11A SCHEDULE 2 DP: PACKAGE A – LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACTS

11.2A Designated Projects under Schedule 2 within NDA Project

11.2.1 Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area (HSK NDA) is a Designated Project (DP) under Item 1 of Schedule 3 of the EIAO. In addition, the Project includes various Schedule 2 DP’s as summarised in Table 11.1. This section outlines the LVIA concerning DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6 and DP12. For further mappings regarding vertical noise barriers along the aforementioned DPs, refer to Figures 4.7.1 – 4.7.15 under Chapter 4. For a full description of the project and a discussion of alternatives, refer to Chapter 2.

Construction of New Primary Distributor Road (Road P1) (DP1)

Primary Distributor Roads (Dual 2 Standard)

11.2.2 The majority of the new primary distributor road (Road P1) located under the existing KSWH at the western Project area (approximately 3.2 km in length), provides a service access with 2 lanes per direction to both the “Industry” areas and the new core area around the proposed HSK Station. Alignment options have been reviewed to minimise impacts on the Deep Bay Link mitigation ponds located in the immediate vicinity of the road, opposite Site 3-26. Three vertical noise barriers are provisioned for Road P1; two 3 m high and one 5.5+4.2 m at 45 degree cantilever. The location and extents of these noise barriers is mapped to Figure 11.24i.

Construction of Eight New Distributor Roads (Roads D1 to D8) (DP2)

District Distributor Roads

11.2.3 A total of eight distributor roads are proposed. All will provide a major role in servicing proposed land uses and existing developments (including villages where linkages have been provided). These comprise:

11.2.4 Road D1: This road provides a partly dual three and partly dual two, west to east primary connection at the northern part of the Project area linking TSW with the KSWH and providing links to district distributors that provide the secondary links to the south of the Project area. The local road from a section of Road D1 near Lau Fau Shan to serve the residential sites and commercial sites in the northern part of the Project area will be restricted to private cars access only. A section of Road D1 from KSWH to road junction of Road D4/D3/D1 will be partly depressed and partly decked-over to allow crossing of the EFTS alignments. A section of Road D1 near roundabout with Tin Wah Road will be in bridge structure (not greater than 30 m in length between abutments) to allow the local road to/from residential sites in the northern part of the Project area in parallel with Lau Fau Shan Road to the end of Site 2-1. One 3 m high and two 5 m high vertical noise barriers are provisioned along Road D1. The location and extents of these noise barriers are mapped to Figures 11.24a and 11.24c.

11.2.5 Road D2: Comprises a north-south primary route that links to Ping Ha Road and Hung Tin Road. Road D2 is planned to dual 2 standards by widening of existing Ping Ha Road to enhance the magnitude of residential development and reduce the environmental adverse noise impact that is realisable in the northeast of the Project area. The link will accommodate the traffic capacity currently carried along the Tin Ying Road and Ping Ha Road and also has the capacity to service existing and proposed development. Most of Road D2 is constructed at-grade, except a section of approximately 450 m which is a depressed road in order to improve pedestrian connectivity between the residential Sites 1-5, 1-6 and 2-31. Eleven vertical noise barriers are provisioned along Road D2; two
4 m high, three 5 m high, four 7 m high, and two 6+4.2 m at 45 degree cantilever. The location and extents of these noise barriers are mapped to Figures 11.24a - 11.24c.

11.2.6 Road D3: Provides a link between Road D4/D1 and Road D5. A depressed road will be constructed near the roundabout of Road D4/D1 to avoid reduction on the traffic flow efficiency to and from Road D1. A section of Road D3 will be constructed in abutment for connection from slip road from KSWH to the at-grade section of Road D3. Three 4 m high vertical noise barriers are provisioned along Road D3. The location and extents of these noise barriers are mapped to Figure 11.24c.

11.2.7 Road D4: Provides a link between Road D1/D3 to Road D2 to facilitate an eastward connection to TSW and Castle Peak Road via Road D4. This route will serve to alleviate the pressure on other west to east links. A section of Road D4 of approximately 300 m length will be constructed as depressed road with partial pedestrian decking-over to facilitate access, and thus increasing connectivity between Sites 2-30 and 2-32. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for Road D4.

11.2.8 Road D5: Provides a link between the services areas (e.g. Special Industry (Logistics Facility)) and connects to Road P1 in the west and Tin Ha Road in the east. The whole section of Road D5 will be at-grade with roundabout with Road D3. One 5 m high vertical noise barrier is provisioned for Road D5. The location and extent of this noise barrier is mapped to Figure 11.24f.

11.2.9 Road D6: Connects with Road D8 along its alignment. The route will play a major role in servicing the proposed HSK Station and related development as well as the proposed Big Box Retail and residential development. To avoid conflict to pedestrian activity in the Regional Plaza near HSK Station, half of Road R6 will be constructed in depressed road of approximate 550 m length with partial decking-over in the Regional Plaza section. Two 3 m high and two 5 m high vertical noise barriers are provisioned along Road D6. The location and extents of these noise barriers are mapped to Figures 11.24f.

11.2.10 Road D7: Road D7 provides access from Road P1 to the commercial sites at Sites 4-12, 4-13 and 4-16. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for Road D7.

11.2.11 Road D8: Road D8 provides a connection between the proposed Road P1 and Castle Peak Road. The route will provide an important west to east link whilst also providing a major means of access to the proposed HSK Station, the civic node at Site 4-31, and the commercial and residential developments located east of the proposed HSK Station. The road will be constructed at-grade, with a depressed EFTS crossing under Road D8. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for Road D8.

Construction of Slip Roads between: Road D8 Junction and Existing Castle Peak Road; Junction of D8/P1 and Junction of D7/P1; and KSWH Connection to Road D3 (DP5)

11.2.12 The proposed slip roads have a length of more than 100 m in length between abutments. Two pairs of slip roads will be constructed near the two roundabouts of Road D8 and Road D7. They provide connection between at-grade Road P1 and existing elevated KSWH in order to improve the traffic connectivity to the Project area. Another pair of slip roads will be constructed from existing KSWH to at-grade Road D3 to provide direct traffic connection to the port-back up areas and the logistic facilities at the western part of the Project. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for the aforementioned slip roads.

Construction of Partly Depressed and Partly Decked-over Roads Located at Road D2, Road D4 and Road D6 (DP6)

11.2.13 Some sections of Road D2, D4 and D6 are enclosed by decking above and by structure on the side for more than 100 m. A section of the Road D2 is decked-over for approximately 450 m with intermittent openings to improve pedestrian access/connectivity between the residential sites near the TSW Main Channel to “LO”, via Site 2-31 and crossing Road D4. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for the aforementioned sections of Roads D2, D4 and D6.

11.2.14 Similarly, to enhance connectivity with the district open space (Site 2-32), it is proposed to deck over approximately 250 m of Road D4 in order to provide pedestrian crossing and flow from north to south across Road D4. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for the decked-over Road D4.

11.2.15 Approximately 300 m with intermittent openings of Road D6 would be decked-over near the proposed regional plaza near the proposed HSK Station. The decked-over structure is intended to maximise the area of Regional Plaza and allow pedestrian crossing to the EFTS station and the western part of development. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for the decked-over Road D6.

Construction of Road P1 and Slip-Road from KSWH to Road D3 partly located within the “Conservation Area” of Yuen Tau Shan (DP12)

11.2.16 A north bound slip road from KSWH is proposed to provide direct access via Road D4 to west part of the Project area which will be located next to KSWH. The slip road and part of Road P1 will be partially located in the “CA” designation of Yuen Tau Shan. The alignment of Road P1 and the slip road will be constructed along the reinforced concrete flood storage ponds to avoid loss of natural/semi-natural habitats. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for the slip road for DP12.

Table 11.1A Schedule 2 DPs Associated with HSK NDA (DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6 and DP12)

Designated Project Reference No.	Schedule 2 Designated Project		Work Component/ Reference in RODP
DP1 ¹	Part I, A.1	A road which is an expressway, trunk road, primary distributor road or district distributor road including new roads, and major extensions or improvements to existing road	Construction of new primary distributor road (Road P1)
DP2 ¹	Part I, A.1	A road which is an expressway, trunk road, primary distributor road or district distributor road including new roads, and major extensions or improvements to existing road	Construction of eight new distributor roads (Roads D1 to D8)
DP5 ¹	Part I, A.8	A road or railway bridge more than 100 m in length between abutments	Construction of slip roads between: Road D8 Junction and existing Castle Peak Road; Junction of D8/P1 and Junction of D7/P1; and KSWH connection to Road D3
DP6 ¹	Part I, A.9	A road fully enclosed by decking above and by structure on the sides for more than 100 m	Construction of partly depressed and partly decked-over roads located at Road D2, Road D4, and Road D6
DP12 ¹	Part I, Q.1	All projects including new access roads, railways, sewers, sewage treatment facilities, earthworks, dredging works and other building works partly or wholly in an existing or gazetted proposed country park or special area, a conservation area, an existing or gazetted proposed marine park or marine reserve, a site of cultural heritage, and a site of special scientific interest.	Construction of Road P1 and a slip-road from KSWH to Road D3 partly located within the“CA” of Yuen Tau Shan

Note:

1 Subject to an Environmental Permit application under this EIA Study.

11.3A Concurrent Projects

11.3.1 The EIA Study Brief No. ESB–291/2015 identified several major projects, in the vicinity of the assessment area, as having the potential to run concurrently with the proposed Project and hence have the potential to result in cumulative impacts on the environment. Many of the projects will be completed in advance of the construction programme for the Project, and due to their nature potential cumulative impacts with the Project are not anticipated. Cumulative impacts from the concurrent projects have been assessed in relation to their landscape and visual impact and summarised in Section 11.9A.

11.3.2 During the subsequent detailed design stage of the Project, it is proposed to conduct an environmental review to collate any further available information to update the cumulative impact assessment, including but not limited to the implementation programme of concurrent projects such as TMWB.

