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Table of Contents

1            Introduction

1.1           Project Background

1.2           The Assignment

1.3           The Study Area

1.4           EIA Study Brief

1.5           Designated Project

1.6           Objectives of the EIA Report

1.7           Structure of the Report

2            Project Description

2.1           General Description of the Project

2.2           Need for the Project

2.3           Recommended Outline Development Plan and Revised Preliminary Layout Plan

2.4           Key Infrastructures

2.5           Nature, Benefit and Scope of the Project

2.6           Construction Method

2.7           Tentative Implementation Programme

2.8           Concurrent Projects and Evaluation of Potential Cumulative Impacts

2.9           Reference

3            Air Quality Impact

3.1           Overview

3.2           Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

3.3           Description of the Environment

3.4           Air Sensitive Receivers

3.5           Assessment Methodology

3.6           Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

3.7           Prediction and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

3.8           Mitigation Measures

3.9           Residual Environmental Impacts

3.10         Level of Uncertainty

3.11         Conclusion

3.12         Reference

4            Noise Impact

4.1           Overview

4.2           Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

4.3           Description of the Environment

4.4           Noise Sensitive Receivers

4.5           Assessment Methodology

4.6           Identification of Impacts

4.7           Evaluation of Impacts

4.8           Mitigation Measures

4.9           Residual Environmental Impacts

4.10         Level of Uncertainty

4.11         Conclusion

5            Water Quality Impact

5.1           Overview

5.2           Environmental Legislations, Standards and Guidelines

5.3           Description of the Environment

5.4           Water Sensitive Receivers

5.5           Assessment Methodology

5.6           Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

5.7           Mitigation Measures

5.8           Cumulative Impact

5.9           Residual Environmental Impacts

5.10         Level of Uncertainties

5.11         Conclusion

5.12         Reference

6            Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Implications

6.1           Overview

6.2           Environmental Legislations, Standards and Guidelines

6.3           Description of the Environment

6.4           Assessment Methodology

6.5           Identification and Evaluation of Sewage and Sewerage Treatment Implications

6.6           Mitigation Measures

6.7           Conclusions

7            Waste Management Implications

7.1           Overview

7.2           Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

7.3           Description of the Environment

7.4           Assessment Methodology

7.5           Identification and Evaluation of Waste Management Implications

7.6           Mitigation Measures

7.7           Residual Waste Management Implications

7.8           Conclusion

7.9           Reference

8            Land Contamination Impact

8.1           Overview

8.2           Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

8.3           Assessment Methodology

8.4           Description of the Environment

8.5           Site Investigation

8.6           Identification and Evaluation of Land Contamination

8.7           Remediation Action Plan for LMC Loop

8.8           Conclusion

9            Hazard to Life

9.1           Overview

9.2           Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

9.3           Need for Hazard Assessment

9.4           Conclusions

10          Cultural Heritage Impact

10.1         Overview

10.2         Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

10.3         Description of the Environment

10.4         Assessment Methodology

10.5         Identification and Evaluation of Impact

10.6         Mitigation Measures

10.7         Conclusion

10.8         Reference

11          Landscape and Visual Impact

11.1         Overview

11.2         Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

11.3         Review of Planning and Development Control Framework

11.4         Assessment Methodology

11.5         Landscape Baseline, Impact Assessment and Mitigation

11.6         Visual Baseline, Impact Assessment and Mitigation

11.7         Cumulative Impacts

11.8         Residual Landscape Impacts

11.9         Residual Visual Impacts

11.10       Conclusion

12          Ecological Impact

12.1         Overview

12.2         Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

12.3         Ecological Context

12.4         Ecological Baseline

12.5         Evaluation of Habitats and Species

12.6         Prediction and Evaluation of Ecological Impacts

12.7         Mitigation Measures

12.8         Implementation of Mitigation

12.9         Residual Ecological Impacts

12.10       Ecological Monitoring Programme

12.11       Conclusion

12.12       References

13          Fisheries Impact Assessment

13.1         Overview

13.2         Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

13.3         Baseline Conditions

13.4         Assessment Methodology

13.5         Site Investigation

13.6         Identification and Evaluation of Fisheries Impacts

13.7         Mitigation Measures

13.8         Residual Environmental Impacts and Monitoring and Audit

13.9         Conclusion

14          Landfill Gas Hazard

14.1         Overview

14.2         Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

14.3         The Need for LFG Hazard Assessment

14.4         Impact on the Restored Ma Tso Lung Landfill

14.5         Conclusions

15          Food Safety Implications

15.1         Overview

15.2         Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

15.3         Baseline Conditions

15.4         Assessment Methodology

15.5         Identification and Evaluation of Food Safety Implications

15.6         Mitigation Measures

15.7         Residual Environmental Impacts and Monitoring and Audit

15.8         Conclusion

16          Summary of Environmental Outcomes

16.1         Overview

16.2         Population and Environmental Sensitive Areas Protected

16.3         Key Assessment Assumptions and Limitation of Assessment Methodologies

16.4         Impacts Summary

16.5         Environmentally Friendly Design and Benefit

16.6         Summary of Measures Adopted to Avoid and Minimize Environmental Impacts

17          Environmental Monitoring & Audit

17.1         Overview

17.2         Project Organisation

17.3         EM&A Manual

17.4         Project Implementation Schedule

17.5         EM&A Programme

18          Conclusion

18.1         Overview

18.2         Green Initiatives

18.3         Air Quality Impact

18.4         Noise Impact

18.5         Water Quality Impact

18.6         Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Implications

18.7         Waste Management Implications

18.8         Land Contamination Impact

18.9         Hazard to Life

18.10       Impacts on Sites of Cultural Heritage

18.11       Landscape and Visual Impacts

18.12       Ecological Impact

18.13       Fisheries Impact

18.14       Landfill Gas Hazard

18.15       Food Safety

18.16       Environmental Monitoring and Audit

Figures

Figure 1.1              Study Area

Figure 2.1a            Layout Plan (Overall) and Designated Projects

Figure 2.1b            Revised Preliminary Layout Plan

Figure 2.1c            Off-site Works Area – Wetland Compensation(Fishpond/Reedbed)

Figure 2.1d            The Project and Temporary Works Area

Figure 2.2              Ecological Area

Figure 2.3              Ecological Area (with associated drainage network)

Figure 2.4a            Western Connection Road – Slip Road to San Tin Interchange

Figure 2.4b            Western Connection Road – Slip Road to San Tin Interchange

                              (Schematic longitudinal section)(1/2)

Figure 2.4c            Western Connection Road – Slip Road to San Tin Interchange

                              (Schematic longitudinal section)(2/2)

Figure 2.5              Western Connection Road

Figure 2.6              Western Connection Road (1/5)

Figure 2.7              Western Connection Road (2/5)

Figure 2.8              Western Connection Road (3/5)

