Contents

1 Introduction 1-

1.1 Background 1-1

1.2 Designated Projects 1-2

1.3 EIA Study Brief 1-2

1.4 Need for the Project 1-2

1.5 Scenario “with” and “without” Project 1-2

1.6 Concurrent Projects 1-3

1.7 Structure of this EIA Report 1-11

1.8 References 1-12

2 Consideration of Revised Scheme Alignments 2-1

2.1 Introduction 2-1

2.2 Consideration of Alternative Sites for Stabling Sidings 2-1

2.3 Public Consultation 2-4

2.4 Comparison of Options of Stabling Sidings Arrangement 2-5

2.5 Selection of Preferred Option of Stabling Sidings Arrangement

3 Project Description and Construction Methodology 3-1

3.1 General 3-1

3.2 Key Design Elements

3-1

3.3 Consideration of Alternative Construction Methods 3-2

3.4 Implementation Programme 3-5

4 Cultural Heritage Impact 4-1

4.1 Introduction 4-1

4.2 Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 4-1

4.3 Assessment Methodology 4-3

4.4 Desktop Review for Archaeological Sites 4-6

4.5 Desktop Review for Built Heritage 4-12

4.6 Impact Assessment – Construction Phase 4-17

4.7 Impact Assessment– Operational Phase 4-18

4.8 Mitigation Measures – Construction Phase 4-19

4.9 Mitigation Measures - Operational Phase 4-

4.10 Conclusion 4-25

4.11 References 4-27

5 Ecological Impact 5-1

5.1 Introduction 5-1

5.2 Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 5-1

5.3 Survey Methodology 5-2

5.4 Study Area 5-3

5.5 Description of Environment 5-4

5.6 Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts 5-10

5.7 Mitigation Measures 5-17

5.8 Summary 5-

5.9 References 5-

6 Landscape and Visual Impact 6-1

6.1 Introduction 6-1

6.2 Scope and Content of the Study 6-1

6.3 Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 6-2

6.4 Assessment Methodology 6-3

6.5 Review of Planning and Development Control Framework 6-7

6.6 Baseline Study 6-8

6.7 Landscape Impact Assessment 6-26

6.8 Visual Impact Assessment 6-33

6.9 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures 6-49

6.10 Residual Impacts 6-53

6.11 Cumulative Impacts 6-72

6.12 Conclusion

6-74

7 Construction Dust Impact Assessment 7-1

7.1 Introduction 7-1

7.2 Legislation and Standards 7-1

7.3 Ambient Air Quality Condition and Previous Monitoring Levels

7-27.4 Air Sensitive Receivers & Pollution Sources 7-2

7.5 Construction Dust Assessment

7-7.6 Conclusion

7-

8 Airborne Noise Impact Assessment

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Legislation and Standards

8-

8.3 Potential Concurrent Projects

8.4 Noise Sensitive Receivers

8.5 Construction Noise Assessment

8.6 Operational Noise Assessment

8.7 Conclusion

8.8 References

9 Groundborne Noise Impact Assessment 9-1

9.1 Introduction 9-1

9.2 Legislation and Standards 9-1

9.3 Assessment Methodology – Construction Groundborne Noise 9-2

9.4 Assessment Methodology – Operational Groundborne Noise 9-4

9.5 Assessment Results – Construction Groundborne Noise 9-8

9.6 Assessment Results – Operational Groundborne Noise 9-8

9.7 Conclusion 9-10

9.8 References 9-10

10 Water Quality Impact 10-1

10.1 Introduction 10-1

10.2 Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 10-1

10.3 Baseline Conditions 10-1

10.4 Water Sensitive Receivers 10-3

10.5 Construction Water Quality Impact 10-4

10.6 Operational Water Quality Impact 10-6

10.7 Mitigation Measures

10-710.8 Cumulative Impacts 10-10

10.9 Residual Impacts 10-10

10.10 Conclusion 10-10

10.11 References 10-10

11 Waste Management Implications 11-1

11.1 Introduction 11-1

11.2 Legislation and Standards 11-1

11.3 Assessment Methodology 11-4

11.4 Identification and Evaluation of Waste Management Implications 11-4

11.5 Mitigation Measures

11-12

11.6 Residual Environmental Impacts 11-16

11.7 Conclusion

11-1611.8 References

11-17

12 Land Contamination Assessment 12-1

12.1 Introduction 12-1

12.2 Legislation and Standards 12-1

12.3 Background Information 12-1

12.4 Potentially Contaminated Sites 12-2

12.5 Conclusion

12-3

13 Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements 13-1

13.1 Introduction 13-1

13.2 Project Organisation 13-1

13.3 EM&A Manual and Implementation Schedule 13-1

13.4 EM&A Programme

13-2

