1.1 The title of this project is known as “Agreement No. CE 28/2004 (GE) Landslide Preventive Works at Po Shan, Mid-levels – Design and Construction (Natural Terrain Risk Mitigation Works)” (hereafter known as the Project). The Project Proponent is the Planning Division of the Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Maunsell Environmental Management Consultants Limited (MEMCL) has been commissioned to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment Study for the Project.
1.2 The objective of this Project is to carry out detailed design and supervision of landslide preventive works to improve the long-term stability of the Po Shan area against large-scale and deep-seated slope failure. This Environmental Impact Assessment focuses on the local repair works on the hillside, which is proposed to minimize slope deterioration and shallow slope instabilities.
1.3 The hillside is susceptible to shallow failure and a shallow landslide had occurred during a rainstorm in June 2005. This project aims to mitigate the natural terrain against shallow instabilities.
1.4 The proposed landslide preventive works will be constructed to protect the existing residential developments at the toe of the project site.