Figure 2.9              Western Connection Road (4/5)

Figure 2.10            Western Connection Road (5/5)

Figure 2.11a          Direct Link to Lok Ma Chau Station – General Layout – Key Plan

Figure 2.11b          Direct Link to Lok Ma Chau Station(Schematic longitudinal section)(1/3)

Figure 2.11c          Direct Link to Lok Ma Chau Station(Schematic longitudinal section)(2/3)

Figure 2.11d          Direct Link to Lok Ma Chau Station(Schematic longitudinal section)(3/3)

Figure 2.11e          Horizontal and Vertical Alignments of Direct Link to Lok Ma Chau Station

Figure 2.12            Eastern Connection Road

Figure 2.13            Eastern Connection Road (1/7)

Figure 2.14            Eastern Connection Road (2/7)

Figure 2.15            Eastern Connection Road (3/7)

Figure 2.16            Eastern Connection Road (4/7)

Figure 2.17            Eastern Connection Road (5/7)

Figure 2.18            Eastern Connection Road (6/7)

Figure 2.19            Eastern Connection Road (7/7)

Figure 2.20            Eastern Connection Road (Schematic longitudinal section) (1/2)

Figure 2.21            Eastern Connection Road (Schematic longitudinal section) (2/2)

Figure 2.22            Eastern Connection Road (Schematic Cross Section) (1/7)

Figure 2.23            Eastern Connection Road (Schematic Cross Section) (2/7)

Figure 2.23a          Eastern Connection Road (Schematic Cross Section) (3/7)

Figure 2.23b          Eastern Connection Road (Schematic Cross Section) (4/7)

Figure 2.23c          Eastern Connection Road (Schematic Cross Section) (5/7)

Figure 2.23d          Eastern Connection Road (Schematic Cross Section) (6/7)

Figure 2.23e          Eastern Connection Road (Schematic Cross Section) (7/7)

Figure 2.23f          Flushing Water Service Reservoir

Figure 2.24            Haul Road for Phase 1 Infrastructure

Figure 2.25a          Sequence of Site Formation(1/4)

Figure 2.25b          Sequence of Site Formation(2/4)

Figure 2.25c          Sequence of Site Formation(3/4)

Figure 2.25d          Sequence of Site Formation(4/4)

Figure 2.26a          Lok Ma Chau Sewage Treatment Works – Schematic Diagram

Figure 2.26b          Sewerage Collection Networks/Disposal Pipes

Figure 2.26c          TSE Reuse Supply Network (Flushing Water Network)

Figure 3.1              Proposed Landuse, Associated Works, and the 500m Assessment Boundary

Figure 3.2              Locations of Existing and Planned Air Sensitive Receivers (Key Plan)

Figure 3.2a            Locations of Existing and Planned Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 4)

Figure 3.2b            Locations of Existing and Planned Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 4)

Figure 3.2c            Locations of Existing and Planned Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 3 of 4)

Figure 3.2d            Locations of Existing and Planned Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 4 of 4)

Figure 3.3              Lok Ma Chau Road Groupings

Figure 3.4              Location of Kiosks and Loading / Unloading Bay (Lok Ma Chau BCP)

Figure 3.5              Locations of Major Odour Sources

Figure 3.6              Odour Sampling Locations (Key Plan)

Figure 3.6a            Odour Sampling Locations (Sheet 1 of 5)

Figure 3.6b            Odour Sampling Locations (Sheet 2 of 5)

Figure 3.6c            Odour Sampling Locations (Sheet 3 of 5)

Figure 3.6d            Odour Sampling Locations (Sheet 4 of 5)

Figure 3.6e            Odour Sampling Locations (Sheet 5 of 5)

Figure  3.7             Contours of Unmitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure  3.8             Contours of Unmitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure  3.9             Contours of Unmitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures)

Figure  3.10           Contours of Unmitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure  3.11           Contours of Unmitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure  3.12           Contours of Unmitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures)

Figure 3.13            Contours of 1-hour NO2 Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2020

Figure 3.14            Contours of 24-hour NO2 Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2020

Figure 3.15            Contours of Annual NO2 Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2020

Figure 3.16            Contours of 1-hour NO2 Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2027

Figure 3.17            Contours of 24-hour NO2 Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2027

Figure 3.18            Contours of Annual NO2 Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2027

Figure 3.19            Contours of 24-hour RSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2020

Figure 3.20            Contours of Annual RSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2020

Figure 3.21            Contours of 24-hour RSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2027

Figure 3.22            Contours of Annual RSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground in Year 2027

Figure 3.23a          Odour Condition for Unmitigated Scenario

Figure 3.23b          98% Odour Removal along to Shenzhen River within 500m from the Study Area of the Loop Development (ou unit)

Figure 3.23c          98% Odour Removal within 500m of the Study Area of the Loop Development (with 92% Odour Removal due to SZ Government Policies) (ou unit)        

Figure 3.24            Regression Analysis on AVS Removal and Dosage of Calcium Nitrate (Shenzhen River)

Figure 3.25            Relationship between AVS Removal Efficiency and Dosage of Calcium Nitrate

Figure 3.26            Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure 3.27            Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure 3.28            Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures, Tier 2)

Figure 3.29            Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures, Tier 2)

Figure 3.30            Contours of Mitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 1 Infrastructures)

Figure 3.31            Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure 3.32            Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures, Tier 1)

Figure 3.33            Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures, Tier 2)

Figure 3.34            Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures, Tier 2)

Figure 3.35            Contours of Mitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Phase 2 Infrastructures)

Figure 4.1              Proposed Landuse, Locations of Fixed and helicopter Noise Sources within 300m from the Project and Associated Works

Figure 4.2              Adjoining Area in Shenzhen

Figure 4.3              Locations of Prevailing Noise Measurement

Figure 4.4              Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Noise) (Sheet 1 of 5)

Figure 4.4a            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Noise) (Sheet 2 of 5)

Figure 4.4b            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Noise) (Sheet 3 of 5)

Figure 4.4c            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Noise) (Sheet 4 of 5)

Figure 4.4d            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Noise) (Sheet 5 of 5)

Figure 4.5              Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Access Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 4.5a            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Access Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 4.5b            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Construction Access Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 4.6              Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 1 of 5)

Figure 4.6a            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 2 of 5)

Figure 4.6b            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 3 of 5)

Figure 4.6c            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 4 of 5)

Figure 4.6d            Locations of Existing and Planned Noise Sensitive Receivers (Road Traffic Noise) (Sheet 5 of 5)

Figure 4.7              Location of Planned Noise Sensitive Receiver (Fixed Noise)

Figure 4.8a            Locations of Temporary Noise Barriers in 2016(Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 4.8b            Locations of Temporary Noise Barriers in 2016(Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 4.8c            Locations of Temporary Noise Barriers in 2016(Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 4.8d            Locations of Temporary Noise Barriers in 2020(Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 4.8e            Locations of Temporary Noise Barriers in 2020(Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 4.8f            Locations of Temporary Noise Barriers in 2020(Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 4.9              Extent and Locations of Noise Barrier in 2042(Sheet 1 of 5)

