10. Landscape and Visual Impact assessment
10.2 Environmental Legislation,
Standards and Guidelines
10.4 Scope and Content of the
Study
10.5 Review of Planning and
Development Control Framework
10.6 Comments on Landscape and
Visual Issues received during Consultations
10.8 Landscape Impact
Assessment
10. Landscape and Visual Impact assessment
10.1.1 This chapter outlines the landscape and visual impact assessment associated with the Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) - Designated Project 2 (DP2) - Road P2 and other roads which are classified as primary/district distributor roads,
10.1.2 DP2 is a Schedule 2 Designated Projects (DP) under Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO).
10.1.3 The assessment includes:
·
a definition of the scope and contents of the
study, including a description of the assessment methodology,
·
a review of the relevant planning and
development control framework,
·
a review of comments received during Public
Consultation and how these have been addressed in the design,
·
a baseline study providing a comprehensive and
accurate description of the baseline landscape resources, landscape character areas and Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs),
·
recommendation of appropriate mitigation
measures and associated implementation programmes,
·
identification of the potential landscape and
visual impacts and prediction of their magnitude and potential significance,
before and after the mitigation measures, and
·
an assessment of the acceptability or otherwise
of the predicted residual impacts, according to the five criteria set out in
Annex 10 of the EIAO-TM.
10.1.4 The landscape and visual impact assessment follows the criteria and guidelines as stated in Annexes 10 and 18 of the EIAO TM. Colour photographs showing baseline conditions, and photomontages and illustrative materials supporting conclusions are provided and the locations of all key viewpoints shall be clearly mapped. Photomontages at representative locations provide comparison between existing views, proposals on day 1 after completion without mitigation measures, on day 1 completion with mitigation measures, and in year 10 after with mitigation measures in accordance with EIAO Guidance Note No. 8/2002.
10.2
Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Guidelines
10.2.1 The following legislation, standards and guidelines are applicable to landscape and visual impact assessment associated with the construction and operation of the project:
·
Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance
(Cap.499.S.16) and the Technical Memorandum on EIA Process (EIAO TM),
particularly Annexes 10 and 18,
·
Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance
Guidance Note 8/2002,
·
Town Planning Ordinance (Cap 131),
·
ETWB No. 36/ 2004 - Advisory Committee on the
Appearance of Bridges and Associated Structures (ACABAS),
·
ETWB TCW No. 10/2005 - Planting on Footbridges
and Flyovers,
·
ETWB TCW No. 2/2004 - Maintenance of Vegetation
and Hard Landscape Features,
·
ETWB TCW No. 29/2004 - Registration of Old and
Valuable Trees, and Guidelines for their Preservation,
·
ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 - Tree Preservation,
·
·
HyDTC No. 10/2001 – Visibility of Directional
Signs,
·
Land Administration Office Instruction (LAOI) Section
D-12 - Tree Preservation,
·
Study on Landscape Value Mapping of
·
WBTC No. 25/92 - Allocation of Space for Urban
Street Trees, and
·
WBTC No. 7/2002 - Tree Planting in Public Works.
10.2.2 In addition, reference has been made to the following approved EIA reports:
·
EIA Report on Wan Chai Development Phase II,
Territory Development Department, 2001 (EIA-058/2001),
·
EIA Report on Central – Wan Chai Bypass and
Island Eastern Corridor Link, Highways Departments, 2001 (EIA-057/2001),
·
EIA Report on Central Reclamation Phase III –
Studies, Site Investigation, Design and Construction, Territory Development
Department, 2001 (EIA-055/2001), and
· EIA Report on Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Atrium Link Extension, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, 2006 (EIA-120/2006).
10.3.1 Landscape and visual impacts have been assessed separately for the construction and operational phases.
10.3.2 The assessment of landscape impacts has involved the following procedures:
·
Identification of the baseline landscape
resources found within the study area. This is achieved by site
visit and desktop study of topographical maps, information databases and
photographs.
·
Assessment of the degree of sensitivity to
change of the landscape resources. This is influenced by a
number of factors including:
-
quality
and maturity of landscape resources/characters,
-
rarity
of landscape resources/characters,
-
whether
is considered to be of local, regional, national or global importance,
-
whether
there are any statutory or regulatory limitations/requirements relating to the
landscape resource/characters, and
-
ability
of the landscape resource/character to accommodate change.
The Sensitivity
of each landscape resources and character areas is classified as follows:
|
High: |
Important
landscape or landscape resources of particularly distinctive character or
high importance, sensitive to relatively small changes. |
|
Medium |
Landscape or landscape
resources of moderately valued landscape characteristics and reasonably
tolerant to change. |
|
Low: |
Landscape or
landscape resources of low valued landscape characteristics and high tolerant
to change. |
·
Identification of potential
sources of landscape impacts. These are the various elements of the construction works and operational
procedures that would generate landscape impacts.
·
Identification of the
magnitude of landscape impacts. The magnitude of the impact (or magnitude of change) depends on a number
of factors including:
-
the
physical extent of the impact,
-
compatibility
of the project with the surrounding landscape,
-
duration
of impacts i.e. whether it is temporary (short, medium or long term), under construction and operation phases, and
-
reversibility
of change.
The magnitude of
landscape impacts is classified as follows:
|
Large: |
The landscape
or landscape resource would suffer a major change. |
|
Intermediate: |
The landscape or
landscape resources would suffer moderate change. |
|
Small: |
The landscape
or landscape resources would suffer slight or barely perceptible change. |
|
Negligible: |
The landscape
or landscape resources would suffer no discernible change. |
·
Identification of
potential landscape mitigation measures. Mitigation measures may take the form of
-
adopting
alternative design or revisions to the engineering or the architectural design
to prevent and/or minimize adverse impacts,
-
remedial
measures such as colour and textural
treatment of physical, engineering and building features,
-
compensatory
measures such as the implementation of landscape design measures (e.g. tree
planting, creation of new open space etc) to compensate for unavoidable adverse
impacts and to attempt to generate potentially beneficial long term impacts.
A programme for
the mitigation measures is provided. The agencies responsible for the funding
implementation, management and maintenance of the mitigation measures are identified.
·
Predicted significance of landscape impacts before
and after the implementation of the mitigation measures. By synthesising
the magnitude of the various impacts and the sensitivity of the various
landscape resources it is possible to categorise impacts in a logical,
well-reasoned and consistent fashion. Table
10.1 shows the rationale for dividing the degree of significance into four
thresholds, namely insubstantial, slight, moderate, and substantial, depending
on the combination of a negligible-small-intermediate-large magnitude of impact
and a low-medium-high degree
of sensitivity of landscape resource/character.
|
Magnitude
of Impact (Change) |
Large |
Moderate |
Moderate
/ Substantial |
Substantial |
|
Intermediate |
Slight
/ Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate
/ Substantial |
|
|
Small |
Insubstantial
/ Slight |
Slight
/ Moderate |
Moderate |
|
|
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
|
|
Low |
Medium |
High |
|
|
|
Receptor
Sensitivity (of Landscape
Resource, Landscape Character Area or VSRs) |
|||
·
Prediction of
Acceptability of Impacts. An overall assessment
of the acceptability, or otherwise, of the impacts according to the five
criteria set out in Annex 10 of the EIAOTM.
10.3.3 The assessment of visual impacts has involved the followings:
·
Identification of
Zones of Visual Influence (ZVIs) during the construction and operational phase
of the project. This is achieved by
site visit and desktop study of topographic maps and photographs, and
preparation of cross-section to determine visibility of the project from
various locations.
·
Identification of
Visual sensitive receivers (VSRs) within the Zone of Visual Influence (ZVIs) at
construction and operational stages. These are the people who would reside within, work within, play within,
or travel through, the ZVIs.
·
Assessment of the
degree of sensitivity to change of the VSRs. Factors considered include:
-
the type of VSRs, which is classified according to
whether the person is at home, at work, at
school, at
play, or travelling. Those who
view the impact from their homes are considered to be highly sensitive as the
attractiveness or otherwise of the outlook from their home will have a
substantial effect on their perception of the quality and acceptability of
their home environment and their general quality of life. Those who view the
impact from their workplace and at school are considered to be only moderately sensitive as the
attractiveness or otherwise of the outlook will have a less important, although
still material, effect on their perception of their quality of life. The degree
to which this applies depends on whether the workplace is industrial, retail or
commercial. Those who view the impact whilst taking part in an outdoor leisure
activity may display varying sensitivity depending on the type of leisure
activity. Those who view the impact whilst traveling on a public thoroughfare
will also display varying sensitivity depending on the speed of travel.
-
other factors which are considered (as required by
EIAO GN 8/2002) include the value and quality of existing views, the
availability and amenity of alternative views, the duration or frequency of
view, and the degree of visibility.
The sensitivity
of VSRs is classified as follows:
|
High: |
The VSR is highly
sensitive to any change in their viewing experience. |
|
Medium: |
The VSR is
moderately sensitive to any change in their viewing experience. |
|
Low: |
The VSR is
only slightly sensitive to any change in their viewing experience. |
·
Identification of
relative numbers of VSRs. This is
expressed in term of whether there are very few, few, many or very many VSRs in
any one category of VSR.
·
Identification of
potential sources of visual impacts. These are the various elements of the construction works and operational
procedures that would generate visual impacts.
·
Assessment of the
potential magnitude of visual impacts. Factors considered include
-
the
compatibility with the surrounding landscape,
-
the
duration of the impact,
-
the reversibility
of the impact,
-
the
scale of the impact and distance of the source of impact from the viewer, and
-
the degree of visibility of the impact, and the degree
of which the impact dominates the field of vision of the viewer.