14 Summary of Environmental Outcomes 141

14.1 Population and Environmental Sensitive Areas Protected 14-1

14.2 Environmentally Friendly Design and Benefit

14-114.3 Summary of Measures Adopted to Minimize Environmental Impacts

14-3

15 Conclusion 15-1

15.1 Overall 15-1

15.2 Options Evaluation 15-1

15.3 Construction Method 15-2

15.4 Cultural Heritage Impact 15-3

15.5 Ecological Impact 15-4

15.6 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment 15-4

15.7 Construction Dust Impact 15-5

15.8 Airborne Noise Impact 15-5

15.9 Groundborne Noise 15-6

15.10 Water Quality 15-6

15.11 Waste Management 15-6

15.12 Land Contamination 15-6

15.13 Environmental Monitoring and Auditing Requirements 15-7

15.14 Overall 15-7

List of Tables

1 Introduction

Table 1.1 Development Packages of Kai Tak Development

Table 1.2 Summary of Potential Concurrent Projects

2 Consideration of Revised Scheme Alignments

Table 2.1 Comparison of Options of Stabling Sidings Arrangement

3 Project Description and Construction Methodology

Table 3.1 Summary of Key Elements of SCL (HHS)

Table 3.2 Tentative Construction Methods for HHS and HUH

Table 3.3 Benefits and Constraints of the Proposed Construction Methods

Table 3.4 Tentative Construction Methods for DIH and KAT

4 Cultural Heritage Impact

Table 4.1 Existing and proposed grading of built heritages

Table 4.2 Summary of impacts and mitigation measures for construction and operational phases

5 Ecological Impact

Table 5.1 Survey schedule for above-ground works sites for the Project

Table 5.2 Habitats present within the Study Area at Hung Hom, Kai Tak and Diamond Hill

Table 5.3 Ecological evaluation of Channelised Watercourses

Table 5.4 Ecological evaluation of Grassland

Table 5.5 Ecological evaluation of plantation

Table 5.6 Ecological evaluation of urban/ residential area

Table 5.7 Summary of habitats and their ecological value within Study Areas for Above-ground Works Sites for the Project

Table 5.8 Fauna and Flora Species of Conservation Interest recorded within the Study Area for Hung Hom, Kai Tak and Diamond Hill (only includes species of conservation interest or classified as rare, endangered or protected species)

Table 5.9 Table showing predicted habitat loss (due to above-ground works sites) for the HHS and construction works at HUH, KAT and DIH

Table 5.11 Direct ecological impacts to Channelised Watercourse without mitigation measures

Table 5.12 Direct ecological impacts to Grassland without mitigation measures

Table 5.13 Direct ecological impacts to Plantation without mitigation measures

Table 5.14 Direct ecological impacts to Urban/ Residential Area without mitigation measures

Table 5.15 Potential ecological impacts to Species of Conservation Importance within the Project Site without mitigation measures

Table 5.16 Potential ecological impacts to mammalian species of conservation importance without mitigation measures

Table 5.17 Potential Ecological Impacts to birds of conservation importance without mitigation measures

Table 5.18 Summary table of potential construction and operational impacts

Table 5.19 Total habitat loss for Project Sites

6 Landscape and Visual Impact

Table 6.1 Relationship between Landscape Sensitivity and Impact Magnitude in Defining Impact Significance

Table 6.2 Relationship between Visual Receptor Sensitivity and Impact Magnitude in Defining Impact Significance

Table 6.3 Landscape Resources and Their Sensitivity

Table 6.4 Landscape Character Areas and Their Sensitivity

Table 6.5 Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) and Their Sensitivity to Change

Table 6.6 Magnitude of Landscape Impacts during Construction and Operation

Table 6.7 Locations and Development Details of Permanent Above Ground Structures

Table 6.8 Magnitude of Visual Impact during Construction and Operation Phases

Table 6.9 Proposed Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures for Construction Phase

Table 6.10 Proposed Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase

Table 6.11 Summary Table for Preliminary Tree Impact

Table 6.12 Significance of Landscape Impacts during Construction and Operation Phase

