EIA

Table 7.8 Minimum Number of Adults and Fledged Juveniles of Black-naped Tern Sterna sumatrana, Bridled Tern Sterna anaethetus, and Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii recorded between 1993 – 1997 at the East Ninepin by HKBWS (Carey et al, 2001

Table 7.9 Available Results of On-going Breeding Tern Surveys in SE Waters of Hong Kong Conducted by HKBWS (Extracted from HKBWS's website)

Table 7.10 Summary of the Results of WBSE Breeding Site Survey in SE Waters Between 2002/03 and 2006/07 (AFCD unpublished data)

Table 7.11 Dates of Boat-based Surveys Undertaken in the Study Area Between May 2006 and December 2007.

Table 7.12 Total Counts of Bird Species Recorded during Boat-based Surveys within the Study Area (the proposed wind farm area (WF) with 0.5km, 1km and 2km buffers) for Scenario A

Table 7.13 Total Counts of Bird Species Recorded during Boat-based Surveys within the Study Area (the proposed wind farm area (WF) with 0.5km, 1km and 2km buffers) for Scenario B

Table 7.14 The Peak Daily Counts of Bird Species Recorded during Boat-based Surveys within the Study Area (the proposed wind farm (WF) with 0.5km, 1km and 2km buffers) for Scenario A

Table 7.15 The Peak Daily Counts of Bird Species Recorded during Boat-based Surveys within the Study Area (the proposed wind farm (WF) with 0.5km, 1km and 2km buffers) for Scenario B

Table 7.16 Flight Height Categories for Scenario A and Scenario B

Table 7.17 Number of Birds Observed at Each Flight Height Category within the Survey Area between May 2006 and December 2007 for Scenario A

Table 7.18 Number of Birds Observed at Each Flight Height Category within the Survey Area between May 2006 and December 2007 for Scenario B

Table 7.19 Number of Birds Observed Under Each Behavioural Category with the Study Area between May 2006 and May 2007

Table 7.20 Summary of Residential Status and Conservation Status of Bird Species Recorded in the Survey Area

Table 7.21 Species of Local and /or Regional Conservation Concern and Their Abundance and Distribution in the Study Area (Data between May 2006 and December 2007)

Table 7.22 Collision Rates of Black-naped Tern in Both the Worst Case and the Typical Condition for Scenario A

Table 7.23 Collision Rates of Black-naped Tern in Both the Worst Case and the Typical Condition for Scenario B

Table 7.24 Collision Rates of Bridled Tern in Both the Worst Case and the Typical Condition for Scenario A

Table 7.25 Collision Rates of Bridled Tern in Both the Worst Case and the Typical Condition for Scenario B

Table 7.26 Collision Rates of Red-necked Phalarope in Both the Worst Case and the Typical Condition for Scenario A

Table 7.27 Collision Rates of Red-necked Phalarope in Both the Worst Case and the Typical Condition for Scenario B

Table 7.28 Collision Rates of Cattle Egret in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario A

Table 7.29 Collision Rates of Cattle Egret in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario B

Table 7.30 Collision Rates of Aleutian Tern in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario A

Table 7.31 Collision Rates of Aleutian Tern in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario B

Table 7.32 Collision Rates of White-winged Black Tern in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario A

Table 7.33 Collision Rates of White-winged Black Tern in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario B

Table 7.34 Collision Rates of Black-tailed Gull in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario A

Table 7.35 Collision Rates of Black-tailed Gull in Both the Worst Case and Typical Conditions for Scenario B

Table 8.1 Typical Trawling Speed

Table 8.2 Typical Vessel Sizes

Table 8.3 Top 10 Most Commonly Caught Species

Table 8.4 Fishing Activity Ranking

Table 8.5 Fishing Activity in the Selected Fishing Areas

Table 8.6 Fisheries Productivity Ranking

Table 8.7 Fish Productivity across the Study Area

Table 8.8 Productivity of Top HKSAR Species in the Study Area

Table 8.9 Summary of Fish Culture Zones in the Study Area

Table 8.10 Indicative species value ranking system

Table 8.11 Value of common catch from Shau Kei Wan

Table 8.12 Predicted suspended sediment concentrations (in mg/L) at representative fisheries receivers: Unmitigated Scenario

Table 8.13 Mixing zone radii for marine construction activities

Table 9.1 Description of Selected Boreholes

Table 9.2 Matrix of Impact Significance

Table 9.3 Targets with Archaeological Potential in the Wind Farm Area

Table 9.4 Targets with Archaeological Potential along the Cable Route

Table 9.5 Distance Separation of Targets from Works Areas

Table 10.1 Relationship between Receptor Sensitivity and Impact Magnitude in Defining Impact Significance