11.4A Baseline Landscape Conditions

11.4.1 The topography of the assessment area remains largely the same as under the Schedule 3 Study however confined to a 500 m assessment area from the DP boundaries. The proposed Projects lie on flat, low-lying valley floor running north to Deep Bay and south to Tuen Mun with a branch to the west towards Yuen Long. The valley is enclosed by the Castle Peak hill range to the west, the Tai Lam range to the south and the lower range of Kai Shan and Wang Chau to the east all of which provide a scenic vegetated backdrop. The two main events that have altered the topography of the area since the NWNT Study were the construction of the KSWH, which follows the lower contours of the Castle Peak range to the west and the ongoing rock extraction at Lam Tei Quarry. The contract for the extraction and rehabilitation of Lam Tei Quarry is to continue to mid-2015. The Existence of the KSWH has a significant effect on the topographic setting as it stands at a height of +32 mPD to +34.8 mPD. The flat landscape plain of HSK is disturbed by the existence of this recent addition.

11.4.2 The valley floor identified for the proposed Project is drained by natural streams and channelised nullahs. Whilst most of the watercourses west of the KSWH are natural streams flowing off the Castle Peak range, watercourses to the east have been channelised. The southern portion of the proposed Project marks the approximate watershed where drainage either flows north to Deep Bay or south through the Tuen Mun River Channel.

11.4.3 There are significant areas of trees and woodland within the proposed Project area. These include roadside trees, woodland trees, and vegetation on agricultural land.

Outline Zoning Plans (OZPs)

11.4.4 The Project area is primarily covered by four OZPs: the approved Ha Tsuen OZP No. S/YL-HT/10, approved Lam Tei and Yick Yuen OZP No. S/TM-LTYY/8 and approved Ping Shan OZP No. S/YL-PS/16. A piece of land near Lau Fan Shan in the north and a strip along the Tin Shui Wai (TSW) Main Channel at the northeastern boundary fall within the approved Lau Fau Shan and Tsim Bei Tsui OZP No. S/YL-LFS/7 and approved TSW OZP No. S/TSW/12, respectively. Figure 11.0 shows the respective OZPs within the Project.

11.4.5 The DPs in Package A cover approximately an area of 49.5 ha and is designated under different zonings including “Residential (Group A)” (“R(A)”), “Residential (Group B)” (“R(B)”), “Residential (Group C)” (“R(C)”), “Residential (Group D)” (“R(D)”), “Comprehensive Development Area” (“CDA”), “Commercial/Residential” (“C/R”), “Village Type Development” (“V”), “Open Space” (“O”), “Recreation” (“REC”), “Open Storage” (“OS”), “Industrial” (“I”), “Industrial (Group D)” (“I(D)”), “Green Belt” (“GB”), “Conservation” (“CA”), “Government/Institution or Community” (“G/IC”), “Other Specified Uses” (“OU”) and “Undetermined” (“U”) uses on the existing OZPs. In addition to the land uses outlined below, land is occupied by major highways and the existing nullah.

Landscape Features

11.4.6 The principle LR’s and LCA’s are the same as those identified under the Schedule 3 LVIA but are limited to the 500 m assessment area extending from the boundaries of the Package A DPs and comprise the existing natural topography, watercourses and vegetation. The LCA’s of the proposed Project and the surrounding areas has been defined by the Landscape Character Map of Hong Kong (produced under the Planning Department Landscape Value Mapping of Hong Kong 2005). These LR’s and LCA’s are illustrated in Figures 11.20 and 11.20a-11.20j and 11.21 and described below.

Landscape Resources

11.4.7 The baseline physical LRs that will be affected during the construction phase and operation phase, together with their sensitivity to change, are described below. The locations of the LRs are mapped in Figures 11.20 and 11.20a-11.20j. Photo-views illustrating the LRs of the assessment area are shown in Figure 11.2. For ease of reference and co-ordination between text, tables and figures, each landscape resource is given an identity number. For this study, there are no old and valuable trees (OVTs) or Wall Trees within the Project area.

11.4.8 In this report, buildings, roads and pavement are not considered LRs and have therefore not been included in the mapping of resources. Given the identification of LRs has been carried out at a 1:5000 scale, it is inevitable that during the process of identification some buildings, roads, hard paving, or other features may be included – or conversely some trees or other resource may be left out. This report attempts to formalise boundaries between distinct areas of LRs for the purpose of impact assessment, and should not be construed as reflecting every single variable on the ground.

11.4.9 LR2 – Hillside Woodland: Refers to woodland areas largely scattered over the hills bordering the Project area that rise steeply to form a dramatic green backdrop and distinctive profile, as well as numerous, scattered hills isolated throughout the Project as a result of human settlement around them. This LR is predominantly composed of native tree species growing naturally with some understorey vegetation, or plantation style forests. The trees vary in height and maturity and provide a continuous greening on the slopes.

11.4.10 LR3 – Hillside Shrub and Grassland: Refers, generally, to open woodland patches that are a result of breaks in the canopy of wooded hillsides, or larger hillside areas largely scattered over the hills bordering the Project to the north and west that consist of herbaceous and grassland species. This LR is predominantly composed of native shrub and grassland species growing naturally. The vegetation varies in height and provides a continuous greening on the slopes.

11.4.11 LR4 – Low-lying Woodland/Plantation: Refers to low-lying areas that are largely scattered throughout the Project area that are spatially defined by the patterns of surrounding human developments such as industrial/open-air storage, roads, or rural residential developments. This results in segregated, circumscribed areas of land that may have various stages and types of vegetation of variable size and quality. The vegetation is characterised by a mix of natural, self-seeded and human induced succession. Species may include mature or semi-mature trees forming an interlocking canopy and dense understory, or more open areas dominated by shrubs, grasses and herbs, and may be of either very high quality or very low-quality, degraded spaces. Some of these LR’s may be relatively untouched and in a natural state, whereas others may be more subject to repetitive human interaction, resulting in sensitivity levels that are highly variable depending on the individual context.

11.4.12 LR5 – Low-lying Grassland: Grassland is one of the three major types of vegetation within the Project area. This LR predominantly is found in low-lying areas and is defined by land covered with grass and low scrub generally under 1 foot (0.3 m) in height (publication Land Utilization in Hong Kong (1968)). Species may consist of Cynodon dactylon, Cyrtococcum patens, Digitaria sanquinalis, Echinochloa crus-galli, Eleusine indica, Imperata cylindrical Ischaemum aristatum. Miscanthus sinensis, Neyraudia arundinaceae, Panicum maximum, Paspalum conjugatum, Paspalum scrobiculatum, Pennisetum alopecuroides, Rhynchelytrum repens, and Thysanolaena maxima.

11.4.13 LR6 – Vegetation on Agricultural Land: Refers to areas of varying sizes consisting of farmland crops and orchards. Often the areas are small plots developed for agriculture by local residents, whereas others are larger areas of broad agricultural cultivation that may include a small number of structures such as small irrigation ponds, green houses, equipment sheds and small/ narrow hard paved areas. It not only contains agricultural vegetation but also some scattered non-agricultural vegetation including some shrubs and trees. It is often an intermediary between areas of development and natural areas.

11.4.14 LR7 – Vegetation within Residential Developments: Refers generally to vegetation found in contemporary, residential developments including landscaping around buildings, small garden spaces, and around ball courts or activity spaces. The vegetation comprises native and exotic species of highly variable quality, and may include amenity shrubs and groundcovers as well as canopy and shade trees.

11.4.15 LR8 – Vegetation within Rural Village: Refers to traditional villages, modern villages and small scale, low rise residential areas of lower density dominated by domestic structures (mainly of 2-3 storeys) interwoven with roads and paths, but limited other infrastructure. There are some Ancestral Halls, shrines and temples. This LR often has small orchard areas associated with it (most commonly planted fruit tree species are Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis, Clausena lansium, Mangifera indica and Citrus maxima) and private gardens, as well as amenity planting among the built structures. This LR usually occurs in fragmented patches with agricultural or natural LRs adjacent to it.

11.4.16 LR9 – Vegetation within Industrial Land / Open Storage: Refers to areas that are heavily adapted for human industrial use such as open areas for storage, parking, or other associated activities such as factory facilities, waste processing plants and other industrial buildings. These areas have small roads within them and some concrete drainage channels. There is very little existing vegetation within this LR with the exception of self-seeded trees and shrubs scattered about the areas. Generally, vegetation is found along the periphery of the boundary lot lines where trees and understory form rows of vegetation circumscribing the industrial uses within the site.

11.4.17 LR10 – Watercourse: Refers to natural streams and modified watercourses channelised with concrete or grasscrete, or with gabion-fortified or concrete banks. This LR includes both large channelised river watercourses as well as some much smaller concrete lined watercourses associated with agricultural land. This LR also includes some walkways along the larger watercourse and the vegetation associated with the watercourse, both within the channel and along the banks as well as the ridge of the banks. The vegetation mainly consists of grasses and shrubs, but also includes trees in some areas as detailed further in the individual LR descriptions.

11.4.18 LR11 – Vegetation within Urban Parks: Refers to parks and other areas that provide recreational use either in the form of playground areas, sports pitches, passive recreation parks or sitting out spaces. Vegetation associated with this LR is generally landscaped trees and shrubs in planters or larger planting areas, consisting of mature and semi-mature vegetation.

11.4.19 LR12 – Vegetation on Modified Slopes: The vegetation on the slopes consists predominantly of woodland tree and shrub species and patches of scrubby grass. The vegetation has mostly been planted for amenity purposes although some has naturally colonised.

11.4.20 LR13 – Vegetation along TSW Promenade: TSW Promenade runs along the TSW River Channel for approximately 2 km. Various paving and edge treatments are prevalent along the promenade, and numerous spaces and activity nodes are sequentially located along its length. Vegetation along TSW Promenade consists of amenity tree and shrub planting and is generally of mature or semi-mature status.

11.4.21 LR14 – Roadside Vegetation: Refers to all the associated major intersections and key adjacent roads including Castle Peak Road. There is tree planting along the sides of the roads consisting of a variety of indigenous and exotic species. In addition, there is some planting along the central divider (median) in some sections, including of amenity shrubs.

11.4.22 LR15 – Waterbodies: Refers to freshwater ponds, stormwater ponds, fishponds and recreational ponds. The ponds are often associated with agricultural land and used for irrigation, and punctuate the traditional field pattern. Some ponds are also found near residential or developed areas and have aesthetic landscape value while also serving as stormwater catchment ponds. Others yet are fishponds. This LR also includes vegetation associated with the ponds, both on and around the banks as well as in the immediate vicinity. The vegetation mainly consists of grasses and shrubs, or scarce trees.