Table 6.13 Significance of Visual Impacts during Construction and Operation Phases

7 Construction Dust Impact Assessment

Table 7.1 Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives (HKAQO)

Table 7.2 TSP Monitoring Data in 2006-2010

Table 7.3 Representative air sensitive receivers

Table 7.4 Planned ASRs

Table 7.5 Key Concurrent Projects for Air Quality Assessment

Table 7.6a References of Dust Emission Factors for Different Activities

Table 7.6b References of Dust Emission Factors for Concrete Batching Plant

Table 7.7 Summary of data validity of meteorological data from Year 2004 – 2008

Table 7.8 Modelling Parameters

Table 7.9a Predicted Unmitigated Cumulative 1-hour and 24-hour TSP Concentrations at various heights above Ground (including background concentration of 75.2μg/m³)

Table 7.9b Predicted Unmitigated Cumulative Annual TSP Concentrations at various heights above Ground (including background concentration of 75.2μg/m³)

Table 7.10 Tier 1 Assessment - Predicted Mitigated Cumulative 1hr & 24-hr TSP Concentrations at various heights above Ground (including background concentration of 75.2μg/m³)

Table 7.11 Tier 2 Assessment - Predicted Mitigated Cumulative 1-hour & 24-hour TSP Concentrations at various heights above Ground (including background concentration of 75.2μg/m³)

Table 7.12 Long-term Assessment - Predicted Mitigated Cumulative Annual TSP Concentrations at various heights above Ground (including background concentration of 75.2μg/m³)

8 Airborne Noise Impact Assessment

Table 8.1 Noise Standards for Construction Activities

Table 8.2 Acceptable Noise Levels for Construction during Restricted Hours

Table 8.3 Acceptable Noise Levels for Percussive Piling

Table 8.4 Noise Standards for Operational Phase

Table 8.5 Noise Criteria for Railway Noise

Table 8.6 Acceptable Noise Levels (ANL) for Fixed Noise Sources stated in TM-Places

Table 8.7 Measurements of Existing Noise Levels

Table 8.8 Summary of Noise Criteria at NSRs for Fixed Noise Sources

Table 8.9 Summary of Cumulative Noise Issues from Concurrent Projects

Table 8.10 Existing NSRs

Table 8.11 Planned NSRs

Table 8.12 Predicted Maximum Unmitigated Construction Noise Levels at Noise Sensitive Receivers

Table 8.13 Predicted Maximum Mitigated Construction Noise Levels at Noise Sensitive Receivers

Table 8.14 Assessment of Residual Impacts from Construction Noise

Table 8.15 Summary of noise sensitive receivers and area sensitivity ratings

Table 8.16 Summary of correction factors

Table 8.17a Summary of predicted night-time railway noise levels for NSRs at Hung Hom

Table 8.17b Summary of predicted daytime railway noise levels for NSRs at Hung Hom

Table 8.18 Maximum Allowable SWL for the Ventilation Building and Ventilation Shafts

9 Groundborne Noise Impact Assessment

Table 9.1 Construction groundborne noise criteria for schools and domestic premises

Table 9.2 Operational groundborne noise criteria

Table 9.3 Wave propagation properties of soils

Table 9.4 Loss factor for coupling into building foundation

Table 9.5 Conversion factors from floor vibration levels to indoor reverberant noise levels

Table 9.6 Typical PSR values to be adopted

Table 9.6a Building amplification values to be adopted

Table 9.7 Summary of predicted groundborne noise level

Table 9.8 Cumulative Noise Impact at Noise Sensitive Receivers

10 Water Quality Impact

Table 10.1 Marine Water Quality of Victoria Harbour in Year 2009

Table 10.2 River Water Quality of Kai Tak Nullah in Year 2009

Table 10.3 Water sensitive receivers

11 Waste Management Implications 11-1

Table 11.1 Other relevant documents and information

Table 11.2 Key Working Sites during Construction of the Project

Table 11.3a Summary of quantities of C&D materials generated, reused and disposed for the Project

Table 11.3b Summary of quantities of sediments generated, reused and disposed for the Project

Table 11.4a Summary of quantities of C&D materials generated, reused and disposed for SCL-HHS

Table 11.4b Summary of quantities of sediments generated, reused and disposed for SCL-HHS