Table 10.2 Proposed (Pre) Construction Phase Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

Table 10.3 Proposed Operational Phase Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

Table 10.4 Significance of Landscape Impacts in (Pre) Construction and Operational Phases (Negative Impacts unless otherwise stated)

Table 10.5 Significance of Visual Impacts in the (Pre) Construction and Operational Phases (Note: All impacts negative unless otherwise noted)

Table 12.1 Incorporation of Stakeholder Feedback into EIA

List of Figures

Figure 1.1 Percentage of Low-visibility Days in the HKSAR

Figure 1.2 Trends in Globally Installed Wind Power

Figure 2.1 Components of a Typical Offshore Wind Farm

Figure 2.2 Configuration of a Wind Turbine on a 4 legged jacket foundation

Figure 2.3 Inside a Typical Wind Turbine Nacelle

Figure 2.4 Typical 132kV Cable Cross Section

Figure 2.5 HKSAR Waters

Figure 2.6 HKSAR Constraints Map with 2km Buffer Zone

Figure 2.7 Marine Traffic Designations

Figure 2.8 Indicative Marine Traffic Density in the HKSAR

Figure 2.9 Other Existing Marine Constraints I

Figure 2.10 Future Marine Constraints

Figure 2.11 Existing Submarine Pipelines & Cables

Figure 2.12 Water Depth

Figure 2.13 Ecological Sensitive Receivers

Figure 2.14 Potential HKSAR Sites for Offshore Wind Farm Development

Figure 2.15 3MW Turbine at Kentish Flats Wind Farm, UK

Figure 2.16 Site Layout 1, March 2006

Figure 2.17 Site Layout 2, June 2006

Figure 2.18 Final Site Layout

Figure 2.19 Transmission Cable Landing Options

Figure 2.20a Typical Cable Connection Pit

Figure 2.20b Proposed Cable Landing Site at Tseung Kwan O

Figure 2.21 Consolidated Constraints

Figure 2.22 Available Cable Corridors

Figure 2.23 Available Cable Alignments

Figure 2.24 Transmission Cable Route

Figure 2.25 Transmission Cable Route on entry to Tseung Kwan O

Figure 2.26 The Baseline Wind Farm Site and Cable Route Alignment

Figure 2.27 Location of the Proposed Geopark and Wind Farm Features

Figure 2.28 Alternative Wind Farm Site Design

Figure 2.29 Foundation & Substructure Elements

Figure 2.30 Pile Foundations

Figure 2.31 Suction Caissons Foundations

Figure 2.32 Gravity Base Foundation

Figure 2.33 (a) Monopile Concept and (b) with Caisson

Figure 2.34 (a) 3-leg tripod with piles / caisson and (b) 4-leg Jacket

Figure 2.35 Wet Tow and Self-Installation of a Tripod Substructure using Suction Caisson Foundation

Figure 2.36a Suction Caisson Installation Steps

Figure 2.36b Suction Caisson Installation in Hong Kong

Figure 2.37 Turbine Installation from a Heavy Lift Vessel

Figure 2.38 Extent of Rock Anchor Protection

Figure 2.39 Typical Rock Protection for Large Anchor Protection

Figure 2.40 Typical Concrete Cover

Figure 2.41 Preliminary Construction Schedule

Figure 2.42 Example of Offshore Work Support Boats

Figure 3.1 Indicative Dredging Zone for Cable Anchor Protection

Figure 3.2 Schematic of Rock Armour Protection

Figure 3.3 Locations of Sediment Sampling Stations

Figure 4.1 Sediment Release Point Locations for the Worst-case Scenarios

Figure 4.2 Potential Coral Translocation Sites in Junk Bay

Figure 4.3 Water Sensitive Receivers

Figure 4.3a Water Sensitive Receivers (zoom in west)

Figure 4.3b Water Sensitive Receivers (zoom in east)

