TABLE OF CONTENTS

1          INTRODUCTION. 1-1

1.1              Project Background. 1-1

1.2              Purpose, Objective and Benefits of the Project 1-2

1.3              Designated Projects. 1-3

1.4              Material Changes to Exempted Designated Project 1-4

1.5              Individual Work Not Constitute Material Change to an Environmental Impact 1-4

1.6              Purpose of the EIA Study. 1-4

1.7              Objectives of the EIA Study. 1-5

1.8              Need of the Project 1-7

1.9              Scenario “with” and “without” Project 1-7

1.10            Consequences of Not Proceeding with the Project 1-9

1.11            Implementation Programme. 1-9

1.12            Concurrent Projects. 1-9

1.13            Structure of the EIA Report 1-12

 

 

2          CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENT OPTIONS. 2-1

2.1              History and Background of the Project 2-1

2.2              Consideration of Alignment Options. 2-2

2.3              Selection of Preferred Alignment 2-10

2.4              Key Design Elements. 2-12

2.5              Consideration of Different Construction Methods for Viaduct 2-15

2.6              Consideration of Different Construction Methods for Underpass. 2-18

2.7              Construction Programme. 2-19

2.8              Public Consultation. 2-20

 

 

3          AIR QUALITY IMPACT. 3-1

3.1              Introduction. 3-1

3.2              Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines. 3-1

3.3              Description of Environment 3-3

3.4              Identification of Air Sensitive Receivers. 3-4

3.5              Identification of Environmental Impacts. 3-11

3.6              Assessment Methodology. 3-15

3.7              Prediction and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts. 3-25

3.8              Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Impacts. 3-34

3.9              Evaluation of Residual Impacts. 3-35

3.10            Environmental Monitoring and Audit 3-36

3.11            Conclusion. 3-36

 

 

4          NOISE IMPACT. 4-1

4.1              Introduction. 4-1

4.2              Environmental Legislation, Standards and Criteria. 4-1

4.3              Description of Environment 4-4

4.4              Noise Sensitive Receivers. 4-4

4.5              Identification of Environmental Impacts. 4-15

4.6              Assessment Methodology. 4-16

4.7              Prediction and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts. 4-20

4.8              Mitigation of Environmental Impacts. 4-31

4.9              Evaluation of Residual Impacts. 4-44

4.10            Environmental Monitoring and Audit 4-45

4.11            Conclusion. 4-46

 

 

5          Water QUALITY IMPACT. 5-1

5.1              Introduction. 5-1

5.2              Environmental Legislation, Standards and Criteria. 5-1

5.3              Description of Environment 5-3

5.4              Water Sensitive Receivers. 5-7

5.5              Identification of Potential Impacts. 5-7

5.6              Assessment Methodology. 5-8

5.7              Water Quality Impact Assessment 5-8

5.8              Water Quality Mitigation Measures. 5-10

5.9              Cumulative Impacts. 5-15

5.10            Residual Water Quality Impacts. 5-15

5.11            Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements. 5-16

5.12            Conclusions. 5-16

 

 

6          WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPLICATION. 6-1

6.1              Introduction. 6-1

6.2              Environmental Legislation, Standards and Criteria. 6-1

6.3              Description of the Environment 6-3

6.4              Identification of Waste Management Implications. 6-4

6.5              Assessment Methodologies. 6-4

6.6              Prediction and Evaluation of Wastes Implications. 6-4

6.7              Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Impacts. 6-8

6.8              Evaluation of Residual Impacts. 6-14

6.9              Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements. 6-14

6.10            Conclusion. 6-14

 

 

7          LAND CONTAMINATION. 7-2

7.1              Introduction. 7-2

7.2              Environmental Legislation, Standards and Criteria. 7-2

7.3              Assessment Methodology. 7-2

7.4              Description of the Environment 7-3

7.5              Identification of Potential Land Contamination Concern. 7-3

7.6              Prediction and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts. 7-8

7.7              Evaluation of Residual Impacts. 7-8

7.8              Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements. 7-8

7.9              Conclusion. 7-8

 

 