The magnitude of
visual impacts is classified as follows:
|
Large: |
The VSRs would
suffer a major change in their viewing experience. |
|
Intermediate: |
The VSRs would
suffer a moderate change in their viewing experience. |
|
Small: |
The VSRs would
suffer a small change in their viewing experience. |
|
Negligible: |
The VSRs would
suffer no discernible change in their viewing experience. |
·
Identification of
potential visual mitigation measures. These may take the form of adopting alternative designs or revisions to
the basic engineering and architectural design to prevent and/or minimise
adverse impacts, remedial measures such as colour and textural treatment of
building features, and tree planting to screen the roads and associated bridge
structures. A programme for the mitigation measures is provided. The agencies
responsible for the implementation, management and maintenance of the
mitigation measures are identified and their approval-in-principle has been
sought.
·
Prediction of the
significance of visual impacts before and after the implementation of the
mitigation measures. By synthesising the
magnitude of the various visual impacts and the sensitivity of the VSRs, and
the numbers of VSRs that are affected, it is possible to categorise the degree
of significance of the impacts in a logical, well-reasoned and consistent
fashion. Table 10.1 shows the
rationale for dividing the degree of significance into four thresholds, namely,
insubstantial, slight, moderate and substantial, depending on the combination
of a negligible-small-intermediate-large magnitude of impact and a
low-medium-high degree of sensitivity of VSRs.
The significance
of visual impacts is categorised as follows:
|
Substantial: |
Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal
would cause significant deterioration or improvement in existing visual
quality. |
|
Moderate: |
Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal
would cause a noticeable deterioration or improvement in existing visual
quality. |
|
Slight: |
Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal
would cause a barely perceptible deterioration or improvement in existing
visual quality. |
|
Insubstantial: |
No discernible change in the existing visual
quality. |
·
Prediction of
Acceptability of Impacts. An overall
assessment of the acceptability, or otherwise, of the impacts according to the
five criteria set out in Annex 10 of the EIAOTM.
10.3.4 It is assumed that funding, implementation, management and maintenance of the mitigation proposals can be satisfactorily resolved according to the principles in EIAO TM, ETWB TCW 2/2004 and 3/2006. All mitigation proposals in this report are practical and achievable within the known parameters of funding, implementation, management and maintenance. The suggested agents for the funding and implementation (and subsequent management and maintenance, if applicable) are indicated in Table 10.5 and 10.6. Approval-in-principle to the implementation, management and maintenance of the proposed mitigation measures is being sought from the appropriate authorities.
10.4
Scope
and Content of the Study
10.4.1
The Study Area, as shown in Figure 10.1, is demarcated by Tong Shui Road Interchange to the east,
10.4.2
According to EIA Study Brief
No. ESB-153/2006, the study area for the landscape impact assessment shall
include all areas within
10.4.3
In this study, relevant Outline
Development Plans (ODPs), Outline Zoning Plans (OZPs), Layout Plans and other
relevant published land use plans, planning briefs and studies which may
identify areas of high landscape value, open space and amenity area will be
reviewed. Any guidelines on landscape
strategies, landscape frameworks, urban design concepts, building height
profiles, special design areas, landmarks, designated view corridors, open space
networks, landscape links that may affect the appreciation of the Project and
associated works will also be reviewed.
The landscape and visual requirements contained in the Visions and Goals
for
10.4.4 In the landscape assessment, the existing and planned landscape resources and character of the assessment areas will be described, appraised, analyzed and evaluated. Plans of suitable scale showing the baseline landscape resources and landscape character mapping of impact assessment are used to present the findings of impact assessment. A broad brush tree survey which identifies the species and approximate numbers to be affected is included. The assessment focuses on the sensitivity of the landscape framework and its ability to accommodate change. The degree of compatibility of the Project and associated works with the existing and planned landscape settings will be identified. The landscape impact assessment quantifies the potential landscape impacts as far as possible, so as to illustrate the significance of such impacts arising from the Project and associated works. All landscape impacts are clearly mapped.
10.4.5 In the visual impact assessment, clear illustrations including mapping of visual impact will be provided. The assessment includes:
l Identification
and plotting of visual envelope of the Project and associated works,
l Identification
of key groups of sensitive receivers within the visual envelope with regard to
views from ground level, sea level and elevated vantage points,
l Description of
the visual compatibility of the Project and associated works within the surrounding,
both existing and planned uses, its obstruction and interference with the key
views of the adjacent areas, and
l Description of
severity of visual impacts in terms of nature, distance and number of sensitive
receivers. The visual impact of the Project
and associated works with and without mitigations shall be assessed, and the
effectiveness of the mitigation measures shall be demonstrated.
10.4.6 The merits of preservation in totality, in parts or total destruction of existing landscape and the establishment of new landscape character areas are evaluated. Alternative alignment(s), design(s) and construction methods that would avoid or reduce the identified landscape and visual impacts have been evaluated for comparison before adopting other mitigation or compensatory measures to alleviate the impacts. The mitigation measures proposed will not only be concerned with damage reduction but will also include consideration of potential enhancement of existing landscape and visual quality.
10.4.7 Measures will be included in the detailed design, construction and operation of the Project and associated works to mitigate landscape and visual impact and reduce them to the acceptable levels. Relevant responsible parties will be identified for the on-going management and maintenance of the proposed mitigation works to ensure their effectiveness throughout the operation phase of the Project and associated works. A practical programme and funding proposal for the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures is provided.
10.5
Review
of Planning and Development Control Framework
General
10.5.1 Earlier strategic studies were predicated on a strong commitment to economic growth, a portion of which was to be reliant upon large-scale land formation. These studies had advocated the creation of a substantial area of reclamation in the Central and Wan Chai Districts to provide land for a high profile extension of the Central Business District (CBD) out to the new waterfront.
10.5.2 There has been, in recent years, a shift in the development framework, with regards to the grounds for justifying any proposed reclamation in the Harbour (i.e. the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance) and specifically, the extent and functions of, and uses to be accommodated within, the proposed Central and Wan Chai Reclamation. Harbour-front Enhancement Review – Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Adjoining Area” (HER) was initiated by the Harbour-front Enhancement Committee (HEC) for the purpose of enhancing public participation in the Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) Review. This will ensure that draft OZP and draft RODP reflect consensus.
10.5.3 This section provides an overview of Government’s development intentions of the Study Area, specifically from landscape and visual standpoints. These have been identified from Government studies and documents which represent strategic development proposals for the Central and Wan Chai Reclamation.
Review of Stage
II Study on Review of Metroplan (2002)
10.5.4
Stage II Study on Review of
Metroplan (2002) aims at establishing a coherent planning policy statements
based on the finding of previous studies, and reviewing and updating the land
use-transport-environmental framework for the Metro Area up to the year 2016. The Metroplan advocates the construction of a
continuous promenade, public open space and landscaping facilities along the
waterfront of the Inner Harbour Core.
10.5.5 Open spaces and associated recreational facilities are proposed as the primary landuses for the reclaimed land which enhance amenity value of the harbour front. Existing fragmented waterfront promenades are linked to form a continuous Harbour front edge from Central to North Point. The provision of continuous waterfront promenades, associated piazzas and hinterland pedestrian links and landscaping facilities at (1) Central and Wan Chai planned reclamations and (2) between Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and Oil Street is proposed. Comprehensive pedestrian Circulation Framework is proposed to integrate the harbour front with the existing open space and streetscape framework. Under the proposed development, the Metroplan proposals are followed and further reinforced.
Review of Planning
Study on the Harbour and its Waterfront Areas (2003)
10.5.6
Planning Study on the Harbour and
its Waterfront Areas (2003) formulate a Harbour and Waterfront Plan to guide
the use of waterfront areas and the Harbour up to 2016 and beyond. Central,
Wanchai and
10.5.7
Several key issues have been
identified in the planning study. There is a lack of accessibility to Harbour due to at-grade or elevated major roads
alongside or parallel to the Harbour shore. Several incompatible uses were found along the
10.5.8 The Planning Study suggested that urban design and landscape should aim at enhancing visual relief provided by Harbour, protecting Harbour setting, providing easy pedestrian access to waterfront and encouraging variety and visual excitement.
10.5.9 It is considered that the WDII and associated projects will meet the objectives of Planning Study on the Harbour and its Waterfront Areas.
Review of Visions and Goals for
10.5.10
The Town Planning Board
recognises that the
10.5.11
The vision is to make
10.5.12 Goals include:
l
To bring the people to the Harbour and the Harbour
to the people.
l
To enhance the scenic views of the Harbour and
maintain visual assess to the harbour-front.
l
To enhance the Harbour as a unique attraction for
our people and tourists.
l
To create a quality harbour-front through
encouraging innovative building design and a variety of tourist, retail,
leisure and recreational activities, and providing an integrated network of
open space and pedestrian links.
l
To facilitate the improvement of water quality of
the Harbour.
l
To maintain a safe and efficient harbour for
transport of people and goods and for the operation of an international hub
port.
10.5.13
It is considered that the WDII
and associated projects comply with the Visions and Goals for
Review of the Outline Zoning Plans (OZPs)
10.5.14 A review of the existing and planned development framework for the proposed works and for the surroundings has been considered. It aims to identify issues for the neighbouring planned land uses, to identify potential resources and sensitive receivers, and to ensure a high compatibility between the proposed project and the surroundings.
10.5.15 The Study Area is largely covered by OZPs. These are the Wan Chai North (HPA 25) Outline Zoning Plan (No. S/H25/1), Wan Chai OZP (No. S/H5/24), the Causeway Bay OZP (No. S/H6/14) and the North Point OZP (No. S/H8/21). One other OZP, the Central District (Extension) (No. S/H24/6) also covers areas adjacent to WDII. Based on desktop study, there will not be any impact on Wan Chai OZP (No. S/H5/24) and Causeway Bay OZP (No. S/H6/14). The review of OZPs has not only included a review of the plans, but also of the ‘Notes’ and “Explanatory Statements’ which accompany, and form part of, these plans. The proposed development are overlaid on the affected OZPs are shown in Figure 10.1.1-10.1.3.