Figure 4.4 Schematic Representation of the Arrangement of the Sampling Stations

Figure 4.5 In-situ Turbidity at S1, S2 & S3

Figure 4.6 Suspended Solids at S2 & S3

Figure 4.7 Time Series Plots for Increase in SS – Scenario 1

Figure 4.8 Time Series Plots for Increase in SS – Scenario 2

Figure 4.9 Time Series Plots for Increase in SS – Scenarios 3

Figure 4.10 Time Series Plots for Increase in SS – Scenarios 4 & 5

Figure 4.11 Sediment Sampling Locations

Figure 4.12 Arrangement of Silt Curtain

Figure 4.13 Monitoring Points and Sections Locations

Figure 4.14a Accumulated Flows at S1 – Dry Season

Figure 4.14b Accumulated Flows at S2 – Dry Season

Figure 4.14c Accumulated Flows at S3 – Dry Season

Figure 4.14d Accumulated Flows at S4 – Dry Season

Figure 4.14e Accumulated Flows at S5 – Dry Season

Figure 4.15a Accumulated Flows at S1 – Wet Season

Figure 4.15b Accumulated Flows at S2 – Wet Season

Figure 4.15c Accumulated Flows at S3 – Wet Season

Figure 4.15d Accumulated Flows at S4 – Wet Season

Figure 4.15e Accumulated Flows at S45– Wet Season

Figure 4.16 Oil Spillage Spreading Pattern over 4-Hour Period – Dry Season

Figure 4.17 Oil Spillage Spreading Pattern over 4-Hour Period – Wet Season

Figure 4.18 Cable Section where Jetting Speed will be Reduced

Figure 4.19 Contour Plots for Elevated SS in Dry & Wet Seasons – Scenario 1 (Mitigated Scenario)

Figure 4.20 Zoom-in Contour Plots for Elevated SS in Dry & Wet Seasons – Scenario 1 (Mitigated Scenario)

Figure 4.21 Contour Plots for Elevated SS in Dry & Wet Season – Scenario 2 (Mitigated Scenario)

Figure 4.22 Contour Plots for Elevated SS Level in Dry & Wet Season - Scenario 3 (Mitigated Scenario)

Figure 4.23 Zoom-in Contour Plots for Elevated SS in Dry & Wet Season - Scenario 3 (Mitigated Scenario)

Figure 4.24 Contour Plots for Elevated SS in Dry & Wet Season – Scenario 4 (Mitigated Scenario)

Figure 4.25 Contour Plots for Elevated SS in Dry & Wet Season – Scenario 5 (Mitigated Scenario)

Figure 5.1 General Bathymetric Zonation of the Study Area

Figure 5.2 Distribution of Key Coral Communities in the Study Area

Figure 5.3 Historic Sampling Locations in Eastern Waters from CityU 2002

Figure 5.4 Distribution of Amphioxus in Eastern Waters from CityU 2002

Figure 5.5 Distribution of Coral / Epifauna Survey Stations

Figure 5.6 Habitat Map in the Study Area

Figure 5.7 Anthogoria at Chiu Keng Wan

Figure 5.8 Epifauna Community at Fat Tong Chau

Figure 5.9 Epifauna Community at Tung Lung Chau West

Figure 5.10 Paraminabea Lobate Orange SP1 at South Ninepins

Figure 5.11 Paraminabea SP3 at East Ninepins

Figure 5.12 Muricella at One Foot Rock

Figure 5.13 Paraminabea at Victor Rock

Figure 5.14 Scleronephthya at Basalt Island

Figure 5.15 Typical Marine Environment at the Windfarm Site

Figure 5.16 Distribution of Infauna Survey Stations

Figure 5.17 Epifauna Community at South China Sea Oil Rig Structure

Figure 6.1 The Boat Transect Route for Marine Mammal Survey

Figure 6.2 Seasonal Distribution of Indo-Pacific Hump-Backed Dolphins

Figure 6.3 Seasonal Distribution of Finless Porpoises

Figure 6.4 AFCD Marine Mammal Survey Transect Routes

Figure 6.5 Finless Porpoise Sighting Records in the HKSAR, 1996-2005

Figure 6.6 Temporal Trend of Biennial Encounter Rates of Finless Porpoises in Summer Months in Each Eastern Survey Area

Figure 6.7 False Killer Whale Pseudorca crassidens observed in May 2007

Figure 6.8 Marine Mammal Sighting Locations, 2006/2007 Survey

Figure 6.9 Ichthyoplankton Survey Locations

Figure 6.10 Trawl and Gillnet Fish Survey Locations

Figure 6.11 Underwater Noise from a 1.5 MW Turbine

Figure 6.12 Harbour porpoise density at Horns Rev Wind Farm

Figure 7.1 Desktop Study Area for Ecological Impact Assessment

Figure 7.2 Field Survey Area for Avifauna Impact Assessment (Scenario A)

Figure 7.3 Field Survey Area for Avifauna Impact Assessment (Scenario B)