11.4.23 LR17 – Marsh: This LR comprises two small marsh areas identified within the assessment area. The patches of Marsh were fragmented and isolated. The Marshes appeared to be affected by nearby anthropogenic activities and was becoming degraded, as indicated by the establishment of exotic weedy species (e.g. Bidens alba and Chinese Dodder, Cuscuta chinensis). Dominant wetland plant species included native Interrupted Tri-vein Fern (Cyclosorus interruptus), Polygonum sp., Diffuse Day-flower (Commelina diffusa), Primrose Willow (Ludwigia octovalvis), Spiny Knotweed (Polygonum perfoliatum) and Taro (Colocasia esculenta). No floral species of conservation importance were recorded in this habitat.

11.4.24 LR18 – Important Tree: According to the LAO PN No. 7/2007, an “Important Tree” refers to trees in the Register of Old and Valuable Trees, or any other trees that meet one or more of the following criteria:

· trees of 100 years old or above;

· trees of cultural, historical or memorable significance e.g. Fung Shui tree, tree as landmark of monastery or heritage monument, and trees in memory of an important person or event;

· trees of precious or rare species;

· trees of outstanding form (taking account of overall tree size, shape and any special features) e.g. trees with curtain like aerial roots, trees growing in unusual habitat; or

· trees with trunk diameter equal or exceeding 1.0m (measured at 1.3m above ground level), or with height/canopy spread equal or exceeding 25 m.

11.4.25 There are approximately 66 trees that meet one or more of the criteria above and or are and therefore are classified as “Important Trees”. Species include Ficus microcarpa, Ficus elastic, Bombax ceiba, and Artocarpus nitidus subsp. lingnanensis, among others. Due to the “Important Trees” quality and natural status, its regional importance, and low tolerance to change, the sensitivity given is High.

Broad Brush Tree Survey

11.4.26 A broad-brush tree survey has been carried out within the assessment area, which estimates that there are approximately 28,583 trees consisting of approx. 200 species across the entire Project that may be affected by the proposed development. Major tree species included were Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus benjamina, and Celtis sinensis. While most of the trees surveyed belong to common tree species of variable qualities, some rare tree species and other trees of relatively outstanding quality were found occasionally. These are summarized with individual LR descriptions. Many trees are found in the foothills of the natural upland, as well as the rural fringe in between different villages and they are generally mature. This preliminary survey suggests that more than 30% of the affected trees can be retained or transplanted and that the remaining would be felled.

11.4.27 A detailed Tree Felling Application process will be carried out at a later detailed design stage, to finalise tree treatment and allocate compensatory planting areas including available open space, parks and streetscape. There are no Old and Valuable Trees (OVTs) found in the assessment area, however there are a total of 41 trees potentially registerable as OVTs as per LAO PN No. 7/2007. Their locations are illustrated in Figures 11.20a-11.20j as well as Figure 11.45 and Figure 11.46.

11.4.28 Following significant trees could be considered “Important Trees” as defined in ETWBTC(W) No. 3/2006 and LAO PN No. 7/2007. These include:

Table 11.2A Broad Brush Tree Survey (DP1,2,5,6, and 12)
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Est. Tree Size (m)			Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Overall Height	Trunk Diameter	Crown Spread	Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
155E-T1	Artocarpus nitidus subsp. lingnanensis	桂木	7	0.30	8	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of precious or rare species.
155E-T2	Artocarpus nitidus subsp. lingnanensis	桂木	6	0.15	5	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of precious or rare species.
278-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	35	1.50	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
278-T2	Bombax ceiba	木棉	20	1.00	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
278D-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	16	1.00	20	Good	Fair	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
403-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.00	12	Good	Good	High	Med	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
407B-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.00	12	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
407B-T2	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	12	1.00	12	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
743-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	16	1.10	14	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
785A-T1	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	18	0.90	12	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T2	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	18	0.80	12	Fair	Fair	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T3	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	25	1.00	15	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T4	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	18	1.00	15	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T5	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	22	0.80	12	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
787A-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	8	1.56	12	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
949-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	11	1.50	12	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
978-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	20	3.00	20	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
995-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	13	1.50	15	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1071A-T1	Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana	白千層	12	1.00	7	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
1077-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.00	18	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
1213A-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	15	1.50	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
A0017-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.50	12	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1202-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	12	1.00	12	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
1202-T2	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	12	1.00	12	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
1203-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	14	1.00	15	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1213-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	15	1.50	17	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1213-T2	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	16	3.00	25	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
201-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	13	2.00	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
202-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	14	1.20	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
203-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	13	1.20	16	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
203-T2	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	15	1.50	16	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
203-T3	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	15	1.50	16	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
203-T4	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	18	1.00	12	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
207-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	15	1.50	20	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
207-T2	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	15	1.50	20	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
207-T3	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.20	15	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
34-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	14	1.50	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
633-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	20	1.00	14	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
633-T2	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.20	16	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
756-T1	Ficus benjamina	垂葉榕	16	1.00	18	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
962-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	13	1.50	16	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size

11.4.29 Following significant trees surveyed belong to species recorded in the latest edition of the publication "Rare and Precious Plants of Hong Kong" issued by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. These include:

Table 11.2A Broad Brush Tree Survey (DP1,2,5,6, and 12) (cont.)
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Est. Tree Size (m)			Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Overall Height	Trunk Diameter	Crown Spread	Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
59D-T2	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	10	0.22	7	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
155E-T4	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	5	0.15	3	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
237A-T1	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	5	0.15	3	Good	Good	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
237A-T2	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	3	0.10	2	Good	Good	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
456-T1	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	8	0.15	5	Fair	Good	Med	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
456-T2	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	10	0.20	6	Fair	Good	Med	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
456-T3	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	10	0.20	6	Fair	Good	Med	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
1212-T1	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	8	0.25	3	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
1213-T3	Ailanthus fordii	常綠臭椿	10	0.16	3	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is scheduled under the Forests And Countryside Ordinance (Cap. 96).
1213-T4	Ailanthus fordii	常綠臭椿	10	0.22	3	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is scheduled under the Forests And Countryside Ordinance (Cap. 96).
34A-T1	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	8	0.25	3	Fair	Fair	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
34A-T2	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	10	0.25	3	Fair	Fair	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
34A-T3	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	10	0.25	3	Fair	Poor	Med	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).
34A-T4	Aquilaria sinensis	土沉香	8	0.25	4	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586).

11.4.30 Following significant trees, although neither considered as “Important Tree” nor rare, are considered to have relatively outstanding size or quality and therefore worth mentioning. These include:

Table 11.2A Broad Brush Tree Survey (cont.)

Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Est. Tree size (m)			Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Overall Height	Trunk Diameter	Crown Spread	Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
181-T1	Celtis sinensis	朴樹	12	0.70	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
224-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	15	0.65	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
237C-T1	Cinnamomum camphora	樟	7	0.50	8	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form.
278D-T2	Bombax ceiba	木棉	20	0.60	12	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
640A-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	13	0.50	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
640A-T2	Bombax ceiba	木棉	15	0.60	12	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
688D-T1	Michelia x alba	白蘭	20	0.55	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
688D-T2	Michelia x alba	白蘭	20	0.30	7	Fair	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very large size among its own tree species.
688G-T1	Ficus religiosa	菩提樹	12	0.80	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
914-T1	Homalium hainanensis	紅花天料木	13	0.45	8	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
914-T2	Homalium hainanensis	紅花天料木	12	0.35	6	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.

11.4.31 All 66 Important Trees are to be retained, transplanted or felled subject to detailed design at a later stage. As part of the detailed Urban Design Framework, many of these Important Trees are proposed to be circumscribed in Open Space areas in order to be retained and protected. In other instances where this is not practical, implementation of the proposed LVIA Mitigation Measures calls for the trees to be transplanted if impacts cannot be avoided.

Baseline Landscape and Visual Conditions

11.4.32 For the purpose of this assessment, baseline visual conditions are considered to be indissociable from baseline landscape conditions, which largely constitute the elements within view. As such, the visual outlook is understood to be shaped by the combined composition of all the visual elements which come into sight of the viewers. This section provides a brief outline of baseline visual conditions related to the proposed road network (the specific DPs discussed within this schedule [DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6 and DP12]), which spans the entire HSK NDA development, from Castle Peak Road at the southern boundary, to Lau Fau Shan Road and the hillslopes along Deep Bay Road to the north. Further details regarding baseline conditions for the entire HSK NDA development can be found under Section 2.3 of Chapter 2.

Northern Project Area

11.4.33 Within the northern portion of the Project area, undeveloped landscape areas are physically characterised by a series of knolls, uplands and hills which benefit from some tree cover. Low lying undeveloped landscapes are more sparsely vegetated and are largely occupied by residential or “PBU + OS” land uses. Among the residential land uses are clusters of New Territories Exempted Houses, informal rudimentary housing, and a cluster of modern low rise developments. The northern and central parts of the Project area are also occupied by a number of traditional villages. The visual scale and intensity is consistent with residential or village type development throughout the NWNT. In large part, “PBU + OS” uses are visually characterised by the presence of container storage and the storage of plant and vehicles, a condition that is readily perceptible in relation to a number of sites. Notably some storage sites have containers stored six or more high.

Southern Project Area

11.4.34 The southern part of the Project area is visually characterised by existing road and rail infrastructure, as well as development and land uses of various scales and character. Living structures, non-domestic structures and open storage are particularly prevalent within the southwestern parts of the Project area. The village scale and intensity is consistent with village type development throughout the NWNT. The living structures in these areas are widely dispersed and some of them are impoverished temporary structures, intermingled with many non-living temporary structures. Some living structures are also converted from abandoned farm structures. The southeastern part of the Project area contrasts significantly with the preceding areas as a series of recent developments have been introduced to the area.

Western Project Area

11.4.35 Land at the western Project area is formed of rolling uplands and lowlands linked to Castle Peak and its associated hillsides. Visual conditions are largely characterised by a mosaic of brownfields sites (e.g. recycling, container storage), vegetated knolls (dotted with graves) and a small amount of agricultural land. A large area of hillslopes designated as “Conservation Area” (“CA”) also comprises the visual backdrop.

Eastern Project Area

11.4.36 In the eastern Project area, Kiu Tau Wai industrial area is located to the south of the West Rail TSW Station (TSW Station) and TSW Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station. This area is visually characterised by a variety of low-rise industrial buildings, rural industries and open storage, with clusters of more traditional land uses such as village type housing and agriculture.