Figure 4.9a            Extent and Locations of Noise Barrier in 2042(Sheet 2 of 5)

Figure 4.9b            Extent and Locations of Noise Barrier in 2042(Sheet 3 of 5)

Figure 4.9c            Extent and Locations of Noise Barrier in 2042(Sheet 4 of 5)

Figure 4.9d            Extent and Locations of Noise Barrier in 2042(Sheet 5 of 5)

Figure 4.10            Air conditioning with Ventilation System Requirements for Noise Sensitive Receivers within Lok Ma Chau Loop (Sheet 1 of 2)

Figure 4.10a          Air conditioning with Ventilation System Requirements for Noise Sensitive Receivers within Lok Ma Chau Loop (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 5.1              Flow Regime for Shenzhen River

Figure 5.2              Water Sensitive Receivers

Figure 6.1              Existing and Planned Sewerage System along with Sewage Treatment Works

Figure 6.2              Lok Ma Chau Sewage Treatment Works – Schematic Diagram

Figure 7.1              Area of Sediment Excavating of Western Connection Road

Figure 7.2              Area of Sediment Excavating of Eastern Connection Road

Figure 8.1              Location of Potentially Contaminated Site A

Figure 8.2              Locations of Proposed Sampling Boreholes in Area LMC Loop

Figure 8.3              Locations of 5 Concerned Boreholes with Arsenic Contamination

Figure 8.4              Locations of Additional Boreholes

Figure 8.5              Locations of Additional Boreholes for A-S01

Figure 8.6              Locations of Additional Boreholes for A-S03

Figure 8.7              Locations of Additional Boreholes for A-S20

Figure 8.8              Locations of Additional Boreholes for A-S24

Figure 8.9              Locations of Additional Boreholes for A-SG10

Figure 8.10            Locations of Further Additional Boreholes

Figure 8.11            Locations of Further Additional Boreholes for A-S01

Figure 8.12            Locations of Further Additional Boreholes for A-S03

Figure 8.13            Locations of Further Additional Boreholes for A-S20

Figure 8.14            Locations of Further Additional Boreholes for A-S24

Figure 8.15            Locations of Further Additional Boreholes for A-SG10

Figure 8.16            Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones

Figure 8.17            Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones for A-S01

Figure 8.18            Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones for A-S03

Figure 8.18a          Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones for A-S03a1

Figure 8.18b          Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones for A-S03c1

Figure 8.19            Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones for A-S20

Figure 8.20            Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones for A-S24

Figure 8.21            Locations of Possible Contaminated Zones for A-SG10

Figure 8.22            Programme for Land Contamination Assessment and Remediation after Land Resumption

Figure 10.1            Previous Archaeological Investigations

Figure 10.2            Archaeological Potential in the Heritage Study Area

Figure 10.3            Historic Buildings (Index Plan)

Figure 10.4            Historic Buildings in Lok Ma Chau Tsuen

Figure 10.5            Historic Buildings in Pun Uk Tsuen

Figure 10.6            Historic Buildings in Chau Tau Tsuen

Figure 10.7            Location of Lok Ma Chau Police Station

Figure 10.8            Location of Macintosh Fort(Ma Tso Lung)\

Figure 10.9            Location of Tung Shan Temple

Figure 11.1a          Review of Planning and Development Control Framework 1 of 5

Figure 11.1b          Review of Planning and Development Control Framework 2 of 5

Figure 11.1c          Review of Planning and Development Control Framework 3 of 5

Figure 11.1d          Review of Planning and Development Control Framework 4 of 5

Figure 11.1e          Review of Planning and Development Control Framework 5 of 5

Figure 11.2a          Landscape Resources 1 of 5

Figure 11.2b          Landscape Resources 2 of 5

Figure 11.2c          Landscape Resources 3 of 5

Figure 11.2d          Landscape Resources 4 of 5

Figure 11.2e          Landscape Resources 5 of 5

Figure 11.2f          Landscape Resources Photographs 1 of 18

Figure 11.2g          Landscape Resources Photographs 2 of 18

Figure 11.2h          Landscape Resources Photographs 3 of 18

Figure 11.2i           Landscape Resources Photographs 4 of 18

Figure 11.2j           Landscape Resources Photographs 5 of 18

Figure 11.2k          Landscape Resources Photographs 6 of 18

Figure 11.2l           Landscape Resources Photographs 7 of 18

Figure 11.2m         Landscape Resources Photographs 8 of 18

Figure 11.2n          Landscape Resources Photographs 9 of 18

Figure 11.2o          Landscape Resources Photographs 10 of 18

Figure 11.2p          Landscape Resources Photographs 11 of 18

Figure 11.2q          Landscape Resources Photographs 12 of 18

Figure 11.2r           Landscape Resources Photographs 13 of 18

Figure 11.2s          Landscape Resources Photographs 14 of 18

Figure 11.2t           Landscape Resources Photographs 15 of 18

Figure 11.2u          Landscape Resources Photographs 16 of 18

Figure 11.2v          Landscape Resources Photographs 17 of 18

Figure 11.2w         Landscape Resources Photographs 18 of 18

Figure 11.3a          Landscape Character Areas 1 of 5

Figure 11.3b          Landscape Character Areas 2 of 5

Figure 11.3c          Landscape Character Areas 3 of 5

Figure 11.3d          Landscape Character Areas 4 of 5

Figure 11.3e          Landscape Character Areas 5 of 5

Figure 11.3f          Landscape Character Areas Photographs 1 of 1

Figure 11.4a          Impacts on Landscape Resources 1 of 19

Figure 11.4b          Impacts on Landscape Resources 2 of 19

Figure 11.4c          Impacts on Landscape Resources 3 of 19

Figure 11.4d          Impacts on Landscape Resources 4 of 19

Figure 11.4e          Impacts on Landscape Resources 5 of 19

Figure 11.4f          Impacts on Landscape Resources 6 of 19

Figure 11.4g          Impacts on Landscape Resources 7 of 19

Figure 11.4h          Impacts on Landscape Resources 8 of 19

Figure 11.4i           Impacts on Landscape Resources 9 of 19

Figure 11.4j           Impacts on Landscape Resources 10 of 19

Figure 11.4k          Impacts on Landscape Resources 11 of 19

Figure 11.4l           Impacts on Landscape Resources 12 of 19

Figure 11.4m         Impacts on Landscape Resources 13 of 19

Figure 11.4n          Impacts on Landscape Resources 14 of 19

Figure 11.4o          Impacts on Landscape Resources 15 of 19

Figure 11.4p          Impacts on Landscape Resources 16 of 19

Figure 11.4q          Impacts on Landscape Resources 17 of 19

Figure 11.4r           Impacts on Landscape Resources 18 of 19

Figure 11.4s          Impacts on Landscape Resources 19 of 19

Figure 11.5a          Impacts on Landscape Character Area 1 of 5

Figure 11.5b          Impacts on Landscape Character Area 2 of 5

Figure 11.5c          Impacts on Landscape Character Area 3 of 5

Figure 11.5d          Impacts on Landscape Character Area 4 of 5

Figure 11.5e          Impacts on Landscape Character Area 5 of 5

Figure 11.6a          Zone of Visual Influence and Visually Sensitive Receivers 1 of 7