Table 11.5a Summary of annual disposal quantities of C&D materials for the Project

Table 11.5b Summary of annual disposal quantities of sediments for the Project

Table 11.6a Summary of annual disposal quantities of C&D materials for the Project

Table 11.6b Summary of annual disposal quantities of sediments for the Project

12 Land Contamination

Table 12.1 Summary of SI Works and laboratory results

15 Conclusion

Table 15.1 Tentative Construction Methods for HHS and HUH

Table 15.2 Tentative Construction Methods for DIH and KAT

Table 15.3 Summary of Environmental Impacts Associated with the Project

List of Figures

1 Introduction

Figure 1.1 Overview of the Project

Figure 1.2 Locations of Concurrent Projects

3 Project Description and Construction Methodology

Figure 3.1.1 Major Temporary At-grade Works Sites (1 of 3)

Figure 3.1.2 Major Temporary At-grade Works Sites (2 of 3)

Figure 3.1.3 Major Temporary At-grade Works Sites (3 of 3)

Figure 3.1.1a Demarcation of Permanent Works (1 of 3)

Figure 3.1.2a Demarcation of Permanent Works (2 of 3)

Figure 3.1.3a Demarcation of Permanent Works (3 of 3)

4 Cultural Heritage Impact

Figure 4.1.1 Locations of Known Archaeological Sites (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 4.1.2 Locations of Known Archaeological Sites (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 4.1.3 Locations of Known Archaeological Sites (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 4.2.1 Locations of Known Built Heritages (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 4.2.2 Locations of Known Built Heritages (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 4.2.3 Locations of Known Built Heritages (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 4.3 Tentative Extent for Survey-cum-excavation Area

5 Ecological Impact

Figure 5.1.1 Habitat maps for the proposed above ground work site (page 1 of 5)

Figure 5.1.2 Habitat maps for the proposed above ground work site (page 2 of 5)

Figure 5.1.3 Habitat maps for the proposed above ground work site (page 3 of 5)

Figure 5.1.4 Habitat maps for the proposed above ground work site (page 4 of 5)

Figure 5.1.5 Habitat maps for the proposed above ground work site (page 5 of 5)

6 Landscape and Visual Impact

Figure 6.1.1 Location Plan

Figure 6.2.1 Landscape and Visual Impact Study Boundary - Hung Hom Station

Figure 6.2.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Study Boundary – Kai Tak Station

Figure 6.2.3 Landscape and Visual Impact Study Boundary – Diamond Hill Station

Figure 6.3.1 Review of Planning and Development Control Framework - Hung Hom Station

Figure 6.3.2 Review of Planning and Development Control Framework – Kai Tak Station

Figure 6.3.3 Review of Planning and Development Control Framework – Diamond Hill Station

Figure 6.4.1 Baseline Landscape Resources - Hung Hom Station

Figure 6.4.2 Baseline Landscape Resources – Kai Tak Station

Figure 6.4.3 Baseline Landscape Resources – Diamond Hill Station

Figure 6.4.4 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Hung Hom Station (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 6.4.5 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Hung Hom Station (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 6.4.6 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Hung Hom Station (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 6.4.7 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Kai Tak Station and Diamond Hill Station (Sheet 1 of 6)

Figure 6.4.8 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Kai Tak Station and Diamond Hill Station (Sheet 2 of 6)

Figure 6.4.9 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Kai Tak Station and Diamond Hill Station (Sheet 3 of 6)

Figure 6.4.10 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Kai Tak Station and Diamond Hill Station (Sheet 4 of 6)

Figure 6.4.11 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Kai Tak Station and Diamond Hill Station (Sheet 5 of 6)

Figure 6.4.12 Baseline Landscape Resources Photos - Kai Tak Station and Diamond Hill Station (Sheet 6 of 6)

Figure 6.5.1 Baseline Landscape Character Areas - Hung Hom Station

Figure 6.5.2 Baseline Landscape Character Areas - Kai Tak Station

Figure 6.5.3 Baseline Landscape Character Areas – Diamond Hill Station

Figure 6.6.1 Key Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) - Hung Hom Station

Figure 6.6.2 Key Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) – Kai Tak Station

Figure 6.6.3 Key Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) – Diamond Hill Station

Figure 6.6.4 Views for Key Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) - Hung Hom Station

Figure 6.6.5 Views for Key Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) – Kai Tak Station