10.5.16 The main landscape features depicted on the OZPs are limited to the open space network and the pedestrian linkages. The OZPs illustrate the broad principle development within each planning area based on the previous approved Wanchai Development Phase II scheme. However, under the current proposals, the broad planning principles approved in the previous scheme are maintained with reduced extent of reclamation, changes in the nature and extent of the Trunk Road and associated ground level roads.
10.5.17 A comparison of the Previous Approved Scheme as shown in OZPs and the Current Preferred Scheme is described below.
Open Space
10.5.18
Under both the Previous and
Current Schemes, reclaimed lands are primarily used as open spaces. In the Previous Approved Scheme, open spaces
included the marine basin to the west of the HKCEC Extension, the Wan Chai
waterfront east of the HKCEC Extension, the Yacht Club Marina, the
Pedestrian Links
10.5.19 A system of overhead pedestrian walkways is a major feature of the area. This system links major developments and serves to improve pedestrian circulation throughout the Study Area.
10.5.20 Under the Current Scheme, the following new pedestrian links to the new harbour-front are as follows (Appendix 10.4):
(a)
a footbridge connecting the HKAPA with its
Extension and the provision of an at-grade crossing across Road P2 to the
waterfront,
(b)
a landscape deck from the garden adjacent to Grand
Hyatt Hotel to the promenade area west of the HKCEC,
(c)
an at-grade crossing at the junction of
(d)
a landscape deck from Harbour Centre/Great Eagle
Centre across the proposed Exhibition Station and the re-aligned
(e)
an at-grade crossing at the junction of
(f)
a footbridge along
(g)
a landscape deck connecting the Victoria Park to
the waterfront,
(h)
an at-grade pedestrian link extending from
(i)
an at-grade pedestrian link along the
Summary
10.5.21 It is considered that the proposed development and associated works are in principle following the planning intentions for the study areas as set out in the OZPs. However, in response to the CFA judgment on the PHO, the extent of reclamation has been reduced to a minimum. Nevertheless, the new concept plan for the waterfront and enhanced connectivity to the waterfront from the hinterland do reinforce the planning intentions of the waterfront from Wan Chai to North Point.
10.6
Comments
on Landscape and Visual Issues received during Consultations
10.6.1 The public engagement project titled “Harbour-front Enhancement Review – Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Adjoining Area” (HER) was initiated by the Harbour-front Enhancement Committee (HEC) for the purpose of enhancing public participation in the Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) Review.
10.6.2 A 3-stage Public Engagement Strategy has been formulated so as to enable a more structured approach to be adopted to the HER public engagement activities:
l
“Envisioning Stage” - Public to provide their
visions, wishes and concepts, as well as Sustainability Principles and
Indicators forming as a basis for the development of the Concept Plans,
l
“Realization Stage” - Public to evaluate Concept
Plans to arrive at consensus,
l
“Detailed Planning Stage” - Ensure draft OZP and
draft RODP reflect consensus.
10.6.3
Five public forums, two
community design charrettes, opinion surveys, an Expert Panel Forum on Sustainable
Transport Planning and Central Wan Chai Bypass (Expert Panel), and a
Consolidation Forum were convened during the
Envisioning Stage from May to July 2005 of, at which views on the development
proposal were obtained from a wide range of interested and concerned parties.
10.6.4 Views of the public and concerned parties were obtained at the following presentations and forums:
l
Public Consultation Forum on 23 May 2005 (Wan Chai)
l
Public Consultation Forum on 31 May 2005 (Eastern)
l
Public Consultation Forum on 2 Jun 2005 (Central
and Western)
l
Public Consultation Forum on 7 Jun 2005 (Southern)
l
Public Consultation Forum on 13 Jun 2005 (Yau Tsim
Mong)
l
Community Charrette on 18 Jun 2005 (Wan Chai)
l
Community Charrette on 25 Jun 2005 (Yau Tsim Mong).
10.6.5 Issues raised were commonly focused on the following specific areas of concern related to landscape and visual aspects.
Vibrancy
10.6.6 There is a general consensus that the vibrancy of the waterfront should be enhanced with the provision of leisure activities, like cycling, walking, fishing and alfresco dining, and cultural activities. Water sports should also be encouraged to enliven the harbour. The image of harbour-front was considered important.
Pedestrian
Connectivity and Accessibility
10.6.7 Most consultees commented that the connectivity and accessibility of the existing waterfront must be improved to bring more public to the waterfront. To achieve this, an east-west continuous waterfront should be ensured for public enjoyment but more particularly, north-south pedestrian accessibility to the waterfront through a well-designed pedestrian network system should be provided. The present separation of the waterfront from the hinterland should be rectified. Many consultees proposed the extension of Victoria Park towards the waterfront, possibly through a new landscape deck.
Land and Marine
Use Compatibility
10.6.8
Many consultees agreed that to
ensure maximum land/ marine use compatibility is an important design principle
for the waterfront. There should be no
large-scale or high-rise buildings along the waterfront, so as to protect the ridgeline. There should also be no residential or office
uses along the waterfront, in order to maximize public enjoyment and minimize
traffic generation. Moreover, the land
requirement for the construction of distributor roads should be minimized to
release more land for waterfront and leisure activities.
Natural and
Cultural Heritage
10.6.9
The public in general shared
the sentiment that the existing cultural and historical heritage along the
waterfront, including the Noon-day Gun should be conserved. Reclamation should be minimized to preserve
the
Comments of
Planning Department on viewpoint
10.6.10
As requested by Planning Department (agreed on 30 April, 2007 email), 4 additional photomontages from the hinterland of the Wan Chai and
North Point areas, Central Library and Arts Centre, and 3 perspectives showing views within the proposed open spaces
are provided (Figure
10.7.10-10.7.14). The visual impacts from viewpoints are
assessed.
10.7.1 The Study Area is bordered by the following elements:
·
Northern Boundary -
views to the north are dominated by
·
Eastern Boundary –
dense urban development of a high rise nature extends along the eastern
boundary of the Study Area, providing a backdrop to Victoria Park. Development is characterised by modern
commercial and office buildings, including the Citicorp Centre, to the north
and older medium rise residential building extending to the south. Land rises
steeply behind the eastern boundary to Lin Fa Kung Hill and Tai Hang,
·
Southern Boundary -
an ‘urban wall’ of high rise developments along the southern edge of Gloucester
Road provides a robust backdrop to the site, allowing limited visual
permeability to the streetscapes of Wan Chai and Causeway Bay directly
behind. The urban structure is
characterised by older medium rise residential buildings with taller more
modern commercial in-fill development, such as the Sino Plaza and World Trade
Centre, and
·
Western Boundary –
developments on the western boundary are interspersed with a network of open
spaces leading to a visually permeable interface with Admiralty and Central
districts. Landmarks of note are the PLA Headquarter at Tamar and the City Hall
complex and ferry piers beyond.
Physical
Landscape Resources
10.7.2 The baseline landscape resources that will be affected during the Construction Phase and Operation Phase, together with their sensitivity to change, are described below. The locations of baseline landscape resources are mapped in Figure 10.2 and 10.2A. Photo views illustrating the landscape resources within the study area are illustrated in Figure 10.2.1 to 10.2.6 inclusive. For ease of reference and co-ordination between text, tables and figures, each landscape resource is given an identity number.
Landform
10.7.3 The study area generally comprises flat reclaimed land. The only topographical feature of note is:
LR1 – Natural Coastline at
the RHKYC at
10.7.4
This approximately
Drainage
10.7.5
Apart of
LR
10.7.6
The harbour itself is a
valuable physical resource and is the one of the key primary elements that
generates the unique landscape and visual identity and character of
Open
Space and Vegetation
10.7.7 There are several open spaces and amenity areas which provide active and passive recreation opportunities, and which contain areas of existing vegetation which are considered to enhance the landscape and visual quality of the Study Area. These areas are recorded in Figure 10.2 and 10.2A and are described below.
LR2 –
10.7.8
The
LR3 –
10.7.9
The public open space (~
LR4 –
10.7.10
The public plaza (~
LR5 –
10.7.11
Vegetation surrounding the
HKCEC provides a useful green interface between the extensive hardworks
surrounding the development and the harbour edge. The local open space along
the waterfront at the north end of the HKCEC (~
LR6 – Renaissance Harbour
View Hotel Eastern Boundary Landscaping Area
10.7.12
The small open space (~
LR7 –
10.7.13
Local open space (~
LR8 –
10.7.14
The garden (~
LR9 – Gloucester Road Tree Planting including Cross Harbour Tunnel Entrance
Area
and Tunnel Approach Rest
Garden (LR
10.7.15
Mature Aleurites moluccana line the northern edge of
LR10 –
Tree Planting adjacent to Sewage Works,
10.7.16
Roadside trees line the
boundary of the sewage works on
LR11 – Royal
10.7.17
There are two areas of trees at
the Yacht Club, namely Ficus spp. laid out in rows within the car park, and Ficus spp. and palms planted on the
northern boundary adjacent to the club house and restaurant. The car park trees
are of a semi-mature to mature size and
greatly reduce visual impacts from heavy traffic descending into the Cross
Harbour Tunnel. The trees also reduce the visual impact from the car park
itself which comprises a substantial area of tarmacadam in a visually prominent
position on the waterfront. There are approximately 80 trees found within the
Yacht Club. When viewed from buildings on the southern boundary of
LR12 – Tree Planting to Southern Boundary of the
Police Officers’ Club
10.7.18
In common with tree planting
(approximate 20 trees) along
LR13 – Waterfront
area along Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (Heritage Precinct during operation)
10.7.19
LR14 – Victoria Park
10.7.20
Victoria Park (portion north of
Causeway Bay Road is ~
LR15 –
10.7.21
LR16 – Wan Chai Sports Ground
10.7.22
This is a major recreational
facility (~
LR20
– Street trees along
10.7.23
There are approximately 56
street trees located along
LR21 –
10.7.24
This is a small local open
space (
LR22
–
Amenity Areas between
10.7.25
This is a small amenity area
(Approx.