Figure 11.6b          Zone of Visual Influence and Visually Sensitive Receivers 2 of 7

Figure 11.6c          Zone of Visual Influence and Visually Sensitive Receivers 3 of 7

Figure 11.6d          Zone of Visual Influence and Visually Sensitive Receivers 4 of 7

Figure 11.6e          Zone of Visual Influence and Visually Sensitive Receivers 5 of 7

Figure 11.6f          Zone of Visual Influence and Visually Sensitive Receivers 6 of 7

Figure 11.6g          Zone of Visual Influence and Visually Sensitive Receivers 7 of 7

Figure 11.6h          Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 1 of 12

Figure 11.6i           Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 2 of 12

Figure 11.6j           Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 3 of 12

Figure 11.6k          Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 4 of 12

Figure 11.6l           Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 5 of 12

Figure 11.6m         Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 6 of 12

Figure 11.6n          Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 7 of 12

Figure 11.6o          Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 8 of 12

Figure 11.6p          Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 9 of 12

Figure 11.6q          Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 10 of 12

Figure 11.6r           Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 11 of 12

Figure 11.6s          Visual Sensitive Receiver Photographs 12 of 12

Figure 11.7a          Visual Impacts 1 of 7

Figure 11.7b          Visual Impacts 2 of 7

Figure 11.7c          Visual Impacts 3 of 7

Figure 11.7d          Visual Impacts 4 of 7

Figure 11.7e          Visual Impacts 5 of 7

Figure 11.7f          Visual Impacts 6 of 7

Figure 11.7g          Visual Impacts 7 of 7

Figure 11.8            Preliminary Landscape Master Plan

Figure 11.9a          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  1 of 35

Figure 11.9b          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  2 of 35

Figure 11.9c          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  3 of 35

Figure 11.9d          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  4 of 35

Figure 11.9e          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  5 of 35

Figure 11.9f          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  6 of 35

Figure 11.9g          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  7 of 35

Figure 11.9h          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  8 of 35

Figure 11.9i           Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet  9 of 35

Figure 11.9j           Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 10 of 35

Figure 11.9k          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 11 of 35

Figure 11.9l           Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 12 of 35

Figure 11.9m         Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 13 of 35

Figure 11.9n          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 14 of 35

Figure 11.9o          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 15 of 35

Figure 11.9p          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 16 of 35

Figure 11.9q          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 19 of 35

Figure 11.9r           Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 18 of 35

Figure 11.9s          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 19 of 35

Figure 11.9t           Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 20 of 35

Figure 11.9u          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 21 of 35

Figure 11.9v          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 22 of 35

Figure 11.9w         Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 23 of 35

Figure 11.9x          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 24 of 35

Figure 11.9y          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 25 of 35

Figure 11.9z          Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 26 of 35

Figure 11.9za        Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 27 of 35

Figure 11.9zb        Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 28 of 35

Figure 11.9zc        Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 29 of 35

Figure 11.9zd        Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 30 of 35

Figure 11.9ze        Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 31 of 35

Figure 11.9zf         Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 32 of 35

Figure 11.9zg        Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 33 of 35

Figure 11.9zh        Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 34 of 35

Figure 11.9zi         Recommended Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures sheet 35 of 35

Figure 11.10a        Photomontages – Vantage Point A

Figure 11.10b        Photomontages – Vantage Point A

Figure 11.10c        Photomontages – Vantage Point B

Figure 11.10d        Photomontages – Vantage Point B

Figure 11.10e        Photomontages – Vantage Point C

Figure 11.10f        Photomontages – Vantage Point C

Figure 11.10g        Photomontages – Vantage Point D

Figure 11.10h        Photomontages – Vantage Point D

Figure 11.10i         Photomontages – Vantage Point E

Figure 11.10j         Photomontages – Vantage Point E

Figure 11.10k        Photomontages – Vantage Point H

Figure 11.10l         Photomontages – Vantage Point H

Figure 11.10m       Photomontages – Vantage Point I

Figure 11.10n        Photomontages – Vantage Point I

Figure 11.10o        Photomontages – Vantage Point K

Figure 11.10p        Photomontages – Vantage Point K

Figure 11.10q        Photomontages – Vantage Point L

Figure 11.10r         Photomontages – Vantage Point L

Figure 11.10s        Photomontages – Vantage Point O

Figure 11.10t         Photomontages – Vantage Point O

Figure 12.1            Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity

Figure 12.1a          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 1 of 10)

Figure 12.1b          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 2 of 10)

Figure 12.1c          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 3 of 10)

Figure 12.1d          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 4 of 10)

Figure 12.1e          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 5 of 10)

Figure 12.1f          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 6 of 10)

Figure 12.1g          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 7 of 10)

Figure 12.1h          Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 8 of 10)

Figure 12.1i           Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 9 of 10)

Figure 12.1j           Habitat Map for Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity (page 10 of 10)

Figure 12.2            Transect Routes and Count Locations for Various Ecological Surveys

Figure 12.3            Records of Eurasian Otter in and around Lok Ma Chau Loop

Figure 12.4            Locations of Records of Non-bird Species of Conservation Significance Recorded during Survey Period

Figure 12.5            Watercourses in the Ecological Assessment Area, their condition and ecological value

Figure 12.6            Permanent Habitat Loss Impacts arising from the Project

Figure 12.7            Construction Impacts arising from Western Connection Road and Lok Ma Chau Station Direct Connection

Figure 12.8            Construction Impacts arising from Eastern Connection Road

Figure 12.9            Areas of Land in the Vicinity of LMC Loop Potentially Available for Use as Wetland Mitigation Habitat

Figure 12.10          Locations and Habitats Proposed for Mitigation Areas

Figure 12.11          Dry and Wet Seasons Flight Lines of All Bird Species and Locations of Ecological Area and Its Buffer Zone

Figure 12.12          Proposed Location of Secondary Woodland Compensation

Figure 12.13          Location of Construction Site Boundary Fence in Lok Ma Chau Loop and Proposed Sites for Temporary Underpasses

Figure 13.1            Findings of Fishpond Survey within Lok Ma Chau Loop and Its Vicinity

Figure 13.2            Fishponds Affected by Eastern Connection Road, Western Connection Road and Direct Link to LMC Station

