................................................. 10-22

 

11     CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

11.1...... Objectives of Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment................................. 11-1

11.2...... Assessment Methodology........................................................................... 11-1

11.3...... Heritage Baseline........................................................................................ 11-2

11.3.1...... Existing Development/Impacts in the Study Area............................. 11-2

11.3.2...... Geological and Topographical Background..................................... 11-2

11.3.3...... Archaeological Background of the Study Corridor.......................... 11-3

11.4...... Field Evaluation............................................................................................ 11-4

11.4.1...... Background................................................................................... 11-4

11.4.2...... Scope and Methodology of Field Surveys....................................... 11-4

11.5...... Archaeological Field Survey Results and Assessment.............................. 11-6

11.5.1...... Background................................................................................... 11-6

11.5.2...... Surface Field Scan......................................................................... 11-6

11.5.3...... Auger Testing................................................................................. 11-7

11.5.4...... Test Pit Excavations....................................................................... 11-8

11.5.5...... Archaeological Impact Assessment............................................... 11-15

11.5.6...... Mitigation Recommendations........................................................ 11-16

11.6...... Historical Buildings and Structures Survey and Assessment.................. 11-17

11.6.1...... Background................................................................................. 11-17

11.6.2...... Cultural Heritage Structures Assessment....................................... 11-17

11.6.3...... Historical Land Use Patterns and Cultural Landscape Features...... 11-21

11.6.4...... Burial Associated Sites................................................................. 11-22

11.6.5...... Mitigation Recommendations........................................................ 11-22

11.7...... Summary and Conclusions......................................................................... 11-25

11.7.1...... Archaeological Evaluation............................................................. 11-25

11.7.2...... Cultural Heritage.......................................................................... 11-25

11.8...... Residual Impacts........................................................................................ 11-26

11.9...... Environmental Monitoring and Audit........................................................ 11-26

11.10.... References................................................................................................. 11-26

 

12     CUMULATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

12.1...... Introduction.................................................................................................. 12-1

12.2...... Air Quality Assessment............................................................................... 12-1

12.2.1...... Construction Phase......................................................................... 12-1

12.2.2...... Operational Phase.......................................................................... 12-2

12.3...... Noise............................................................................................................. 12-3

12.3.1...... Construction Phase......................................................................... 12-3

12.3.2...... Operational Phase.......................................................................... 12-5

12.4...... Water Quality............................................................................................... 12-6

12.4.1...... Construction Phase......................................................................... 12-6

12.4.2...... Operational Phase.......................................................................... 12-6

12.5...... Waste Management..................................................................................... 12-7

12.6...... Ecology......................................................................................................... 12-7

12.7...... Landscape and Visual.................................................................................. 12-8

12.8...... Conclusions................................................................................................... 12-9

 

13     ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT

13.1...... Introduction.................................................................................................. 13-1

13.2...... EM&A Requirements.................................................................................. 13-2

13.3...... Baseline Monitoring.................................................................................... 13-8

13.3.1...... Noise............................................................................................. 13-8

13.3.2...... Air Quality..................................................................................... 13-8

13.3.3...... Ecology.......................................................................................... 13-8

13.3.4...... Water Quality................................................................................. 13-8

13.3.5...... Landscape and Visual Resources.................................................... 13-8

13.3.6...... Cultural Heritage............................................................................ 13-8

13.4...... Construction Phase Impact Monitoring...................................................... 13-9

13.4.1...... Action and Limit Levels.................................................................. 13-9

13.4.2...... Noise............................................................................................. 13-9

13.4.3...... Air Quality................................................................................... 13-10

13.4.4...... Water Quality............................................................................... 13-11

13.4.5...... Ecology........................................................................................ 13-12

13.4.6...... Landscape and Visual................................................................... 13-13

13.4.7...... Waste.......................................................................................... 13-13

13.4.8...... Cultural Heritage.......................................................................... 13-13

13.5...... Operational Phase Impact Monitoring ..................................................... 13-13

13.6...... EM&A Responsibilities............................................................................. 13-14

13.7...... Reporting.................................................................................................... 13-15

13.8...... Implementation Schedules......................................................................... 13-15

 