Figure 6.6.6 Views for Key Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) – Diamond Hill Station

Figure 6.7.1 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures - HUH Landscape Master Plan (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 6.7.2 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures - HUH Landscape Master Plan (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 6.7.3 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures - HUH Landscape Master Plan (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 6.7.4 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures - KAT Landscape Master Plan

Figure 6.7.5 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures - DIH Landscape Master Plan

Figure 6.8.1 Photomontages - HUH/V1

Figure 6.8.2 Photomontages - HUH/V2

Figure 6.8.3 Photomontages - HUH/V3

Figure 6.8.4 Photomontages - HUH/V4

Figure 6.9.1 Photomontages - KAT/V1 (Sheet 1 of 2)

Figure 6.9.2 Photomontages - KAT/V1 (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 6.9.3 Photomontages - KAT/V2 (Sheet 1 of 2)

Figure 6.9.4 Photomontages - KAT/V2 (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 6.10.1 Photomontages - DIH/V1 (Sheet 1 of 2)

Figure 6.10.2 Photomontages - DIH/V1 (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 6.10.3 Photomontages - DIH/V2

Figure 6.10.4 Photomontages - DIH/V3

Figure 6.10.5 Photomontages - DIH/V4

Figure 6.10.6 Photomontages - DIH/V5

7 Construction Dust Impact Assessment

Figure 7.1.1 Locations of Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 7.1.2 Locations of Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 7.1.3 Locations of Air Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 7.2.0A Contours of Unmitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Diamond Hill & Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.0B Contours of Unmitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Diamond Hill & Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.0C Contours of Unmitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Diamond Hill & Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.0D Contours of Unmitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Hung Hom & Ho Man Tin Area)

Figure 7.2.0E Contours of Unmitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Hung Hom & Ho Man Tin Area)

Figure 7.2.0F Contours of Unmitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Hung Hom & Ho Man Tin Area)

Figure 7.2.1 Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Diamond Hill & Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.2 Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Diamond Hill & Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.3 Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Hung Hom & Ho Man Tin Area)

Figure 7.2.4 Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 1) at 1.5m above ground (Hung Hom & Ho Man Tin Area)

Figure 7.2.5 Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 2) at 1.5m above ground (Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.6 Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 2) at 1.5m above ground (Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.7 Contours of Mitigated 1-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 2) at 5m above ground (Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.8 Contours of Mitigated 24-hour TSP Concentrations (Tier 2) at 5m above ground (Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.9 Contours of Mitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Diamond Hill & Kai Tak Area)

Figure 7.2.10 Contours of Mitigated Annual TSP Concentrations at 1.5m above ground (Hung Hom & Ho Man Tin Area)

8 Airborne Noise Impact Assessment

Figure 8.1.1 Locations of Airborne Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 8.1.2 Locations of Airborne Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 8.1.3 Locations of Airborne Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 3 of 3)

Figure 8.2.1 Assessment Points for Fixed Noise Sources at HHS and HUH (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 8.2.2 Assessment Points for Fixed Noise Sources at KAT (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 8.2.3 Assessment Points for Fixed Noise Sources at DIH (Sheet 3 of 3)

9 Groundborne Noise Impact Assessment

Figure 9.1.1 Locations of Groundborne Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 3)

Figure 9.1.2 Locations of Groundborne Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 3)

Figure 9.1.3 Locations of Groundborne Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 3 of 3)

10 Water Quality Impact

Figure 10.1 Marine Water Quality Monitoring Stations

Figure 10.2 River Water Quality Monitoring Stations

Figure 10.3 Locations of Water Sensitive Receivers

List of Appendices

1 Introduction

Appendix 1.1 Development packages of Kai Tak Development

3 Project Description and Construction Methodology

Appendix 3.1 SCL Project Boundary

4 Cultural Heritage Impact

Appendix 4.1 Historical Photos of Former Tai Hom Village

Appendix 4.2 Archaeological Survey Report of Former Tai Hom Village

Appendix 4.3 Built Heritage Survey

Appendix 4.4 Photos of Built Heritage Survey

Appendix 4.5 Additional Background Information for the Three Treasures in Former Tai Hom Village

