1.1.1
Hong Kong as a whole sees a general shortage of sports
grounds and indoor sports centres. In particular, a shortfall of sports centres
and standard sports grounds in East Kowloon is anticipated based on population
projection. In 2006, the Hong Kong SAR Government proposed the development of a
multi-purpose sports complex at Kai Tak with the strong support from sports
communities and local communities including district councils. It is
anticipated that the Kai Tak
Multi-purpose Sports Complex (MPSC or the Project) will provide high-quality
sports facilities that will help to alleviate Hong Kong’s shortage of public
sports facilities and will also provide new venues suitable for hosting major
local and international sports events.
1.1.2
A Comprehensive Planning and Engineering Review of
South East Kowloon Development
(SEKD) was commissioned in 2004 and a Preliminary Outline Development Plan
(PODP) was first prepared as part of Kai Tak Planning Review (KTPR) by the Planning Department. In 2007, Civil Engineering and Development
Department (CEDD) of HKSAR commissioned the “Kai Tak Development Engineering
Study” including a Schedule 3 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study, to confirm the feasibility of the PODP. The
EIA was prepared as part of the engineering study and approved under the
Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) on 4 March 2009. The Project is one of the key
components in the PODP.
1.2.1
The Project site covers a land area of about 28.2
hectares situated in the North Apron Area of the former Kai Tak International Airport. It is bounded by the Central Kowloon Route to the south and
dissected by Road D2 (Shing Kai Road) in the
middle. The scope of the Project includes a
multi-purpose complex comprising a 50,000 seat Main Stadium, a 7,000-seat
Public Sports Ground, an Indoor Sports Centre, and other ancillary/supporting
facilities such as car parking spaces, commercial area for retail, food
and beverage outlets, office
spaces for sports-related organizations and a hotel. The Main stadium shall be multi-functional to meet the specific
requirements of different events, promote high utilisation and deliver a good spectator experience. While priority will
be given to major
sports events, non-sporting events such as concerts, exhibitions,
carnivals, etc. may also be held in the main stadium. An indicative master layout plan of the Project is
shown in Figure 1-1.
1.2.2
The construction works of the Project are scheduled to
commence in 2017 for completion in 2020/2021. The tentative
construction programme is shown in Appendix E.
1.3.1
The potential environmental impacts of the Project
have been broadly addressed in the Schedule 3 EIA report for the Kai Tak Development
(KTD). The approved EIA report for the KTD
recommended that a further EIA study be required under the EIAO to address the
environmental impacts of the Project in detail given that the Project has been identified
as a designated project under the
following sub-items of Part I, Schedule 2 of the EIAO (Cap. 499):
l
The Main Stadium of the
Project under item O.6 “An open air concert venue with a capacity to
accommodate more than 10 000 persons”
l
The Main Stadium of the
Project under item O.7 “An outdoor sporting facility with a capacity to
accommodate more than 10 000 persons”
1.3.2
A project profile (No. PP-509/2014) was submitted to the Environmental
Protection Department (EPD) on 3 June 2014
and a study brief (No. ESB- 274/2014)
specifying the scope of the required environmental impact assessment was issued by EPD on 16 July 2014.
1.3.3
Subsequently, an EIA study was carried out in July
2014. The purpose of the EIA study was to provide information on the nature and
extent of environmental impacts arising from the construction and operation of
the Project and associated works that will take place concurrently.
1.4.1
The purpose of this EM&A Manual (hereafter called
the “Manual”) is to guide the establishment of an EM&A programme to assure
compliance with the standards and predictions in the EIA study involving the
construction and operation of Kai Tak Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. The
environmental performance will be routinely monitored and audited for
evaluating the effectiveness of the recommended mitigation measures and to
investigate any further need for additional mitigation measures or remedial
action.
1.4.2
This EM&A Manual is prepared based on the findings
and recommendations in the EIA report and with
reference to the requirements stipulated in Annex 21 of the Technical Memorandum on Environmental Impact Assessment Process (EIAO-TM):
(i)
To propose
EM&A programme to monitor the environmental performance of the Project;
(ii)
To check the
implementation status of mitigation measures to minimize construction and
operational impacts on the environment;
(iii)
To identify the
need for additional mitigation measures;
(iv)
To advise the
responsibilities of different parties involved in the Project and communication flow among them;
(v)
To detail
monitoring requirements (locations, environmental parameters, frequency,
duration) before and during the construction period and in the operational
period;
(vi)
To propose
monitoring equipment required and quality assurance;
(vii)
To determine Action and Limit Levels of each environmental parameter based on the
legislative criteria and standards for compliance checking;
(viii)
To set up Event and Action Plan for remedial actions if exceedance of compliance
is identified;
(ix)
To devise
procedures for handling complaint/consultation; and
(x)
To detail
reporting requirements
1.5.1
This
EM&A Manual comprises the following Chapters:
l
Ch. 1 Introduction
l
Ch. 2 Project
Organization
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Ch. 3 Air Quality Impact
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Ch. 4 Hazard to
Life
l
Ch. 5 Noise Impact
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Ch. 6 Water
Quality Impact
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Ch. 7 Sewerage
and Sewage Treatment Implications
l
Ch. 8 Waste
Management Implications
l
Ch. 9 Land
Contamination
l
Ch. 10 Terrestrial Ecological Impact
l
Ch. 11 Landscape
and Visual Impact
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Ch. 12 Cultural
Heritage Impact
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Ch. 13 Environmental Audit
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Ch. 14 Reporting
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Ch. 15 Conclusion
2.1.1
The
implementation of the recommended EM&A programme requires participation of
relevant parties in a correlative and collaborative manner. The project
organization and lines of communication with respect to the recommended
EM&A works are shown in Figure 2-1. The roles and responsibilities of the key EM&A programme participants
involved are described in the following sections.
2.2.1
The
Contractor implies all construction contractors and sub-contractors working on
the Project site. He should:
(i)
Engage the
Environmental Team (ET) to carry out EM&A works
(ii)
Notify the ET the construction activities that may have environmental
concern
(iii)
Participate in the
site inspection carried out by the ET and to rectify any environmental
deficiency identified
(iv)
Propose and
implement necessary measures to mitigate any exceedance in Action/Limit Levels recorded in accordance to the Event and Action Plans
(v)
Investigate
complaints according to the agreed procedures
2.3.1
The
AR shall be responsible to oversee the construction work of all contractors to ensure
that the contract specifications are met. He should:
(i)
Supervise the
Contractor’s activities to ensure that they comply with the requirements in the approved EIA report, EM&A Manual, Environmental Permit (EP) and the
contract specifications
(ii)
Employ the
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) to audit and check the EM&A works
carried out by the ET
(iii)
Follow the agreed
procedures in the Event and Action Plan in case of any exceedance and instruct
the Contractor to carry out remedial actions
(iv)
Participate in joint site inspections and audits undertaken by the ET
(v)
Investigate
complaints according to the agreed procedures and instruct the Contractor to
follow up
(vi)
Assist the ET in
implementation of EM&A programme when required
2.4.1
The
IEC shall be appointed by the AR to audit and verify the EM&A works carried out by the ET and to oversee the environmental performance of the project site.
He shall not have any association with the Contractor or ET. The IEC should possess at least 7 years of
experience in EM&A. The IEC should:
(i)
Review and verify
EM&A Reports and submissions for EP prepared by the ET and advise for
improvement
(ii)
Audit and confirm
the validity and accuracy of monitoring activities and results. He may carry
out random sample check and audit on monitoring data and sampling procedures,
etc.
(iii)
Audit the EIA recommendations and requirements against the status of
implementation of environmental protection measures on site
(iv)
Review the
implementation status and effectiveness of mitigation measures onsite and
ensure that they are carried out properly
(v)
Conduct monthly
and ad-hoc site
inspections
(vi)
Investigate
complaints according to the agreed procedures
(vii)
Review the
proposal of mitigation measures by the Contractor in an event of exceedance according
to the Event and Action Plan
2.5.1
The
ET shall be led and
managed by the ET Leader. The ET Leader shall be an independent party
from the Contractor and have relevant professional qualifications, or have
sufficient relevant EM&A experience subject to the approval of the
Architect’s Representative (AR). The ET Leader shall possess at least 7 years
of experience in EM&A and/or environmental management. The ET
should carry out the EM&A programme and to check the
Contractor’s compliance with the environmental protection requirements in the
EIA, EM&A Manual and EP. The ET should:
(i)
Set up monitoring
stations to carry
out monitoring, statistical analysis and compliance checking against
legislative standard and guidelines
(ii)
Repeat field
measurement in case of exceedance and propose mitigation measures for
improvement
(iii)
Conduct weekly and ad-hoc site inspections to audit
the Contractor’s site practice on pollution prevention and the effectiveness
and adequacy of mitigation measures
(iv)
Advise the
Contractor rectification work required when environmental deficiency is
identified
(v)
Prepare monthly, quarterly
and final EM&A reports to
summarise environmental performance and to anticipate future key issues
(vi)
Review and comment
on work schedule and methodology as necessary
(vii)
Support the
Contractor for submissions required under the EP
(viii)
Investigate
complaints and propose corrective measures according to the agreed procedures
(ix)
Liaise with the
IEC on environmental performance matters and timely submission
of all EM&A proforma for IEC’s approval
2.5.2
The
ET Leader shall keep a contemporaneous logbook for recording each and every
instance or circumstance or change of circumstances that may affect the
compliance with the recommendations of the EIA report. This logbook shall be
kept readily available for inspection by the IEC, and the Director of
Environmental Protection (DEP) or his authorised officers.
