8.
LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL
8.1.1
The
EIA has recommended landscape and visual mitigation measures to be undertaken
during construction and operation phases of the Project. This Section defines
the EM&A requirements to ensure the proposed landscape and visual impact
mitigation measures are effectively implemented.
8.1.2
The
construction phase EM&A of the landscape and visual environment and
mitigation works shall be carried out as part of the site audit programme. Specific
EM&A during operation phase of the Project is not required as long as the
proposed mitigation measures in the EIA and as depicted in the Landscape
Mitigation Plan are fully implemented.
8.2.1
Baseline
changes with respect to the landscape and visual environments should be carried
out in reference to the recorded baseline conditions of the site as described
in Section 10 of the EIA. The monitoring should in particular record changes of
each landscape resource, landscape character area and the view conditions of
each visually sensitive receiver. Parameters used to describe changes in each
of the above should be the same as in Section 10 of the EIA.
8.2.2
The
baseline monitoring should be conducted as a one-off site survey prior to
commencement of any construction works.
8.3.1
All mitigation measures proposed
in the EIA and implemented by the Contractor should be audited by a landscape
auditor, as a member of the Environmental Team, on a regular basis to ensure
compliance with the intended aims of the measures. Site inspections should be
undertaken at least once every two weeks throughout the construction period.
8.3.2
In
particular, 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, woodland and vegetation
should be noted.
8.3.3
The
landscape auditor should also audit the proposed operation phase mitigation
measures in the EIA and as depicted in the Landscape Mitigation Plan to ensure
they are fully implemented within the Project design and construction.
8.4.1
Should non-compliance of the
landscape and visual impacts occur, actions in accordance with the action plan
stated in Table 8.1 should be carried out.
Event and
Action Plan for Landscape and Visual Impact - Construction Phase
|
Action
Level |
Environmental
Team Leader (ETL) |
Independent
Evnironmental Checker (IEC) |
Engineer’s
Representative (ER) |
Contractor |
|
Non-conformity on one occasion |
1.
Identify source 2.
Inform the IEC and the ER 3.
Discuss remedial actions with the
IEC, the ER and the Contractor 4.
Monitor remedial actions until
rectification has been completed |
1.
Check report 2.
Check the Contractor’s working
method 3.
Discuss with the ER and the
Contractor on possible remedial measures 4.
Advise the ER on effectiveness of
proposed remedial measures |
1.
Notify the Contractor 2.
Ensure remedial measures are
properly implemented |
1.
Amend working methods 2.
Rectify damage and undertake
remedial measures or any necessary replacement |
|
Repeated Non-conformity |
1.
Identify source 2.
Inform the IEC and the ER 3.
Increase monitoring (site audit)
frequency 4.
Discuss remedial actions with the
IEC, the ER and the Contractor 5.
Monitor remedial actions until
rectification has been completed 6.
If exceedance stops, cease
additional monitoring (site audit) |
1.
Check report 2.
Check the Contractor’s working
method 3.
Discuss with the ER and the
Contractor on possible remedial measures 4.
Advise the ER on effectiveness of
proposed remedial measures 5.
Supervise implementation of
remedial measures |
1.
Notify the Contractor 2.
Ensure remedial measures are
properly implemented |
1.
Amend working methods 2.
Rectify damage and undertake
remedial measures or any necessary replacement |
8.5
Landscape and Visual Impact
Mitigation Measures
8.5.1
Construction
phase mitigation measures include:
|
CM1 |
Topsoil, where identified, should be
stripped and stored for re-use in the construction of the soft landscape
works, where practical. |
|
CM2 |
Temporary access to site should be
planned with care and located to minimize disturbance to existing riparian
vegetation. |
|
CM3 |
Existing trees to be retained on site
should be carefully protected during construction. |
|
CM4 |
Trees unavoidably affected by the works
should be transplanted where practical. |
|
CM5 |
Compensatory tree planting should be provided
to compensate for felled trees. |
|
CM6 |
Erection of decorative screen hoarding
compatible with the surrounding rural setting. |
8.5.2
Operation
phase mitigation measures include:
|
OM1 |
Buffer
Planting of Tree and Shrub to screen off and blend in the channel with the
adjacent settings. |
|
OM2 |
Compensation
Planting of tree and bamboo species as recommended in Ecological Impact
Assessment (Section 4.9) compensates and reinstates riparian woodland
disturbed on top of hydroseeding. |
|
OM3 |
Gabion
embankment and substratum for natural colonization of vegetation. |
|
OM4 |
Chromatic
treatment of Vehicular and Pedestrian Crossing structure to match adjacent
setting. |
|
OM5 |
Aesthetic/ Quality design to re-provision of sitting out area of Ma On
Kong. |
|
OM6 |
Approximate 50m stretch of grasscrete lined maintenance access road
within CA zone. |