Sensitivity of LRs and LCAs

11.4.37 LRs affected by the proposed development within 500 m of the Project area and associated infrastructure have been identified and mapped using a combination of aerial photography followed by on site verification. Each component affecting the sensitivity of the LR has been reviewed in relation to:

· Quality of the LRs;

· Maturity of the LRs;

· Rarity of special landscape elements;

· Importance of the Landscape Resource in local and regional context; and

· Ability of the landscape to accommodate change

11.4.38 LRs of higher sensitivity are generally low-lying woodlands and hillside woodlands, marshes, and some water ponds, although other sources such as agricultural land and grassland areas may also have high sensitivity due to certain characteristics. LRs of medium sensitivity are generally low-lying grasslands, vegetation within residential developments, urban parks and rural villages, roadside vegetation, and some channelised water courses. LRs of low sensitivity are generally vegetation on modified slopes, within industrial land, and some vegetation on agricultural land. For the Package A DP Boundaries, the key LRs sensitivity are summarised below.

11.4.39 Given the nature of trees as a precious landscape resource, areas of hillside woodlands and low-lying woodlands within the Package A DP Boundaries are rated as having high sensitivity with the exception of some areas of woodland disturbed by human activity which are of lower quality. In addition, the presence of hillside gravesites in many woodland areas results in these sites having high sensitivity, mainly due to their low ability to accommodate change.

11.4.40 LRs associated with natural water bodies are often considered higher value resources. However, the nullahs are generally degraded by pollution, have sections fortified by concrete banks, and are thus considered less sensitive and given ‘medium’ sensitivity. In addition, all the marsh areas in the Package A DP Boundaries provide valuable habitat and as such are rated as highly sensitive largely due to their low ability to accommodate change.

11.4.41 While most agricultural LRs have low sensitivity due to their non-congruous nature and proximity to expanding development, the larger agricultural land in San Sang San Tsuen is intensively used and has a number of Important Trees, hence this agricultural land is recognised as having high sensitivity.

11.4.42 LRs associated with roadside vegetation are generally non-contiguous, yet consist of semi-mature to mature trees of various species. Considering the maturity of this roadside vegetation, the land is recognised as having medium sensitivity.

11.4.43 LRs associated with more developed areas, such as vegetation within urban parks, residential developments and villages, generally consist of non-congruous patches of vegetation. However, these areas provide important sources of landscape amenity for local residents and as such are recognised as having medium sensitivity.

11.4.44 It is also noted that there is a considerable amount of open storage / industrial land in the Package A DP Boundaries, and all of these areas are considered of low quality and sensitivity.

Table 11.3 Baseline Landscape Resources (DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6 and DP12)