8          ECOLOGY (TERRESTRIAL) 8-1

8.1              Introduction. 8-1

8.2              Environmental Legislation, Standards and Criteria. 8-1

8.3              Assessment Methodology. 8-3

8.4              Evaluation of Conservation Importance/ Value and Impact Significance. 8-6

8.5              Description of the Environment 8-7

8.6              Survey Findings. 8-10

8.7              Ecological Value. 8-23

8.8              Impact Identification and Evaluation. 8-33

8.9              Evaluation of Ecological Impacts. 8-40

8.10            Cumulative Impacts. 8-44

8.11            Mitigation of Adverse Ecological Impacts. 8-45

8.12            Evaluation of Residual Ecological Impacts. 8-48

8.13            Environmental Monitoring and Audit 8-49

8.14            Conclusion. 8-49

8.15            References. 8-50

 

 

9          LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT. 9-1

9.1              Introduction. 9-1

9.2              Environmental Legislation, Standards and Criteria. 9-1

9.3              Assessment Methodology. 9-2

9.4              Review of Planning and Development Control Framework. 9-6

9.5              Baseline Study. 9-7

9.6              Landscape Impact Assessment 9-23

9.7              Visual Impact Assessment 9-33

9.8              Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures. 9-42

9.9              Residual Impact 9-48

9.10            Cumulative Impacts. 9-67

9.11            Environmental Monitoring and Audit 9-67

9.12            Conclusion. 9-68

 

 

10       IMPACT ON CULTURAL HERITAGE. 10-1

10.1            Introduction. 10-1

10.2            Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines. 10-1

10.3            Assessment Methodology. 10-2

10.4            Background of the Assessment Area. 10-4

10.5            Baseline Conditions. 10-4

10.6            Impact Assessment 10-10

10.7            Mitigation Measures. 10-14

10.8            Environmental Monitoring and Audit 10-18

10.9            Conclusion. 10-19

 

 

11       ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. 11-1

11.1            Introduction. 11-1

11.2            Air Quality Impact 11-1

11.3            Noise Impact 11-1

11.4            Water Quality Impact 11-1

11.5            Waste Management Implications. 11-2

11.6            Land Contamination. 11-2

11.7            Ecological Impact (Terrestrial) 11-2

11.8            Landscape and Visual Impacts. 11-3

11.9            Impact on Cultural Heritage. 11-3

 

 

12       SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES. 12-1

12.1            Overview. 12-1

12.2            Environmental Benefits of the Project 12-1

12.3            Incorporation of Environmentally Friendly Options. 12-1

12.4            Environmental Design Recommended. 12-2

12.5            Key Environmental Problems Avoided and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protected. 12-3

12.6            Environmental Protection Measures Recommended. 12-3

12.7            Estimation of Population Protected. 12-10

 

 

13       CONCLUSION. 13-1

13.1            Conclusion of EIA Study. 13-1

 

 

List of Tables

 

Table 1.1

Summary of the Other Projects in the Vicinity of the Project Site

Table 2.1

Summary of Environmental Considerations of Alignment Options

Table 2.2

Comparison of Different Construction Methods for Viaduct

Table 2.3

Comparison of Different Construction Methods for Underpass

Table 2.4

Summary of Concerns Raised by STDC T&TC Members and the Public and Follow Up Actions

Table 3.1

Air Quality Objectives for Hong Kong

Table 3.2

Tunnel Air Quality Guidelines

Table 3.3

Average Concentrations of Pollutants in the Recent Five Years (Year 2016 – 2020) at Sha Tin EPD Air Quality Monitoring Station

Table 3.4

Background Air Pollutants Concentrations in Year 2020 Extracted from the PATH-2016 Model

Table 3.5

Representative Air Sensitive Receivers in the Vicinity of the Project

Table 3.6

Tentative Transportation Routings

Table 3.7

Emission Factor for Dusty Construction Activities

Table 3.8

Particle Size Distribution

Table 3.9

Particle Size Distribution of Aggregate Handling (Equivalent to Heavy Construction Activities and Wind Erosion)

Table 3.10

Predicted Cumulative Dust Impacts

Table 3.11

Predicted Cumulative Concentrations at Representative Air Sensitive Receivers under With Project (With DNR) Scenario

