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Protective measures shouldall provided
for the shrine if works are being takening
place in close proximity. The protective measures shallould consist of
the following:
(1) High visibility fencing; at a
distance of one meter around the shrine; and
(2) Heavy duty plastic sheeting to be placed over the exterior surfaces of the shrine for duration of ongoing works.
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The Ccontractor shouldall ensure that a
pedestrian access path to the shrine shall be maintained throughout the
construction period. As the shrine is located within the works area, the path
shallould
be marked with a temporary fence and the access route clearly marked by
signage.
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The
pedestrian entrance to the temple from Hiram’s Highway is not within the works
area and mitigation measures will not be required. Vehicle access
is from Ho Chung Road and parking is currently available in an open lot directly to the northwest of the temple. If the works area infringes on the parking area,
alternative parking facilities shallould be made available. The cContractor shallould provide
clear signage for directions to the temple from Hiram’s Highway.
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The felling of mature trees shouldshall be avoided.
If it is unavoidable, any trees that are removed from the area shouldshall be replaced
by a trees of the same species.
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The vegetation
along the south bank of the section of the river visible from the temple shouldshall either be
retained or if removed during the construction phase replaced by similar
species of plants.
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The channel design
shallould
include proposals for designs that will minimise any change in character to the
environmental setting, such as the incorporation of building materials for the channelisationconstruction activities,
that are compatible to the existing environment, such as cobbles and gravel and
the incorporation of features that will encourage vegetation growth along the
banks, such as grass concrete and natural verges.