14     SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

14.1...... Background.................................................................................................. 14-1

14.2...... Scope of the Assessment............................................................................. 14-1

14.3...... Summary of Key Findings and Recommendations..................................... 14-2

14.3.1...... Air Quality..................................................................................... 14-2

14.3.2...... Noise............................................................................................. 14-3

14.3.3...... Water Quality................................................................................. 14-4

14.3.4...... Waste............................................................................................ 14-7

14.3.5...... Ecology.......................................................................................... 14-9

14.3.6...... Landscape and Visual................................................................... 14-10

14.3.7...... Hazard......................................................................................... 14-12

14.3.8...... Cultural Heritage.......................................................................... 14-12

14.3.9...... Environmental Monitoring and Audit............................................. 14-13

14.3.10.... Cumulative Assessment................................................................ 14-14

14.3.11.... Overall Conclusions...................................................................... 14-14

 

15......... SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES........................................ 15-1

 

Tables

 

Section 1

 

Table 1.1 ....... Proposed Residential Provision along South Lantau Coast and Mui Wo............. 1-5

 

Section 2

 

Table 2.1........ Predicted Construction Equipment for Roadworks Earthworks........................ 2-12

Table 2.2........ Predicted Construction Equipment for Roadworks Retaining Wall Construction 2-13

Table 2.3........ Predicted Construction Equipment for Roadworks Pavement Construction....... 2-13

Table 2.4........ Predicted Construction Equipment for Bridgeworks Foundation

....................... Construction................................................................................................... 2-13

Table 2.5........ Predicted Construction Equipment for Bridgeworks Deck Construction........... 2-14

Table 2.6........ Typical Equipment Requirements for Slope Stabilisation Works....................... 2-14

Table 2.7........ Typical Equipment Requirements for Slope Remediation Earthworks................ 2-14

Table 2.8........ Typical Equipment Requirements for Slope Remediation Soil/Rock Nailing Works 2-15

Table 2.9........ Predicted Construction Equipment for the Noise Barriers Construction............. 2-15

Table 2.10...... Predicted Year 2021 Peak Hour Traffic Flows by Vehicle Type...................... 2-16

Table 2.11...... Traffic Figures Assumed for EIA..................................................................... 2-17

 

Section 3

 

Table 3.1........ Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives ................................................................... 3-1

Table 3.2........ Recommended Construction Noise Levels......................................................... 3-2

Table 3.3........ Acceptable Noise Levels for Percussive Piling................................................... 3-3

Table 3.4........ Acceptable Noise Level during the Construction Phase (Restricted Periods)....... 3-3

Table 3.5........ Acceptable Road Traffic Noise Levels.............................................................. 3-4

Table 3.6........ Beneficial Uses Applicable to Southern and North Western Waters WCZ.......... 3-6

Table 3.7........ Water Quality Parameters to be Controlled for Specific Marine Related

....................... Beneficial Uses................................................................................................. 3-7

Table 3.8........ Marine Water Quality Objectives for the Southern and North Western Water

....................... Control Zones................................................................................................... 3-7

 

 

 

Section 4

 

Table 4.1.... Air Sensitive Receivers.......................................................................................... 4-1

Table 4.2.... Particle Size Distribution........................................................................................ 4-3

Table 4.3.... 1-hour and 24-Hour Maximum TSP Concentrations at ASRs (including background) 4-4

Table 4.4.... EURO III Emission Factors in 2011....................................................................... 4-7

Table 4.5 ... 1-hour and 24-Hour Maximum RSP and NO2 Concentrations at ASRs (including background)      4-9

 

Section 5

 

Table 5.1.... Noise Sensitive Receivers...................................................................................... 5-1

Table 5.2.... Equipment Scenarios............................................................................................. 5-4

Table 5.3.... Typical Equipment Requirement for Road Construction.......................................... 5-5

Table 5.4 ... Typical Equipment Requirement for Bridge Construction......................................... 5-6

Table 5.5 ... Typical Equipment Requirement for Slope Stabilisation Works................................ 5-7

Table 5.6 ... Typical Equipment Requirement for Slope Remediation Works............................... 5-8