Table 3.12

Summary of Incremental Air Quality Impact

Table 4.1

Area Sensitivity Ratings (ASRs)

Table 4.2

Acceptable Noise Levels under the Technical Memorandum on Noise from Construction Work other than Percussive Piling

Table 4.3

Noise Sensitive Receivers

Table 4.4

Summary of Unmitigated Construction Noise Assessment Results at Representative NSRs (non-restricted hours)

Table 4.5

Summary of Unmitigated Construction Noise Assessment Results at Representative NSRs (restricted hours)

Table 4.6

Summary of Predicted Road Traffic Noise Assessment Results under Unmitigated Scenario (Year 2043)

Table 4.7

Tentative Schedule for Modification/Temporary Removal and Reprovision of Existing Noise Mitigation Measures

Table 4.8

Summary of Mitigated Construction Noise Assessment Results at Representative NSRs (non-restricted hours)

Table 4.9

Recommended Minimum Separation Distance between Schools and Critical Works Area during School Examination Period

Table 4.10

Summary of Mitigated Construction Noise Assessment Results at Representative NSRs during Examination Period

Table 4.11

Summary of Mitigated Construction Noise Assessment Results at Representative NSRs (restricted hours)

Table 4.12

Extent and Locations of Proposed Low Noise Road Surfacing

Table 4.13

Extent and Locations of Proposed Noise Barriers and Enclosures

Table 4.14

Summary of Predicted Road Traffic Noise Assessment Results under Mitigated Scenario (Year 2043)

Table 4.15

Number of residential dwellings/ rooms benefited and protected under Mitigated Scenario

Table 4.16

Estimated number of dwellings, classrooms and other NSRs exposed to exceedance

Table 5.1

Summary of Water Quality Objectives for Watercourses in Tolo Harbour and Channel WCZ

Table 5.2

Summary Statistics of Marine Water Quality of Tolo Harbour and Channel WCZ Collected by EPD in 2019

Table 5.3

Summary Statistics of River Water Quality of Shing Mun River Collected by EPD in 2019

Table 5.4

Water Sensitive Receivers

Table 6.1

Estimated Quantities of C&D Materials during Construction Phase

Table 6.2

Tentative Transportation Routings for Waste Disposal During Construction Phase

Table 6.3

Summary of Estimated Waste Arising and Recommended Disposal

Table 7.1

Aerial Photographs Reviewed

Table 7.2

Summary of Dangerous Goods License Information

Table 8.1

Baseline Information of Ecological Resources in the Assessment Area

Table 8.2

Ecological Survey Programme

Table 8.3

Plant Species of Conservation Importance Previously Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.4

Avifauna Species of Conservation Importance Previously Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.5

Odonata Species of Conservation Importance Previously Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.6

Mammal Species of Conservation Importance Previously Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.7

Freshwater Species of Conservation Importance Previously Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.8

Habitats Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.9

Plant Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.10

Avifauna Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.11

Number and Species of Ardeids Night Roost along Shing Mun River Channel (Zones A to C)

Table 8.12

Flight Heights and Directions of Ardeids Recorded Flying Over the Project Boundary

Table 8.13

Butterfly Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.14

Odonate Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.15

Herpetofauna Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.16

Mammal Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.17

Freshwater Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area

Table 8.18

Ecological Evaluation of Woodland and Mixed Woodland within the Assessment Area

Table 8.19

Ecological Evaluation of Plantation and Shrubland within the Assessment Area

Table 8.20

Ecological Evaluation of Grassland and Active Agricultural Land within the Assessment Area

Table 8.21

Ecological Evaluation of Abandoned Agricultural Land and Village/Orchard within the Assessment Area

Table 8.22

Ecological Evaluation of Developed Area and Pond within the Assessment Area

Table 8.23

Ecological Evaluation of Natural and Modified Watercourse within the Assessment Area

Table 8.24

Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area during Recent Surveys and Previous Studies

Table 8.25

Area of Habitat Loss of Other Terrestrial Habitats Outside LRCP Arising from the Proposed Project