Figure 7.4 The Impact Assessment Area(s) for Avifauna (Scenario A)

Figure 7.5 The Impact Assessment Area(s) for Avifauna (Scenario B)

Figure 7.6 Survey Route of the Seabird Migration Survey in S and SE Hong Kong Waters in Spring 2006 Conducted by HKBWS (HKWBS, 2006)

Figure 7.7 Breeding Tern Colonies Documented in SE Waters of Hong Kong

Figure 7.8 Locations of Sighting Records of WBSE from November 2001 to July 2007 (AFCD unpublished data)

Figure 7.9 WBSE Nest Locations in SE Waters of Hong Kong (Scenario A)

Figure 7.10 WBSE Nest Locations in SE Waters of Hong Kong (Scenario B)

Figure 7.11 Fixed Transect Route for Boat-based Survey (Scenario A)

Figure 7.12 Transect Route for Boat-based Survey (Scenario B)

Figure 7.13 Distribution by Behaviour of Black-naped Tern between May 2006 and December 2007

Figure 7.14 Distribution by Behaviour of Bridled Tern between May 2006 and December 2007

Figure 7.15 Distribution by Behaviour of Pacific Swift between May 2006 and December 2007

Figure 7.16 Distribution by Behaviour of Red-necked Phalarope between May 2006 and December 2007

Figure 7.17 Distribution by Behaviour of Aleutian Tern between May 2006 and December 2007

Figure 7.18 Distribution by Behaviour of Little Swift between May 2006 and December 2007

Figure 7.19 Distribution of WBSE

Figure 7.20 Distribution of Black-naped Tern

Figure 7.21 Distribution of Bridled Tern

Figure 7.22 Distribution of Roseate Tern

Figure 7.23 Distribution of Red-necked Phalarope

Figure 7.24 Distribution of Aleutian Tern

Figure 7.25 Distribution of White-winged Black Tern

Figure 7.26 Distribution of Black-tailed Gull

Figure 7.27 Distribution of Cattle Egret

Figure 8.1 Field Survey Study Area – Marine Traffic Radar Data Coverage

Figure 8.2 Boat-Based Observation Locations

Figure 8.3 Number of Fishing Vessels (1967 and 2001 – 2006)

Figure 8.4 Number of Fishermen (1967 and 2001 – 2006)

Figure 8.5 Composition of Fishing Fleet (AFCD, 2001 – 2007)

Figure 8.6 Fishing Areas based on Port Survey 1996/1997

Figure 8.7 Fishing Areas based on Port Surveys 2001/2002 and 2006

Figure 8.8 Mariculture Zone Locations

Figure 8.9 Trawl Marks at the proposed Wind Farm

Figure 8.10 Trawl Marks in Tathong Channel

Figure 8.11 Fishing Intensity in the Study Area

Figure 8.12 Overall Distribution of Fishing Vessels (January – July 2007)

Figure 8.13 Trawler Fishing Intensity (January – July 2007)

Figure 8.14 Non-Trawl Fishing Intensity (January – July 2007)

Figure 8.15 Homeports of Interviewed Boat Captains

Figure 8.16a Fishing gear operated by Homeport

Figure 8.16b Fishing Gear of Interviewed Captains

Figure 8.17 General fishing grounds

Figure 8.18 Primary Fishing Ground of the Interviewed Fishers

Figure 8.19 Commonly caught species by all respondents

Figure 8.20 Criteria for selection of primary fishing ground(s)

Figure 8.21 Threats to the local fishing industry

Figure 8.22 Fish aggregation at an oil platform in the South China Sea

Figure 9.1 Borehole Record Locations

Figure 9.2 Locations of Shipwrecks in the Assessment Area

Figure 9.3 Side-Scan Sonar Survey Transect

Figure 9.4 Marine Geophysical Survey Arrangement

Figure 9.5 Location of Targets with Marine Archaeological Potential

Figure 9.6 Tentative Turbine Locations and Array Cable Alignment

Figure 9.7 Re-routed Array Cable near Target A1

Figure 10.1a Study on the South East New Territories Development Strategy Review ‘Landscape and Conservation Framework’ – 3MW Option

Figure 10.1b Study on the South East New Territories Development Strategy Review ‘Landscape and Conservation Framework’ – 5MW Option

Figure 10.2a Territorial Development Strategy Review – 1995 ‘Landscape Strategy Components’ – Scenario A

Figure 10.2b Territorial Development Strategy Review – 1995 ‘Landscape Strategy Components’ – Scenario B