Appendix 4.6 Condition Survey Report for Former Royal Air Force Hanger

Appendix 4.7 Condition Survey Report for Stone House and Old Pill Box

Appendix 4.8 Strategies for Mitigation Measures

5 Ecological Impact

Appendix 5.1 Botanical Surveys

Appendix 5.2 Bird Data for HUH, KAT and DIH

Appendix 5.3 Invertebrate Data for HUH, KAT and DIH

Appendix 5.4 Photographs of Representative Habitats

6 Landscape and Visual Impact

Appendix 6.1 Elevations of Above Ground Structures

7 Construction Dust Impact Assessment

Appendix 7.1 List of ASRs

Appendix 7.2 Tentative Construction Programme

Appendix 7.3 Details of Dust Emission Sources and Calculations

Appendix 7.4 Justification for the Percentage of Active Works Areas and Dust Suppression Efficiency

Appendix 7.5 Location of Concrete Batching Plant

Appendix 7.6 Arrangement in Freight Pier Barging Facility

8 Airborne Noise Impact Assessment

Appendix 8.1 Locations of Existing Noise Measurements

Appendix 8.2 Details of NSRs

Appendix 8.3 Photos of NSRs

Appendix 8.4 SWLs of PME

Appendix 8.5 Sketch of Typical Temporary Noise / Enclosure

Appendix 8.6 Not Used

Appendix 8.7A Plant Inventory adopted for the Construction of HHS

Appendix 8.7B Distance between Notional Source and NSRs near HHS

Appendix 8.7C Monthly Unmitigated Construction Noise Impacts near HHS

Appendix 8.7D Unmitigated Construction Noise Impacts near HHS

Appendix 8.7E Monthly Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near HHS

Appendix 8.7F Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near HHS

Appendix 8.8A Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts of SCL (MKK-HUH) and SCL (MKK-ADM) Alone

Appendix 8.8B Cumulative Monthly Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near HHS and HUH (Cumulative Impacts from Construction of SCL (HHS), SCL (MKK-HUH), SCL (MKK-ADM), SCL (TAW-HUH) and KTE with EPIW

Appendix 8.9A Plant Inventory adopted for the Construction of KAT

Appendix 8.9B Distance between Notional Source and NSRs near KAT

Appendix 8.9C Monthly Unmitigated Construction Noise Impacts near KAT

Appendix 8.9D Unmitigated Construction Noise Impacts near KAT

Appendix 8.9E Monthly Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near KAT

Appendix 8.9F Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near KAT

Appendix 8.10A Plant Inventory adopted for the Construction of DIH

Appendix 8.10B Distance between Notional Source and NSRs near DIH

Appendix 8.10C Monthly Unmitigated Construction Noise Impacts near DIH

Appendix 8.10D Unmitigated Construction Noise Impacts near DIH

Appendix 8.10E Monthly Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near DIH

Appendix 8.10F Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near DIH

Appendix 8.10G Plant Inventory adopted for the Construction of Tsz Wan Shan and SCL (TAW-HUH)

Appendix 8.10H Distance between Notional Source and NSRs near DIH – Cumulative

Appendix 8.10I Monthly Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near DIH (Cumulative Impacts from the construction of Tsz Wan Shan Pedestrian Link and SCL (TAW-HUH))

Appendix 8.10J Mitigated Construction Noise Impacts near DIH (Cumulative Impacts from the Construction of Tsz Wan Shan Pedestrian Link and SCL (TAW-HUH)

Appendix 8.11 SEL Source Term Measurement Report

Appendix 8.12 Typical Section of the Alignment at North of HHS

Appendix 8.13 Noise Mitigation Measures between HHS and Chatham Road North

Appendix 8.13A Predicted 24-hour Average Railway Noise Levels

Appendix 8.14 Calculation of Maximum SWL of Ventilation Louvers

9 Groundborne Noise Impact Assessment

Appendix 9.1 Construction Groundborne Noise Assessment Results

Appendix 9.2 Summary of Operational Groundborne Noise Assessment Results

Appendix 9.3 Detailed Operational Groundborne Noise Calculations

Appendix 9.4 Force Density Level (FDL) for SP1900 EMU

Appendix 9.5 Line Source Response Values Obtained from West Island Line EIA Study

Appendix 9.6 Summary of Trackform Insertion Loss

Appendix 9.7 Speed Profile of the SCL (HHS)

11 Waste Management Implications 11-1

Appendix 11.1 The PFC endorsement letter for C&DMMP

12 Land Contamination

Appendix 12.1 CAP of SCL (HHS)

15 Conclusion

Appendix 15.1 Key Assessment Assumptions and Methodologies