LR23
–
Planned Open Space for Street Market with Outdoor Performance Area
10.7.26 This is a new open space (
LR24
–
Planned Waterfront Regional Open Space
10.7.27
This is a new open space (
LR25
–
Planned Kiosks and Leisure Boating Area, and Water Sport Centre
10.7.28 This area is the existing Wanchai Public Cargo Working Area will be redeveloped to a water recreation precinct.
LR26
–
Planned
10.7.29
This is a reclaimed area at
North Point to be planned as a waterfront park. A
Cultural Landscape Resources
10.7.30 In addition to the resources identified above, there are several additional cultural landscape resources that exist within the Study Area. These are described as follows:
LR17 –
Noonday Gun
10.7.31
The Noonday Gun in this small
open space (
LR18 –
Floating
10.7.32 This is located in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and is of cultural interest.
LR19 –
Typhoon Shelter
10.7.33 This provides moorings for many boats, including yachts associated with the RHKYC and cruisers, and is an area of very high landscape value. The character of the 'marina' is a major visual focus in the area.
Landscape
Character Zones
10.7.34 Landscape character zones have been identified within the Study Area. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 10.3 and 10.3A.
LZ1 – Fleet
10.7.35
The low-rise development of the
Servicemen’s
LZ2 –
The
10.7.36 This zone is occupied primarily with the HKAPA building and its garden area and car park. The HKAPA is a medium rise development with largely windowless facades which is visually dominated by a blue steel frame on its western facade. A raised walled garden extends to the west which contains a small amphitheatre, hard paving and tree planting.
LZ3 -
10.7.1
This small open space is
primarily paved. Tree and shrub planting
are provided in raised planters. Some street furniture items such as benches
are also present. This space offers good
views out over the Harbour to the
LZ4 – The
HKCEC Open Space
10.7.2 This is a podium sculpture garden on top of a car park which is accessible to the public. It comprises raised planters, grass areas and tree planting. Paved pathways meander through the space. Good views are afforded over the harbour. The garden space also enhances the amenity of the Grand Hyatt entry and lobby.
LZ5 –
The HKCEC, Grand Hyatt / Renaissance Harbour View Hotels
10.7.3 This is a block development occupying an entire city block. It is a visually dominating structure of glass and brown granite. Its huge scale provides a backdrop to the new HKCEC Extension. Its block like form contrasts with the curves of the HKCEC Extension structure. Together, these structures visually define the western end of the Study Area, and provide visually impermeable mass which blocks views to the south.
LZ
10.7.4 This is a paved forecourt space with groves of fig trees and lawns. Some seating areas are provided beneath the tree canopies, the majority of which are located in raised planters. Narrow water features extend around the edge of the hotel facade.
LZ6 – The
HKCEC Extension
10.7.5
The HKCEC Extension is the
visual focus of
LZ
10.7.6 This area primarily comprises a public promenade extending around the entire perimeter of the HKCEC Extension. This is a wide paved promenade with tree palm and shrub planting. It provides important public access to the harbour edge and is used for strolling, recreation fishing and general passive recreation activities. This space also includes a ferry pier and plazas containing commemorative 'Handover' sculptures. The space also functions as a visual platform for the building. The seawall comprises custom steel railings mounted upon a curved granite foot wall above a sloping granite rock armoured wall.
LZ7 –
10.7.7
This zone comprises three
Government tower blocks, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) block, Telecom
House, the Hong Kong Arts Centre and Shui On Centre. The three Government
towers (the Wan Chai, Revenue and
LZ
10.7.8
The three
LZ8 –
10.7.9
This is one of the tallest
buildings in Hong Kong and dominates the
LZ8A –
10.7.10
This is an attractive plaza
space primarily functioning as a forecourt to
LZ9 –
10.7.11
This zone comprises of a number
of office buildings and three older residential blocks. The
LZ
10.7.12
This is a quiet, walled Chinese
style garden at street level, offering quiet shaded seating areas beneath
pergolas, gazebos and trees. Its design concept is based on a traditional
LZ10 –
Great Eagle Centre, Harbour Centre
10.7.13
The Great Eagle Centre consists
of a dark twin tower development on podium. Of particular note are the large
advertising signs occupying the harbour front facade of the podium. These are
prominent structures and can be seen from the harbour and from
LZ11 –
Public Transport Interchange (PTI)
10.7.14 This bus interchange is a busy, concrete hardstand area which generally is not a comfortable pedestrian environment. Of particular note are the overhead walkways linking the Wan Chai Ferry Pier and Harbour Centre. Their red roofs and blue steel box frames make them a visually striking element in this zone.
LZ12 –
10.7.15
This is a public recreation
complex consisting of a low rise hall and outdoor training pool. The ground
floor on the
LZ13 –
Wan Chai Ferry Pier
10.7.16 The Wan Chai Ferry Pier consists of a pier structure of a similar style to the Central Star Ferry Pier. It is an important transport node, which, in conjunction with the adjacent PTI across the road, creates a very active space.
LZ14 – Wan Chai Sports
Ground
10.7.17 The Wan Chai Sports Ground is the largest open area within the Study Area. Although access and use is controlled and limited, it allows open air space above which contrasts with the surrounding built up development and allows views across the Study Area from developments to the west and south.
LZ15 –
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Building and Utilities
10.7.18 This zone consists of a number of small buildings and utility structures occupying two small blocks. Its main landscape assets are the trees, many of which are mature, which are scattered around the perimeter of the development.
LZ16
–Wan Chai Interchange
10.7.19
This zone consists of
intersecting multi-lane roadways divided by areas of open amenity space. Most
of this open space consists of grass areas and shrub patterning. Access to these areas is limited to the
central garden (Zone
LZ
10.7.20 This zone consists of the central garden within the Cross Harbour Tunnel interchange Area. It is accessible from overhead walkways and provides an attractive passive park with a central waterwall. Its position in the middle of the interchange limits its value as an open space, but it is an attractive, if fleeting, visual element to motorists and provides some visual interest to VSRs in buildings located along the southern edge of Gloucester Road.
LZ17 –
Ex-Wan Chai Public
Cargo Working Area (planned as Water Recreation Precinct)
10.7.21 This zone comprises a hardstand wharf area and a small enclosed waterway. The marine facility is now vacant, with the cargo working area previously relocated to Chai Wan. A temporary government helipad is located on the breakwater. Currently, the area is generally unsightly, and has been fenced off with tall steel railings.
10.7.22 This area is proposed for water recreation uses during operation. ‘Water recreation’ is the main theme for this area as the basin is already protected against seawaves. A water sports centre and a harbour education centre are proposed, with new landing steps built into the seawall providing access to the water. The land area by the harbour-side will be developed into a leisure area for public use.
LZ18 –
The Royal
10.7.23
The RHKYC consists of a small
building with maritime references with surrounding terraces, pool court and car
park. The car park and terrace areas contain some significant tree planting.
Much of the site is taken up with hardstand for the boat service area. Of
particular significance is the fact that this site has one of the last
remaining areas of natural coastline on the Harbour waterfront and was
originally an island (
LZ19 – The Police
Officers’ Club
10.7.24
This complex consists of a
number of linked buildings with an outdoor pool, tennis courts and car park
area. This area also has several mature trees on its perimeter. A line of mature
trees is located along the club boundary with
LZ20 –
The Noonday Gun,
Typhoon Shelter Edge
10.7.25
This zone consists of a narrow
paved promenade stretching alongside the typhoon shelter waterfront. Of
particular significance are the Noonday Gun and the existing mature trees
located between the promenade path and
LZ21 – The
10.7.26 The Typhoon Shelter provides moorings for many craft including yachts, cruisers, sampans and 'junks'. It has a high value as an area of visual interest. Its 'marina' style atmosphere makes it a significant area within the Study Area. However, the vent structure associated with the CHT, which is located adjacent to the yacht club, is unattractive and visually dominating.
LZ22 –
Shipyard and Fire Station
10.7.27 This zone comprises a shipyard, fire station, an electrical substation and residual water area of the Typhoon Shelter. This zone is visually separated from the rest of the typhoon shelter by the overhead road structure of the Island Eastern Corridor (IEC). Some significant mature trees also exist in this zone.
LZ23 –
10.7.28
This is a major road with
little pedestrianised streetscape. It forms the southern boundary of the Study
Area. It is a busy dual-3 lane highway with fast moving vehicles and numerous
slip lanes and is generally not a comfortable pedestrian space. It is a major
artery for the Central and Wan Chai areas. Despite the lack of space set aside
for landscaping,
LZ24 –
10.7.29
This is a smaller road with
wider footpaths and some streetscape atmosphere. This road extends from Wan
Chai through to the
LZ25 –
10.7.30
Convention Avenue runs between
the HKCEC and its Extension providing a loop with
LZ26 –
10.7.31
LZ27 –
10.7.32
LZ28 –
10.7.33 These roads do not have a welcoming pedestrian environment due to the light industrial nature of adjacent land, large numbers of heavy goods vehicles and narrow footpaths.
