11 CULTURAL HERITAGE.. 1
11.1 Introduction. 2
11.2 Review of Report NO:
SDA8827. 2
11.3 Mitigation of Adverse Impacts. 2
11.4 Residual Environmental Impact 2
11.5 Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements. 2
11.6 Conclusion. 3
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CULTURAL HERITAGE
11.1.1 A desktop review of relevant
available marine archaeological information and relevant geophysical data
within the project area of the temporary typhoon shelter was conducted by a
qualified marine archaeologist. The
results of the review are presented below.
11.2.1
In
May 2001 the AMO commissioned SDA Marine Ltd to undertake a MAI for Wanchai
Reclamation Phase II. In accordance with AMO Guidelines the MAI comprised: Baseline
Review, Geophysical Survey and Underwater Inspection.
11.2.2
The
study area exactly replicated the current study area with the exception of a
small section at North Point adjacent to the Causeway Bay
typhoon shelter. It can therefore
be assumed that the results of the previous study are directly applicable to
the current project.
11.2.3
The
Baseline Review indicated a high marine archaeological potential as the study
area has always been at the centre of development and industry within Victoria Harbour. However, the marine archaeological
potential is diminished by the existing reclamation and associated disturbance
on the seabed.
11.2.4
The
geophysical survey deployed: echo sounder, seismic profiler and side scan
sonar. The survey was commissioned
to meet the needs of the MAI and therefore the methodology was designed to
enhance acquisition of archaeological data.
11.2.5
The
survey provided 200% coverage of the seabed and subsurface sediments. Nine anomalies were identified in the survey
data. A diver inspection was carried out to obtain accurate information about
their archaeological potential.
Each anomaly was successfully located and examined by a diver. There were two modern shipwrecks, four
pieces of metal construction material, two large concrete blocks and a small
metal container.
11.2.6
It
was concluded that there were no archaeological resources within the study area
and no need for any mitigation measures or constraints on the proposed
development.
11.3.1 Since there is no archaeological
material present within the project area, there is no need for any further
archaeological investigation or mitigation measures.
11.4
Residual Environmental Impact
11.4.1 No residual cultural heritage
impact is expected.
11.5
Environmental Monitoring and
Audit Requirements
11.5.1 There is no monitoring and audit
requirement for the marine archaeology.
11.6.1
The
results of the MAI in 2001 (Report No. SDA8827) are applicable to the current study
since they cover the same seabed area.
There have not been any significant changes to the seabed since 2001
which would have affected its archaeological potential. According to the MAI in
2001, it was concluded there were no archaeological resources within the
project area of the temporary typhoon shelter.