3.1.1
The
EIA report assessed the air quality impact which would be induced by the
Project. With proper implementation of mitigation measures, no adverse impact on air quality during construction phase is anticipated. Monitoring on
air quality shall cover the construction phase. Operational phase air quality
is mainly affected
by the background pollutant level and offsite air pollutant sources. Monitoring during operational
phase is not required. This chapter outlines the proposed mitigation measures,
and details the environmental monitoring and audit programme.
3.2.1
Levels of 1-hour Total Suspended Particulates (TSP)
shall be measured by the ET in order to monitor the construction air quality
impact.
3.3.1
1-hour TSP levels will be measured in accordance to
the standard high volume sampling method as set out in the Title 40 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B.
3.3.2
Other than using high volume sampler, 1-hour TSP
levels can be measured alternatively by direct reading from portable dust
meters upon approval from AR. The meters should be capable of producing
comparable results as that by the high volume sampling method, to indicate
short event impacts.
High Volume Sampler
3.4.1
The ET shall provide sufficient number of high volume
samplers (HVSs) for measurement at the various ASRs during each monitoring event. The HVSs shall comply with the following
specifications for carrying out the 1-hour TSP monitoring:
(a)
0.6 - 1.7 m3 per minute adjustable flow
range;
(b)
equipped with a timing / control device with +/- 5
minutes accuracy for 24 hours operation;
(c)
installed with elapsed-time meter with +/- 2 minutes
accuracy for 24 hours operation;
(d)
capable of providing a minimum exposed area of 406 cm2;
(e)
flow control accuracy: +/- 2.5% deviation over 24-hour
sampling period;
(f)
equipped with a shelter to protect the filter and
sampler;
(g)
incorporated with an electronic mass flow rate
controller or other equivalent devices;
(h)
equipped with a flow recorder for continuous
monitoring;
(i)
provided with a peaked roof inlet;
(j)
incorporated with a manometer;
(k)
able to hold and seal the filter paper to the sampler
housing at horizontal position;
(l)
equipped with easily changeable filter; and
(m)
capable of operating continuously for a 24-hour
period.
3.4.2
Clearly labelled calibration kit and filter papers
shall also be provided. The HVSs should be equipped with an electronic mass
flow controller and be calibrated against a traceable standard at regular
intervals.
3.4.3
Calibration should first be conducted after installing
the HVSs and repeated on a bi-monthly
basis. The transfer standard shall be traceable to the internationally
recognised primary standard and be calibrated annually. The concern parties
such as IEC shall properly document the calibration data for future reference.
All the data should be converted into standard temperature and pressure
condition.
3.4.4
The flow-rate of the sampler before and after the
sampling exercise with the filter in position shall be verified to be constant
and be recorded in the data sheet in Appendix B.
Direct Reading Meter
3.4.5
If the ET prefers to adopt direct reading method for
1-hour TSP, he should provide adequate support to the IEC for verifying the
capacity of the meter as with the HVSs in obtaining comparable measurements.
The meter shall be calibrated at regular intervals in accordance to the
specification in the manufacturer’s manual. The calibration certificates shall
be available to the IEC for checking upon request. The validity and accuracy of
the meter shall also be tested against the results by the HVS periodically.
Collection of Wind Data
3.4.6
For recording wind speed and wind direction, the ET
shall install wind data monitoring equipment near the dust monitoring locations.
The installation location shall be proposed by the ET and agreed with the IEC.
The installation and operation of the equipment shall meet the following
criteria:
(a)
The wind sensors should be installed 10 m above ground
so that they are clear of obstructions or turbulence caused by buildings.
(b)
The wind data should be captured by a data logger. The
data shall be downloaded for analysis at least once a month.
(c)
The wind data monitoring equipment should be
re-calibrated at least once every six months.
(d)
Wind direction should be divided into 16 sectors of
22.5 degrees each.
3.4.7
If agreed by the AR and the IEC, the ET may obtain
wind data using alternative method.
Laboratory Testing
3.4.8
Filter paper to be placed in the HVSs should have a
size of 8" x 10" and be labelled before sampling. It should be clean
without pinholes, and be conditioned in a humidity-controlled chamber for over
24-hours and be pre-weighed before use for the sampling.
3.4.9
After air is passed through the HVSs, the filter paper
inside will be loaded with dust. It shall be collected inside a clean and
tightly sealed plastic bag for transporting to a laboratory. It shall be
reconditioned in the humidity-controlled chamber followed by accurate weighing
by an electronic balance with accuracy up to 0.1 mg. The balance shall be
regularly calibrated against a traceable standard.
3.4.10
All samples should be kept in good condition for 6
months before disposal.
3.4.11
The testing laboratory should be HOKLAS accredited. It
should be clean and should maintain a
stable temperature and humidity. Measuring and conditioning instruments should
be readily available
for handling the dust samples. It should carry out result analysis, equipment
calibration and maintenance.
3.4.12
If a site or non-HOKLAS laboratory will be responsible
for conducting the testing, the laboratory equipment shall be approved by the
AR and the measurement procedures shall be witnessed by the IEC. Any
measurement performed by the laboratory shall be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the AR and the IEC. The IEC shall regularly audit the
measurement performed by the laboratory to ensure the accuracy of measurement
results. The ET Leader shall provide the AR with one copy of the Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B for his reference.
3.5.1
Five representative Air Monitoring Stations (AMSs) are
proposed. Their details and locations are shown in Table 3.1 and Figure 3-1 respectively.
Table 3.1 Proposed Air
Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring
Stations |
Location |
|
Existing
Air Sensitive Receivers |
|
|
AMS1 |
The Hong Kong Society For The Blind Workshop And Hostel, 160 To Kwa
Wan Road |
|
AMS2 |
Sky Tower, Tower 7, 38 Sung Wong Toi Road |
|
Planned
Air Sensitive Receivers |
|
|
AMS3 |
Kai Tak Area 2B Site 4 (2B4) (residential use) |
|
AMS4 |
Kai Tak Area 1K Site 3 (1K3) (residential use) |
|
AMS5 |
Kai Tak Area 1L Site 3 (1L3) (residential use) |
3.5.2
As AMS3 to AMS5 are
planned air sensitive receivers, monitoring works should be conducted when these residential buildings in Kai Tak Area Sites 2B4, 1K3 and 1L3 have been completed and being occupied.
3.5.3
Nevertheless, since Kai Tak has many planned and
ongoing construction activities, the status and
locations of dust sensitive receivers may change after issuing this manual. The
ET Leader shall propose alternative monitoring locations taking into account the following considerations and
seek approval from the AR and the IEC:
(a)
locate at the site boundary or such locations close to
the major dust emission source;
(b)
locate close to the sensitive receivers; and
(c)
take into account the prevailing meteorological
conditions.
3.6.1
The ET shall agree with the AR in consultation with the
IEC on the position of the HVS for the installation of the monitoring
equipment. When positioning the samplers, the following points shall be noted:
(a)
a horizontal platform with appropriate support to
secure the samplers against gusty wind should be provided;
(b)
no two samplers should be placed less than 2 meters
apart;
(c)
the distance between the sampler and an obstacle, such
as buildings, must be at least twice the height that the obstacle protrudes
above the sampler;
(d)
a minimum of 2 meters of separation from walls,
parapets and penthouses is required for rooftop samplers;
(e)
a minimum of 2 meters separation from any supporting
structure, measured horizontally is required;
(f)
no furnace or incinerator flue is nearby;
(g)
airflow around the sampler is unrestricted;
(h)
the sampler is more than 20 meters from the dripline;
(i)
any wire fence and gate, to protect the sampler,
should not cause any obstruction during monitoring;
(j)
permission must be obtained to set up the samplers and
to obtain access to the monitoring stations; and
(k)
a secured supply of electricity is needed to operate
the samplers.
3.7.1
Baseline monitoring shall be conducted to determine
the existing air quality in terms of 1-hour levels before commencement of
construction work. A consecutive measurement for 14 days should be carried
out at all monitoring
stations. At least 3 sets of 1-hour TSP data shall also be collected every day
during this period, at the predicted time in which greatest impact is expected.
3.7.2
During the baseline monitoring, there should be no
major construction or dust generating activities near the monitoring stations.
The ET shall propose a monitoring schedule to the IEC so that he can conduct
onsite audit to ensure the accuracy of the measurement where necessary.