Table 8.26

Potential Ecological Impacts to Woodland and Mixed Woodland Habitats

Table 8.27

Potential Ecological Impacts to Plantation and Shrubland Habitats

Table 8.28

Potential Ecological Impacts to Grassland and Active Agricultural Land Habitats

Table 8.29

Potential Ecological Impacts to Abandoned Agricultural Land and Village /Orchard

Table 8.30

Potential Ecological Impacts to Developed Area and Pond Habitats

Table 8.31

Potential Ecological Impacts to Natural Watercourse and Modified Watercourse Habitat

Table 8.32

Tentative Time for Restrict of Construction Works

Table 9.1

Relationship between Landscape Sensitivity and Magnitude of Change in Defining Impact Significance

Table 9.2

Relationship between VSRs’ Sensitivity and Magnitude of Change in Defining Impact Significance

Table 9.3

Summary of the Review of Planning and Development Control Framework

Table 9.4

Baseline LRs and their Sensitivity

Table 9.5

Baseline LCAs and their Sensitivity

Table 9.6

Baseline VSRs and their Sensitivity

Table 9.7

Magnitude of Landscape Impacts on LR during Construction and Operation

Table 9.8

Magnitude of Landscape Impacts on LCA during Construction and Operation

Table 9.9

Magnitude of Visual Impacts during Construction and Operation

Table 9.10

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures for Construction Phase

Table 9.11

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase

Table 9.12

Significance of Landscape Impacts during Construction and Operation Phases

Table 9.13

Significance of Visual Impacts during Construction and Operation Phases

Table 10.1

Summary of the Built Heritage Resources

Table 10.2

Summary of the Twenty Five Buildings Based on Comments from the EPD dated 15 June 2021

Table 10.3

Assessment of Impacts of Built Heritage Resources

Table 10.4

Assessment of Impacts of Thirty-one Buildings with No Grade

Table 10.5

Proposed 3As Limiting Criteria for Vibration, Settlement and Tilting Level Monitoring during Construction

Table 10.6

Summary of Mitigation Measures of Built Heritage Resources (Construction Phase)

Table 12.1

Summary of Key Environmental Problems Avoided and Sensitive Areas Protected

Table 12.2

Key Recommended Mitigation Measures

Table 13.1

Summary of Key Environmental Outcomes and Benefits

 

 

List of Figures

 

 

Figure 1.1

Location Plan of The Project

 

Figure 1.2

Location of Concurrent Projects

 

Figure 2.1

Alignment Options for Trunk Road T4

 

Figure 2.1.1

Alignment Base Scheme for Trunk Road T4

 

Figure 2.1.2

Alignment Option 1 for Trunk Road T4

 

Figure 2.1.3

Alignment Option 2 for Trunk Road T4

 

Figure 2.1.4

Alignment Option 3 for Trunk Road T4

 

Figure 2.3.1

Revised Trunk Road T4 General Layout Plan (Sheet 1 of 4)

 

Figure 2.3.2

Revised Trunk Road T4 General Layout Plan (Sheet 2 of 4)

 

Figure 2.3.3

Revised Trunk Road T4 General Layout Plan (Sheet 3 of 4)

 

Figure 2.3.4

Revised Trunk Road T4 General Layout Plan (Sheet 4 of 4)

 

Figure 2.4.1

Construction Method at Shing Mun River Channel

 

Figure 2.4.2

Construction Method at Shing Mun River Channel - Section

 

Figure 3.1

Locations of Concerned PATH Grids

 

Figure 3.2

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers

 

Figure 3.2.1

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.2.2

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.3.1

Locations of Portal Emissions Sources (Sheet 1 of 3)

 

Figure 3.3.2

Locations of Portal Emissions Sources (Sheet 2 of 3)

 

Figure 3.3.3

Locations of Portal Emissions Sources (Sheet 3 of 3)

 

Figure 3.4.1

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.4.2

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.5.1

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily RSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.5.2

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily RSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.6.1

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.6.2

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration (ug/m3) mAG at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.7.1

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.7.2

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.8.1

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.8.2

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG for the worst scenario during construction phase (Year 2023 – Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.9.1

Contours of Cumulative 19th Highest 1-hour NO2 Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.9.2

Contours of Cumulative 19th Highest 1-hour NO2 Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.10.1