Table 5.7.... Typical Equipment Requirement for the Construction of Permanent Noise Barrier in Tung Chung Valley      5-8

Table 5.8a.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A) during Road Construction without Mitigation........ 5-10

Table 5.8b.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A) during Bridge Construction without Mitigation...... 5-11

Table 5.8c.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A) during Slope Stabilisation without Mitigation........ 5-11

Table 5.8d.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A) during Slope Remediation without Mitigation........ 5-12

Table 5.8e.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A) during Construction of Permanent Noise Barrier in Tung Chung Valley without Mitigation............................................................................................................ 5-12

Table 5.9.... Lmax dB(A) of Common Helicopter Types in Hong Kong.................................... 5-13

Table 5.10.. Predicted Helicopter Noise.................................................................................. 5-14

Table 5.11.. Recommended Mitigation Measures for the Noisy Equipment during Road Construction and Bridge Construction........................................................................................................ 5-16

Table 5.12.. Recommended Mitigation Measures for the Noisy Equipment during Permanent Noise Barrier Construction........................................................................................................................... 5-17

Table 5.13.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A) during Road Construction with Mitigation............ 5-19

Table 5.14.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A) during Bridge Construction with Mitigation........... 5-20

Table 5.15.. Maximum Noise Levels (dB(A)) during Construction of Permanent Noise Barrier in Tung Chung Valley With Noise Mitigation.................................................................................................. 5-20

Table 5.16.. Summary of Dwelling Affected by Adverse Construction Noise and Benefitting from Mitigation Measures   5-22

Table 5.17.. Predicted Traffic Noise Levels, L10 dB(A) at the Noise Sensitive Receivers During Operation Phase without Mitigation Measures in Year 2021....................................................................... 5-24     

Table 5.18.. Predicted Traffic Noise Levels, L10 dB(A) at the future Noise Sensitive Receivers of the Cheung Sha Sale Sites During Operation Phase without Mitigation Measures in Year 2021.............. 5-25

Table 5.19.. Additional Noise Sensitive Receivers at Tung Chung............................................. 5-26

Table 5.20.. Predicted Traffic Noise Levels, L10 dB(A) at the Additional Noise Sensitive Receivers During Operation Phase without Mitigation Measures in Year 2021........................................................... 5-27

Table 5.21.. Summary of Direct Mitigation Measures............................................................... 5-31

Table 5.22.. Predicted Traffic Noise Levels, L10 dB(A) at the Additional Noise Sensitive Receivers During Operation Phase with Mitigation Measures in Year 2021................................................................ 5-31     

Table 5.23.. Predicted Traffic Noise Levels at the Noise Sensitive Receivers in Sale Sites During Operation Phase with a perimeter Wall incorporated into the Design in Year 2021.................................... 5-33

Table 5.24.. Summary of Dwelling Affected by Adverse Noise and Benefitting from Mitigation Measures during the Operational Phase............................................................................................... 5-34

 

Section 6

 

Table 6.1.... Summary of Works on Streams........................................................................... 6-12

Table 6.2.... Runoff Quality for Urban Highways...................................................................... 6-23     

Table 6.3.... Water Quality in Tung Chung River...................................................................... 6-24

Table 6.4.... Spill Response Key Responsibilities..................................................................... 6-28

 

Section 7

 

Table 7.1.... Volumes of Cut and Fill Material............................................................................ 7-3     

Table 7.2.... Estimated Surplus Excavated Material.................................................................... 7-3

Table 7.3.... Summary of C&D Material Arisings....................................................................... 7-6

Table 7.4.... Recommended Waste Disposal Sites................................................................... 7-11

 

Section 8

 

Table 8.1 ... Coverage of the Different Habitat Types Within the Study Area............................ 8-12

Table 8.2.... Fish Species Recorded in the Study Area, June 2001 to January 2002.................. 8-18

Table 8.3.... Bird Species Recorded in the Study Area, May 2001 to January 2002................. 8-21

Table 8.4.... Reptile Species Recorded in the Study Area, June to October 2001..................... 8-23

Table 8.5.... Amphibian Species Recorded in the Study Area, June to September 2001............ 8-25

Table 8.6.... Dragonfly Species Recorded in the Study Area, June and July 2001..................... 8-28