3.7.3
Alternative baseline AMS that can give representative
baseline result may be proposed for AR and IEC’s approval with justifications.
3.7.4
In exceptional cases, when insufficient baseline
monitoring data or questionable results are obtained, the ET shall liaise with
the IEC and AR to agree on an appropriate set of data to be used as a baseline
reference and submit to EPD for approval.
3.7.5
The baseline monitoring data shall be reviewed once
every three months. When there is seasonal change to ambient conditions, the
baseline condition may need to be updated. Repeated measurement shall be
conducted during which no dust generating activity is being carried out near
the AMS. If a change in ambient condition is recorded, the baseline levels and
therefore air quality criteria should be revised accordingly and agreed with
the IEC and EPD.
3.8.1
Impact monitoring shall be carried out throughout the
construction period at all AMSs. 1-hour TSP shall be carried out at least 3 times in every 6 days when the
highest dust impact takes place. Similar to baseline monitoring, the ET shall
submit a monitoring schedule to the IEC for onsite audit of the accuracy of the
monitoring result where necessary.
3.8.2
If exceedance of air quality criteria is recorded,
more frequent measurement shall be carried out within the specified timeframe in accordance with the Action Plan. The additional monitoring
shall be continued until the excessive dust emission or the deterioration in
air quality is rectified, and upon agreement with the IEC. A sample of the
field record sheet for air quality monitoring can be found at Appendix B.
3.9.1
The following table shows the action and limit levels
for 1-hour TSP.
Table 3.2 Action and Limit Levels for Air
Quality
|
Parameters |
Action |
Limit |
|
|
1-hour TSP Level in µg m-3 |
For baseline level £ 384 µg m-3, Action level =
(baseline level * 1.3 + Limit level)/2; For baseline level > 384 µg m-3,
Action level = Limit level |
500µg/m3 |
|
3.10.1
Should non-compliance of the air quality criteria
occur, actions in accordance with the Action Plan in Appendix C shall be
carried out.
3.11.1
The EIA proposed a number of construction phase mitigation
measures in Section 3.7 and operational phase mitigation measures in Section 3.8. Dust control measures stipulated in the Air Pollution Control
(Construction Dust) Regulation and good site practice shall be adopted.
Examples of dust suppression measures for controlling the dust nuisance
throughout the construction phase are listed below:
Construction Phase
(a)
Dusty materials (e.g. debris) should be wetted by
misting / water-spraying before any loading, unloading, transfer or transport
operation;
(b)
Surfaces where any pneumatic or power-driven drilling,
cutting, polishing or other mechanical breaking operation takes place should be
sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical continuously;
(c)
Excavated or stockpile of dusty material should be
covered entirely by impervious sheeting or sprayed with water to maintain the
entire surface wet, and then removed, backfilled or reinstated where
practicable within 24 hours of the excavation or unloading;
(d)
Haulage and delivery vehicles should be confined to
designated roads;
(e)
Provide vehicle washing (e.g. wheel washing bay &
high pressure water jet where practicable) at every vehicle exit point for
cleaning vehicle body and wheels;
(f)
The vehicle washing area and the road between washing
area and site exit should be paved with concrete, bituminous or other
hardcores;
(g)
Dusty materials on every vehicle's body and wheels
should be removed in washing area before leaving the site;
(h)
Regular maintenance of all plant equipment;
(i)
Throttle down or switch off unused machines or machine
in intermittent use;
(j)
If the site is adjacent to area where accessible to
the public (e.g. road and service lane etc.), hoarding of not less than 2.4 m
high from ground level should be erected along the adjoining section, except
for a site entrance or exit. The hoarding should be well maintained throughout
the construction period;
(k)
Where a scaffolding is erected around the perimeter of
a building under construction, effective dust screens, sheeting or netting
should be provided to enclose the scaffolding from the ground floor level of
the building, or a canopy should be provided from the first floor level up to
the highest level of the scaffolding; and
(l)
Exposed earth should be properly treated by
compaction, turfing, hydroseeding, vegetation planting or sealing with latex,
vinyl, bitumen, shotcrete or other suitable surface stabiliser within six
months after the last construction activity on the construction site or part of
the construction site where the exposed earth lies
Operational Phase
(a) Fresh air
intake point of the hotel in MPSC should be located at least 5m above
ground (outside the annual NO2 exceedance zone).
(b) The entry
of heavy goods vehicles should avoid peak hours, weekdays from 7 am to 10 am
and from 4 pm to 7 pm, except for major events (i.e. more than
20,000 persons);
(c) Provision
of electrical vehicle (EV) charging facilities in at least one-third of the car parking spaces for private cars;
(d)
Provision of EV charging enabling facilities in all
car parking spaces provided for private cars.;
(e)
Giving priority
to EV to use
the car parking spaces as
far as practicable;
(f)
If the operator provides transport services for the
staff and/or guests, electric saloon cars, coaches, etc. should be used under
normal operation; and,
(g)
Reduction of car parking
space.
3.11.2
Mitigation measures are detailed in the Environmental
Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS) (see Appendix A). Implementation
status and the effectiveness of the proposed construction phase mitigation measures shall be audited through weekly site inspection.
4.1.1
Based on the latest available information, no new
Potentially Hazardous Installation is proposed in KTD area and all existing/planned hazardous sources within or
in vicinity of KTD have been considered in the approved EIA Report for the KTD.
The project site falls outside all the Consultation Zones / study areas of the
identified hazardous sources. Hence, no adverse potential hazard to life impact
on the Project is anticipated, and no environmental monitoring or audit is
proposed.
5.1.1
The
EIA report assessed the noise impact which would be induced by the Project.
With proper implementation of mitigation measures, no adverse noise impact is anticipated during both
construction and operational phases. Monitoring on noise levels shall be carried out throughout the construction phase, while monitoring of music, singing and instrument performing activities (hereafter music events) during operational phase is required. This chapter outlines the
proposed mitigation measures, and details the EM&A programme for noise.
5.2.1
Construction noise level shall be measured in terms
of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (Leq). Leq (30min) for the
time period between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays. For all other time
periods, Leq (5min) shall be employed for comparison with the
Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) criteria.
5.2.2
For music events held
during daytime or evening time periods (i.e. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.), noise level
from the events shall be measured in terms of A-weighted Leq (5 min) and Leq
(15 min), rounded up or down to the nearest integer. Background noise level
shall be measured in terms of A-weighted Leq (5 min).
5.2.3
As supplementary information for data auditing,
statistical results such as L10 and L90 shall also be
obtained for reference.
5.3.1
Sound level meters shall be employed to measure
construction noise levels. It should comply with the International
Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type
1) specifications in accordance with the Technical Memorandum (TM) issued under
the NCO and the Noise Control Guidelines for Music, Singing and Instrument
Performing Activities.
5.3.2
An acoustic calibrator shall be used to validate
the accuracy of the sound level meter before and after each noise measurement.
The calibrator can generate a known sound pressure level at a known frequency.
The noise recorded will only be accepted if the calibration levels before and
after the noise measurement agree to within 1.0 dB.
5.3.3
Sufficient number of the above equipment shall be
provided by the ET, who should also be responsible for installation, operation,
maintenance and dismantlement. All equipment and instrumentation shall be
clearly labelled.
5.4.1
Noise measurement shall normally be carried out at
a point 1 m from the exterior of the sensitive receiver building façade and 1.2
m above the ground. If the normal monitoring position cannot be accessed, an
alternative position may be chosen, and a correction to the measurements shall
be made. For reference, a correction of +3 dB(A) shall be made to the free
field measurements. The ET shall agree with the IEC on the monitoring position
and the corrections adopted. The agreed position shall be chosen in subsequent
baseline and impact monitoring.
5.4.2
Noise measurements should be made in accordance
with standard acoustical principles and practices in relation to weather
conditions.
Construction phase
5.5.1
Seven representative Noise Monitoring Stations (NMSs)
are proposed. Their details and locations are shown in Table 5.1 and Figure 5-1 respectively.
Table 5.1 Proposed Construction Noise Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring
Stations |
Location |
|
Existing Noise Sensitive Receiver |
|
|
NMS1* |
The Hong Kong
Society for The Blind Workshop and Hostel, 19 Mok Cheong Street |
|
NMS2* |
Sky Towers, 38
Sung Wong Toi Road |
|
Planned Noise Sensitive Receiver |
|
|
NMS1A* |
Sung Wong Toi Road
Public Housing Site |
|
NMS2A* |
Sung Wong Toi Road
CDA Site (mixed use) |
|
NMS3 |
Kai Tak Area 2B
Site 4 (2B4) (residential use) |
|
NMS4 |
Kai Tak Area 1K Site
3 (1K3) (residential use) |
|
NMS5 |
Kai Tak Area 1L
Site 3 (1L3) (residential use) |
* Since NMS1A & NMS2A are planned (i.e. not existing) noise sensitive
receivers, noise monitoring should be carried out at NMS1 & NMS2 respectively
before the population intake of the planned developments. Once the planned
developments are completed and occupied, NMS1A shall replace NMS1, while NMS2A
shall replace NMS2.