Contours of Cumulative Annual NO2 Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.10.2

Contours of Cumulative Annual NO2 Concentration (ug/m3) At 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.11.1

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily RSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.11.2

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily RSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.12.1

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.12.2

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.13.1

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.13.2

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest Daily FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 3.14.1

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 3.14.2

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration (ug/m3) at 1.5mAG In the Worst Assessment Year (Year 2028) (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 4.1

Locations of Noise Sensitive Receivers (Key Plan)

Figure 4.1.1

Locations of Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 2)

Figure 4.1.2

Locations of Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 4.2

Extent of “Project” Roads Under the Project (Key Plan)

Figure 4.2.1

Extent of “Project” Roads Under the Project (Sheet 1 of 2)

Figure 4.2.2

Extent of “Project” Roads Under the Project (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 4.3.1

Locations of Proposed Traffic Noise Mitigation Measures (Sheet 1 of 4)

Figure 4.3.2

Locations of Proposed Traffic Noise Mitigation Measures (Sheet 2 of 4)

Figure 4.3.3

Locations of Proposed Traffic Noise Mitigation Measures (Sheet 3 of 4)

Figure 4.3.4

Locations of Proposed Traffic Noise Mitigation Measures (Sheet 4 of 4)

Figure 4.4.1

Cross Sections of Proposed Mitigation Measures (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 4.4.2

Cross Sections of Proposed Mitigation Measures (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 4.4.3

Cross Sections of Proposed Mitigation Measures (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 4.5.1

Extent of Low Noise Road Surfacing on Existing Roads within Study Area (Sheet 1 of 2)

Figure 4.5.2

Extent of Low Noise Road Surfacing on Existing Roads within Study Area (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 5.1

Locations of Water Sensitive Receivers and EPD Water Quality Monitoring Stations

 

Figure 6.1

Potential Sediment Excavation Location

 

Figure 7.1

Revised Trunk Road T4 Location Plan and Land Contamination Assessment Area under Previous EIA Study

 

Figure 7.2

Photographic Records of Site Reconnaissance (Sheet 1 of 4)

 

Figure 7.3

Photographic Records of Site Reconnaissance (Sheet 2 of 4)

 

Figure 7.4

Photographic Records of Site Reconnaissance (Sheet 3 of 4)

 

Figure 7.5

Photographic Records of Site Reconnaissance (Sheet 4 of 4)

 

Figure 7.6

Photographic Records of Site Reconnaissance (Site depots adjacent to Che Kung Miu Station)

 

Figure 8.1.1

Assessment Area for Terrestrial Ecology and Location of Sites of Conservation Importance (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 8.1.2

Assessment Area for Terrestrial Ecology and Location of Sites of Conservation Importance (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 8.2

Habitat Map and Locations of Species of Conservation Importance (Key Plan)

 

Figure 8.2.1

Habitat Map and Locations of Species of Conservation Importance (Sheet 1 of 4)

 

Figure 8.2.2

Habitat Map and Locations of Species of Conservation Importance (Sheet 2 of 4)

 

Figure 8.2.3

Habitat Map and Locations of Species of Conservation Importance (Sheet 3 of 4)

 

Figure 8.2.4

Habitat Map and Locations of Species of Conservation Importance (Sheet 4 of 4)

 

Figure 8.3.1

Location of Ardeid Night Roost and Representative Flight Route

 

Figure 8.4.1

Flight Path of Roosting Ardeids Across the Project Boundary

 

Figure 8.4.2

Flight Path of Other Ardeids Across the Project Boundary

 

Figure 8.5.1

Permanently and Temporarily Affected Area (Sheet 1 of 4)

 

Figure 8.5.2

Permanently and Temporarily Affected Area (Sheet 2 of 4)

 

Figure 8.5.3

Permanently and Temporarily Affected Area (Sheet 3 of 4)

 

Figure 8.5.4

Permanently and Temporarily Affected Area (Sheet 4 of 4)

 

Figure 9.1

Review of Outline Zoning Plan

 

Figure 9.2

Key Plan of Landscape Impact Assessment

 

Figure 9.3.1

Landscape Resources with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 1 of 7)