Figure 14.1            Location of Ma Tso Lung Landfill

Tables

Table 1.1  Schedule 2 designated projects in LMC Loop development

Table 2.1  Summary of considerations of the 3 layout options

Table 2.1a  Comparison of GFA for various existing universities and R&D/C&C developments

Table 2.2  Major public views from the public engagement in 2011 and responses

Table 2.3  Overall GFA by land uses (including internal roads and local open space)

Table 2.4  Height profile

Table 2.5  Green initiatives in district and building levels

Table 2.6  Scope of project

Table 2.7  Other projects related to LMC Loop Development but under separate studies

Table 2.8  Summary of tentative implementation programme

Table 2.9  Evaluation of cumulative impacts due to concurrent projects in HKSAR

Table 3.1 Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives

Table 3.2 District-average air quality monitoring data

Table 3.3 Existing ASRs identified within 500m from the boundary of the Project

Table 3.4 Planned ASRs identified within 500m from the boundary of the Project

Table 3.5 Summary of heavy construction works

Table 3.6 Modelling parameters

Table 3.7 References of dust emission factors for different construction activities

Table 3.8: The emission percentage and the amount of NOx in Hong Kong (2011)

Table 3.9: The emission percentage and the amount of RSP in Hong Kong (2011)

Table 3.9a NOx and RSP emission factors for various types of vehicles      

Table 3.10 Conversion factors for hourly average to 5-sec average of odour concentration

Table 3.11 Summary of base emission rates for proposed LMC STW

Table 3.12: Comparison of Binhe WWTP and Shatin STW

Table 3.13 Summary of base emission rates for Binhe WWTP

Table 3.14 Summary of total daily air pollutant emissions for LMCL

Table 3.15 Predicted unmitigated cumulative 1-hour, 24-hour, and Annual TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3)

Table 3.16 Predicted unmitigated cumulative 1-hour, 24-hour, and Annual TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3)

Table 3.17 Summary of 1-hour, 24-hour and Annual cumulative concentration of NO2 at the identified ASRs in Year 2020 (including background concentration of 48.5 μg/m3)

Table 3.18 Summary of 24-hour and Annual cumulative concentration of RSP at identified ASRs in Year 2020 (including background concentration of 50.5 μg/m3)

Table 3.19 Summary of 1-hour, 24-hour and Annual cumulative concentration of NO2 at identified ASRs in Year 2027 (including background concentration of 48.5 μg/m3)

Table 3.20 Summary of 24-hour and Annual cumulative concentration of RSP at identified ASRs in Year 2027 (including background concentration of 50.5 μg/m3)

Table 3.21: Status of remediation for tributaries to Shenzhen River

Table 3.22 Predicted odour concentration on ASRs for individual and cumulative odour assessment at 1.5m above ground

Table 3.23 Comparison between different bioremediation projects/ study

Table 3.24 Tier 1 assessment - predicted cumulative 1-hour and 24-hour TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3) under mitigated scenario.

Table 3.25 Tier 2 assessment - predicted cumulative 1-hour and 24-hour TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3) under mitigated scenario

Table 3.26 Long-term assessment - predicted cumulative Annual TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3) under mitigated scenario

Table 3.27 Tier 1 assessment - predicted mitigated cumulative 1-hour and 24-hour TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3)

Table 3.28 Tier 2 assessment - predicted mitigated cumulative 1-hour and 24-hour TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3)

Table 3.29 Long-term assessment - predicted mitigated cumulative Annual TSP concentrations at 1.5m above ground (including background concentration of 73.1μg/m3)

Table 4.1 Noise standards for construction activities

Table 4.2 ANLs for construction during restricted hours

Table 4.3 ANLs for percussive piling

Table 4.4 Noise standards for operational phase

Table 4.5 ANLs for fixed noise sources

Table 4.5a Major existing noise sources and its potential impacts

Table 4.5b Planned noise sources and its potential impacts

Table 4.6 Prevailing noise measurements

Table 4.7 Existing NSRs identified within 300 metres from the boundary of the Project and associated works

Table 4.8 Planned NSRs identified within 300 metres from the boundary of the Project and associated works

Table 4.9 Representative NSRs for construction noise assessment

Table 4.10 Representative NSRs for construction access road traffic noise

Table 4.11 Representative NSRs for operational noise assessment

Table 4.12 Utilisation rates of PME

Table 4.13 Predicted construction noise impact at NSRs under unmitigated scenario

Table 4.14a Summary of peak hour traffic flow data in 2016

Table 4.14b Summary of peak hour traffic flow data in 2020

Table 4.15a Predicted construction access road traffic noise impacts for NSRs along LMC Road and Ha Wan Tsuen Road under unmitigated scenario in 2016

Table 4.15b Predicted construction access road traffic noise impacts for NSRs along Sai Kwo Road, LMC Road and Ha Wan Tsuen Road under unmitigated scenario in 2020

Table 4.16 Summary of peak hour traffic flow data in 2042

Table 4.17 Predicted road traffic noise impact at existing NSRs under unmitigated scenario (Year 2042)

Table 4.18 Predicted road traffic noise impact at planned NSRs under unmitigated scenario (Year 2042)

Table 4.19 Summary of assessment results at representative existing and planned NSRs under unmitigated scenario (Year 2042)

Table 4.20 Summary of noise criteria at NSRs for fixed noise sources

Table 4.21 Summary of SWLs criteria for major fixed noise sources

Table 4.22 Summary of barrier and standard enclosure adopted for PMEs

Table 4.23 Construction noise impact at NSRs under mitigated scenario

Table 4.23a Mitigated construction noise impact at HWTR-6, HWTR-11 and EL-P3 by moving the concrete lorry mixer approximately 25m further away

Table 4.24a Predicted road traffic noise impacts at NSRs along Sai Kwo Road, LMC Road and Ha Wan Tsuen Road under mitigated scenario at 2016

Table 4.24b Predicted road traffic noise impacts at NSRs along Sai Kwo Road, LMC Road and Ha Wan Tsuen Road under mitigated scenario at 2020

Table 4.25a Traffic noise contribution under mitigated scenario at 2016

Table 4.25b Traffic noise contribution under mitigated scenario at 2020

Table 4.25c Traffic noise contribution due to project road only under mitigated scenario at 2016

Table 4.25d Traffic noise contribution due to project road only under mitigated scenario at 2020

Table 4.26 Predicted road traffic noise impact at existing NSRs (Year 2042) under mitigated scenario

Table 4.27 Predicted road traffic noise impact at planned NSRs (Year 2042) under mitigated scenario

Table 4.30 Traffic noise contribution under mitigated scenario

Table 4.31 Summary of noise mitigation measures for DPs

Table 5.1  Water quality objectives for Deep Bay Water Control Zones

Table 5.2a  Standards for effluents discharged into Group B Inland Waters  

Table 5.2b  Standards for effluents discharged into Group C Inland Waters  

Table 5.3  Water quality of Ng Tung River and Sheung Yue River between 2006 and 2010

Table 5.4a  Water quality monitoring results at Station No. 2 near the LMC Loop in 2008

Table 5.4b  Water quality monitoring results at Station No. 3 near the LMC Loop in 2008

Table 5.4c  Water quality monitoring results at the Meander (2002)

Table 5.4d  Water quality monitoring results at the Meander (2009 to 2010)

Table 5.4e  Water quality monitoring results at Station W1 and WM3 at San Tin Eastern Drainage Channel in 2000

Table 5.5  Marine water quality of Inner Deep Bay between 2006 and 2010

Table 5.6  Water quality sensitive receivers

Table 5.7a  Pore Water Test Results for Bio-remediation by Injecting Calcium Nitrate.