LZ29 –
10.7.34
The harbour resource is defined
by
LZ30 –
10.7.35 This road is inaccessible to pedestrians. There are large numbers of heavy goods vehicles and narrow footpaths.
LZ31 – Victoria Park
10.7.36 This is regional open space provide both active and passive recreation for the region.
LZ32 –Fleet
10.7.37
This planned HKAPA Extension and Open Space
LZ33 – Planned Open Space for Street Market with
Outdoor Performance Area
10.7.38
This is a new open space (
LZ34 – Planned Waterfront Regional Open Space
10.7.39 This is a planned waterfront regional open space to the east of HKCEC. A ‘water park’ theme is recommended to this precinct. Ornamental lakes (or water gardens), fountains and other water features will be the main features of this theme with the provision of pathways and small bridges around and through these water features. An amphitheatre for performance with fountain show is proposed to provide a new experience of open-air entertainment surrounded by water.
LZ35 – Planned
10.7.40 This is a planned waterfront park under the proposed reclamation along the harbour-front to the east of CBTS. A ‘leisure and recreation’ theme is proposed for this local park to address the shortfall of open space in the district and for opening up the currently inaccessible North Point waterfront. This new harbour-front create a continue promenade. The park will be mainly for passive recreation and small food kiosks and beverage outlets are proposed.
LZ36 – Planned Regional Open Space
10.7.41 This is planned open space reclaimed under Central .Reclamation Phase III. The water front landscape character will be further extended to the proposed open space reclaimed under the proposed development.
Landscape Sensitivity to Change
10.7.42 The landscape resources and landscape character zones that will be potentially affected during the construction phase and operation phase, together with their sensitivity to change, are listed in Table 10.2.
|
|
Landscape Resource / Landscape Character Zone |
Sensitivity
to Change (Low, Medium, High) |
|
Natural
Coastline at the RHKYC at |
High |
|
|
LR |
|
High |
|
LR2 |
|
High |
|
LR3 |
|
High |
|
LR4 |
|
High |
|
LR5 |
|
High |
|
LR6 |
Renaissance
Harbour View Hotel Eastern Boundary Landscaping |
High |
|
LR7 |
|
High |
|
LR8 |
|
High |
|
LR9 |
Gloucester
Road Tree Planting including Cross Harbour Tunnel Entrance Area |
High |
|
LR |
|
High |
|
LR10 |
Tree
Planting adjacent to Sewage Works, |
Medium |
|
LR11 |
Royal
|
High |
|
LR12 |
Tree
Planting to Southern Boundary of the Police Officers’ Club |
High |
|
LR13 |
Waterfront
area along Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter |
High |
|
LR14 |
Victoria
Park |
High |
|
LR15 |
|
High |
|
LR16 |
Wan
Chai Sports Ground |
High |
|
LR17 |
Noon
Day Gun |
High |
|
LR18 |
Floating
|
High |
|
LR19 |
Typhoon
Shelter |
Medium |
|
LR20 |
Street
trees along |
Medium |
|
LR21 |
|
High |
|
LR22 |
Amenity Areas between |
High |
|
LR23 |
Planned Open Space for Street Market with Outdoor
Performance Area |
High |
|
LR24 |
Planned Waterfront Regional Open Space |
High |
|
LR25 |
Planned Kiosks and Leisure Boating Area, and
Water Sport Centre |
High |
|
LR26 |
Planned |
High |
|
LZ1 |
Fleet
|
Low |
|
LZ2 |
The
|
High |
|
LZ3 |
|
High |
|
LZ4 |
The
HKCEC Open Space |
High |
|
LZ5 |
The
HKCEC, Grand Hyatt, Renaissance Harbour View Hotels |
High |
|
LZ |
|
High |
|
LZ6 |
The
|
High |
|
LZ |
The
|
High |
|
LZ7 |
|
High |
|
LZ |
|
High |
|
LZ8 |
|
High |
|
LZ |
|
High |
|
LZ9 |
|
High |
|
LZ |
|
High |
|
LZ10 |
Great
Eagle Centre, Harbour Centre |
High |
|
LZ11 |
Public
Transport Interchange (PTI) |
Low |
|
LZ12 |
Harbour
Road Sports Centre, Wan Chai Swimming Complex |
Medium |
|
LZ13 |
Wan
Chai Ferry Pier |
Medium |
|
LZ14 |
Wan
Chai Sports Ground |
High |
|
LZ15 |
Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Building and Utilities |
Medium |
|
LZ16 |
Wan
Chai Interchange |
Medium |
|
LZ |
|
Medium |
|
LZ17 |
Ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo
Working Area |
Low |
|
LZ18 |
The
Royal |
High |
|
LZ19 |
The
Police Officers’ Club |
High |
|
LZ20 |
The
Noon Day Gun, Typhoon Shelter Edge |
High |
|
LZ21 |
The
|
Medium |
|
LZ22 |
Shipyard
and Fire Station |
Low |
|
LZ23 |
|
Medium |
|
LZ24 |
Harbour
Road |
Medium |
|
LZ25 |
Convention
Avenue |
Medium |
|
LZ26 |
|
Medium |
|
LZ27 |
|
Medium |
|
LZ28 |
|
Medium |
|
LZ29 |
|
High |
|
LZ30 |
Island
Eastern Corridor |
Low |
|
Victoria
Park |
High |
|
|
LZ32 |
Fleet
|
High |
|
LZ33 |
Planned
Open Space for Street Market with Outdoor Performance Area |
High |
|
LZ34 |
Planned
Waterfront Regional Open Space |
High |
|
LZ35 |
Planned
|
High |
|
LZ36 |
Planned
Regional Open Space |
High |
Zone of Visual Influence
(ZVI)
10.7.43
The primary and secondary ZVI
for the Project during the construction phase are illustrated in Figure 10.4, 10.4A and 10.4B. Photo views illustrating the Visual Sensitive
Receivers (VSRs) within the study area are illustrated in Figure
10.4.1-10.4.10. Primary ZVI is the area within
Visual Sensitive Receivers
(VSRs)
10.7.44 Table 10.3 lists the key VSRs found within the ZVIs. For ease of reference, each VSR is given an identity number, which is used in all relevant tables and figures in this report. VSR are divided into 6 types: Commercial, Commercial/ Residential, Residential, Recreational, Government/ Institution/ Community and Transport related.
10.7.45
“Frequency of View” depends on
the type and nature of VSRs: all hotel-related VSRs, Residential VSRs and
Commercial/ Residential VSRs are frequent; all other commercial VSRs are
occasional; for Government/ Institution/ Community VSRs, institution-related,
post-office-related VSRs and those with ‘Glimpse Degree of Visibility’ are
rare, all other Government/ Institution/ Community VSRs are occasional; all
Recreational VSRs within the waterfront are very frequent, those with ‘glimpse
Degree of Visibility’ are rare, the others are occasional; transport related
VSRs depends on ‘Minimum Distance between VSRs and Impact Source’ and ‘Degree
of Visibility’, S1 is Frequently because they have 0
10.7.46
“Sensitivity to Change” are
high for VSRs with medium to many ‘Number of Individuals’, good ‘Quality of
Existing View’, 0
Table 10.3 Visual
Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) and Their Sensitivity to Change
|
Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) |
Type of VSRs |
Number of
Individuals (Many/ Medium/ Few/ Very Few) |
Quality of
Existing View (Good/ Fair/
Poor) |
Availability
of Alternative Views (Yes/ No) |
Minimum
Distance between VSRs and Impact Source (m) |
Degree of
Visibility (Full/ Partial/ Glimpse) |
Frequency of
View (Very Frequent/ Frequent/ Occasional/ Rare) |
Sensitivity to
Change (Low,
Medium, High) |
|
|
Part 1 -
Existing VSRs |
|||||||||
|
C1 |
International
Finance Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
1000 |
Full |
Occasional |
Low |
|
C2 |
Hong Kong
Station Development Phase 2 |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
1030 |
Partial |
Rare |
Low |
|
C3 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
1050 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Low |
|
C4 |
Jardine
House |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
980 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Low |
|
C5 |
Mandarin
Hotel |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
950 |
Partial |
Frequent |
Low |
|
C6 |
Hong Kong
Club |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
800 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C7 |
Ritz Carlton
Hotel |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
740 |
Partial |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C8 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
690 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C9 |
Hutchison
House |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
620 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C10 |
Bank of |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
580 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C11 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
480 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C12 |
Admiralty
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
400 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C13 |
United
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
450 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C14 |
CITIC Tower |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
160 |
Partial |
Occasional |
High |
|
C15 |
Fleet |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
0 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C16 |
Asian House |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
350 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C17 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
300 |
Glimpse |
Occasional |
Low |
|
C18 |
Fleet House,
Harcourt House |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
250 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C19 |
Telecom
House, |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
130 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C20 |
Shui On
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
130 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C21 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
130 |
Partial |
Occasional |
High |
|
C22 |
Grand Hyatt
Hotel |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
10 |
Full |
Frequent |
High |
|
C23 |
Renaissance
Harbour View Hotel |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
10 |
Full |
Frequent |
High |
|
C24 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C25 |
Great Eagle
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
70 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C26 |
Harbour
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
60 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C27 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
120 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C28 |
Sun Hung Kai
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
140 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
C30 |
|
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
340 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C31 |
World Trade
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
550 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
C36 |
Citicorp
Centre |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
1125 |
Full |
Occasional |
Low |
|
C37 |
Victoria
Centre |
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
1125 |
Full |
Occasional |
Low |
|
C50 |
Four Season
Hotel |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
No |
1700 |
Partial |
Frequent |
Low |
|
C58 |
Commercial Properties in the Secondary ZVI on the North Slopes of |
Commercial |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
3000 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Low |
|
C/R1 |
Causeway
Centre |
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
120 |
Full |
Frequent |
High |
|
C/R2 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
280 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R3 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
280 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R4 |
Elizabeth House |
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
280 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R5 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
450 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R6 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