Id. No.	Landscape Resource (LR)	Baseline Area	Description
Id. No.	Landscape Resource (LR)	Baseline Area	Quality & Maturity (High, Medium, Low)	Rarity (High, Medium, Low)	Importance (Local, Regional, National, Global)	Ability to Accommodate Change (Low, Medium, High)	Sensitivity (Low, Medium, High)
LR 2 – Hillside Woodland		146.8 ha
2.2	Ngau Hom	2.8 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises a large wooded hillside rising to 46.9 m located to the north of Ngau Hom and Sha Kong Wai villages and to the east of San Hing Tsuen village. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillside. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming a mostly interconnected tree canopy. Two Important Trees, 34A-T1 and 34A-T4, are located in this LR. A total of approx. 130 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Celtis sinensis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The extent of the LR lies within areas zoned as “Green Belt” (GB) and “Village Type Development” (V) under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7
2.3	Hang Hau Tsuen	0.3 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises two contiguous wooded hillsides rising to 38.6 m and 36.5 m located to the south of Hang Hau Tsuen with a section of Deep Bay Road cutting across the northern extents. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. One Important Tree, 59D-T2, is located on the edge of the LR. Identified as Aquilaria sinensis, the tree species is protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586). A total of approx. 12 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR lies within area zoned as “Residential (Group D)” (R(D)) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. The area of this LR located to the north of Deep Bay Road is zoned CPA under the same OZP.
2.4	Ngau Hom Shek	26.3 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises the contiguous wooded hillsides located to the east of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and KSWH that effectively form the northern green backdrop of the Project. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. Three Important Trees, 181-T1, 237A-T1, and 237A-T2, are located in this LR. The identified tree species include Celtis sinensis and Aquilaria sinensis and have very good form and size or are protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586). A total of approx. 1,468 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Lophostemon confertus, and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR lies within area zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, with smaller patches located at the base of the northerly and westerly slopes zoned “Agriculture” (AGR).
2.6	Tung Tau Tsuen	4.4 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises two contiguous wooded hillsides rising to 28.3 m and 24.2 m located north of Hong Mei Tsuen and Tung Tau Tsuen. The hillsides lie immediately adjacent to Yeung Hau Temple, a Declared Monument. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. Six Important Trees, 155E-T1, 155E-T2, 155E-T4, 203-T1, 203-T2, and 203-T3, are located within this LR. The identified tree species include Artocarpus nitidus subsp. lingnanensis and Aquilaria sinensis and are protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586) or are potentially registrable as OVT due to large size and good form and size among its own tree species. A total of approx. 446 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Litchi chinensis, and Artocarpus heterophyllus.
			Zoning: The north facing slopes of the hillsides are zoned “Comprehensive Development Area” (CDA) and the south-facing hillsides are zoned V, both under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.7	Ha Tsuen Road	0.6 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	High
			This LR comprises a lone, isolated wooded hillside rising to 13.2 m located north of Ha Tsuen Road and surrounded by open storage land-uses on all sides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of 85 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Litchi chinensis.
			Zoning: The hillside is zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.8	Ha Tsuen	1.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Low	Medium
			This LR comprises a lone, isolated wooded hillside rising to 35.9 m located north of the Sewage Treatment Plant and disconnected from the northern wooded hillside ridgeline of Ngau Hom Shek by open storage land-uses on all sides. The top of the hillside has been de-vegetated and levelled to make room for industrial land uses. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of approx.108 trees have been identified within this LR.
			Zoning: The hillside is zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.9	Yuen Tau Shan	101.7 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises the contiguous wooded hillsides located to the west of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and KSWH that effectively form the western ridgeline of the Project area. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of approx.4,804 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Eucalyptus sp., Acacia confusa, Leucaena leucocephala, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR lies within area zoned “CA” under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16, & Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. Additional areas lie within areas zoned GB under the aforementioned OZPs, and a small patch located at the foothills facing Deep Bay is zoned AGR under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.11	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	5.5 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises of a hillside area located to the west Kau Lee Uk Tsuen and rises 38.1 m in elevation. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. Three Important Trees, 456-T1, 456-T2, and 456-T3 are located within this LR. The identified tree species are Aquilaria sinensis and are protected under local legislation, the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586). A total of approx. 264 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Litchi chinensis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Clausena lansium, Dimocarpus longan, and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: The hillside lie within areas zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.12	San Sang Tsuen	2.9 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises three discontinuous hillside areas located to the west and northwest San Sang Tsuen, rising to elevations of 18 m, 24.5 m, 28.3 m. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. One Important Tree, 633-T2, is located within the LR; it is identified as Ficus macrocarpa. A total of approx. 156 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa and Aleurites moluccana.
			Zoning: The easternmost hillsides lies within area zoned G/IC, and the two westerly hillsides lie within areas zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
LR 3 – Hillside Shrub & Grassland		51.0 ha
3.1	Ngau Hom	0.5 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises a large open hillside conjoined to LR2.2 - Ngau Hom Woodland. Here, nearly all trees have been removed resulting in succession of herbaceous species and grassland. Numerous graves are found scattered about the area. A total of approx. 8 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Celtis sinensis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The extent of the LR lies within areas zoned GB under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7.
3.3	Ngau Hom Shek	16.7 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises various hillside meadows located within the extents of LR2.3 - Ngau Hom Shek Woodland. Here, there are few trees and the dominant vegetation consists of successional herbaceous plants and grassland species. Numerous graves are found scattered about the areas. One Important Tree, 237C-T1 is located within this LR. The identified tree species is Cinnamomum camphora and is identified as having very good form for trees of this species. A total of approx. 389 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Lophostemon confertus, Acacia auriculiformis, and Tetradium glabrifolium.
			Zoning: The LR lies within area zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
3.4	Yuen Tau Shan	32.7 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises various hillsides located scattered amongst the extents of LR2.9 – Yuen Tau Shan Woodland. These hillsides comprise part of the western ridgeline of the Project area, and comprise dense woodland stands and more open, hillside shrub land. In this LR, there are few trees and the dominant vegetation consists of successional herbaceous plants and grassland. Numerous graves are found scattered about the various hillsides. A total of approx. 213 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR lies within area zoned CA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16, & Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. Additional areas lie within areas zoned GB under the aforementioned OZPs, and a small patch located at the foothills facing Deep Bay is zoned AGR under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
3.5	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	1.1 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises hillside meadows located within the extents of LR2.10 - Hung Uk Tsuen Woodland. Here, there are few trees and the dominant vegetation consists of successional herbaceous plants and grassland species. Numerous graves are found scattered about the area. A total of approx. 24 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: The hillsides lie within areas zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
LR 4 – Low-lying Woodland/Plantation		22.2 ha
4.1	Tin Ying Road & Tin Wah Road	3.8 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR primarily consists of second-growth woodland with mature and semi-mature trees forming an interlocking tree canopy. It presently serves as a green buffer between TSW Promenade and the industrial storage land uses west of the river. It is located west of Tin Ying Road and south of Tin Wah Road. A total of approx. 845 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Acacia auriculiformis, Melia azedarach, Leucaena leucocephala, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Hibiscus tiliaceus, and Ficus benjamina.
			Zoning: This LR resides within area zoned CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
4.3	Tin Ying Road & Ping Ha Road	1.6 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of tree and scrubland vegetation adjacent to an existing nullah, and serves as a green buffer between the nullah and open-air storage areas to the north and south. The LR is bound to east and west by Ping Ha Road and Tin Ying Road, respectively. A total of approx. 358 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Acacia confusa, Eucalyptus sp., Acacia auriculiformis, and Hibiscus tiliaceus.
			Zoning: This LR falls on areas that are zoned Open Space (O) on the north side of the nullah and Undetermined (U) on the south side of the nullah. Both fall under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
4.8	San Sang San Tsuen	15.8 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR consists of two extremely large, woodland and scrubland areas located adjacent to a similar sized area of land used for agriculture. This LR is located between the Kong Sam Western Highway and the WRL alignment, and south of San Sang San Tsuen and San Sang Tsuen villages. It primarily consists of two continuous, large areas. The northern area is immediately south of the aforementioned village areas, and consists of stands of mature and semi-mature trees and open scrubland and grassland areas. All the vegetation is of relatively high quality. The southern area is located south of the large agricultural zone LR 6.9 and is bisected by a small drainage channel. Vegetation here is similar to the above. These two areas are generally continuous, open, unspoiled, and generally of high quality. Five Important Trees, 688D-T1, 688-T2, and 688G-T1, 914-T1 and 914-T2 are located within this LR. Identified as Michelia x alba, Ficus religiosa, and Homalium hainanensis, the tree species are recognised for their very good form and large size among their own tree species A total of approx. 626 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Leucaena leucocephala, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The northern area of this LR largely resides within areas zoned R(D), with a very small area residing within area zoned V, both under the under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. The majority of the LR, both north and south areas, reside within areas zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. A small portion of the southern LR area falls within land zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
4.11	Tin Sam	0.6 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR primarily consists of scrubland as well as a woodland stand adjacent to existing residential developments in Tin Sam. This LR is located to the west of the intersection of Tin Ha Road and Hung Leong Road. The vegetation is generally of good quality consisting of mature and semi-mature trees forming an interlocking tree canopy and open area of scrubland with herbaceous and grassland species. A total of approx. 34 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: This LR resides within three zoning designations under two OZPs. The northern area falls under land zoned V and the middle area under R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16, and the southern area under land zoned R(B) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
4.12	Powerline Pylon	0.3 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of the area surrounding an electrical transmission wire pylon. Vegetation has grown to include scrubland and herbaceous species around the base of the pylon supports. It is located south of Yick Yuen Tsuen and lies adjacent to a drainage nullah. A total of approx. 22 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Bauhinia purpurea and Leucaena leucocephala.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned R(C) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 5 – Low-lying Shrub & Grassland		37.0 ha
5.2	Sha Kong Wai Tsai	7.2 ha	Low	Low	Local	Medium	Low
			This LR primarily consists of scrubland with scattered carparks and open-air storage buildings throughout. It is located west of Tin Ying Road and north of Tin Wah Road, and forms a vegetative buffer between the roadways and the rural housing found in Sha Kong Wai Tsai to the west. A total of approx. 316 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Eucalyptus sp., Ficus microcarpa, Ficus virens, Hibiscus tiliaceus, and Ficus benjamina.
			Zoning: The majority of this LR resides within either GB or Residential (Group C) (R(C)) zoning designation under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7. The southeastern corner of this LR falls within G/IC zoning under the TSW OZP S/TSW/12.
5.3	Fung Kong Tsuen	9.5 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR primarily consists of scattered scrubland areas with open grassland or bare patches of dirt interspersed between. It presently serves as a transition between LR 2.4 - Ngau Hom Shek Woodland to the west and large, contiguous industrial and open-air storage areas serviced by Ping Ha Road to the east. Vegetation is generally of good quality and the grassland forms the base of the hillside in this area. A total of approx. 197 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR resides primarily within areas zoned GB, but also within CDA, V, and Recreation (REC) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.5	San Wai	1.6 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	High
			This LR consists of four grassland patches located within the vicinity of San Wai, Sik Kong Tsuen, and Tseung Kong Wai villages. Vegetation is generally of good quality and the grassland forms green backdrops set against rural village housing. Three Important Trees, 278-T1, 278-T2 and 278D-T1 are located in this LR. The identified tree species include Bombax ceiba and Ficus microcarpa and are potentially registrable as OVTs due to large tree size and very good form among trees of these species. A total of approx. 68 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.6	San Lee Uk Tsuen	2.6 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR consists of a large woodland stand and scrubland located south of Sha Chau Lei Road and the nullah, and north of the WRL alignment. The vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees forming an interlocking tree canopy with dense understory, or more open areas of scrubland with herbaceous and grassland species. This LR is continuous, open, unspoiled, and generally of high quality. A total of approx. 91 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus microcarpa, and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.7	San Sang Tsuen	0.5 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of a small grassland interspersed between rural residential developments in San Sang Tsuen. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development in short time.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V and R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.8	Chung Uk Tsuen	1.6 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR primarily consists of an open area of scrubland vegetation and several stands of mature woodlands and individual trees. The LR is circumscribed on three sides by rural village housing and is bound to the east by a nullah drainage channel. This LR is located south of Castle Peak Road and south of Chung Uk Tsuen. The character of vegetation is generally of good quality in that the trees are mature and semi-mature species. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. A total of approx. 115 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Celtis sinensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