Table 5.7b  Elutriate Test Results for Bio-remediation by Injecting Calcium Nitrate.

Table 5.7c  Nitrate Nitrogen levels at Shenzhen River before and after the in-situ bioremediation field test

Table 5.8  Pollutant emission inventory subject to ”no net increase in pollution loads requirement in Deep Bay”

Table 6.1  Current effluent discharge standards for SWHSTW and YLSTW

Table 6.2  Population and employment data for the LMC Loop

Table 6.3  Peaking factors for various population ranges

Table 6.4  Summary of adopted unit load factors

Table 6.5  Projected pollutant loads

Table 6.6  Projected pollutant concentrations

Table 6.7 Discharge standards for on-site STW

Table 6.8  Pollutant loads discharge subject to ”no net increase in pollution loads”

Table 6.9  Attributes of MBR

Table 6.10  Estimated quantities of TSE reuse

Table 6.11  Proposed water quality standards of TSE reuse

Table 7.1         Other relevant documents and information

Table 7.2         Summary of existing waste facilities serving the Project

Table 7.3a        Estimated amount of different type of wastes to be generated during construction phase (Top soil, Inert soft & hard C&D materials, Non-inert construction waste, Non-inert swamp deposit, Sediment and Contaminated soil)

Table 7.3b       Estimated amount of different type of wastes to be generated during construction phase (Broken asphalt, Rock, General refuse, Chemical waste and Sewage)

Table 7.4         Major construction works from the Project

Table 7.5a        Summary of annual disposal quantities of surplus C&D materials (Advance Works and Phase I)

Table 7.5b       Summary of annual disposal quantities of surplus C&D materials (Phase II)

Table 7.6a        Summary of annual quantities of imported fill materials (Advance Works and Phase I)

Table 7.6b       Summary of annual quantities of imported fill materials (Phase II)

Table 7.7         Estimated amount of excavated sediment from the affected fishpond during the construction of Eastern Connection Road

Table 7.8         Sediment quality analysis results

Table 7.9         Summary of chemical screening results

Table 7.10       Estimated amount of excavated sediment from meander during the construction of Eastern and Western Connection Roads

Table 7.11       Acceptance criteria of TCLP and UCS tests

Table 7.12       Summary of waste arising from the works area (LMC Loop and adjacent area in Hong Kong outside LMC Loop) during construction phase

Table 7.13       Summary of waste arising from the major construction activities in the period of Advance Works, Phase I and Phase II

Table 7.14       Estimated quantities of municipal waste from LMC Loop

Table 7.15       Estimation of MSW composition and quantities of recyclable materials in LMC Loop based on MSW composition and recycling data in 2010

Table 7.16       Estimated quantities of major chemical waste generated from laboratory

Table 7.17       Summary of waste arising from the operational phase

Table 8.1  Risk-Based Remediation Goals (RBRGs) for Soil & Soil Saturation Limit

Table 8.2  Risk-Based Remediation Goals (RBRGs) for Groundwater and Solubility Limit

Table 8.3  Potentially contaminated landuse within the LMC Loop

Table 8.4  Summary of soil samples exceeding RBRGs  

Table 8.5  Initial estimate of contaminated soil quantity

Table 8.6  Possible future land uses of the contaminated zones

Table 8.7  Universal Treatment Standards (UTS) for metal arsenic

Table 10.1  Graded buildings (as of 23 November 2011) within the assessment boundary

Table 10.2  Summary of impact assessment for cultural heritage from the Project

Table 11.3.1 Review of existing planning and development control framework

Table 11.4.1 Significance threshold for landscape impact assessment

Table 11.4.2 Significance threshold for visual impact assessment

Table 11.4.3 Degree of impact

Table 11.4.4 Residual impact significance threshold matrix

Table 11.5.1 Broad Brush Tree Group Survey Summary

Table 11.5.2 Assessment of the sensitivity of landscape resources (LRs)

Table 11.5.3 Assessment of the sensitivity of landscape character areas (LCAs)

Table 11.5.4 Number of trees to be felled / transplanted

Table 11.5.5 Magnitude of change for landscape resources

Table 11.5.6 Predicted impacts on landscape resources

Table 11.5.7 Magnitude of change for landscape character areas

Table 11.5.8 Predicted impacts on landscape character areas

Table 11.5.9 Proposed construction phase mitigation measures

Table 11.5.10 Proposed operational phase mitigation measures

Table 11.6.1 Assessment of the sensitivity of visually sensitive receivers (VSRs)

Table 11.6.2 Visually sensitive receivers and proposed predicted impacts

Table 11.6.3 Proposed construction phase mitigation measures

Table 11.6.4 Proposed operational phase mitigation measures

Table 12.1 Not used.

Table 12.2 Schedule of field survey activities (2009-2010).

Table 12.3 Avifauna of conservation concern recorded in LMC Loop and habitat utilisation.

Table 12.4 The five highest counts of waterbirds at HHW (Shenzhen River B) in the HKBWS/AFCD Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site WBMP since December 1998, and the percentage each count comprises of the total Deep Bay fish pond count of waterbirds.

Table 12.5 Species of conservation significance recorded at HHW and their status at HHW and in HK.

Table 12.6 Herpetofauna species of conservation concern recorded in the ecological Assessment Area.

Table 12.7 Odonate species of conservation concern present in the Ecological Assessment Area.

Table 12.8 Butterfly species of conservation concern previously recorded in the Ecological Assessment Area.