500 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R7 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
550 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R8 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
625 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R13 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
1180 |
Full |
Frequent |
Low |
|
C/R19 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
270 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R20 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
300 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R21 |
Hoi To Court |
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
320 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R22 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
350 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
C/R23 |
|
Commercial/ Residential |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
560 |
Partial |
Frequent |
Medium |
|
GIC1 |
General Post
Office |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
950 |
Partial |
Rare |
Low |
|
GIC2 |
City Hall |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
660 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
GIC3 |
PLA
Headquarters at Tamar |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
480 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
GIC4 |
|
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
340 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
GIC5 |
|
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
250 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
GIC6 |
Wan |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
260 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
GIC7 |
Police
Officers’ Club |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
250 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
O1 |
|
Recreational |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
5 |
Glimpse |
Rare |
Low |
|
O2 |
HKCEC Open
Space |
Recreational |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
5 |
Partial |
Occasional |
High |
|
O3 |
HKCEC Extension
Open Space and Promenade |
Recreational |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
O4 |
|
Recreational |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
5 |
Glimpse |
Rare |
Low |
|
O5 |
|
Recreational |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
120 |
Glimpse |
Rare |
Low |
|
O6 |
Wanchai
Sports Ground |
Recreational |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
20 |
Glimpse |
Rare |
Low |
|
O7 |
|
Recreational |
Medium |
Fair |
Yes |
150 |
Glimpse |
Rare |
Low |
|
O10 |
Hill-walkers
in the Secondary ZVI on the north slopes of |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
Yes |
1000 – 2400 |
Partial |
Occasional |
Low |
|
OU1 |
Royal |
Recreational |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
250 |
Full |
Occasional |
Medium |
|
R2 |
Residential
Properties in the Secondary ZVI on the north slopes of |
Residential |
Many |
Good |
Yes |
1000 – 2400 |
Partial |
Frequent |
Low |
|
S1 |
Harbour Traffic |
Transport
related |
Many |
Good |
Yes |
5-1200 |
Full |
Frequent |
High |
|
T1 |
|
Transport
related |
Fair |
Yes |
100 |
Partial |
Rare |
Low |
|
|
T2 |
Gloucester Road
Corridor – vehicular, pedestrian |
Transport related |
Many |
Fair |
Yes |
500 |
Partial |
Rare |
Low |
|
Part 2 - Planned VSRs which are part of WDII |
|||||||||
|
GIC13 |
Railway Station WDII/15, Harbour Road Sports Centre and Wan Chai
Swimming Pool reprovisioned above the railway station |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
0 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
GIC14 |
Planned |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Many |
Good |
Yes |
0 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
O11 |
Planned
Street Market with Outdoor Performance Area |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
O12 |
Planned Waterfront Regional Open Space |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
O13 |
Planned Kiosks and Leisure Boat Landing Area |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
O14 |
Planned
Water Sports Centre |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
O15 |
Planned
Boardwalk |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
O16 |
Planned Harbour Education Centre |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
OU4 |
Planned Waterfront Related Commercial and Leisure Use (East – WDII/13,
WDII/14, WDII/17) |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
5 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
Part 3 Planned VSRs which are part of the
CRIII Development |
|||||||||
|
GIC15 |
Planned
Central Government Complex (CDE8) |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
0 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
GIC16 |
Planned Government
Complex (CDE10) |
Government/ Institution/ Community |
Medium |
Good |
Yes |
0 |
Full |
Occasional |
High |
|
O19 |
Planned Regional Open Space (CDE2) |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
OU2 |
Planned Waterfront Related Commercial and
Leisure Uses (CDE4) |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
300 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
Medium |
|
OU3 |
Planned Waterfront Related Commercial and
Leisure Uses (CDE9) |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
0 |
Full |
Very Frequent |
High |
|
GIC17 |
Planned CDA Development (CDE3) |
Recreational |
Many |
Good |
No |
500 |
Full |
Frequent |
Medium |
10.8
Landscape
Impact Assessment
Sources of Landscape Impacts
Construction Phase
10.8.1 Sources of impacts in the construction phase would include:
·
construction of primary/district distributor roads (DP2),
·
construction traffic,
·
the laying down of utilities, including water, drainage
and power,
·
temporary site access areas, site cabins and
heavy machinery,
·
construction site traffic on the reclamation,
·
increased road traffic congestion,
·
after dark lighting and welding, and
·
dust during dry weather.
Operation Phase
10.8.2 The sources of impacts of the project at the operational stage would be:
·
at grade roads, new transport infrastructure
(DP2).
Degree of compatibility of the Project and
associated Works
10.8.3
The proposed Road P2 will be
extended from the proposed road under CRIII and pass through the HKCEC
Extension to the realigned
10.8.4 As a whole, the proposed project and associated works will not create substantial visual intrusion to the existing urban waterfront environment and is considered as compatible to the existing and proposed landscape settings.
Nature and Magnitude of Impacts of Unmitigated Landscape Impact in Construction
Phase
10.8.5 The magnitude of the impacts, before implementation of mitigation measures, on the landscape resources and character areas that would occur in the construction phase are described and tabulated in Table 10.4. All impacts are adverse unless otherwise stated.
Table 10.4 Significant Landscape Impacts of the Proposed
Works during Construction Phase
|
Id
No. |
Landscape Resources/ Landscape Character Areas |
Source of Impact |
Description
of Impacts |
Magnitude
of Impacts |
|
LR3 |
|
WDII, DP2 ·
Construction of at-grade Road P2. · Temporary and Permanent alienation of the open space. |
·
|
Large |
|
LR5 |
|
WDII, DP2 · Construction
of at-grade Road P2 and connections to slip roads. · Temporary and Permanent alienation of existing promenade. |
·
Approx. ·
Approximate 34 nos. of existing trees will be
affected by the permanently works of DP2. |
Large |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LR20 |
Street trees
along |
WDII, DP2 ·
Construction of
at-grade Road P2. |
·
Approx.56 nos. of existing trees will be
affected. |
Large |
|
LR22 |
Amenity Areas between |
WDII, DP2 ·
Construction of
at-grade Road. |
· Approx. 20 nos.
of existing trees will be affected. |
Large |
|
LZ1 |
Fleet |
WDII, DP2 · Construction of at-grade road, · Construction
traffic, ·
Temporary
site access areas, site cabins and heavy machinery. |
·
Change of adjacent waterfront character to a site
for construction activities. |
Large |
|
LZ3 |
|
WDII, DP2 ·
Construction of Road P2 and associated works, · Storage of Construction equipment and plant, · construction
traffic, · material stockpiling, ·
night lighting etc. |
·
Change of existing Open Space to a site for
construction activities. |
Large |
|
LZ |
The |
WDII, DP2 ·
Construction of Road P2 and associated works. · Storage of Construction equipment and plant. · construction
traffic, · material stockpiling, · night lighting etc. |
·
Part of existing landscape areas and promenade
will become sites for construction activities. |
Large |
|
LZ24 |
Harbour Road |
WDII, DP2 ·
Construction of Road P2 and associated works, · Storage of Construction equipment and plant, · Construction
traffic, · material stockpiling, · night lighting etc. |
·
Part of the amenity areas along |
Intermediate |
|
LZ25 |
Convention
Avenue |
WDII , DP2 · Excavation
and construction of the Central Wan Chai Bypass, its East Tunnel Portal and
Administration and · Construction
traffic, · Construction
of new buildings, · Storage of Construction equipment and plant, · Material stockpiling, ·
Night lighting etc. |
·
Part of the
existing road character will be temporarily affected by the construction,
excavation and temporary works as described. |
Intermediate |
|
LZ28 |
|
WDII, DP2 · Reclamation and construction of Road P2 · Construction
traffic, · Construction
of new buildings, · Storage of Construction equipment and plant, · Material stockpiling, ·
Night lighting etc. |
·
Part of the existing
road character will be temporarily affected by the construction, excavation
and temporary works as described. |
Intermediate |
Nature and Magnitude of
Impacts of Unmitigated Landscape
Impact in Operation Phase
10.8.6 The magnitude of the impacts, before implementation of mitigation measures, on the landscape resources and character areas that will occur in the operation phase are the same as the permanent and irreversible impacts described in the construction phase.
Landscape
and Visual Mitigation Measures in Construction and Operation Phase
10.8.7 The proposed landscape and visual mitigation measures in the construction and operation are listed in Table 10.5 and 10.6 below, together with an indication of Funding, Implementation and Maintenance Agencies. Generally, all landscape mitigation measures are to be implemented as early as possible and they are illustrated in Figure 10.5, 10.5A, 10.5.1 to 10.5.5.
Table 10.5 Proposed Construction Phase Landscape
Mitigation Measures
|
ID No. |
Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures |
Funding Agency |
Implementation
Agency |
|
CM11, 2 |
Topsoil, where
identified, should be stripped and stored for re-use in the construction of
the soft landscape works, where practical. |
CEDD |
CEDD’s Contractor
|
|
CM21, 2 |
Existing trees to be retained
on site should be carefully protected during construction. |
CEDD |
CEDD’s Contractor
|
|
CM31 |
Trees unavoidably
affected by the works should be transplanted where practical. |
CEDD |
CEDD’s Contractor
|
|
CM41 |
Compensatory tree planting
should be provided to compensate for felled trees. |
CEDD |
CEDD’s Contractor
|
|
CM51, 2 |
Control of night-time lighting. |
CEDD |
CEDD’s Contractor
|
|
CM61 |
Erection of decorative
screen hoarding compatible with the surrounding setting. |
CEDD |
CEDD’s Contractor
|
Note: (1) CEDD
shall be responsible for the implementation of road
works and associated amenity landscape areas;
(2) Mitigation measures refer to Good Site
Practices.