5.5.2
As NMS3 to NMS5 are
planned noise sensitive receivers, monitoring works should be carried out when these residential buildings in Kai Tak Area 2B Site 4, 1K Site 3
and 1L Site 3 have been completed and being
occupied.
Operation phase
5.5.3
Three representative NMSs are proposed for measurement for
music events held during daytime or evening time periods at the Main Stadium. Their details and locations are shown in Table 5.2 and Figure 5-2 respectively.
Table 5.2 Proposed Music Event Noise Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring
Stations |
Location |
|
Planned Noise Sensitive Receiver |
|
|
NMS1A |
Sung Wong Toi Road
Public Housing Site |
|
NMS3 |
Kai Tak Area 2B
Site 4 (2B4) (residential use) |
|
NMS5 |
Kai Tak Area 1L
Site 3 (1L3) (residential use) |
5.5.4
Since Kai Tak has many planned and ongoing
construction activities, the status and locations of noise sensitive receivers
(NSRs) may change after this manual is issued. The ET Leader shall propose
alternative monitoring locations taking into account the following
considerations and seek approval from the AR and the IEC:
(a)
locate close to the major
site activities which are likely to have noise impacts;
(b) locate close to the most affected existing NSRs; and
(c)
take into account the
possibility of minimizing disturbance to occupants at the NSRs during
monitoring.
5.6.1
Baseline noise measurement shall be conducted to
determine the background noise level before commencement of work. Daily
measurement of A-weighted levels Leq, L10 and L90 shall be carried
out for at least two weeks. The sample period shall be 30 minutes between 0700
and 1900.
5.6.2
During the baseline monitoring, there should be no
major construction or noise generating activities near the monitoring stations.
The ET shall propose a monitoring schedule to the IEC so that he can conduct
onsite audit to ensure the accuracy of the measurement where necessary.
5.6.3
Alternative baseline NMS that can give
representative baseline result may be proposed for AR and IEC’s approval with
justifications.
5.6.4
In exceptional cases, when insufficient baseline
monitoring data or questionable results are obtained, the ET shall liaise with
the IEC and AR to agree on an appropriate set of data to be used as a baseline
reference.
5.6.5
No baseline noise monitoring is required for
operation phase.
Construction
phase
5.7.1
For daytime construction work on normal weekdays
(0700-1900 Monday to Saturday), one set of 30-min measurement shall be carried
out at each NMS every week based on the measurement procedures under the Noise
Control Ordinance-TM. Similar to baseline monitoring, the ET shall submit a
monitoring schedule to the IEC beforehand.
5.7.2
If noise exceedance is recorded, additional noise
monitoring shall be carried out in accordance with the Event and Action Plan.
The monitoring shall be considered completed if the exceedance is being
rectified or proved to be from source other than from the Project’s
construction works. Similar to baseline monitoring, the ET shall submit a
monitoring schedule to the IEC for onsite audit of the accuracy of the
monitoring result where necessary.
5.7.3
A sample of the noise monitoring data sheet can be
found in Appendix
B.
Operation
phase
5.7.4
No noise monitoring is
required for sports events. For music events held in the daytime or evening
time period, the event organizer shall appoint an appropriate person to measure
the noise level at each NMS for every 5 minutes and every 15 minutes period throughout the event. The prevailing background
noise level should be measured before and after the event. The background noise
level measured before the event will be used to determine the Action Level for
the monitoring of that event. A sample
of the noise monitoring form can be found in Appendix B.
5.7.5
If noise exceedance is
recorded at any NMS, the appropriate person should provide immediate feedback
to event organiser. The event organiser shall take subsequent agreed action(s)
in accordance with the Event and Action Plan.
5.8.1
The EIAO-TM sets the statutory limit for noise from
construction works. The Noise Control Guideline for Music, Singing and Instrument
Performing Activities sets the requirements for noise from music events.
Table 5.3 Action and Limit Levels for Construction
Noise
|
Time
Period |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
|
0700-1900 hours on normal weekdays |
When one documented complaint is received |
75dB(A) |
Table 5.4 Trigger
and Action Levels for Noise from Music Events
|
Time
Period |
Trigger
Level |
Action
Level |
|
7 a.m. to 11 p.m. during music events (including
rehearsal and main event) |
Measured in Leq(15min), 7 dB above the background noise level at the NMS (as determined in Section
5.7) |
Measured in Leq(5min), 10
dB above the background noise level at the NMS |
5.9.1
Should non-compliance of the noise criteria occur,
actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Appendix C shall be
carried out.
5.10.1
The EIA proposed a number of mitigation measures.
Some examples are provided below.
Construction Phase
(a)
Adopt good site practice, such as throttle down or
switch off equipment unused or intermittently used between works.
(b)
Regular maintenance of equipment to prevent noise
emission due to impair.
(c)
Position mobile noisy equipment in location and point
the noise sources to directions away from NSRs.
(d)
Use silencer or muffler for equipment.
(e)
Make good use structures for noise screening.
(f)
Use Quality Powered Mechanical Equipment (QPME) and
quiet equipment which produce lower noise level.
(g)
Erect movable noise barriers of 3m height to shed
large plant equipment (breaker, backhoe, mobile crane) or hand-held items
(poker, wood saw, power rammer & compactor) near low-rise NSR, with special
design where necessary, e.g. with noise absorbing material or bend top. Its
length should be at least five times greater than its height. The minimum
surface density of the movable noise barrier is 10 kg/m2. It is
anticipated that a noise reduction of at least 5 dB can be achieved.
Alternatively, acoustic shed/enclosure/silencer (generator, air compressor,
concrete pump) or acoustic mat (piling) can be adopted. A noise reduction of 10
dB can be achieved.
(h)
Carry out regular site inspection to audit the
implementation of mitigation measures.
(i)
Carry out noise monitoring and audit throughout the
construction period.
Operational Phase
(a) The
structure of the Main Stadium shall be soundproofing and complete. The entrances
of the stadium shall have special acoustic design (e.g. double acoustic door) such that the soundproofing performance of
the structure is not compromised.
(b) The retractable roof,
which forms part of the design of the Main Stadium, shall comprise
of four panels of equal size along the North-South direction. The roof will be
closed under circumstances described in the Event and Action Plan.
(c) There
should be no air-gap between the base structure of the stadium and the fixed
roof to avoid noise leakage. Rubber bearing or other devices with similar
function shall be used to avoid the noise leakage between the fixed roof and
the retractable roof.
(d) A
distributed public address system shall be adopted with the loudspeakers
directed towards spectator stand.
(e) A cover
shall be built over the spectator stand of the Public Sports Ground. To
increase the soundproofing performance of the cover, sound absorption panels shall be attached underneath the entire cover.
(f) For noise
from fixed plant of the ventilation system, partial enclosures and silencers
can effectively reduce the noise level by 10-20dB.
(g) Crowd
management measures should be adopted for major events which finish at or later
than 10:30 p.m. Crowd shall be managed and dispersed according to the pre-determined routes and towards
the future Kai Tak Station and To Kwa
Wan Station with minimal noise nuisance.
(h) No organised events should be held concurrently in the Main Stadium and
the Public Sports Ground.
5.10.2
Detailed mitigation measures are listed out in the EMIS
in Appendix A.
Implementation status and the effectiveness of these measures shall be audited
through regular site inspection.
6.1.1
Potential water pollution sources from construction
and operation of MPSC have been identified including construction runoff,
sewage, possible contamination due to oil and grease, use of fertilizers,
pesticides and waste construction materials. Sewage generated during
construction and operation will be disposed offsite and ultimately to Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works. Other sources of polluted water will be
intercepted for reuse, or
disposal as chemical waste, or discharge into stormwater system. It can be concluded
that there is no significant water quality impact to the sensitive receivers
provide that the mitigation measures are properly implemented during construction and operation
phases.
6.1.2
As mitigation is required, site audit should be carried
out to ensure the effectiveness of the
mitigation measures.
6.2.1
No
off-site marine water quality impact would be expected from the Project and
there would not be any marine-based works for the proposed works. Subject to the requirements in the effluent
discharge licence to be issued under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance,
regular water quality monitoring will be carried out at representative water
discharge locations to ensure that relevant water quality standard can be met.
6.2.2
Weekly
site audit should be carried out to check the implementation status of the
recommended water quality impact mitigation measures throughout construction
period.
6.3.1
The
sewerage and storm water system should be designed and constructed to separate
the sewage from the uncontaminated surface runoff. Rainwater harvesting system shall be
adopted for the Project as far as practicable. Provisions shall be made to
collect the contaminated surface runoff, such as the use of interception system
and oil and petrol interceptors. As the Project area would be serviced by
public sewers, no unacceptable water quality impact is anticipated. No
operational phase monitoring or audit is proposed.