Table 12.9 Butterfly species of conservation concern recorded in and near LMC Loop, 2009-2010 (all present in grassland or grassland-shrubland)

Table 12.10 Ecological evaluation of reed marsh

Table 12.11 Ecological evaluation of marsh

Table 12.12 Ecological evaluation of mitigation wetland

Table 12.13 Ecological evaluation of pond

Table 12.14 Ecological evaluation of secondary woodland

Table 12.15 Ecological evaluation of plantation

Table 12.16 Ecological evaluation of shrubland

Table 12.17 Ecological evaluation of seasonally wet grassland

Table 12.18. Ecological evaluation of grassland/shrubland

Table 12.19 Ecological evaluation of grassland

Table 12.20 Ecological evaluation of grassland

Table 12.21 Ecological evaluation of orchard

Table 12.22 Ecological evaluation of wet agricultural land

Table 12.23 Ecological evaluation of dry agricultural land in all areas

Table 12.24 Ecological evaluation of natural watercourses

Table 12.25 Ecological evaluation of natural watercourses

Table 12.26 Ecological evaluation of LMC Meander

Table 12.27 Ecological evaluation of channelised watercourse

Table 12.28 Ecological evaluation of village area

Table 12.29 Ecological evaluation of waste ground

Table 12.30 Ecological evaluation of Urban/Residential Area

Table 12.31 Summary of habitat evaluations

Table 12.32 Mammals of conservation significance occurring in the Ecological Assessment Area.

Table 12.33 Herpetofauna of conservation significance occurring in the Ecological Assessment Area

 Table 12.34 Odonata of conservation significance occurring in the Ecological Assessment Area

Table 12.35 Butterflies of conservation significance occurring in the Ecological Assessment Area

Table 12.36 Aquatic fauna of conservation significance occurring in the Ecological Assessment Area

Table 12.37. Flora of conservation significance occurring in the Ecological Assessment Area.

Table 12.38 Area of Habitats in LMC Loop

Table 12.39 Potential direct ecological impacts of LMC Loop development on grassland and grassland-shrubland in the absence of mitigation.

Table 12.40 Potential Direct Ecological Impacts of LMC Loop development on Reed Marsh in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.41 Potential Direct Ecological Impacts of LMC Loop development on Marsh in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.41a Potential Direct Ecological Impacts of LMC Loop development on LMC Meander in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.41b Potential Direct Ecological Impacts of LMC Loop development on Plantation and Orchard in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.42 Potential indirect ecological impacts of LMC Loop development on pond in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.43 Potential indirect ecological impacts of LMC Loop development on LMC Meander in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.44 Potential indirect ecological impacts of LMC Loop development in intertidal areas in Inner Deep Bay in the absence of mitigation.

Table 12.45 Potential ecological impacts of Western Connection Road on natural watercourses in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.46 Potential ecological impacts of Western Connection Road on Pond in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.47 Potential ecological impacts of Western Connection Road on marsh in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.47a Potential ecological impacts of Western Connection Road on woodland adjacent to Lok Ma Chau Road in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.48 Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on Pond in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.49a Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on Reed Marsh in the Ecological Area in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.49b Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on Marsh in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.50 Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on secondary woodland in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.51 Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on natural watercourse in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.52 Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on seasonally wet grassland in the absence of mitigation.

Table 12-53 Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on grassland in the absence of mitigation

Table 12-54 Potential ecological impacts of Eastern Connection Road on grassland in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.55 Potential ecological impacts of Direct Link to LMC Station on ponds in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.56 Potential ecological impacts of Direct Link to LMC Station on reed marsh in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.57 Potential Ecological Impacts of Direct Link to LMC Station on mitigation wetland in the absence of mitigation

Table 12-57a Potential Ecological Impacts on grassland of Flushing Water Service Reservoir

Table 12.58 Potential collision mortality impacts on bird species in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.58a Potential impacts from increased lighting or glare on bird species in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.59 Potential ecological impacts on Eurasian Otter in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.60 Potential ecological impacts on other mammals in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.61 Potential ecological impacts on herpetofauna (excluding Three-banded Box Terrapin) in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.61a Potential ecological impacts on Three-banded Box Terrapin in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.62 Potential ecological impacts on odonata in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.63 Potential ecological impacts on butterflies in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.64 Potential ecological impacts on aquatic fauna in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.65 Potential ecological impacts on aquatic fauna in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.66 Potential fragmentation impacts on waterbirds using the flight line corridor in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.67 Potential fragmentation impacts of connection roads on the flight line corridor in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.67a Potential total direct and indirect ecological impacts of the Project on habitats and their severity in the absence of mitigation.

Table 12.67b Potential total direct and indirect ecological impacts of the Project on species and their severity in the absence of mitigation.

Table 12.67c Species proposed for planting as woodland and shrubland compensation.

Table 12.67d Number of affected bird-flights of large waterbirds in each 100m-wide column of the corridor (see Figure 12-11).

Table 12.68 Potential indirect impacts arising from formation of Ecological Area and its buffer zone in the absence of mitigation

Table 12.68a Ratio of density of target species at wetland mitigation area for MTR LMC Spur Line to those in Control Areas 2008-2011 (LMC = recorded in wetland mitigation area only, CA = recorded in control areas only, nr = not recorded in either).

Table 12.69 Project components requiring wetland compensation

Table 12.70 Summary of permanent impacts (ha) on wetland habitats arising from the Project.

Table 12.71 Summary of construction impacts (ha) on wetland habitats arising from the Project.

Table 12.72 Breakdown of temporary wetland mitigation requirements (ha) arising from the Project.

Table 12.73 Summary of preferred approach to wetland mitigation requirements arising from the Project.

Table 12.74 Key species for mitigation areas

Table 12.75 Area (ha) and habitats of proposed mitigation areas during Construction Phase (CP) and Operational Phase (OP) of the Project.

Table 12.76 Implementation schedule for wetland mitigation areas

Table 12.77 Regular management actions of the Ecological Area

Table 12.78 Predicted approximate water budget for the fish pond mitigation areas (source: HK Observatory data, climatological means 1981-2010).

Table 12.79 Regular management actions of the fish pond mitigation area

Table 12.80 Regular management actions of the freshwater marsh wetland mitigation area

Table 12.81 Key species utilization of habitats to be provided as mitigation.

Table 12.82a Potential total direct and indirect ecological impacts of the Project on habitats, the mitigation proposed and the severity of residual impacts.

Table 12.82b Potential total direct and indirect ecological impacts of the Project on species, the mitigation proposed and the severity of residual impacts.

Table 13.1  Annual pond fish production and fish pond area

Table 13.2  Status and area (ha) of ponds within the assessment area

Table 13.3  Direct loss of fish ponds arising from the Project.