Table 8.7 ... Dragonfly Species Recorded in the Study Area, September 2001......................... 8-29

Table 8.8 ... Dragonfly Species Recorded in the Study Area, October 2001............................. 8-30

Table 8.9 ... Butterfly Species Recorded in the Study Area, June and July 2001....................... 8-32

Table 8.10 . Butterfly Species Recorded in the Study Area, September 2001........................... 8-34

Table 8.11 . Butterfly Species Recorded in the Study Area, October 2001............................... 8-36

Table 8.12.. Flora Recorded in the Study Area, July to November 2001.................................. 8-40

Table 8.13.. Faunal Species of Conservation Interest Present in the Study Area........................ 8-48

Table 8.14 . Number of Faunal Species Present in Different Habitat Types Within the

.................. Study Area.......................................................................................................... 8-56

Table 8.15.. Summary of Species of Conservation Interest found in Streams............................. 8-59     

Table 8.16.. Ecological Evaluation of Secondary Woodland Within the Study Area.................. 8-63

Table 8.17.. Ecological Evaluation of Plantation Woodland Within the Study Area.................... 8-64

Table 8.18.. Ecological Evaluation of Tall Shrubland Mosaic Within the Study Area.................. 8-65

Table 8.19.. Ecological Evaluation of Shrubland-Grassland Mosaic Within the Study Area........ 8-65

Table 8.20.. Ecological Evaluation of Stream and Riparian Habitat Within the Study Area......... 8-66

Table 8.21.. Ecological Evaluation of Grassland Within the Study Area..................................... 8-67

Table 8.22.. Ecological Evaluation of Fong Yuen Marsh Within the Study Area........................ 8-68

Table 8.23.. Ecological Evaluation of Wasteland Within the Study Area.................................... 8-68

Table 8.24.. Ecological Evaluation of Agricultural Land Within the Study Area.......................... 8-69

Table 8.25.. Ecological Evaluation of Village Area Within the Study Area................................. 8-69

Table 8.26.. Summary of the Ecological Value of Habitats Within the Study Area..................... 8-71

Table 8.27.. Habitat Loss Arising from the Project................................................................... 8-74

Table 8.28.. Summary of Habitat Requirements, Mobility and Potential Development Impact on Faunal Species (Adults) of Conservation Interest in the Study Area................................................................ 8-92

Table 8.29.. Summary of Construction Phase Unmitigated Impacts........................................... 8-97

Table 8.30.. Summary of Operation Phase Unmitigated Impacts............................................. 8-105

Table 8.31.. Summary of Planting Proposals.......................................................................... 8-107     

Table 8.32.. Summary of Construction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures..................... 8-110

Table 8.33.. Summary of Operation Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures......................... 8-112

Table 8.34.. Evaluation of Secondary Woodland Residual Environmental Impacts.................. 8-113

Table 8.35 . Evaluation of Barrier Effects Residual Environmental Impacts.............................. 8-113

Table 8.36.. Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures and Predicated Residual Impacts..... 8-116

 

Section 9

 

Table 9.1a.. Schedule of Bridge Structures................................................................................ 9-2     

Table 9.1b.. Schedule of Proposed Retaining Walls................................................................... 9-2     

Table 9.2.... Relationship between Receptor Sensitivity and Impact Magnitude in Defining Significance    9-6

Table 9.3.... Identity and Characteristics of the Key Visual Receivers....................................... 9-19

Table 9.4.... Characteristics of Key Views............................................................................... 9-21

Table 9.5.... Schedule of Culverts............................................................................................ 9-23

Table 9.6a.. Summary of Significance of Landscape Impacts during the Construction

.................. Stage................................................................................................................... 9-30

Table 9.6b.. Summary of Significance of Visual Impacts during the Construction

.................. Stage................................................................................................................... 9-31     

Table 9.7.... Proposed Construction Stage Mitigation Measures............................................... 9-35

Table 9.8a.. Summary of Significance of Landscape Impacts during the Operational 

.................. Stage................................................................................................................... 9-49

Table 9.8b.. Summary of Significance of Visual Impacts during the Operational

.................. Stage................................................................................................................... 9-50     