6.3.2
In
the case when natural turf is adopted in the Main Stadium or the Public Sports Ground, the operator shall prepare a Stormwater Re-use Management Plan stating the
management of fertilizers and pesticides following the Pesticide Ordinance,
LCSD and AFCD guidelines, safe and proper use and handling of fertilizers and
pesticides, the reuse of surface runoff and monitoring and audit requirements,
so that the application of fertilizer and pesticide are properly controlled and
implemented in order to protect the Victoria Harbour Water Control Zone. The management
plan shall include the management and operation of the intercepting system,
stating that the storage tanks should be emptied prior to application of
pesticides and fertilizers. It is necessary to include selection of sampling
points at suitable locations in the management plan. The content of the
Stormwater Re-use Management Plan is listed in Appendix F.
6.4.1
The EIA proposed a number of construction phase
mitigation measures. Some examples are provided below.
a) Provide drainage
channels in construction site
b) Register as a chemical waste producer
c) Provide sufficient
number of chemical toilets if necessary and employ licensed contractor for
regular clean-up and maintenance
d) Cover slope and
loose materials with tarpaulin before rainstorm and inspect the area afterwards
e) Cover manhole to
prevent silty runoff from entering the foul sewer
6.4.2
Examples of operational phase mitigation measures
are provided below:
a)
Separate sewerage and stormwater systems shall be properly maintained
b)
Oil interceptor shall be provided in car parking areas
c)
All manholes, sand traps and oil interceptors shall be
cleaned and maintained regularly
d)
Rubbish and litter shall be cleaned regularly
e)
Use artificial turf. If natural turf is used and the
application of fertilizers and pesticides is needed, the surface water from the
turf that may contain residual fertilizers and pesticides shall be intercepted
for reuse or treatment.
6.4.3
Detailed mitigation measures are listed out in the
EMIS in Appendix A.
Implementation status and the effectiveness of these measures shall be audited
through regular site inspection.
7.1.1
Based
on the estimated sewage flow of the Project, and the sewerage and sewage
treatment capacity in Kai Tak Development area, no adverse sewerage impact
caused by the Project is
anticipated. No monitoring or audit is
proposed.
8.1.1
Wastes generated during the construction phase includes Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials from
excavation, site formation and demolition, bentonite from piling works, chemical waste from equipment
maintenance and general refuse from workers. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all
the waste arising from the Project is handled, stored and disposed of in accordance with
good waste management practices, relevant legislation and waste management
guidelines. Provided that the waste is handled, transported and disposed of using approved
methods and that the recommended good site practices are strictly followed, adverse environmental impact is not
anticipated. General refuse and chemical waste will be generated from
maintenance of equipment during
operational phase.
8.2.1
Examples of construction and operational phases mitigation
measures are given as follows and
details are listed out in the EMIS in Appendix A. Implementation
status and the effectiveness of these measures shall be audited through regular
site inspection.
a) Adopt good site
practice such as providing sufficient waste collection points and regular
removal.
b) Allocate area for
proper storage and sorting of construction materials to prevent contamination.
c) General refuse
should be stored in enclosed bins or compaction units separate from C&D
materials. A reputable waste collector should be employed by the contractor to
remove general refuse from the site, separately from C&D materials.
d) An enclosed and
covered area is preferred to reduce the occurrence of ‘windblown’ light
material.
e) If chemical wastes
were to be produced at the construction site, the Contractor would be required
to register with the EPD as a Chemical Waste Producer, and to follow the
guidelines stated in the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and
Storage of Chemical Wastes.
f) Minimize
unnecessary waste generation by means of promotion materials, such as wider use
of information technology and announcements.
Construction
phase
8.3.1
The
contractor should formulate waste management measures on waste minimization,
storage, handling and disposal in a Waste Management Plan as part of Environmental
Management Plan in accordance with the Environment, Transport and Works Bureau
Technical Circular (Works) No. 19/2005. Weekly site audit should be conducted to check the implementation status of the recommended waste management
measures throughout construction period.
Operation
Phase
8.3.2
During
the operational phase of the Project, no adverse waste impact is expected if
the mitigation measures are implemented properly. No monitoring or audit is
required.
9.1.1
The land contamination issues in the Project Site have
been reviewed and assessed. Basically, the land contamination previously identified in the North Apron had been cleaned
up and the site is considered clean for the intended use. Also, there will be
no use with potential land contamination in the Project site. Environmental
monitoring in relation to land remediation is not required.
10.1.1
The
EIA report assessed the ecological impact which would be induced by the Project.
With proper implementation of mitigation measures, no significant
impact on ecology is anticipated. This chapter
outlines the proposed mitigation measures and the environmental monitoring and
audit programme.
10.2.1
Mitigation
measures proposed
for air quality, noise, water quality and landscape
and visual impacts are also applicable to terrestrial ecology. In addition, the following mitigation
measures should be implemented:
(a)
Erection of hoarding, fencing or provision of clear
demarcation of work zones; and
(b)
Designation of areas for
placement of equipment, building materials and wastes which should be away from drainage channels
10.2.2
With
proper implementation of mitigation measures, un-acceptable terrestrial ecological residual impact is not expected. Detailed mitigation measures are listed
out in the EMIS in Appendix A.
10.3.1
Implementation
status and the effectiveness of these measures shall be audited through regular
site inspection during
the construction phase. No specific environmental
monitoring programme on terrestrial
ecology for construction and operational phases
are required.
11.1.1
EM&A
for landscape and visual and glare resources should be undertaken during the
design, construction and operational phases of the Project. This is particularly
important at detail design stage since many potential adverse landscape, visual
and glare impacts need to be addressed prior to construction phase. The further
design, implementation and maintenance of landscape and glare mitigation
measures needs to be checked to ensure that they are fully realised and that
potential conflicts between the proposed landscape measures and any other
project works and operational requirements are resolved at the earliest
possible date and without compromise to the intention of the mitigation
measures. In addition, implementation of the recommended mitigation measures
will be monitored through the site audit programme.
11.2.1
The
design, implementation
and maintenance of mitigation measures should be checked regularly to ensure
that they are fully realised and compliant with the intended aims of the
measures. Any potential conflicts among the proposed mitigation measures, the
project works, and operational requirements should also be identified and
resolved early.
11.3.1
The
landscape and glare measures proposed to mitigate the landscape, visual and glare
impacts of the scheme should be embodied into the detailed landscape and
engineering design specifications, drawings and contract documents including
the protection of identified valuable landscape resources and the requirements
for successful establishment and growth of new tree planting and shrubs, so as
to ensure the effectiveness of the mitigation measures described above. A
Registered Landscape Architect shall be appointed by the Project Proponent
independently to check the landscape design to ensure that the proposed
landscape measures and additional measures (if required), are fully
incorporated for mitigating the landscape and visual impacts and for resolving
any potential conflicts with civil engineering, geo-technical, structural,
lighting, signage, drainage, underground utility and operational requirements
prior to construction.
11.3.2
The
design phase EM&A requirements for landscape and visual resources comprise
the audit of detailed landscape works specifications to be prepared during the
detailed design stage together with ensuring that the design is sensitive to
landscape and visual impacts and that landscape resources are retained as far
as practicable. Monitoring of design works against the recommendations of the
landscape and visual impact assessments should be undertaken as and when the
designs are produced to ensure that they fulfil the intentions of the
mitigation measures.
11.3.3
Landscape
proposals and details of architectural design, chromatic treatment and visual
and landscape mitigation measures for all above ground structures, including
stadia and ancillary buildings, should be submitted to Planning Department for
review to demonstrate that they would be sensibly designed in a manner that
responds to the existing urban context. The proposals should be submitted well
in advance of the commencement of project construction.
11.3.4
The
Registered Landscape Architect shall review the designs as and when they are
prepared and liaise with the Project Engineer and Project Landscape Architect
to ensure all measures have been incorporated in the design in a format that
can be specified to the Contractor for implementation. In the event of a
non-conformity, the Event and Action plan as detailed in Appendix C should be followed.
11.4.1
A
specialist landscape contractor should be employed by the Project Proponent
prior to the undertaking of the main contract in order to facilitate the
advance preparation and relocation of any trees in conflict with the proposed
works. A lead in time of up to 18 months may be necessary in this advance works
period in order to prepare trees suitably for transplantation should it be
necessary.
11.4.2
A
specialist landscape sub-contractor shall be employed by the works Contractor
for the implementation of tree and soft landscape works and subsequent
maintenance operations during a 12 month establishment period. The planting
should commence during the construction contract and monitoring of the planting
establishment should be undertaken for a 12 month period through the first
operational year of the project.
11.4.3
All
measures undertaken by the advance works specialist contractor as well as those
by the works contractor and the specialist landscape sub-contractor during the
construction phase and first year of the operational phase shall be audited by
a Registered Landscape Architect, as a member of the Environmental Team (ET),
on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the intended aims of the measures.