 

Figure 9.3.2

Landscape Resources with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 2 of 7)

 

Figure 9.3.3

Landscape Resources with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 3 of 7)

 

Figure 9.3.4

Landscape Resources with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 4 of 7)

 

Figure 9.3.5

Landscape Resources with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 5 of 7)

 

Figure 9.3.6

Landscape Resources with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 6 of 7)

 

Figure 9.3.7

Landscape Resources with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 7 of 7)

 

Figure 9.4.1

Landscape Resource Photos (Sheet 1 of 4)

 

Figure 9.4.2

Landscape Resource Photos (Sheet 2 of 4)

 

Figure 9.4.3

Landscape Resource Photos (Sheet 3 of 4)

 

Figure 9.4.4

Landscape Resource Photos (Sheet 4 of 4)

 

Figure 9.5.1

Landscape Character Areas with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 1 of 7)

 

Figure 9.5.2

Landscape Character Areas with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 2 of 7)

 

Figure 9.5.3

Landscape Character Areas with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 3 of 7)

 

Figure 9.5.4

Landscape Character Areas with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 4 of 7)

 

Figure 9.5.5

Landscape Character Areas with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 5 of 7)

 

Figure 9.5.6

Landscape Character Areas with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 6 of 7)

 

Figure 9.5.7

Landscape Character Areas with Development Proposal Overlaid

(Sheet 7 of 7)

 

Figure 9.6.1

Landscape Character Area Photos (Sheet 1 of 3)

 

Figure 9.6.2

Landscape Character Area Photos (Sheet 2 of 3)

 

Figure 9.6.3

Landscape Character Area Photos (Sheet 3 of 3)

 

Figure 9.7

Visual Envelope and Key Visually Sensitive Receivers with Development Proposal Overlaid

 

Figure 9.8.1

Photos of Key Viewpoints (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 9.8.2

Photos of Key Viewpoints (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 9.9.1

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Plan (Sheet 1 of 5)

 

Figure 9.9.2

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Plan (Sheet 2 of 5)

 

Figure 9.9.3

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Plan (Sheet 3 of 5)

 

Figure 9.9.4

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Plan (Sheet 4 of 5)

 

Figure 9.9.5

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Plan (Sheet 5 of 5)

 

Figure 9.9.6

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Sections (Sheet 1 of 6)

 

Figure 9.9.7

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Sections (Sheet 2 of 6)

 

Figure 9.9.8

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Sections (Sheet 3 of 6)

 

Figure 9.9.9

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Sections (Sheet 4 of 6)

 

Figure 9.9.10

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Sections (Sheet 5 of 6)

 

Figure 9.9.11

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Sections (Sheet 6 of 6)

 

Figure 9.10.1

Photomontage Viewpoint 1

 

Figure 9.10.2

Photomontage Viewpoint 2

 

Figure 9.10.3

Photomontage Viewpoint 3

 

Figure 9.10.4

Photomontage Viewpoint 4

 

Figure 9.10.5

Photomontage Viewpoint 5

 

Figure 9.10.6

Photomontage Viewpoint 6

 

Figure 9.10.7

Photomontage Viewpoint 7

 

Figure 9.10.8

Photomontage Viewpoint 8

 

Figure 9.10.9

Photomontage Viewpoint 9

 

Figure 9.10.10

Photomontage Viewpoint 10

 

Figure 9.10.11

Photomontage Viewpoint 11

 

Figure 10.1.1

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Key Plan)

 

Figure 10.1.2

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Sheet 1 of 7)

 

Figure 10.1.3

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Sheet 2 of 7)

 

Figure 10.1.4

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Sheet 3 of 7)

 

Figure 10.1.5

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Sheet 4 of 7)

 

Figure 10.1.6

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Sheet 5 of 7)

 

Figure 10.1.7

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Sheet 6 of 7)

 

Figure 10.1.8

Locations of the Cultural Heritage Resources (Sheet 7 of 7)

 

 

List of Appendices

 

Appendix 2.1

Tentative Construction Programme

 

Appendix 3.1

Calculation of Construction Dust Emission Source

 

Appendix 3.2

Traffic Forecast for Air Quality Assessment

 