Table 10.6 Proposed Operation Phase Landscape Mitigation
Measures
|
ID No. |
Landscape and Visual
Mitigation Measures |
Funding Agency |
Implementation Agency |
Maintenance/ Management
Agency |
|
OM1 |
Aesthetic design of road-related structures. |
CEDD/HyD |
CEDD/HyD |
HyD |
|
OM3 |
Buffer Tree and Shrub Planting to screen proposed roads and associated
structures. |
CEDD/HyD |
CEDD/HyD |
LCSD |
|
OM5 |
Aesthetic streetscape design. |
CEDD/HyD |
CEDD/HyD |
HyD/LCSD1 |
|
OM6 |
Aesthetic design of roadside amenity areas. |
CEDD/HyD |
CEDD/HyD |
LCSD |
Note: (1) HyD shall be responsible for the maintenance and
management for hard streetscape works and LCSD shall be responsible for the
maintenance and management of soft landscape works.
Programme
of Implementation of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures
10.8.8 The Construction Phase Measures listed above shall be adopted from the commencement of construction and shall be in place throughout the entire construction period. The Operation Phase Measures listed above shall be adopted during the detailed design and be built as part of the construction works so that they are in place at the date of commissioning of the Project.
Prediction of Significance of
Landscape Impacts
10.8.9 The potential significance of landscape impacts during the construction and operation phases, before and after mitigation, is provided below in Table 10.7. The landscape impacts for the construction and operation phases with mitigations are mapped in Figure 10.6.1 to 10.6.4. The assessment follows the proposed methodology and assumes that the appropriate mitigation measures identified in Table 10.5 and 10.6 above would be implemented, and the full effect of the soft landscape mitigation measures would be realized after 10 years. Photomontages of the proposed project without and with mitigation measures and illustrations showing views within the proposed open spaces are shown in Figure 10.7.1 to 10.7.14. The locations of the viewpoints are indicated in Figure 10.7 and 10.7A.
Residual Landscape Impacts
in Construction and Operation Phase
10.8.10 Residual impacts on landscape resources in the Construction Phase are mapped in Figure 10.6.1. Residual impacts on landscape character areas in the Construction Phase are mapped in Figure 10.6.2. Impacts on landscape resources and character areas occur in the Operation Phase are same as the permanent and irreversible impacts in the construction phase, and are illustrated in Figure 10.6.3 and 10.6.4. Residual impacts of moderate to substantial significance are summarized as below.
Impact
on Existing Trees
10.8.11 Based on broad brush survey, approximately 110 trees will be affected by due to the construction of Road P2 and other roads. None of these are LCSD Champion Trees or Registered Old and Valuable Trees. There are no rare species or endangered species but common species.
10.8.12
The Road P2 will affect
approximately 110 trees in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Promenade, along
10.8.13 All the trees with high amenity value which are unavoidably affected by the works will be transplanted where possible, the no. of transplanted trees will be approximately 30% of the affected trees. Trees with poor health condition, low amenity value, or low survival rate after transplant are suggested to be felled. All the felled trees are common species. Based on the proposed works, approximately 1500 nos. of new trees will be planted along roadside amenity areas and new waterfront to compensate for the loss of existing trees (new green area shown in Figure 10.5). Detailed tree preservation, transplanting and felling including compensatory planting proposals shall be submitted to relevant government departments for approval in accordance with WBTC no. 3/2006. Therefore, the overall residual impacts on existing trees are considered as slight with mitigation measures.
Impact
on Existing Open Spaces
10.8.14 Impact on existing open space is primarily due to permanent alienation of open space for the proposed works. Under the proposed development, Fenwick Pier Street Public Open Space will be temporarily affected during the construction stage. Under the proposed development, new waterfront open spaces are proposed to strengthen the existing landscape framework from Central to Wan Chai. It is considered the proposed development with mitigation measures will not create adverse impact to open space framework but have positive substantial impact to the waterfront open space from Central to Wan Chai.
Impact
on Landscape Character Areas
10.8.15 Impact on Landscape Character Areas during construction will be primarily due to the construction activities of Road P2 and other roads. After implementation of mitigation measures, there will still be substantial negative impacts on the Fenwick Pier Street Public Open Space landscape character area during construction. However, the existing landscape characters along the waterfront will be further enhanced by the proposed open space. Specific themes will be proposed to the waterfront from Central to Wan Chai. Therefore, the residual impacts on various waterfront landscape characters are considered as substantial positive to moderate positive.
Table 10.7 Significance
of Landscape Impacts in the Construction and Operation Phases
|
|
Landscape Resource / Landscape Character |
Sensitivity to
Change (Low, Medium, High) |
Magnitude of Change (Negligible, Small, Intermediate, Large) |
Impact Significance before
Mitigation (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) |
Recommended Mitigation Measures |
Impact Significance Day
1 after Mitigation |
Impact Significance 10 years after Mitigation |
||||
|
(Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) |
|||||||||||
|
Construction |
Operation |
Construction |
Operation |
Construction |
Operation |
Construction |
Operation |
Operation |
|||
|
Part
1 – Physical Landscape Resources (Topography, Vegetation, Soil, Open Space,
Special Features) |
|||||||||||
|
LR1 |
Natural Rocky Coastline at RHKYC |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR2 |
|
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
|
LR3 |
Fenwick Pier Street Public Open Space (will become HKAPA Extension in
operation stage) |
High |
- |
Large |
- |
Substantial |
- |
CM1 to CM6 |
Substantial |
- |
- |
|
LR4 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR5 |
HKCEC Promenade and Approach Roads |
High |
High |
Large |
Small |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM1 to CM6, OM1 |
Moderate |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR6 |
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Eastern Boundary Landscaping |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR7 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR8 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR9 |
Gloucester Road Tree Planting including Cross Harbour Tunnel Entrance
Area |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR10 |
Tree Planting adjacent to Sewage Works, |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR11 |
RHKYC |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR12 |
Tree Planting to Southern Boundary of the Police Officers’ Club |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR13 |
Waterfront Area along Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (will become
Planned Waterfront Board Walk during operation) |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
|
LR14 |
Victoria Park |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR15 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR16 |
Wan Chai Sports Ground |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR17 |
Noon Day Gun |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR18 |
Floating |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR19 |
Typhoon Shelter |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR20 |
Trees along |
Medium |
Medium |
Large |
Large |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM1 to CM6, OM1, OM5, OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LR21 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LR22 |
Amenity Areas between |
Medium |
Medium |
Large |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM1 to CM6, OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LR23 |
Planned Open
Space for Street Market with Outdoor Performance Area |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Slight
(Positive) |
Slight
(Positive) |
|
LR24 |
Planned
Waterfront Regional Open Space |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Moderate (Positive) |
Substantial (Positive) |
|
LR25 |
Planned Kiosks and
Leisure Boating Area, and Water Sport Centre |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Moderate (Positive) |
Substantial (Positive) |
|
LR26 |
Planned |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Moderate (Positive) |
Substantial (Positive) |
|
Part
2 – Landscape Character Areas |
|||||||||||
|
LZ1 |
Fleet |
Low |
- |
Large |
- |
Moderate |
- |
CM1 to CM6, OM5 |
Moderate |
- |
- |
|
LZ2 |
The |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ3 |
Fenwick Pier Street Public Open Space (will become HKAPA Extension in
operation stage) |
High |
- |
Large |
- |
Substantial |
- |
CM1 to CM6 |
Substantial |
- |
- |
|
LZ4 |
The HKCEC Open Space |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ5 |
The HKCEC, Grand Hyatt / Renaissance Harbour View Hotels |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ6 |
The HKCEC Extension |
High |
High |
Large |
Negligible |
Substantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Moderate |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ |
The HKCEC Extension Open Space and adjacent area |
High |
High |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM1 to CM6, OM1 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ7 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ8 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ9 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ10 |
Great Eagle Centre / Harbour Centre |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ11 |
Public Transport Interchange (PTI) |
Low |
Low |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ12 |
Harbour Road Sports Centre, Wan Chai Swimming Complex |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ13 |
Wan Chai Ferry Pier |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ14 |
Wan Chai Sports Ground |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ15 |
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Building and
Utilities |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ16 |
Wan Chai Interchange |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ |
|
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ17 |
Ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area (Planned Kiosks and Leisure Boating Area, and Water Sport Centre) |
Low |
Low |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ18 |
The Royal |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ19 |
The Police Officers’ Club |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ20 |
The Noon Day Gun and Typhoon Shelter Edge |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM1 to CM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ21 |
The |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM1 to CM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ22 |
Shipyard and Fire Station |
Low |
Low |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ23 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ24 |
Harbour Road |
Medium |
Medium |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ25 |
Convention Avenue |
Medium |
Medium |
Large |
Small |
Moderate |
Slight |
CM1 to CM6, OM1, OM5, OM6 |
Moderate |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ26 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
Small |
Negligible |
Moderate |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ27 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
Small |
Negligible |
Moderate |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ28 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
Intermediate |
Small |
Moderate |
Slight |
CM1 to CM6, OM5 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ29 |
|
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ30 |
Island Eastern Corridor |
Low |
Low |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ31 |
Victoria Park |
High |
High |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Not required |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ32 |
Fleet |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ33 |
Planned Open
Space for Street Market with Outdoor Performance Area |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ34 |
Planned Waterfront
Regional Open Space |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ35 |
Planned |
- |
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
LZ36 |
Planned
Regional Open Space |
|
High |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Moderate |
Not required |
- |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
Potential Sources of Visual Impacts
10.9.1
The sources of visual impacts
due to the Project would create varying levels of visual impact during the
construction and operation phases.