Site inspections should be undertaken once every two weeks throughout the
construction period and once every two months during the operational phase. The
broad scope of the audit is detailed below but should also be undertaken with
reference to the more specific checklist provided in Table 11.1.
Operational phase auditing will be restricted to the 12 months of the
establishment of the landscape works and thus only the items below concerning
this period are relevant to the operational phase.
·
the
extent of the agreed works areas should be regularly checked during the
construction phase. Any trespass by the contractor outside the limit of the
works, including any damage to existing trees shall be prohibited;
·
the
progress of the engineering works should be regularly reviewed on site to
identify the earliest practical opportunities for the landscape works to be
undertaken;
·
the
methods of protecting vegetation proposed by the contractor are acceptable and
enforced;
·
all
landscape works are carried out in accordance with the specifications;
·
the
planting of new trees, shrubs, groundcover, climbers, ferns, grasses and other
plants, together with the replanting of any transplanted trees are carried out
properly and during the appropriate season;
·
all
necessary horticultural operations and replacement planting are undertaken at
the earliest possible opportunity throughout the Establishment Period, to
ensure the healthy establishment and growth of both transplanted trees and all
newly established plants.
Table 11.1 Construction/Operational Phase Audit Checklist
|
Area of Works |
Items to be Monitored |
|
Advance
planting |
monitoring of
implementation and maintenance of planting, and against possible incursion,
physical damage, fire, pollution, surface erosion, etc. |
|
Clearance of
existing vegetation |
identification
and demarcation of trees / vegetation to be cleared, checking of extent of
works to minimise damage, monitoring of adjacent areas against possible
incursion, physical damage, fire, pollution, surface erosion, etc. |
|
Plant supply |
monitoring of
operations relating to the supply of specialist plant material (including the
collecting, germination and growth of plants from seed) to ensure that plants
will be available in time to be used within the construction works. |
|
Soiling,
planting, etc. |
monitoring of
implementation and maintenance of soiling and planting works and against
possible incursion, physical damage, fire, pollution, surface erosion, etc. |
|
Decorative
treatment of site hoarding |
implementation
and maintenance, to ensure compliance with agreed designs and check that it
matches the surrounding environment and does not cause visual intrusion. |
|
Architectural treatment of
structures, retaining walls, elevated road structures and other engineering
works. |
implementation and maintenance of
mitigation measures, to ensure compliance with agreed designs. |
|
Establishment Works |
monitoring of implementation of
maintenance operations during Establishment Period |
11.4.4
In
the event of non-compliance the responsibilities of the relevant parties is
detailed in the Event and Action Plan provided in Appendix C.
11.5.1
The
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment of the EIA report recommended a series
of mitigation and enhancement measures to ameliorate the landscape and visual
impacts of the Project. The measures include the following:
Table 11.2 Recommended Construction Phase Landscape and Visual Mitigation/Enhancement Measures
|
ID |
Type |
Landscape / Visual
Mitigation Measure |
Funding
/ Implementation |
Management
/ Maintenance |
|
|
CM1 |
Visual / Glare |
Controlled
Night-Time Lighting |
Project |
Contractor |
|
|
All security floodlights for construction sites shall be equipped with
adjustable shield, frosted diffusers and reflective covers, and be carefully
controlled to minimize light pollution and night-time glare to nearby
receivers |
|
||||
|
CM2 |
Visual |
Temporary
Landscape Treatments |
Project |
Contractor |
|
|
Including vertical greening, pot planting and application of green
roofing to site offices, Hydroseeding of site formation areas and short term
greening of site boundaries and land not immediately developed. |
|
||||
|
CM3 |
Visual |
Decoration of
Hoarding |
Project |
Contractor |
|
|
Erection of screen hoardings should be designed appropriately to be compatible
with the existing urban context, either brightly and imaginatively or with
visually unobtrusive design and colours where more appropriate. |
|
||||
Table 11.3 Recommended Operational Phase Landscape and
Visual Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
|
ID No.* |
Type |
Landscape /
Visual Mitigation Measure |
Funding
/ Implementation |
Management /
Maintenance |
|
OM1 |
Landscape Resources / Visual |
Greening of
Walkways, Ramps and Decks |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
Greening shall be incorporated into at-grade areas and as raised
planting areas on pedestrian walkways, ramps and decks. |
||||
|
OM2 |
Landscape Resources / Visual |
Green Roofs and Vertical
Greening |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
Green roofs and vertical greening should be provided to all built
structures where feasible and opportunities should be maximised for
incorporation on covered walkways and shade structures. |
||||
|
OM3 |
Landscape Resources |
Compensatory Tree Planting |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
A new parkland area is created in the project development to be used
for the implementation of compensatory tree planting to offset the net loss
of key landscape resources. It is recommended that 340 trees be planted in
this regard and a compensatory tree planting proposal outlining the locations
of tree compensation will be submitted separately in seeking relevant
government department’s approval in accordance with DEVB TC No.7/2015. |
||||
|
OM4 |
Landscape Character / Visual |
Responsive
Building Design |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
All above ground structures, including, stadia, hotel and ancillary
buildings, shall be sensitively designed in a manner that responds to the
existing and planned urban context in terms of scale, height and bulk (visual
weight) as well as use of appropriate building materials and colour to create
a cohesive visual mass. Subdued tones should be considered for the colour
palette with non-reflective finishes to reduce glare effect. |
||||
|
OM5 |
Landscape Character / Visual |
Integration of
Development Boundaries |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
The project boundaries shall be without fences or barriers, providing
seamless physical and visual integration with the surrounding public spaces.
Careful consistency of levels and materials shall create and indefinite
development edge, integrating the development into the future Sung Wong Toi Park, the
Station Square Open Space Corridor and the Metropark. |
||||
|
OM6 |
Landscape Character /
Visual |
Integration with
Dining Cove and Waterfront Promenade |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
Careful design consideration of the interface of the raised stadium
deck at 13mPD with that of the Waterfront Promenade at 5mPD shall be
undertaken. Visual articulation and physical penetration of the development
at promenade level shall be created by avoiding a continuous boundary wall.
Furthermore integrated design of the adjacent proposed retail development
shall ensure visual cohesion and an improved character setting. |
||||
|
OM7 |
Landscape
Resources/ Landscape Character/ Visual |
Light Penetration Under Deck |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
The landscape deck shall be cut back and light wells incorporated to
maximise natural light penetration to at-grade covered areas under the deck,
to allow for enhanced visual amenity, improved utilisation of ground space
and significant incorporation of both horizontal and vertical greening at
ground level. |
||||
|
OM8 |
Landscape Resources/ |
Urban Park (to mitigate against lost landscape resources, provide visual
amenity and enhance development landscape character) |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
Incorporation of a new park within the development area shall
facilitate the visual corridors outlined by the urban design framework to
create an urban light well, protecting longer views and providing visual
amenity to nearby receivers. The park shall maximise tree and shrub planting
with emphasis on incorporating native species and integrate facilities
primarily for the regular use of adjacent residential communities. |
||||
|
OM9 |
Visual |
Bespoke Amenity
Area Lighting |
Project |
Facility Management
Departments |
|
Development of a bespoke project amenity area lighting scheme shall be
incorporated that minimises general area light pollution, provides thematic
lighting, responds to user demand intensity and minimises pavement
obstruction and visual clutter. The following shall be practically
considered: ·
mounting height and
direction of fixtures to avoid sensitive receivers; ·
reflectance so as to avoid
glare effect; ·
incorporation of low level
downlighting integrated onto building facades, walls and structures; ·
utilising area movement
sensors; ·
programming of operation
for minimised utilisation. |
||||
12.1.1
No
EM&A programme is required during the construction and operation phases of the proposed works as
there are no adverse impacts on known sites of archaeological interest,
potential areas of archaeological interest or built heritage.
13.1.1
While
a number of mitigation measures are proposed in the EIA report, regular site
inspection is recommended for direct observation of the implementation progress
to ensure they are properly implemented. Through a well-established action and
reporting system, additional pollution control measures to identified
environmental deficiency can be proposed and carried out at early stage. Site
inspection is a useful way to enforce the environmental protection requirements
onsite during construction.
13.2.1
The
ET Leader should be responsible for the site environmental audit. He should design the
environmental site inspection, deficiency and action reporting system and
conduct regular and
ad-hoc site inspection. He should prepare a proposal
on the site inspection and reporting methodology to the Contractor for
agreement and AR for approval.
