Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance, Cap.499

Application for Permission to Apply Directly for Environmental Permit

(Application No.: DIR-140/2006)

 

Project Title: Tsing Lung Tau Pumping Station

 

Conditions Imposed under Section 5(10) of the EIA Ordinance

for Permission to Apply Directly for Environmental Permit

 

 

1.      All measures described in the Project Profile submitted with the application on 3 May 2006 shall be fully implemented.

 

2.      To avoid emergency sewage overflow during operation of the Project, one standby pump and backup power supply shall be provided.  A telemetry system shall be provided to transmit signals showing irregularity or operational problem of the Tsing Lung Tau Pumping Station to the Sham Tseng Sewage Treatment Works.

 

3.      To minimize odour impact during operation of the Project, covered wet well with submersible pumps, valve and flow meter chamber shall be located underground.  The control system, odour control apparatus and inlet chamber shall be enclosed by a single-storey concrete structure.

 

4.      To minimize odour impact during operation of the Project, a deodorization unit shall be installed.

 

        

Note

Under section 17 of the EIA Ordinance, the applicant may appeal to the Appeal Board against the above conditions within 30 days of receipt of the notice of the Director’s decision.

 

 

Environmental Protection Department

June 2006