5.9	Yick Yuen Tsuen	12.4 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Medium	High
			This LR consists of an extremely large, woodland and scrubland area. This LR is located west of Yick Yuen Tsuen and east of the Kong Sam Western Highway. It consists of continuous, large areas vegetation including stands of mature and semi-mature trees and open scrubland and grassland areas. All the vegetation is of relatively high quality. This LR is generally continuous, open, and of high quality. A total of approx. 503 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned GB and R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
5.10	Tuen Mun San Tsuen	1.0 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of scrubland and grassland vegetation patches circumscribed by development on all sides. It is located east of Castle Peak Road, immediately behind Lin Wah Hall, north of Lam Tei Main Street, and adjacent to The Sherwood residential development as well as numerous village housing settlements. Two smaller grasslands are located to the south of Botania Villa and east of Tuen Mun San Tsuen. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that these areas will be subsumed by development in short time. A total of approx. 60 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Archontophoenix alexandrae, Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, and Leucaena leucocephala.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V, GB, and CDA under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
5.11	Tsing Chuen Wai	0.4 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR primarily consists of low-quality scrubland interspersed between rural residential developments and the KSWH. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development in short time. A total of approx. 27 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 6 – Vegetation on Agricultural Land		37.5 ha
6.1	Sha Kong Wai	1.2 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of numerous small plots with stands of mature trees and buffer vegetation throughout. It is located just east of Sha Kong Wai village and surrounded by rural residential housing on three sides. It is adjacent to LR 4.1 - Sha Kong Wai Tsai Low-lying Woodland and Scrubland. A total of approx. 86 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Ficus benjamina, and Ficus microcarpa.
			Zoning: This LR resides within two different zoning designations; land zoned V and GB under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7.
6.3	Ha Tsuen	3.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises five individual, non-congruous plots of land actively being used in agricultural production. They are located near Tseung Kong Wai, Ski Kong Wai, San Wai, and Ha Tsuen Shi and generally are bordered by rural village housing and vegetation. As this LR is essentially located in leftover spots around village housing, as continual expansion of village housing occurs it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. A total of approx. 66 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Eucalyptus torelliana, Dimocarpus longan, and Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana.
			Zoning: This LR largely resides within land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, with very small areas falling under REC or GB designation.
6.5	Shek Po Tsuen	2.4 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises five individual, non-congruous plots of land actively used in agricultural production. They are located in the vicinity of Shek Po Tsuen to the north, west and south, as well as two larger sized plots located to the west on either side of the WRL alignment. The plots surrounding Shek Po Tsuen occupy leftover spaces around village housing, and as continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. The two plots located to the west are located adjacent to the large Low-lying Woodland/Plantation LR4.12. A total of approx. 82 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, and Roystonea regia.
			Zoning: This LR resides wholly within land zoned V and R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
6.6	San Sang San Tsuen	19.3 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises three individual, non-congruous plots of land actively used in agricultural production. They are located to the south of San Sang San Tsuen and are bounded by the KSWH to the west and the WRL to the east. The north is bound by LR4.13 – San Sang San Tsuen Low-lying Scrub and Woodland, a high-amenity scrubland. This LR is the largest contiguous area of land being actively used for agriculture within the Project area. It consists of agricultural plots of various sizes growing a variety of crops, numerous stands of trees varying in age, rural housing and buildings of varying quality and functions, areas of woodland and scrubland between plots and buildings. It is regarded to have a high amenity value due to its intensive use and large size. Six Important Trees, 785A-T1, 785A-T2, 785A-T3, 785A-T4, 785A-T5, & 787A-T1 are located within this LR. The identified tree species include Eucalyptus citriodora and Ficus microcarpa and are potentially registrable as OVTs due to tree of large size and good form. A total of approx. 651 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Mangifera indica, Artocarpus heterophyllus, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR resides mostly within areas zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. A small corner of the southeastern LR falls within area zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP, and a very miniscule area of the LR falls within land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
6.7	Ling To	3.2 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises plots of land actively used in agricultural production in the vicinity of Ling To Tsz. This LR located primarily to the west of the KSWH within a settled valley leading up to the temple, and consequently is bound by hillsides of LR2.9 – Yuen Tau Shan Woodland to the south and LR3.4 – Yuen Tau Shan Natural Hillside Scrub and Grassland to the north. It consists of agricultural plots of various sizes growing a variety of crops, numerous stands of trees varying in age, areas of buffer woodland and scrubland between plots and buildings. Due to the contextual location and the character of the area leading up to the temple, it is regarded to have a high amenity value. A total of approx. 180 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina, Dimocarpus longan, and Roystonea regia.
			Zoning: This LR resides wholly within land zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
6.9	Wo Ping San Tsuen & Nai Wai	0.7 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR primarily consists of two medium-sized agricultural plots, buffer vegetation, and several stands of trees. The LR is circumscribed on three sides by rural village housing and the easterly area is located north of Shun Tat Street. The character of vegetation is generally of good quality in that the trees are mature and semi-mature species. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. The westerly LR is located east of Nai Wai village and is completely circumscribed by village housing. Being that this LR is located in leftover spots around village housing, as continual expansion of village housing occurs it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. A total of approx. 24 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Celtis sinensis, Clausena lansium, Litchi chinensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Sterculia nobilis, Ficus benjamina, and Archontophoenix alexandrae.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V, GB, and R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
6.10	Tin Sam	4.5 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of continuous agricultural plots located to the southwest of Tin Sam village. Interspersed throughout this agricultural area are numerous trees as well as sheds and rural buildings of varying functions. This LR is located to the east of the WRL alignment across from a small drainage channel. The vegetation is generally of good quality. A total of approx. 472 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within area under R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
6.11	Yick Yuen Tsuen	2.1 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of two small, non-congruous areas of agricultural land adjacent to LR4.19; a large, open scrub and woodland area. This LR is located west of Yick Yuen Tsuen and the WRL alignment, and east of the Kong Sam Western Highway. It also includes a small, marginalised area of agricultural land adjacent to the KSWH located just north of Tsing Chuen Wai. Interspersed throughout these agricultural areas are numerous trees as well as sheds and rural buildings of varying functions. The vegetation is generally of good quality. A total of approx. 82 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned GB and R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
6.12	Tsing Chuen Wai & Tuen Tsz Wai	1.0 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of a small, isolated area of agricultural land located in the north of Tsing Chuen Wai on the hillside. The LR is bounded to the west by R2.9 – Yuen Tau Shan Natural Hillside Woodland. Also within this LR is a small, isolated area of agricultural land located in the vicinity of Tuen Tsz Wai village. The area is circumscribed on all sides by nullah, rail lines, and roads. Throughout this agricultural area are stands of trees as well as sheds and rural buildings of varying functions. The vegetation is generally of good quality. A total of approx. 21 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Litchi chinensis, Leucaena leucocephala, Clausena lansium, Bombax ceiba, Mangifera indica, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned GB under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 7 – Vegetation within Residential Developments		7.0 ha
7.1	Developments in TSW	5.7 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR encompasses all residential developments within TSW located between Tin Sau Road to the north and Tin Fuk Road to the south, and east of the TSW Promenade. Generally, developments consist of high-rise buildings with amenity planting around buildings, sports fields, and walkways. Vegetation is of variable quality and consists of numerous trees, shrubs and groundcovers of various native and exotic species. A total of approx. 737 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Cinnamomum burmannii, Ficus virens, Ficus microcarpa, Bauhinia x blakeana, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Roystonea regia, Bauhinia sp., Ficus benjamina, Livistona chinensis.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned R(A), R(B), and G/IC under the TSW OZP S/TSW/12.
7.5	The Sherwood	1.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises amenity gardens and street plantings located within and around The Sherwood and Botania Villa, both high-rise residential developments. Amenity vegetation is located around larger gathering spaces and adjacent to buildings and internal roads. This LR is located east of Castle Peak Road and south of the KSWH. The vegetation is generally consisting of mature trees and good quality and provides garden and amenity spaces for residents. A total of approx. 416 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Araucaria heterophylla, Aleurites moluccana, Ficus virens, and Archontophoenix alexandrae.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned CDA under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 8 – Vegetation within Rural Village		69.2 ha
8.2	San Hing Tsuen/ Ngau Hom / Sha Kong Wai	7.9 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is scattered throughout several villages north of Lau Fau Shan Road. These are San Hing Tsuen, Ngau Hom and Sha Kong Wai. Vegetation is generally mixed planting of self-seeded semi-mature trees. Three Important Trees, 34A-T1, 34A-T2 and 34-T1, are located in this LR. Identified species include Aquilaria sinensiss. A total of approx. 258 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Ficus microcarpa, Clausena lansium, and Ficus benjamina.
			Zoning: This LR resides wholly within land zoned V under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7.
8.5	Sik Kong Tsuen/ Hong Mei Tsuen/ Tseung Kong Wai	4.0 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The LR is of multiple areas in Sik Kong Tsuen, Hong Mei Tsuen and Tseung Kong Wai. The village areas are along San Sik Road. The vegetation is within and around the rural housing and the open storage areas. Four Important Trees, 201-T1, 202-T1, 207-T1 and 207-T2, are located in this LR. Identified species include Ficus macrocarpa. A total of approx. 220 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Litchi chinensis, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
8.6	Sik Kong Wai / San Uk Tsuen / Ha Tsuen Shi	4.4 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The LR is part of the Sik Kong Wai, San Uk Tsuen and Ha Tsuen Shi village housing areas. The village areas are north of a large container yard across from Tin Ha Road. Vegetation is mixed and self-seeded trees within and around the populated areas. A total of approx. 260 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana, Eucalyptus torelliana, and Acacia confusa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
8.8	Sha Chau Lei	0.6 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			The LR is east of container yard along Tin Ha Road and west of Sha Chau Lei Road; area is adjacent the village of Sha Chau Lei. Vegetation is of self-seeded mature and semi-mature trees with various understorey and shrub planting. Two numbers of Important Trees, 407B-T1 & 4017B-T2 are located within this LR. The identified tree species are Ficus microcarpa and Ficus elastica and are potentially registrable as an OVT due to their large size. A total of approx.69 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Clausena lansium, Mangifera indica, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned U under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
8.11	San Sang Tsuen	3.4 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of two large medium-sized areas trees scattered about village housing. It is located west of Tin Ha Road. Vegetation is a mixture of self-seeded and cultivated trees within and around the village area. One Important Tree, 633-T1, is located within this LR. The identified species is Ficus macrocarpa. A total of approx.191 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Litchi chinensis.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR resides in land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. A small portion of the LR is under land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. In addition, a trivial area of the LR resides in land zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
8.12	San Lee Uk Tsuen / Tin Sam	2.5 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of several small, non-congruous vegetation patches scattered about the San Lee Uk Tsuen Village area, and one vegetation patch north of Tin Sam. The LR is located west of HSK Main Street. General vegetation is of self-seeded semi-mature and mature trees. One Important Tree, 706-T1 is located within this LR. A total of approx. 142 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, Bauhinia purpurea, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: The LR mostly resides in land zoned V under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. Other areas are in land zoned R(C) and G/IC also under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
8.13	HSK	1.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of three small sized village housing areas located in the vicinity of HSK Tin Sam Road and Hung Kei Road. General vegetation is of self-seeded semi-mature and mature trees. A total of approx. 81 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Artocarpus heterophyllus.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned R(B) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
8.14	Tin Sam	10.5 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is located about the large village housing area of Tin Sam; it is located south and west of Tin Ha Road along Tin Sam. Area is west of residential developments Casa De Oro and Parkview Garden. Vegetation is a mixture of self-seeded and cultivated trees within and around the village area. A total of approx. 496 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned V and R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. This LR also resides in land zoned R(B)2 under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.17	Tan Kwai Tsuen	1.0 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of a large continuous canopy of trees and vegetation throughout Tan Kwei Tsuen. This LR is located northeast and south of two residential developments, The Verdancy and the Meadowlands. Vegetation within this LR primarily consists of self-seeded and planted mature and semi-mature trees with various understory and shrub planting. Two Important Trees, 1064-T1 & 1064-T2 are located within this LR. A total of approx. 36 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Bauhinia purpurea, Cinnamomum burmannii, and Ficus microcarpa.
			Zoning: The majority of LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL/-TYST/10. A smaller are of LR resides in land zoned R(B)3 under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL/-TYST/10.