13.2.2
Weekly
site inspection shall be performed by the ET within the site where
environmental protection measures will be implemented and also offsite where
the construction activities may directly or indirectly be impacted upon. Bi-weekly site inspection shall also be
performed for landscape and visual impacts. The following shall be noted during the inspection:
a)
environmental protection and pollution control
mitigation measures proposed in the EIA, contract specification, EP and this
Manual
b)
works progress and programme
c)
ongoing results of the EM&A programme
d)
individual works methodology proposals (including
associated pollution control measures)
e)
relevant environmental protection and pollution
control laws
f)
previous site inspection results
13.2.3
The
Contractor shall inform the ET on any update of all relevant information on the
construction contract necessary for him to carry out the site inspection. After
each site inspection, the ET shall submit an inspection report to the
Contractor and the AR within 24 hours. It should include inspection result on
any identification of environmental deficiency and corresponding mitigation
recommendations for taking immediate rectification action. Follow up of
identified problem from the previous inspection shall also be included. The
Contractor shall report on any rectification actions after the site inspection
in accordance to the procedures and timeframe proposed by the ET in the
environmental site inspection, deficiency and action reporting system.
13.2.4
If
significant environmental issue is identified, additional site inspection shall
be performed. This may also be required upon receipt or during investigation of
environmental complaint in accordance to the Action Plan for environmental
monitoring and audit.
13.3.1
The
environmental protection and pollution control laws in Hong Kong and project
contract stipulate environmental protection and pollution control requirement
for construction activities.
13.3.2
As
such, the Contractor should submit all work method statements for AR’s approval
and ET Leader’s review on environmental compliance with the contractual
requirements. Sufficient environmental protection and pollution control
measures shall be demonstrated in the method statement.
13.3.3
The
ET Leader should also check that the work progress and programme can comply
with legal requirement on environmental terms and to prevent violation in the
future.
13.3.4
The
Contractor shall regularly copy relevant documents to the ET for checking,
including but not limited to updated Work Progress Reports, updated Works
Programme, application letters for different licence/permits under the
environmental protection laws, and all valid licences/permits. The site diary
shall also be available for inspection upon ET Leader’s request.
13.3.5
Should
any non-compliance with the contractual and legislative requirements is
identified after reviewing the documents, the ET should notify the AR and
Contractor so that follow-up actions can be taken. He should also inform the AR
and Contractor if the current status on licence/permit application and any
environmental protection and pollution control preparation works may not meet
the works programme or the construction work may lead to potential violation of
environmental protection and pollution control requirements in due course.
13.3.6
The
Contractor shall carry out remedial actions immediately upon receipt of ET’s
advice. The AR shall check with the Contractor to ensure that appropriate
actions has been taken accordingly and can satisfy the environmental protection
and pollution control requirement.
13.4.1
Upon
receipt of complaint, the ET shall be notified and investigation work shall be
undertaken. He shall follow the procedures as listed below:
a)
log complaint and date of receipt on to the complaint
database
b)
investigate the complaint to determine its validity,
and to identify if the problem is caused by work activities
c)
if the complaint is proved valid and due to works,
formulate corresponding mitigation measures with the IEC
d)
advise the Contractor on any rectification work
required
e)
evaluate the mitigation implementation progress and
the updated situation
f)
if the complaint is transferred from the EPD, submit
an interim report on the complaint investigation and remediation progress to
the EPD within the time frame assigned by the EPD
g)
conduct additional monitoring and audit to verify the
situation if necessary, and to determine any valid reason that the complaint
will not recur
h)
respond to the complainant by reporting the
investigation result and follow-up actions taken (within the time frame set by
the EPD if the complaint is made by the EPD)
i)
record the complaint, investigation, the subsequent
actions and results in the monthly EM&A reports
13.4.2
The
Contractor and AR should provide necessary information and assistance to the ET
for completing the investigation work. The Contractor shall implement any
identified mitigation measures immediately and the AR shall ensure that the
work has been carried out accordingly.
14.1.1
The
ET shall prepare baseline monitoring report, monthly EM&A reports,
quarterly EM&A report and final EM&A report. They shall be submitted to
the EPD in paper and electronic formats in a timely manner.
14.2.1
Baseline
monitoring of air quality and noise surveys are proposed. The baseline
monitoring report shall be submitted within 10 workings days after completion
of the monitoring work. The recipients include the IEC, Contractor and AR. It
should first be verified by the IEC before formal submission to the EPD. The ET
shall liaise with the relevant parties on the number of copies required. The
report format and monitoring data format shall be agreed with the EPD prior to
submission. The baseline monitoring report generally includes but not limited
to the following:
a)
up to half a page executive summary;
b)
brief project background information;
c)
drawings showing locations of the baseline monitoring
stations;
d)
monitoring results (in both hard and soft copies)
together with the following information:
a.
monitoring methodology;
b.
equipment used and calibration details;
c.
parameters monitored;
d.
monitoring locations (and depth);
e.
monitoring date, time, frequency and duration;
f.
quality assurance (QA) / quality control (QC) results
and detection limits;
e)
details of influencing factors, including:
a.
major activities, if any, being carried out on the
site during the period;
b.
weather conditions during the period; and
c.
other factors which might affect results;
f)
determination of the Action and Limit Levels for each
monitoring parameter and statistical analysis of the baseline data;
g)
revisions for inclusion in the EM&A Manual; and
h)
comments, recommendations and conclusions.
14.3.1
The
ET Leader shall prepare monthly EM&A reports which summarize the result and
findings in all EM&A work conducted in accordance to the Manual, such as
monitoring and site inspection. It shall be submitted within 10 workings days
of the end of each reporting month, with the first report due in the month
after construction commences. The recipients include the IEC, Contractor, AR
and the EPD. It should first be verified by the IEC before formal submission.
The ET shall liaise with the relevant parties on the exact number of copies
required and the report format for both paper and electronic format prior to
submission of the first EM&A report.
14.3.2
As
there may be changes in surrounding environment and nature of work in progress,
the ET Leader shall review and update the number and location of monitoring
stations and parameters to be monitored every 6 months or on as needed basis.
14.4.1
The
first EM&A report generally includes but not limited to the following:
a)
Executive summary (1-2 pages):
a.
breaches of Action and Limit levels;
b.
complaint log;
c.
notifications of any summons and successful
prosecutions;
d.
reporting changes; and
e.
future key issues.
b)
Basic project information:
a.
project organisation including key personnel contact
names and telephone numbers;
b.
construction programme;
c.
management structure, and
d.
works undertaken during the month
c)
Environmental status:
a.
works undertaken during the month with illustrations
(such as location of works); and
b.
drawings showing the project area, any environmental
sensitive receivers and the locations of the monitoring and control stations
(with co-ordinates of the monitoring locations)
d)
A brief summary of EM&A requirements including:
a.
all monitoring parameters;
b.
environmental quality performance limits (Action and
Limit levels);
c.
Event and Action Plans;
d.
environmental mitigation measures, as recommended in
the project EIA Report; and
e.
environmental requirements in contract documents;
e)
Implementation status:
a.
advice on the implementation status of environmental
protection and pollution control / mitigation measures, as recommended in the
project EIA Report;
f)
Monitoring results (in both hard and CD copies) together with the following information:
a.
monitoring methodology;
b.
equipment used and calibration details;
c.
parameters monitored;
d.
monitoring locations;
e.
monitoring date, time, frequency, and duration;
f.
weather conditions during the period;
g.
major activities being carried out on site during the
period;
h.
any other factors which might affect the monitoring
results; and
i.
QA/QC results and detection limits;
g)
Report on non-compliance, complaints, and
notifications of summons and successful prosecutions:
a.
record of all non-compliance (exceedances) of the
environmental quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
b.
record of all complaints received (written or verbal)
for each media, including locations and nature of complaints investigation,
liaison and consultation undertaken, actions and follow-up procedures taken,
results and summary;
c.
record of all notification of summons and successful
prosecutions for breaches of current environmental protection / pollution
control legislation, including locations and nature of the breaches,
investigation, follow-up actions taken, results and summary;
d.
review of the reasons for and the implications of
non-compliance, complaints, summons and prosecutions including review of
pollution sources and working procedures; and
e.
description of the actions taken in the event of
non-compliance and deficiency reporting and any follow-up procedures related to
earlier non-compliance;
h)
Others
a.
an account of the future key issues as reviewed from
the works programme and work method statements;
b.
advice on the solid and liquid waste management
status; and
c.
comments (for examples, effectiveness and efficiency
of the mitigation measures), recommendations (for example, any improvement in
the EM&A programme) and conclusions.
14.5.1
Subsequent
EM&A report generally includes but not limited to the following:
a)
Executive summary (1 - 2 pages):
a.
breaches of Action and Limit levels;
b.
complaints log;
c.
notifications of any summons and successful
prosecutions;
d.
reporting changes; and
e.
future key issues.
b)
Basic project Information:
a.
project organization including key personnel contact
names and telephone numbers;
b.
programme;
c.
management structure; and
d.
works undertaken during the month.
c)
Environmental status:
a.
works undertaken during the month with illustrations
(such as location of works etc.); and
b.
drawing showing the project area, any environmental
sensitive receivers and the locations of the monitoring and control stations.
d)
Implementation status:
a.
advice on the implementation status of environmental
protection and pollution control / mitigation measures, as recommended in the
project EIA;
e)
Monitoring results (in both hard and diskette copies)
together with the following information:
a.
monitoring methodology;
b.
equipment used and calibration details;
c.
parameters monitored;
d.
monitoring locations;
e.
monitoring date, time, frequency, and duration;
f.
weather conditions during the period;
g.
major activities being carried out on site during the
period;
h.
any other factors which might affect the monitoring
results; and
i.