Table 9.9.... Proposed Operational Stage Mitigation Measures................................................ 9-41

Table 9.10.. Summary of Planting Proposals............................................................................ 9-45     

 

Section 10

 

Table 10.1...... Daytime Weather Probabilities........................................................................ 10-4

Table 10.2...... Nighttime Weather Probabilities...................................................................... 10-4

Table 10.3...... Constuction Worker Data in 2006 (on new Tung Chung Road)........................ 10-5

Table 10.4...... Vehicle Forecast for Construction Phase in 2006............................................. 10-6

Table 10.5...... Calculation for Average Number of People per Vehicle................................... 10-6

Table 10.6...... Road Population for Construction Phase in 2006............................................. 10-6

Table 10.7...... Population Data for Operational Phase in 2021 (15 years after opening of new Tung Chung Road)         10-7

Table 10.8...... Summary of Failure Case due to Earthquake................................................. 10-12

Table 10.9...... Frequency Calculation................................................................................... 10-12

Table 10.10.... Frequencies of Release to Atmosphere for Indoor Releases........................... 10-13

Table 10.11.... Release Rates and Concentrations to Atmosphere......................................... 10-14

Table 10.12.... External Releases on the Approach Road...................................................... 10-14

Table 10.13.... Summary of Event Frequency during Unloading............................................. 10-15

Table 10.14.... Earthquake Event Tree.................................................................................. 10-16

Table 10.15.... Earthquake Failure Frequencies..................................................................... 10-16

Table 10.16.... Summary of Event Failures............................................................................ 10-18

Table 10.17.... Consequence Results for a Greater than 1 Tonne Chlorine Release................ 10-20     

Table 10.18.... PLLs for Construction and Operational Phases.............................................. 10-21

 

Section 11

 

Table 11.1...... Summary of Finds for Test Pit 1.................................................................... 11-10     

Table 11.2 ..... Summary of Finds for Test Pit 2.................................................................... 11-11

Table 11.3...... Summary of Finds for Test Pit 3.................................................................... 11-12     

Table 11.4...... Summary of Finds for Test Pit 4.................................................................... 11-13

Table 11.5...... Summary of Finds for Test Pit 5.................................................................... 11-14

Table 11.6...... Summary of Finds for Test Pit 6.................................................................... 11-15

Table 11.7...... Summary of Archaeological Field Survey Results........................................... 11-15

Table 11.8...... Assessment of Impacts on Cultural Heritage Resources.................................. 11-21

Table 11.9...... Assessment of the Recorded Graves............................................................. 11-22

 

Section 12

 

Table 12.1...... 1-hour and 24-hour maximum RSP and NO2 concentrations (µg/m3) at ASRs (including background level) (without noise mitigation)................................................................................. 12-3

Table 12.2...... 1-hour and 24-hour maximum RSP and NO2 concentrations (µg/m3) at ASRs (including background level) (with noise mitigation)...................................................................................... 12-3

 

Section 13

 

Table 13.1...... Summary of EM&A Requirements.................................................................. 13-2

Table 13.2...... Framework for Environmental Monitoring Plan................................................ 13-4

Table 13.3...... Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise............................................. 13-10

Table 13.4...... Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality.......................................................... 13-10

Table 13.5...... Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality..................................................... 13-11

Table 13.6...... Ecological Audit Schedule during Construction ............................................. 13-12

Table 13.7...... Ecological Audit Schedule during Operation ................................................. 13-14

 

Figures

 

Section 1

 

Figure 1.1             Location of Broad Corridor for Alignment Options

Figure 1.2             Alignment Options

 

Section 2

 

Figure 2.1             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.2             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.3             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.4             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.5             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.6             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.7             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.8             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.9             Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.10           Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.11           Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.12           Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.13           Alignment General Layout

Figure 2.14           Cross Section of Existing Road

Figure 2.15           Typical Section of On-line Improvement

Figure 2.16           Cross Section of Off-line Improvement

Figure 2.17           Cross Section of Off-line Improved Road (with Retaining Wall)

Figure 2.18           Stabilisation of Unstable Boulders

Figure 2.19           Future Road Network

 

Section 3

 