Table 13.4  Summary of fisheries impact in absence of mitigation

Table 15.1 Maximum permitted concentration of certain metals present

Table 15.2 Baseline toxicity in pond fish in Mai Po

Table 15.3 Emission rate of contaminant from soil (mg/yr)

Table 15.4  Estimation of contaminant in fish from indirect impact

Table 16.1  Green initiatives at district and building levels

Table 16.2  Summary of implementation programme

 

Appendix

Appendix 1-1.............. PODP and RODP

Appendix 2-1.............. Environmental Benefit/Dis-benefit of Various Development Scenarios / Options / Landuse with or without Project

Appendix 2-2.............. Development Options

Appendix 2-3a............. Road Alignment Options for Western Connection Road

Appendix 2-3b............ Road Alignment Options for Eastern Connection Road

Appendix 2-3c............. Road Alignment Options for Direct Link to Lok Ma Chau Station

Appendix 2-4.............. Evaluation of Road Options Selections

Appendix 2-5.............. Environmental Benefits and Disbenefitsof Feasible Alternative Construction Methods, Sequence of Works and Staged Implementation

Appendix 2-6.............. Implementation Programme

Appendix 3-1.............. Justification for the Percentage of Active Area

Appendix 3-2.............. Calculation of Dust Suppression Efficiency from Watering

Appendix 3-3.............. Details of Dust Emission Sources and Calculations

Appendix 3-4.............. Key Assumptions for EmFAC Modelling

Appendix 3-5.............. Vehicle Emission Factors for 2020 and 2027

Appendix 3-6.............. In-tunnel Emission

Appendix 3-7.............. Detailed Calculations of Idling Emissions

Appendix 3-8.............. Odour Emission Literature Review and Reconnaissance Site Surveys

Appendix 3-9.............. Measurement Reports for Odour Sampling at Shenzhen River (PolyU)

Appendix 3-10             Briefing Note on Binhe WWTP Site Inspection

Appendix 3-11             Measured Emission Rates Adopted for Shatin STW

Appendix 3-12            Emission Rates for Proposed LMC STW and Binhe WWTP

Appendix 4-1.............. NSR Photos

Appendix 4-1A........... Ground Levels

Appendix 4-2.............. SWL of PME

Appendix 4-3.............. Location of Workfront and Separation Distance to NSRs

Appendix 4-4.............. Plant Inventory

Appendix 4-5.............. Distance between Notional Sources and Workfront

Appendix 4-6.............. Unmitigated Construction Work Programme

Appendix 4-7.............. Construction Noise Impact (Unmitigated)

Appendix 4-8.............. Computer Plot of Road Traffic at 2016, 2020 and 2042 (Without Project)

Appendix 4-8A........... Location of Existing Low Noise Surfacing

Appendix 4-9.............. Key Map to Traffic Flow in 2020 and 2042 (Without Project)

Appendix 4-10............ Traffic Data at2016, 2020 and 2042 (Without Project)

Appendix 4-10A......... Approval from TD on Traffic Data

Appendix 4-11............ Computer Plot of Road Traffic at 2042 (With Project)

Appendix 4-12............ Key Map to Traffic Flow in 2042 (With Project)

Appendix 4-13............ Traffic Data at 2042 (With Project)

Appendix 4-14............ Predicted Unmitigated Operational Road Traffic Noise in 2042

Appendix 4-14A......... Sample Calculations for Operational Road Traffic Noise

Appendix 4-15............ Fixed Noise Calculations

Appendix 4-15A......... Fixed Noise Levels at NSRs

Appendix 4-16............ Drawings Showing Barrier and Enclosure for Construction Noise

Appendix 4-17............ Mitigated Construction Work Programme

Appendix 4-18............ Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts

Appendix 4-19............ Drawings Showing Noise Barriers for Road Traffic Noise

Appendix 4-20............ Mitigated Construction Access Road Traffic Noise Impacts at 2016

Appendix 4-20A......... Mitigated Construction Access Road Traffic Noise Impacts at 2020

Appendix 4-21............ Mitigated Operational Noise Impacts

Appendix 5-1.............. Stormwater Pollution Control Plan

Appendix 5-2.............. Compliance to No Net Increase in Pollution Load for Reedbed Loss at MTR LMC Station

Appendix 5-3.............. Runoff Loading

Appendix 5-4.............. Construction of Underpass at ECR

Appendix 6-1.............. Flow and Load Estimates

Appendix 6-2.............. Compliance with No Net Increase in Pollution Load Policy

Appendix 6-3.............. Sewerage Master Plan

Appendix 7-1.............. Edorsement Letters from PFC and CEDD Vetting Committee of C&DMMP

Appendix 7-2.............. Agreement Email from the Project Proponent of NENT NDA

Appendix 7-3.............. Sediment Sampling and Testing Plan

Appendix 7-4.............. Objection Letter for the Sediment Sampling at Old Shenzhen Meander

Appendix 7-5.............. Laboratory Chemical Testing Report (Final Report)

Appendix 7-6.............. Email from EPD’s Water Policy and Science Group of No Objection to the Acceptance Criteria for Treated Sediment

Appendix 8-1.............. Contamination Assessment Plan for LMC Loop

Appendix 8-2.............. Contamination Assessment Report and Remediation Action Plan for LMC Loop and Supplementary Contamination Assessment Report & Remediation Action Plan for LMC Loop

Appendix 8-3.............. Contamination Assessment Plan for Associated Infrastructure Outside Lok Ma Chau Loop

Appendix 10-1............ Historical Map and Aerial Photos

Appendix 10-2............ Building Heritage Survey

Appendix 10-3............ Archaeological Survey Report

Appendix 11-1............ Broadbrush Tree Group Survey

Appendix 12-1............ Methodology and Results of Botanical Surveys

Appendix 12-2............ List of Bird Species Recorded in Areas A (LMC Loop), B and Added Area B, and typical utilisation of habitats in Study Area

Appendix 12-3............ Methodology and Results of Flight Line Surveys

Appendix 12-4............ Methodology and Results of Bird Trapping Surveys

Appendix 12-5............ Methodology and Results of Bird Transect and Point Count Surveys

Appendix 12-6............ Methodology and Results of Mammal Surveys

Appendix 12-7............ Methodology and Results of Investigations into the Distribution and Status of Eurasian Otter in the LMC Loop Area

Appendix 12-8............ Methodology and Results of Herpetofauna Surveys

Appendix 12-9............ Methodology and Results of Odonata Surveys

Appendix 12-10.......... Methodology and Results of Butterfly Surveys

Appendix 12-11.......... Methodology and Results of Aquatic Fauna Surveys

Appendix 12-12.......... Photographs of Habitats and Impacted Areas

Appendix 12-13.......... Habitat Requirements of Key Species

Appendix 12-14.......... Enhancement Potential for Areas of Government Land Identified as Potentially Suitable as Wetland Mitigation

Appendix 12-15.......... Reed Marsh Establishment Methods

Appendix 12-16.......... List of Fauna Recorded at Wetland Mitigation Area for LMC Spur Line and Station

Appendix 12-17.......... Bird Species Recorded at San Tin East Main Drainage Channel and Associated Constructed Wetland Area, and the Wetland Mitigation Area

Appendix 16-1............ Key Assessment Assumptions & Limitation of Assessment

Appendix 16-2............ Impact Summary

Appendix 17-1............ Project Implementation Schedule