Figure 10.3 Plan of Landscape Resources

Figure 10.4 Plan of Landscape Character Area

Figure 10.5 Photo of Landscape Resources Landscape and Character Area (clear day)

Figure 10.6 Photo of Landscape Resources Landscape and Character Area (cloudy day)

Figure 10.7a 3MW Option Viewpoints and ZVI to Blade Tip

Figure 10.7b 5MW Option Viewpoints and ZVI to Blade Tip

Figure 10.8a Plan of VSR Locations (3MW Option)

Figure 10.8b Plan of VSR Locations (5MW Option)

Figure 10.9a Viewpoint 1 – South China Sea – 3MW Option

Figure 10.9b Viewpoint 1 – South China Sea – 5MW Option

Figure 10.10a Viewpoint 2 – Between North and South Ninepin Islands – 3MW Option

Figure 10.10b Viewpoint 2 – Between North and South Ninepin Islands – 5MW Option

Figure 10.11a Viewpoint 3 – Clearwater Bay Country Club – 3MW Option

Figure 10.11b Viewpoint 3 – Clearwater Bay Country Club – 5MW Option

Figure 10.12a Viewpoint 4 – Clearwater Bay Second Beach Car Park – 3MW Option

Figure 10.12b Viewpoint 4 – Clearwater Bay Second Beach Car Park – 5MW Option

Figure 10.13a Viewpoint 5 – Tai Leng Tung Viewing Area in Clearwater Bay Country Park – 3MW Option

Figure 10.13b Viewpoint 5 – Tai Leng Tung Viewing Area in Clearwater Bay Country Park – 5MW Option

Figure 10.14a Viewpoint 6 – Sail Training Association of Hong Kong – 3MW Option

Figure 10.14b Viewpoint 6 – Sail Training Association of Hong Kong – 5MW Option

Figure 10.15a Viewpoint 7 – Port Shelter – 3MW Option

Figure 10.15b Viewpoint 7 – Port Shelter – 5MW Option

Figure 10.16a Viewpoint 8 – Sam Chau Mun – 3MW Option

Figure 10.16b Viewpoint 8 – Sam Chau Mun – 5MW Option

Figure 10.17a Viewpoint 9 – Pak Lap – 3MW Option

Figure 10.17b Viewpoint 9 – Pak Lap – 5MW Option

Figure 10.18a Viewpoint 10 – High Island Reservoir – 3MW Option

Figure 10.18b Viewpoint 10 – High Island Reservoir – 5MW Option

Figure 10.19a Viewpoint 11 – Tai Cham Koi – 3MW Option

Figure 10.19b Viewpoint 11 – Tai Cham Koi – 5MW Option

Figure 10.20a Viewpoint 12 – Tai Long Wan Beach – 3MW Option

Figure 10.20b Viewpoint 12 – Tai Long Wan Beach – 5MW Option

Figure 10.21 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures – Operational Phase

Figure 10.22 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures – Operational Phase

Figure 10.23 Residual Landscape Resource Impact in (Pre) Construction Phase

Figure 10.24 Residual Landscape Resource Impact in Operation Phase

Figure 10.25 Residual Landscape Character Impact in (Pre) Construction Phase

Figure 10.26 Residual Landscape Character Impact in Operation Phase

Figure 10.27 Residual Visual Impact in (Pre) Construction Phase

Figure 10.28 Residual Visual Impact in Operation Phase

List of Appendices

Appendix 1A Consulted Project Stakeholder

Appendix 1B Study Brief Checklist

Appendix 2A MNSRA Report Executive Summary

Appendix 4A Calibration Report

Appendix 4B Water Sensitive Receivers

Appendix 4C Allowable SS Elevations for the WSRs

Appendix 4D Predicted Water Quality Results for Unmitigated Scenarios

Appendix 4E Elutriate Test Results

Appendix 4F Predicted Water Quality Results for Cumulative Impacts

Appendix 4G Predicted Water Quality Results for Mitigated Scenarios

Appendix 4H Oil Spill Management Plan

Appendix 5A Benthic Epifauna

Appendix 5B Benthic Infauna

Appendix 5C City University Infauna Report

Appendix 6A Wind Data

Appendix 6B GPS Data

Appendix 6C Marine Mammal Sighting Sheet

Appendix 7A Bird Count

Appendix 7B Collision Probabilities of Selected Species

Appendix 8A Fisheries Questionnaire

Appendix 8B Vessel Survey

Appendix 9A Definition of Targets of Archaeological Potential