Figure 3.1             The Hong Kong Societal Risk Guidelines for PHI Sites

 

Section 4

 

Figure 4.1             North Lantau – Existing Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

Figure 4.2             North Lantau – Existing Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

Figure 4.3             South Lantau – Existing Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

Figure 4.4             South Lantau – Existing Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

Figure 4.5             South Lantau – Existing Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

Figure 4.6             Location of ASRs in Sale Sites

Figure 4.7             Total Emissions of NOx and RSP for the Project Design Years

Figure 4.8             TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near Lung Tseng Tau (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.9             TSP (24-hour) Contours during Construction near Lung Tseng Tau (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.10           TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near SR6 (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.11           TSP (24-hour) Contours during Construction near SR6 (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.12           TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near Shek Mun Kap Road (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.13           TSP (24-hour) Contours during Construction near Shek Mun Kap Road (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.14           TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near AFCD Office (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.15           TSP (24-hour) Contours during Construction near AFCD Office (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.16           TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near SR13 (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.17           TSP (24-hour) Contours during Construction near SR13 (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.18           TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near Bus-Bay Facilities (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.19           TSP (24-hour) Contours during Construction near Bus-Bay Facilities (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.20           TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near SR19 (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.21           TSP (1-hour) Contours during Construction near SR19 (Mitigated Case)

Figure 4.22a         NO2 (1-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.22b         NO2 (1-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.22c         NO2 (1-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.22d         NO2 (1-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.22e         NO2 (1-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.23a         RSP (24-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.23b         RSP (24-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.23c         RSP (24-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.23d         RSP (24-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

Figure 4.23e         RSP (24-hour) Air Contour Plot during Operational Phase

 

 

Section 5

 

Figure 5.1a           North Lantau – Existing Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Figure 5.1b           North Lantau – Existing Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Figure 5.1c           South Lantau – Existing Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Figure 5.1d           South Lantau – Existing Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Figure 5.1e           South Lantau – Existing Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Figure 5.1f            Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers at Sales Sites in South Lantau

Figure 5.2a           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.2b           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.2c           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.2d           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.2e           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.3a           Additional Noise Sensitive Receivers at Tung Chung Road North

Figure 5.3b           Additional Modelling Locations for SR13

Figure 5.4a           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Operational Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.4b           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Operational Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.4c           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Operational Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.4d           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Operational Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.4e           Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Operational Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.4f            Maximum Unmitigated and Mitigated Operational Noise Levels at Representative NSR

Figure 5.5             Direct Noise Mitigation Measures at Tung Chung Road North

Figure 5.6             Cross-section of Permanent Noise Barrier

Figure 5.7             Potential Extent of Construction Activity During Evenings and Public Holidays

 

 

Section 6

 

Figure 6.1             Existing Streams along the Alignment

Figures 6.2a          Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2b         Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2c          Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2d         Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2e          Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2f          Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2g          Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2h          Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2i           Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figures 6.2j          Temporary Drainage Layout Plan

Figure 6.3a           Control of Construction Site Run-off for the On-line Section Roadworks

Figure 6.3b           Control of Construction Site Run-off for the On-line Section Roadworks

Figure 6.3c           Control of Construction Site Run-off for the On-line Section Roadworks

Figure 6.3d           Control of Construction Site Run-off for the On-line Section Roadworks

Figure 6.4             Major Catchment Areas

 

Section 8

 

