10b.                    IMPACT ON CULTURAL HERITAGE (artificial island near SKC)

10b.1.1.1         Based on the results of the desktop review and survey, no archaeological site was identified within the study area.  No adverse archaeological impact is expected.

10b.1.1.2         With regards to built heritage, one grade 3 and four other built heritage structures with no grading are identified in the area.  However, due to large separation between the built heritages and the IWMF, no adverse impacts during the construction and operation phases are anticipated.

10b.1.1.3         Regarding the marine archaeological potential in the proposed location for the IWMF to the southwest of Shek Kwu Chau Island and the proposed location for the submarine cables from Shek Kwu Chau to Cheung Sha, South Lantau, geophysical survey and diver inspection were conducted. To minimize the potential impact, the proposed alignments of the submarine cables were revised to avoid direct impact to five unidentified objects. The results of the geophysical surveys and diver inspection indicate there are no archaeological resources in the proposed reclamation area for the IWMF works area and the proposed location for the submarine cables from Shek Kwu Chau to Cheung Sha, and therefore no adverse marine archaeological impacts during the construction and operation phase are anticipated.

10b.1.1.4         Therefore, no monitoring and audit programme on cultural heritage would be required.