8.18	Wo Ping San Tsuen / Cheung Uk Tsuen / Arkadia	11.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of two village housing areas; these are Wo Ping San Tsuen and Cheung Uk Tsuen. Southern portion of area is a housing development Arkadia. The LR is located southeast of Castle Peak Road HSK. Vegetation in the LR is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. A total of approx. 215 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Clausena lansium, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. A small portion of LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. In addition, trivial areas of the LR reside in land zoned O and R(B)2R(B)2 under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.19	Yick Yuen Tsuen	11.9 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of one village housing area, called Yick Yuen Tsuen. The site is adjacent to an open air storage area to the north and woodland area to the west. There are pockets of vegetation scattered around the village area between and around the housing. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. A total of approx. 447 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan and Litchi chinensis.
			Zoning: The majority of LR resides in land zoned R(C) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. A portion of LR resides in land zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.20	Tsing Cheun Wai / Tuen Tsz Wai	5.4 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is adjacent to two village housing areas: Tsing Cheun Wai and Tuen Tsz Wai. Village area is southwest of the KSWH and northwest of Castle Peak Road. The vegetation is mostly scattered around housing areas; and are generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. One Important Tree, 1203-T1, is located within this LR. It is identified as Ficus macrocarpa. A total of approx. 159 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. Smaller areas of LR reside in land zoned GB and CA under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.21	Lam Tei / Tuen Mun San Tsuen	5.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises scattered stands of trees and vegetation located amongst the village areas of Fuk Hang Tsuen, Lam Tei, and Tuen Mun San Tsuen. This LR is located east of Castle Peak Road, near to the residential developments, The Sherwood and Lingrade Garden. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. A total of approx. 269 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Leucaena leucocephala, Clausena lansium, and Archontophoenix alexandrae.
			Zoning: The LR reside in land zoned R(B), R(C), G/IC, CDA, O and V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 9 – Vegetation within Industrial Land / Open Storage		56.7 ha
9.2	Lau Fau Shan Road	2.3 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			LR is northeast of a large container yard along Lau Fau Shan Road, also south of Ngau Hom Tsuen. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yard. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with understorey and shrub planting. A total of approx. 86 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa and Ficus benjamina.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned V under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7. In addition, the LR resides in land zoned R(E) under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7. Additionally, the LR also resides in land zoned V and CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.3	Ping Ha Road	2.9 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			LR is scattered amongst a large container yard and an open storage along Ping Ha Road. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with some understory and shrub planting. A total of approx. 215 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina, Ficus microcarpa, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.4	Fung Kong Tsuen Road / Deep Bay Road	9.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			LR consists of one large container storage yard, located between Fung Kong Tsuen Road and Deep Bay Road. Vegetation is found scattered around the open storages; and is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with various understory and shrub planting. A total of approx. 402 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina, Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The LR is over multiple zoned areas under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; zoned CDA, R(D) and AGR.
9.6	Ping Ha Road / Tin Yip Road	0.9 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of one open storage yard and one parking lot. Area is located east of Ping Ha Road and west of Tin Yip Road. Vegetation is found around the perimeters of the open yard and parking lot. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with understory and shrubs plants. A total of approx. 81 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa and Ficus benjamina.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.7	Tseung Kong Wai	9.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR is south of an open container yard and north of Tseung Kong Wai rural housing area. Vegetation is within and around the boundary of the industrial buildings and open-air yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with understory and shrubs plants. One Important Tree, 207-T3, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 324 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Ficus virens.
			Zoning: The LR is over multiple zoned areas under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; zoned CDA,GB and REC.
9.8	Ping Ha Road / Tin Ha Road	5.1 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			LR consists of one large container yard and several smaller open space storages on southeast Ping Ha Road and southeast Tin Ha Road. Vegetation is solely around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yard. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with understory and shrub planting. One identified Important Tree, 403-T1, is located within this LR adjacent to Sha Chau Lei village. The identified tree species is Ficus microcarpa and is potentially registrable as an OVT due to its very good form and size among trees of this species. A total of approx. 801 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia auriculiformis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Melia azedarach, and Ficus altissima.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned U under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.9	Ha Tsuen Road	9.3 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of several large open spaces used for container storage and parking lots. The area is north of Ha Tsuen Road and a sewage treatment plant. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yard. Vegetation is mostly self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understory planting. One Important Tree, 224-T1, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 453 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina, Ficus microcarpa, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned REC under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. Small areas of the LR also reside in land zoned G/IC and GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.10	Hung Tin Road / Hung Chi Road	0.1 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			The LR consists of a large warehouse, open space storage area and a parking lot. The areas are generally defined by the outline of the WRL and vegetation along boundaries and roads. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yard. Vegetation is mostly self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understorey planting. A total of approx. 6 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Bauhinia purpurea, and Eucalyptus urophylla.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned I(D) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. Smaller areas of the LR resides in land zoned I under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. In addition, the LR resides in land zoned OS and O under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.11	Sik Kong Wai Road / Ha Tsuen Road	2.3 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			LR is bordering a large container yard and a smaller open-air storage area. Area is located along Sik Kong Wai Road and north of Ha Tsuen Road. Vegetation is generally along the perimeters of the sites flanking the roads. Vegetation is mostly self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understory planting. A total of approx. 241 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Ficus benjamina, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR is over multiple zoned areas under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; zoned OS, REC, GB and V.
9.12	San Wai Sewage Treatment Works (SW STW) / Ha Tsuen Road	0.4 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR is around the perimeter of SW STW north of the KSWH. There are open space storages and container yards to the northeast south of the site. Vegetation is at the border of the sewage treatment plant mostly flanking the backroads Ha Tsuen Road. Vegetation is mostly self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understory planting. A total of approx. 80 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala and Acacia confusa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned G/IC under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.16	San Lee Uk Tsuen	0.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR is northwest of San Lee Uk Tsuen, also located along the southeast of the WRL and southeast of San Sang Tsuen. Vegetation is mostly around the perimeter of the open storage yard. It is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understory planting. A total of approx. 12 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Sterculia nobilis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Ficus benjamina, Clausena lansium, Morus alba, Dimocarpus longan, and Ficus microcarpa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; and in land zoned V under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
9.17	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen / San Sang Tsuen	11.4 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR is located between Kau Lee Uk Tsuen and San Sang Tsuen, and east of KSWH. General area consists of industrial buildings and open storage yards with planting scattered throughout the buildings and open storage yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature planting. Two identified Important Trees, 640A-T1 & 640A-T2, are located within this LR adjacent to Sha Chau Lei village. The identified tree species is Bombax ceiba and both have very good form and size among trees of this species. A total of approx. 290 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Clausena lansium, Litchi chinensis, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: Majority of LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. Other areas of LR are in land zoned V, GB and OS(1) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. In addition, a small area of the LR resides in land zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
9.18	Yick Yuen Road	1.2 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR consists of one large container storage area, located north of Yick Yuen Road and west of the WRL. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with some understory and shrub planting. A total of approx. 102 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Ficus benjamina, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. A small portion of LR is in land zoned G/IC and R(B)2 under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
9.19	KSWH South	1.0 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR consists of 2 separate open storage areas. Both are located along the KSWH: one at Yick Yuen Road and other at Tsing Yick Road. Vegetation is generally at the perimeter of the open space yards with self-seeded semi-mature trees with some understorey and shrub planting. A total of approx. 75 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Eucalyptus tereticornis, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned GB under both the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16 and the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 10 – Water Course		23.8 ha
10.1	TSW River Channel	15.3 ha	Medium	High	Regional	Low	High
			TSW River Channel is a concrete channel running through the whole TSW New Town and eventually draining into inner Deep Bay. It has two major tributaries, namely the Shek Po Channel and the Tin Sam Channel. It covers a catchment area of 16 km², with a total stretch of 27 km in length. This area has an abundance of tree stands lining the river banks. A total of approx. 410 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Sonneratia sp., Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia auriculiformis.
			Zoning: This LR does not fall within any OZP.
10.2	Hang Hau Tsuen Nullah	0.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Regional	Medium	Medium
			Hang Hau Tsuen Nullah is a concrete channel running through the north of the Project and eventually draining into inner Deep Bay. It has one small tributary draining from San Hing Tsuen village. The southern extents of the nullah consists of a small drainage channel with vertical walls whereas, after passing under Deep Bay Road, the channel widens to a greater width and upon reaching Deep bay is a naturalised course set within the manmade embankments. This area has an abundance of tree stands lining the riverbanks.
			Zoning: The southern arm and small tributary of this LR resides within areas zoned CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, and as it flows into Deep Bay it resides within areas zoned R(D) under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7.
10.3	Tung Tau Tsuen Nullah	0.2 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This watercourse is a small, concrete-lined vertical channel that for the most part is piped and culverted and only briefly is open to the sky between Ping Ha Road and Tin Ying Road before emptying into TSW River Channel. Despite its small character, this LR has an abundance of tree stands lining the channel banks.
			Zoning: The LR resides within areas zoned CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
10.4	Ping Ha Road Nullah	0.8 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is a channelised watercourse with both vertical and sloping concrete banks running north along the west side of Ping Ha Road and eventually turning northeast and draining into TSW River Channel. The southern extents of the nullah consists of a small drainage channel with vertical walls whereas, after passing under Ping Ha Road, the channel widens to a greater width and is set within manmade embankments. This area has an abundance of tree stands lining the riverbanks.
			Zoning: This LR lies within areas zoned U and V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
10.5	Sik Kong Tsuen & Tseung Kong Wai Nullah	0.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is a channelised watercourse with vertical concrete banks running in west to east direction eventually turning northeast and draining into LR10.4 - Ping Ha Road Nullah. This LR stretches from west of Tseung Kong Wai and passes through the village areas of San Wai and Sik Kong Tsuen. This LR has an abundance of tree stands lining the riverbanks in the vicinity of Sik Kong Wai and gradually becomes more open and sparse of vegetation as one moves upstream. One numbers of identified Important Trees, 224-T1, islocated within this LR. The identified tree species is Bombax ceiba and has very good form and size among trees of this species.
			Zoning: This LR lies within areas zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
10.6	Sik Kong Wai & Ling To Nullah	0.9 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is a channelised watercourse with vertical concrete banks running in a southwest to northeast direction eventually joining LR10.5 and draining into Ping Ha Road Nullah. This LR stretches from Ling To where it passes under the KSWH, meanders between numerous industrial and open storage yards, and, at flowing between Sik Kong Wai and Ha Tsuen Shi, turns north to drain into LR10.4 – Ping Ha Road Nullah. This LR has an abundance of tree stands lining the riverbanks in the vicinity of the villages as well as continuous tree cover as it meanders through the open storage areas. It gradually becomes more open in the vicinity of Ling To Temple. A total of approx. 12 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa and Acacia auriculiformis.
			Zoning: This LR lies within areas zoned V, GB, and “Open Storage” (OS) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
10.7	Yuen Tau Shan Streams & Nullah	0.1 ha (nulllah)	Medium	Medium	Regional	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of the three natural watercourses that exist within the Project area. These three natural streams are all located along the western ridgeline of the Project. The northernmost stream drains northwards and eventually is channelised before emptying into Deep Bay. The other two streams are located across the KSWH from LR6.6 - San Sang San Tsuen. They both become channelised and culverted before passing under the highway and eventually emptying into LR10.11 – Tin Sam Channel. A total of approx. 61 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Pinus massoniana, Leucaena leucocephala, and Ficus hispida.
			Zoning: The northern stream lies within areas zoned GB and CA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. The two southern streams lie within areas zoned GB and CA under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