Figure 8.1             Habitat characteristics of the study area

Figure 8.2             Habitat characteristics of the study area

Figure 8.3             Habitat characteristics of the study area

Figure 8.4a           Habitat map

Figure 8.4b           Habitat map

Figure 8.4c           Habitat map

Figure 8.4d           Habitat map

Figure 8.4e           Habitat map

Figure 8.4f            Habitat map

Figure 8.4g           Habitat map

Figure 8.5             Stream numbers

Figure 8.6             Broad areas surveyed for faunal groups

Figure 8.7             Fish survey locations

Figure 8.8             Bird survey location

Figure 8.9             Reptile and amphibian survey locations

Figure 8.10           Mammal survey locations

Figure 8.11           Dragonflies and butterflies survey locations

Figure 8.12           Location of Belt Transects at Pui O Wan

Figure 8.13a         Ecological characteristics present at the study sites

Figure 8.13b         Ecological characteristics present at the study sites

Figure 8.14a         Key Plan of Fish Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.14b         Fish Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.14c         Fish Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.14d         Fish Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.15a         Key Plan of Bird Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.15b         Bird Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.15c         Bird Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.16a         Key Plan of Reptile and Amphibian Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.16b         Reptile and Amphibian Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.16c         Reptile and Amphibian Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.16d         Reptile and Amphibian Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.16e         Reptile and Amphibian Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.16f          Reptile and Amphibian Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.16g         Reptile and Amphibian Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.17a         Key Plan of Mammal Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.17b         Mammal Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.18a         Key Plan of Dragonflies and Butterflies Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.18b         Dragonflies and Butterflies Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.18c         Dragonflies and Butterflies Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.18d         Dragonflies and Butterflies Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.18e         Dragonflies and Butterflies Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.18f          Dragonflies and Butterflies Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.19a         Key Plan of Plant Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.19b         Plant Species of Conservation Interest

Figure 8.20           Proposed Culvert Designs

Figure 8.21           Potential Location of a Wildlife Tunnel

Figure 8.22           Amphibian and Reptile Escape Ramp in U-shaped Channel

 

 

Section 9

 

Figure 9.1             Planning and Development Control Framework

Figure 9.2A          Extract from Remaining Development of Tung Chung and Tai Ho
Comprehensive Feasibility Study - Proposed Tung Chung Valley Development Plan

Figure 9.2B          Extract from Cheung Sha Layout Plan - Lantau Island No. L/I-CS/1

Figure 9.3A          Extract from South West New Territories Development Strategy Review - Recommended Development Strategy

Figure 9.3B          Extract from South West New Territories Development Strategy Review - Conservation Strategy

Figure 9.4             Aerial Photograph of the Study Corridor

Figure 9.5             Key Plan (1:25,000)

Figure 9.6A          Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:25,000)

Figure 9.6B          Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.6C          Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.6D          Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.6E           Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.6F           Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.7A          Visually Sensitive Receivers, Visual Envelope, and Location of Key Views (1: 25,000)

Figure 9.7B          Visually Sensitive Receivers, Visual Envelope, and Location of Key Views (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.7C          Visually Sensitive Receivers, Visual Envelope, and Location of Key Views (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.7D          Visually Sensitive Receivers, Visual Envelope, and Location of Key Views (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.7E           Visually Sensitive Receivers, Visual Envelope, and Location of Key Views (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.7F           Visually Sensitive Receivers, Visual Envelope, and Location of Key Views (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.8             Construction Impacts on Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:25,000)

Figure 9.9             Operational Impacts on Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:25,000)

Figure 9.10           Residual Impacts on Landscape Character Areas and Landscape Resources (1:25,000)

Figure 9.11           Construction Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers (1:25,000)

Figure 9.12           Operational Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers (1:25,000)

Figure 9.13           Residual Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers (1:25,000)

Figure 9.14           Landscape Mitigation Measures Plan – Construction Phase (1:25,000)

Figure 9.15A        Landscape Mitigation Measures Plan – Operational Phase (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.15B        Landscape Mitigation Measures Plan – Operational Phase (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.15C        Landscape Mitigation Measures Plan – Operational Phase (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.15D        Landscape Mitigation Measures Plan – Operational Phase (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.15E         Landscape Mitigation Measures Plan – Operational Phase (1:5000) (set of 5 no. plans)

Figure 9.16A        Photomontage - View Point 1 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.16B        Photomontage - View Point 1 - During Construction

Figure 9.16C        Photomontage - View Point 1 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.16D        Photomontage - View Point 1 - Year 10

Figure 9.17A        Photomontage - View Point 2 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.17B        Photomontage - View Point 2 - During Construction

Figure 9.17C        Photomontage - View Point 2 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.17D        Photomontage - View Point 2 - Year 10

Figure 9.18A        Photomontage - View Point 3 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.18B        Photomontage - View Point 3 - During Construction

Figure 9.18C        Photomontage - View Point 3 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.18D        Photomontage - View Point 3 - Year 10

Figure 9.19A        Photomontage - View Point 4 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.19B        Photomontage - View Point 4 - During Construction