Appendix 3.3

EMFAC-HK Model Assumptions

 

Appendix 3.4

Summary of Vehicular Emission Factors of 16 Vehicle Classes

 

Appendix 3.5

Summary of Composite Vehicular Emission Factors for CALINE4 Model

 

Appendix 3.6

Detailed Calculation of Emissions from Portals

 

Appendix 3.7

Detailed Calculation of Emissions Associated with Bus and Minibus Termini, Heavy Goods Vehicle and Coach Parking Sites

 

Appendix 3.8

Detailed Calculation of Industrial Emissions

 

Appendix 3.9

Detailed Emission Removal for PATH Re-run

 

Appendix 3.10

Determination of Surface Characteristics Parameters for AERMET

 

Appendix 3.11

Derivation of Cumulative Annual Average NOx to NO2 Conversion Equation using Jenkin Method

 

Appendix 3.12

Not Used

 

Appendix 3.13

Detailed Cumulative Dust Assessment Results

 

Appendix 3.14

Detailed Assessment Results under With Project (With Direct Noise Remedies) Scenario

 

Appendix 3.15

Comparison between With Project (With Direct Noise Remedies) Scenario and Without Project Scenario

 

Appendix 3.16

Comparison between With Project (With Direct Noise Remedies) Scenario and With Project (Without Direct Noise Remedies) Scenario

 

Appendix 3.17

Sensitivity Test for Temporary Removal of Existing Direct Noise Mitigation Measures

Appendix 4.1

Photographs of the Existing Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Appendix 4.2

Construction Programme

Appendix 4.3

Construction Plant Inventory during Non-Restricted Hours (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.4

Construction Plant Inventory during Restricted Hours (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.5

2023 and 2043 Peak Hour Traffic Forecasts

Appendix 4.6

Locations of Existing and Committed Noise Barriers and Enclosures within Study Area

Appendix 4.7

Construction Noise Calculation during Non-Restricted Hours (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.8

Construction Noise Calculation during Restricted Hours (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.9

Detailed Results of Road Traffic Noise Assessment
(Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.10

Construction Plant Inventory during Non-Restricted Hours (Mitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.11

Construction Plant Inventory during Restricted Hours (Mitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.12

Typical Configuration of Noise Barrier and Portable Noise Enclosure

Appendix 4.13

Construction Noise Calculation during Non-Restricted Hours (Mitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.14

Construction Noise Calculation during Examination Period

Appendix 4.15

Construction Noise Calculation during Restricted Hours (Mitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.16

Number of residential dwellings, classrooms, and other noise sensitive receivers exceeds construction noise criteria under different scenarios of construction

Appendix 4.17

Detailed Results of Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Mitigated Scenario)

Appendix 4.18

Detailed Results of Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Interim Scenario)

Appendix 4.19

Eligibility Assessment for Indirect Technical Remedies

Appendix 7.1

Summary of Laboratory Testing Results from Approved EIA Report

Appendix 7.2

Relevant Historical Aerial Photographs

Appendix 7.3

Acquisition of Information from Government Departments

Appendix 7.4

Site Walkover Checklists

Appendix 8.1

Representative Photographs of Habitat Types Recorded within the Assessment Area

Appendix 8.2

Flora Species Recorded within the Assessment Area

Appendix 8.3

Representative Photographs of Species of Conservation Importance Recorded

Appendix 8.4

Fauna Species Recorded within the Assessment Area

Appendix 8.5

Usage of Wetland Habitats within Assessment Area by Avifauna Species of Conservation Importance

Appendix 8.6

Species of Conservation Importance Recorded within the Assessment Area during Recent Surveys and Previous Study

Appendix 9.1

Broad Brush Tree and Vegetation Survey Report

Appendix 10.1

Photographic Records of Built Heritage Resources

Appendix 10.2

Twenty-Five Buildings Based on Comments from the EPD dated 15 June 2021

Appendix 11.1

Implementation Schedule of Recommended Mitigation Measures

Appendix 13.1

Key Assessment Assumptions, Limitations of Assessment Methodologies and Prior Agreements with the Director

Appendix 13.2

Summary of Environmental Impacts