QA / QC results and detection limits.
f)
Report on non-compliance, complaints, and
notifications of summons and successful prosecutions:
a.
record of all non-compliance (exceedances) of the
environmental quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
b.
record of all complaints received (written or verbal)
for each media, including locations and nature of complaints investigation,
liaison and consultation undertaken, actions and follow-up procedures taken,
results and summary;
c.
record of all notification of summons and successful
prosecutions for breaches of current environmental protection / pollution
control legislation, including locations and nature of the breaches,
investigation, follow-up actions taken, results and summary;
d.
review of the reasons for and the implications of
non-compliance, complaints, summons and prosecutions including review of
pollution sources and working procedures; and
e.
description of the actions taken in the event of
non-compliance and deficiency reporting and any follow-up procedures related to
earlier non-compliance.
g)
Others
a.
an account of the future key issues as reviewed from
the works programme and work method statements;
b.
advice on the solid and liquid waste management
status; and
c.
comments (for examples, effectiveness and efficiency
of the mitigation measures), recommendations (for example, any improvement in
the EM&A programme) and conclusions.
h)
Appendix
a. Action and Limit
levels;
b. graphical plots of
trends of monitored parameters at key stations over the past four reporting
periods for representative monitoring stations annotated against the following:
i.
major activities being carried out on site during the
period;
ii.
weather conditions during the period; and
iii.
any other factors that might affect the monitoring
results.
c. monitoring schedule
for the present and next reporting period;
d. cumulative
statistics on complaints, notifications of summons and successful prosecutions;
and
e. outstanding issues
and deficiencies.
14.6.1
The
quarterly EM&A summary report shall consist of around 5 pages (3 pages of
text and tables and 2 pages of figures). It generally includes but not limited
to the following:
(a)
up to half a page executive summary;
(b)
basic project information:
a.
a synopsis of the project organisation, programme;
b.
contacts of key management;
c.
proponents' contacts and any hotline telephone number
for the public to make enquiries; and
d.
a synopsis of works undertaken during the quarter.
(c)
a brief summary of EM&A requirements:
a.
monitoring parameters;
b.
environmental quality performance limits (Action and
Limit Levels); and
c.
environmental mitigation measures, as recommended in
the EIA Report;
(d)
environmental status:
a.
a synopsis of work undertaken during the quarter;
b.
drawings showing the project area, any environmental
sensitive receivers and the locations of the monitoring and control stations;
(e)
implementation status:
a.
advice on the implementation status of environmental
protection and pollution control/mitigation measures, as recommended in the EIA
report, summarised in the updated implementation schedule;
(f)
graphical plots of the trends of monitored parameters
over the past 4 months (the last month of the previous quarter and the present
quarter) for representative monitoring stations annotated against;
a.
the major activities being carried out on site during
the period;
b.
weather conditions during the period; and
c.
any other factors which might affect the monitoring
results;
(g)
advice on the solid and liquid waste management
status;
(h)
summary of non-compliance
d.
a summary of non-compliance (exceedances) of the
environmental quality performance limits (Action and Limit Levels);
e.
a brief review of the reasons for and the implications
of non-compliance including review of pollution sources and working procedures;
f.
a summary description of the actions taken in the
event of non-compliance and any follow-up procedures related to earlier
non-compliance;
g.
a summary record of all complaints received (written
or verbal) for each media, liaison and consultation undertaken, actions and
follow-up procedures taken;
(i)
comments (e.g. effectiveness and efficiency of the
mitigation measures), recommendations (e.g. any improvement in the EM&A
programme) and conclusions for the quarter; and
(j)
Project Proponent’s contacts and any hotline telephone
number for the public to make enquiries.
14.7.1
The “Guidelines for Development Projects in Hong
Kong Environmental Monitoring and Audit” recommends that the termination of
EM&A programme shall be determined on the following basis
i. Completion of construction activities
and insignificant environmental impacts of the remaining outstanding
construction works;
ii. Trends analysis to demonstrate the narrow
down of monitoring exceedances due to construction activities and, return of
ambient environmental conditions in comparison with baseline data; and
iii. No environmental complaint and prosecution
involved.
14.7.2
Prior
to the proposed termination, the proposed termination may be required to
consult related local community and should be endorsed by the IEC, AR and the
Project Proponent or the Permit Holder prior to final approval from the Director of Environmental
Protection.
14.7.3
A
Final EM&A report shall be prepared summarizing the results and findings of
the EM&A works throughout the construction period. It should be submitted
within 14 working days after project completion. It generally includes but not
limited to the following:
(a)
An executive summary;
(b)
Drawings showing the project area, any environmental
sensitive receivers and the locations of the monitoring and control stations;
(c)
Basic project information:
a.
a synopsis of the project organisation;
b.
contacts of key management; and
c.
a synopsis of work undertaken during the entire
construction period.
(d)
A brief summary of EM&A requirements:
a.
monitoring parameters;
b.
environmental quality performance limits (Action and
Limit levels); and
c.
environmental mitigation measures, as recommended in
the project EIA Report;
d.
Event and Action Plans.
(e)
A summary of the implementation status of
environmental protection and pollution control/mitigation measures, as
recommended in the project EIA Report, summarised in the updated implementation
schedule;
(f)
Graphical plots of the trends of monitored parameters
over the construction period for representative monitoring stations, including
the post-project monitoring annotated against:
a.
the major activities being carried out on site during
the period;
b.
weather conditions during the period; and
c.
any other factors which might affect the monitoring
results.
(g)
Summary of non-compliance:
a.
a summary of non-compliance (exceedances) of the
environmental quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
b.
a brief review of the reasons for and the implications
of non-compliance including review of pollution sources and working procedures
as appropriate;
c.
a summary description of the actions taken in the
event of non-compliance;
d.
a summary record of notifications of summons and
successful prosecutions for breaches of the current environmental
protection/pollution control legislations, locations and nature of the
breaches, investigation, follow-up actions taken and results;
(h)
A review of the validity of EIA predictions through
comparison with the monitoring data and identification of shortcomings in EIA
recommendations;
(i)
A review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
of the monitoring methodology
(j)
A review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the
mitigation measures and of the performance of the overall EM&A programme;
(k)
Recommendations for improvement;
(l)
Evaluation on the return of environmental condition
the baseline or predicted conditions in the EIA Report; and
(m)
Conclusion on the environmental acceptability of the
project.
14.8.1
The
ET shall keep the site documents (such as monitoring field records, site
inspection forms etc.) in order and make available for inspection upon request.
These documents do not form part of the EM&A report. The monitoring data
should also be input into electronic format for checking upon request. All
documents and data shall be kept for at least one year after completion of the
construction contract.
14.9.1
Should
any exceedance in environmental quality performance limit be recorded, the ET
Leader should immediately inform the IEC, AR, Contractor and EPD as appropriate
in accordance to the Event and Action Plan. He should advise to the IEC, AR,
Contractor and EPD the investigation result, remediation actions performed, effectiveness
of the measures and proposal of further actions required. A sample interim
notification template can be found in Appendix D.
15.1.1
This
Manual lists out the EM&A requirements for environmental parameters air
quality, hazard to life, noise, water quality, sewerage and sewage treatment,
waste management, land contamination, ecology, landscape and visual and
cultural heritage. The
EM&A programme covers the design, construction and operational phases of the
Project to monitor the environmental impacts on the neighbouring sensitive
receivers. Regular monitoring and/or site
inspection are recommended under different phases. The following table summarizes the monitoring
requirements for each environmental aspect:
Table 15-1 Summary of EM&A Requirements
|
Aspects |
Environmental
Monitoring and Audit |
||
|
Design
Phase |
Construction
Phase |
Operational
Phase |
|
|
Air Quality |
O |
P |
O |
|
Hazard to Life |
O |
O |
O |
|
Noise |
O |
P |
P |
|
Water Quality |
O |
O |
P(1) |
|
Sewerage
and Sewage Treatment |
O |
O |
O |
|
Waste Management |
O |
P |
O |
|
Land Contamination |
O |
O |
O |
|
Ecology |
O |
P |
O |
|
Landscape and Visual |
P |
P |
P |
|
Cultural Heritage |
O |
O |
O |
(1): Water quality of
re-use surface run-off during operational phase will be monitored if natural turf
is adopted at the Main Stadium or the Public Sports Ground.
15.1.2
Any
non-compliance identified should be notified to all parties according to the
Event and Action Plan and remediation measures should be undertaken. Complaints received should be investigated and problems related to
construction works should be resolved till satisfaction. Baseline, monthly, quarterly and final
EM&A reports shall be prepared to regularly report the monitoring results
and evaluate the EM&A works.