Figure 9.19C        Photomontage - View Point 4 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.19D        Photomontage - View Point 4 - Year 10

Figure 9.20A        Photomontage - View Point 5 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.20B        Photomontage - View Point 5 - During Construction

Figure 9.20C        Photomontage - View Point 5 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.20D        Photomontage - View Point 5 - Year 10

Figure 9.21A        Photomontage - View Point 6 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.21B        Photomontage - View Point 6 - During Construction

Figure 9.21C        Photomontage - View Point 6 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.21D        Photomontage - View Point 6 - Year 10

Figure 9.22A        Photomontage - View Point 7 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.22B        Photomontage - View Point 7 - During Construction

Figure 9.22C        Photomontage - View Point 7 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.22D        Photomontage - View Point 7 - Year 10

Figure 9.23A        Photomontage - View Point 8 - Existing Condition

Figure 9.23B        Photomontage - View Point 8 - During Construction

Figure 9.23C        Photomontage - View Point 8 - Upon Completion

Figure 9.23D        Photomontage - View Point 8 - Year 10

Figure 9.24           Typical Sections and Panel Elevations of Retaining Wall

Figure 9.25           Bridge Deck Typical Cross Section

 

Section 10

 

Figure 10.1           Layout of Cheung Sha WTW

Figure 10.2           Study Area for Cheung Sha WTW

Figure 10.3           Individual Risk Contours for Cheung Sha WTW

Figure 10.4           FN Curves for Construction and Operational Phase

 

Section 11

 

Figure 11.1           Location of Known Archaeological Sites and Historical Villages in the Vicinity if the Study Area

Figure 11.2a         Location of Auger Tests and Test Pits 4, 5, and 6 in Tung Chung (Area 1)

Figure 11.2b         Location of Auger Tests and Test Pits 1, 2, and 3 in Cheung Sha (Area 2)

Figure 11.3           Test Pit Section Drawing – Test Pit 1

Figure 11.4           Test Pit Section Drawing – Test Pit 2

Figure 11.5           Test Pit Section Drawing – Test Pit 3

Figure 11.6a         Test Pit Section Drawing – Test Pit 4

Figure 11.6b         Test Pit Section Drawing – Test Pit 4

Figure 11.7           Test Pit Section Drawing – Test Pit 5

Figure 11.8           Test Pit Section Drawing – Test Pit 6

Figure 11.9           Location of Fong Yuen Nunnery and Fung Shui Wood

Figure 11.10         Locations of Cultural Heritage Features in Lung Tseng Tau and Wong Ka Wai

Figure 11.11         Locations of Cultural Heritage Features in Cheung Sha

Figure 11.12         1924 Aerial Photograph : Tung Chung

Figure 11.13         1963 Aerial Photograph : Tung Chung

Figure 11.14         Location of Historical Land Use Area (Former Agricultural Terraces)

Figure 11.15a       Location of Grave TCR-01-G-01 (Near Fong Yuen Nunnery)

Figure 11.15b       Location of Grave TCR-01-G-02 (Near Lung Tseng Tau)

 

Section 12

 

Figure 12.1a         Proposed Air and Noise Sensitive Receivers in Tung Chung Valley

Figure 12.1b         Additional Operational Modelling Locations for Sensitive Receiver 2

Figure 12.2           NO2 Concentrations Plot

Figure 12.3           CO2 Concentrations Plot

Figure 12.4           Location and Cross-Section of Landscaped Bund in Tung Chung Valley

Section 15

 

Figure 15.1      Key Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Populations Protected

 

 

Appendices         (under separate cover)

 

Appendix A          Justification for the Project

Appendix B          Selection of the Recommended Preferred Option for the Project

Appendix C          Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedules

Appendix D          Construction Air Quality Modelling Results

Appendix E          Operational Air Quality Modelling Results

Appendix F          Construction Noise Modelling Results

Appendix G          Operational Noise Modelling Results

Appendix H          Ecological Field Survey - Species Lists

Appendix I           Landscape Proposal

Appendix J           Cheung Sha Water Treatment Works Site Photographs

Appendix K          Archaeological and Historical Building Survey Results

Appendix L          Cumulative Operational Air and Noise Modelling Results