Potential impacts would result from the elements stated in Section
Visual Mitigation Measures
10.9.2 The proposed Visual Mitigation Measures in the Construction and Operation Phases are summarized in Table 10.5 and 10.6, together with an indication of Funding, Implementation, Management and Maintenance Agencies. The mitigation Measures are illustrated in Figure 10.5, 10.5A, 10.5.1 to 10.5.5.
Prediction of Significance of Visual Impacts
10.9.3 An assessment of the potential significance of the visual impacts during the construction and operation phases, before and after mitigation is provided in detail in Table 10.8. This follows the methodology outlined in Section 10.3 and assumes that the appropriate mitigation measures identified in Table 10.5 and 10.6 above would be implemented, and that the full effect of the soft landscape mitigation measures would be realized after ten years. Photomontages of the proposed project before and illustrations showing views within the proposed open spaces are shown in Figure 10.7.1 to 10.7.14. The locations of the viewpoints are indicated in Figure 10.7 and 10.7A.
Residual Visual
Impacts
Construction
Phase
10.9.4 Residual visual impacts in the Construction Phase are listed out in Table 10.8 mapped in Figure 10.6.5 and 10.6.6. In the Construction Phases, after the implementation of proposed mitigation measures, there will still be some adverse residual visual impacts are shown in Table 10.8.
10.9.5
With implementation of
mitigation measures during construction, there will still be some moderate
negative impact on the VSRs at the front row of high rise buildings along the
waterfront from Central to Wan Chai.
Residual impacts VSRs further away the
Operation Phase
10.9.6 Residual visual impacts in the Operation Phase are listed out in Table 10.8 mapped in Figure 10.6.7 and 10.6.8. In the Operation Phase, after the implementation of proposed mitigation measures, there will still be some adverse residual visual impacts are shown in Table 10.8.
10.9.7 With implementation of mitigation measures during operation, there will be substantial to moderate positive impact on VSRs facing the new waterfront as the landscape and visual amenity are generally enhanced and strengthen with the proposed project. The residual impacts on remaining VSRs are slight negative to insubstantial.
Table 10.8 Significance
of Visual Impacts in the Construction and Operation Phases (Note: All impacts
adverse unless otherwise noted.)
|
Id No |
Key Visual
Sensitive Receiver (VSR) |
Receptor
Sensitivity (Low, Medium, High) |
Main Source
of Visual Impacts |
Magnitude
of Impact (Negligible, Small, Intermediate, Large) |
Impact
Significance without Mitigation Measures
(Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) |
Recommended Mitigation Measures |
Residual
Impact Significance with Mitigations (Insubstantial,
Slight, Moderate, Substantial) |
|||||
|
Construction |
Operation |
|||||||||||
|
Construction |
Operation |
Construction |
Operation |
Construction |
Operation |
|
Day 1 |
Year 10 |
||||
|
Part 1 –
Existing VSRs |
||||||||||||
|
C1 |
International Finance Centre |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C2 |
Hong Kong Station Development Phase 2 |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C3 |
|
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C4 |
Jardine House |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C5 |
Mandarin Hotel |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C6 |
Hong Kong Club |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C7 |
Ritz Carlton Hotel |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C8 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C9 |
Hutchison House |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C10 |
Bank of |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C11 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C12 |
Admiralty Centre |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C13 |
United Centre |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C14 |
CITIC Tower |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Negligible |
Substantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
C15 |
Fleet |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
- Negligible |
Substantial |
Insubstantial- |
CM5, CM6 |
Moderate |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
C16 |
Asian House |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C17 |
|
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C18 |
Fleet House, Harcourt House |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
C19 |
Telecom House, |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Large |
Substantial |
Substantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Slight (Positive) |
|
C20 |
Shui On Centre |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Small |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
C21 |
|
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Small |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
C22 |
Grand Hyatt Hotel |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
C23 |
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
C24 |
|
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Substantial
(Positive) |
|
C25 |
Great Eagle Centre |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
C26 |
Harbour Centre |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
C27 |
|
High |
High |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Small |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
C28 |
Sun Hung Kai Centre |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
C30 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Small |
Moderate |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C31 |
World Trade Centre |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Small |
Moderate |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C36 |
Citicorp Centre |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C37 |
Victoria Centre |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C50 |
Four Season Hotel |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C58 |
Commercial
Properties in the Secondary ZVI on the North Slopes of |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R1 |
Causeway Centre |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R2 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R3 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R4 |
Elizabeth House |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R5 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C/R6 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R7 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R8 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R13 |
|
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Slight |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R19 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R20 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R21 |
Hoi To Court |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R22 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
C/R23 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Slight |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
GIC1 |
General Post Office |
Low |
- |
DP2 |
Negligible |
- |
Insubstantial |
- |
CM5, CM6 |
Insubstantial |
- |
- |
|
GIC2 |
City Hall |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
GIC3 |
PLA HQ at Tamar |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
GIC4 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
GIC5 |
|
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Slight |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
GIC6 |
Wan |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
GIC7 |
Police Officers’ Club |
Medium |
Medium |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
O1 |
|
Low |
- |
DP2 |
Large |
- |
Moderate |
- |
CM5, CM6 |
Moderate |
- |
- |
|
O2 |
HKCEC Open Space |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
O3 |
HKCEC Extension Open Space and Promenade |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Substantial
(Positive) |
|
O4 |
|
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
O5 |
|
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM3, OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
O6 |
Wanchai Sports Ground |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
O7 |
|
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Negligible |
Negligible |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
O10 |
Hill-walkers in the Secondary ZVI on the north
slopes of |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Slight |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
OU1 |
Royal |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Substantial
(Positive) |
|
R2 |
Residential Properties in the Secondary ZVI on
the north slopes of |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Small |
Slight |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
S1 |
Harbour Traffic |
High |
High |
DP2 |
Large |
Intermediate |
Substantial |
Moderate |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Moderate |
Slight |
Slight |
|
T1 |
|
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Intermediate |
Small |
Moderate |
Slight |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Slight |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
|
T2 |
Gloucester Road
Corridor – vehicular, pedestrian |
Low |
Low |
DP2 |
Small |
Negligible |
Slight |
Insubstantial |
CM5, CM6, OM1 to OM6 |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
Insubstantial |
|
Part 2 - Planned VSRs which are part of the WDII Development |
||||||||||||
|
GIC13 |
Railway Station
WDII/15, Harbour Road
Sports Centre and Wan Chai Swimming Pool reprovisioned above the railway
station |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
OM3 |
- |
Slight |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
GIC14 |
Planned |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
OM1, OM3 |
- |
Insubstantial |
Moderate (Positive) |
|
O11 |
Planned Street Market with Outdoor Performance
Area |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
not required |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
O12 |
Planned Waterfront Regional Open Space |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Intermediate |
- |
Substantial |
not required |
- |
Slight |
Slight (Positive) |
|
O13 |
Planned Kiosks and Leisure Boat Landing Area |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
not required |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
O14 |
Planned Water Sports Centre |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Negligible |
- |
Insubstantial |
OM3 |
- |
Insubstantial |
Substantial
(Positive) |
|
O15 |
Planned Boardwalk |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
not required |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
O16 |
Planned Harbour Education Centre |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
OM3 |
- |
Insubstantial |
Substantial
(Positive) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OU4 |
Planned Waterfront
Related Commercial and Leisure Use (East – WDII/13, WDII/14, WDII/17) |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
not required |
- |
Insubstantial |
Substantial
(Positive) |
|
Part 3 - Planned VSRs which are part of the CRIII
Development |
||||||||||||
|
GIC15 |
Planned Central Government Complex (CDE8) |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Negligible |
- |
Insubstantial |
OM3 |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
GIC16 |
Planned Government Complex (CDE10) |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
OM3 |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
GIC17 |
Planned CDA Development (CDE3) |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Negligible |
- |
Insubstantial |
OM3 |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
O19 |
Planned Regional Open Space (CDE2) |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
not required |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
OU2 |
Planned Waterfront Related Commercial and
Leisure Uses (CDE4) |
- |
Medium |
DP2 |
- |
Intermedaite |
- |
Slight |
not required |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
|
OU3 |
Planned Waterfront Related Commercial and
Leisure Uses (CDE9) |
- |
High |
DP2 |
- |
Small |
- |
Moderate |
not required |
- |
Insubstantial |
Slight (Positive) |
* C = Commercial, C/R = Commercial/Residential, GIC =
Government/Institution/Community, O = Open space, OU = Other use, R =
Residential, S = Sea-borne travellers, T = Transport related (land).
10.10.1
The proposed development and
associated works follow in principle the planning intentions from the
Metroplan, Visions and Goals for
10.10.2 It is estimated that approximately 110 trees will be affected by the construction of Road P2 and other roads. None of these are LCSD Champion Trees or Registered Old and Valuable Trees. There are no rare species or endangered species but common species. All the trees with high amenity value which are unavoidably affected by the works will be transplanted where possible. Detailed tree preservation, transplanting and felling including compensatory planting proposals will be submitted to relevant government departments for approval in accordance with ET WBTC no. 3/2006. Based on the proposed works, new trees will be planted along roadside amenity areas and new waterfront to compensate for the loss of existing trees.
10.10.3 The existing landscape characters along the waterfront will be further enhanced by the proposed open space. Specific themes for the open spaces will be proposed to the waterfront from Central to North Point.
10.10.4
With implementation of
mitigation measures during construction, there will still be some moderate
negative visual impact on the VSRs in the front row of high rise buildings
along the waterfront from Central to Wan Chai.
Residual impacts on VSRs further away the
10.10.5
Under the proposed WDII scheme,
there will be a significant area of new open space (