7.1.1 The Project would cause about 3.6 ha permanent loss and 19 ha temporary loss of fishing area in inner Junk Bay due to the proposed reclamation and bridge construction. Considering the generally low importance of the fishing area in inner Junk Bay as compared to the Hong Kong fishery and the low production at this area, the direct impact of the Project on fisheries resources and operations would be regarded as low.
7.1.2 No significant indirect impacts due to deterioration of water quality are expected. Mitigation measures for water quality impact, such as deployment of silt curtains around the active stone column installation points, opening of newly installed seawall and marine works area would be implemented to protect fisheries resources.
7.1.3 With proper implementation of the recommended mitigation measures, potential impact on fisheries due to water quality deterioration would be controlled within acceptable level. As mentioned in the EIA report, no monitoring programme specified for fisheries is required.