10.8	Hung Tin Road Nullah	0.08 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR is a channelised watercourse with vertical concrete banks running north along the east side of Hung Tin Road. It extends from Castle Peak Road to the south nearly to Kiu Fat Street in the north. The northern extents has an abundance of tree stands lining the vertical riverbanks, whereas the majority of it has no vegetation. A total of approx. 12 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Hibiscus tiliaceus, Ficus microcarpa and Casuarina equisetifolia.
			Zoning: This LR lies within areas zoned Industrial (Group D) (I(D)), Industrial (I), and U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
10.10	Shek Po Channel	1.1 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR is a concrete channel running through the south of the Project and eventually draining into LR10.1 TSW River Channel. It consists of a sloping concrete bank channel north of Castle Peak Road and, south of Castle Peak Road, the concrete sloping banks are lined with grasscrete for a short section before returning to bare concrete banks. This LR has an abundance of high quality tree stands lining the riverbanks for nearly the entire length.
			Zoning: The extents of this LR north of Castle Peak Road does not fall within any OZP, whereas the extents south of this road falls within area zoned R(D) under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL-TYST/10.
10.11	Tin Sam Channel	2.6 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR is a concrete channel running through the south of the Project and eventually draining into LR10.1 TSW River Channel. It consists of a sloping concrete bank channel north of Tin Ha Road and, south of Tin Ha Road, becomes a vertical bank channel. This LR has an abundance of high quality tree stands lining the riverbanks for nearly the entire length. A total of approx. 2 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species include Morus alba.
			Zoning: The extents of this LR north of Tin Ha Road does not fall within any OZP, whereas the extents south of this road falls within area zoned V and R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16 and GB under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
10.12	San Sang San Tsuen Channel	0.5 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of three very small tributaries traversing the area south of San Sang San Tsuen through LR6.6 - San Sang San Tsuen Vegetation on Agricultural Land as well as LR4.13 – San Sang San Tsuen Low-lying Woodland/Plantation. These drainage channels consist of vertical concrete embankments with an abundance of trees along their length.
			Zoning: This LR falls within numerous zoning designations under the GB, U, R(C) and R(D) all under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
10.13	Yick Yuen Tsuen & Tsing Chuen Wai Nullah	1.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is a concrete channel running through the south of the Project and eventually draining into the Tuen Mun River. The main nullah consists of a sloping concrete bank channel extending from Castle Peak Road and the KSWH and draining southwest. A smaller tributary drains from Yick Yuen Tsuen in a southwardly direction. This smaller tributary has an abundance of tree stands along the riverbanks whereas the River Channel is bare, concrete sloped embankment. A total of approx. 3 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The southern extents of this LR does not fall within any OZP, whereas the northern extents fall within area zoned V and R(D) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16 and GB under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 11 – Vegetation in Urban Parks		3.2 ha
11.1	Parks in TSW	1.3 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The TSW Park, which has a total area of 14.86 ha, is located at the heart of TSW New Town. It consists of numerous spaces, activity areas, walking trails and planting areas. Tree species located within the park include; Archontophoenix alexandrae, Bauhinia spp., Delonix regia, Ficus microcarpa and Roystonea regia. Tin Shui Road Park is a linear park linking TSW Park with the TSW Waterfront. It is divided into two halves, split by the light rail line, Shui Wu Garden is a linear park located adjacent to Tin Shui Wai Road Park and running parallel with the rail tracks, Locwood Garden is a road park located adjacent to Tin Yiu Road and located in front of Kingswood Villas and Locwood Court, and Tin Ho Road Playground is a road park located adjacent to Tin Ho Road. The vegetation within all these park sites consist of semi-mature amenity trees and amenity planting. A total of approx. 327 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Archontophoenix alexandrae, Spathodea campanulata, Ficus microcarpa, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Tabebuia argentea, and Livistona chinensis.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned O under the TSW S/TSW/12.
11.2	Ping Ha Road Garden	0.2 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The Ping Ha Road Garden is a small open space adjacent to Lo Uk Tsuen. It primarily consists of a soccer pitch with various amenity planting and paving around the pitch. The vegetation consists of semi-mature amenity trees and shrub planting. A total of approx. 41 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Bauhinia sp., Leucaena leucocephala, and Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
11.4	Tin Ha Road Playground	0.1 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The Tin Ha Road Playground is a medium-sized open space adjacent to rural residential housing and located along Castle Peak Road. It primarily consists of a soccer pitch and smaller sports pitch, with various amenity planting and paved activity spaces around the pitch. The vegetation consists of semi-mature amenity trees and shrub planting. A total of approx. 6 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Callistemon viminalis and Eucalyptus torelliana.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned O under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
11.5	Nai Wai Soccer Pitch / Fuk Hang Tsuen Road Garden	1.5 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			Nai Wai Soccer Pitch is a small open space adjacent to Nai Wai. It primarily consists of a soccer pitch with various amenity planting and paving around the pitch. The vegetation consists of semi-mature amenity trees and shrub planting. The Fuk Hang Tsuen Road Garden is a medium-sized open space adjacent to residential units in The Sherwood, and located off Castle Peak Road behind the Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery. It primarily consists of numerous spaces, activity areas, walking trails and planting areas. The vegetation consists of semi-mature amenity trees and shrub planting. There is also a large paved square on top of a carpark entrance located to the south off Lam Tei Main Street. One Important Tree, 1213-T2, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 134 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Araucaria heterophylla, Aleurites moluccana, Ficus virens, Leucaena leucocephala, and Archontophoenix alexandrae.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned O under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 12 – Vegetation on Modified Slopes		4.6 ha
12.1	Hang Hau Tsuen	0.4 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises several modified slopes along Deep Bay Road and Fung Kong Tsuen Road near LR6.2 - Hang Hau Tsuen Nullah, in the north of the Project area. It also includes several vegetated slopes circumscribing a large open storage yard in the vicinity of LR2.2 – Ngau Hom Hillside Woodland. These slopes comprise hillsides with semi-mature vegetation and with various scattered, self-seeded shrubs and trees growing on slopes. A total of approx. 79 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Celtis sinensis, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus benjamina, Melia azedarach.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned CDA, V, and CPA under Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, areas zoned R(D), R(E), and GB under Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7.
12.2	Ha Tsuen	3.1 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises numerous modified slopes in the vicinity of KSWH where it crosses the northern hills and connects to Deep Bay Bridge. It also includes several small slopes in the vicinity of the SW STW and Ha Tsuen Road. A total of approx. 421 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia auriculiformis, Ficus microcarpa, Eucalyptus sp., Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Acacia confusa.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned AGR, GB, G/IC, and OS Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
12.3	Yick Yuen Tsuen	1.2 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises several modified slopes in the vicinity of KSWH to the west of Yick Yuen Tsuen. The slopes cut into the hillsides to make way for the highway and smaller roads branching off. A total of approx. 125 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Eucalyptus citriodora and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
LR 13 – Vegetation Along TSW Promenade		4.4 ha
13.0	Vegetation along TSW Promenade	4.4 ha	High	High	Regional	Medium	Medium
			This LR runs along the TSW Promenade and Main Channel for approximately 2 km. Vegetation along TSW Promenade consists of amenity tree and shrub planting and is generally of mature or semi-mature status. A total of approx. 894 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Cinnamomum burmannii, Bauhinia sp., Ficus microcarpa, Ficus virens, and Livistona chinensis.
			Zoning: This LR does not fall within any OZP.
LR 14 – Roadside Vegetation		23.6 ha
14.2	Tin Shui Road	1.3 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Tin Shui Road, Tin Wah Road, Tin Wu Road, and Tin Fuk Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from the north of TSW area to the south at TSW Station. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, predominantly planted as amenity roadside planting. A total of approx. 240 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Roystonea regia, Crateva unilocularis, Bauhinia x blakeana, Syagrus romanzoffiana, Archontophoenix alexandrae, and Cinnamomum burmannii.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned R(A) and G/IC under the TSW OZP S/TSW/12.
14.3	Tin Ying Road	12.1 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Low	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Tin Ying Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends along the TSW River Channel from Lau Fau Shan in the northeast to Ping Ha Road in the south. Several locations comprise of large, broad areas with stands of trees. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 3,915 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Acacia confusa, Acacia auriculiformis, Eucalyptus sp., Leucaena leucocephala, Albizia lebbeck, and Ficus microcarpa.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned O, R(A), and OU under the TSW OZP S/TSW/12, and areas zoned GB, G/IC, R(C), V, CDA, O, and U under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
14.4	Lau Fau Shan Road	0.4 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Lau Fau Shan Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Deep Bay Road to the northwest to Tin Wah Road towards the southeast. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 42 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina, Ficus microcarpa, and Bauhinia x blakeana.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V and Commercial/Residential (C/R) under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7, and areas zoned CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
14.6	Ping Ha Road	3.1 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Ping Ha Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Tin Wah Road in the north to TSW Station in the south. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 416 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Ficus benjamina, Leucaena leucocephala, Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana, and Hibiscus tiliaceus.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned R(A) and OU under the TSW OZP S/TSW/12; areas zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16; and areas zoned V, U, G/IC, O, and CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
14.7	Hung Tin Road	0.1 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Hung Tin Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Ping Ha Road to the north to Castle Peak Road to the south. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 24 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Casuarina equisetifolia, and Leucaena leucocephala.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned I(D) and I under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
14.8	Tin Ha Road	1.2 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Tin Ha Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Ping Ha Road to the north to Castle Peak Road to the south. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 135 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Khaya senegalensis, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V and U under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; and areas zoned V and R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
14.9	Ha Tsuen Road	0.9 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Tin Ha Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Tin Ha Road to the east to KSWH to the west. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 149 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Bauhinia x blakeana, Leucaena leucocephala, Delonix regia, Ficus benjamina, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Bauhinia variegata.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
14.10	Castle Peak Road	2.2 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Castle Peak Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Ping Shan to the east to Lam Tei to the west. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. Five identified Important Trees, 1077-T1, 962-T1, 1202-T1, 1202-T2 & 1213A-T1, are located within this LR adjacent to Castle Peak Road. The identified tree species are Ficus microcarpa, Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana, & Ficus elastica and all have very good form and large size among trees of this species. Two additional Important Trees, 1202-T1, 1202-T2, are located within this LR. A total of approx. 315 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Celtis sinensis, Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana, Ficus microcarpa, Dimocarpus longan, Albizia lebbeck, Leucaena leucocephala, Cinnamomum camphora
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V, R(A), R(B), GB, CDA, and I under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16; areas zoned I, V, and G/IC under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL-TYST/10; and areas zoned V, G/IC, and R(C) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
14.12	HSK Tin Sam Road / Hung Yuen Road /	0.4 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along HSK Tin Sam Road, Hung Chi Road, Hung Kei Road, Hung Tai Road, and Hung Yuen Road. While not continuous along the roadways, this LR covers roadways in the general San Lee Uk Tsuen area and extends towards Castle Peak Road to the south. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 97 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Livistona chinensis, Bauhinia purpurea, and Spathodea campanulata.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V, R(A), R(B), and CDA under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
14.13	Yick Yuen Road	0.2 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises three intermittent stands of trees located along Yick Yuen Road. While not continuous along the roadway, this LR extends from Castle Peak Road to the east to the WRL alignment to the west. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 19 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16; and areas zoned G/IC, R(C), and R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
14.14	KSWH	1.9 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises stands of trees located along KSWH and centred around the traffic islands around the interchange with the Yuen Long Highway. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR comprises several significant stands of trees located along the roadway. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. One number of Important Trees, 1213-T1, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 47 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Clausena lansium, Bauhinia sp.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned GB, V, G/IC, and R(C) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 15 – Water Bodies		2.6 ha
15.2	Sha Kong Tsuen	0.6 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises a fishpond and a recreational pond of 0.2 and 0.4ha, respectively. The recreational pond is used for paddle boating by nearby residents and visitors and has heavy vegetation surrounding it. The fishpond has little vegetation and is bounded by rural village housing on two sides.
			Zoning: This LR lies within area zoned as CPA under the Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7.
15.5	Sik Kong Tsuen	0.9 ha	High	High	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises four stormwater ponds located in the vicinity of Sik Kong Wai, Sik Kong Tsuen, and Lo Uk Tsuen villages. The ponds are located along the proposed heritage trail that runs through numerous villages in San Wai and therefore have strong cultural ties to the villagers. Vegetation lines the banks and primarily comprises shrubs and grasses and numerous stands of mature and semi-mature trees.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10
15.6	Tseung Kong Wai	0.2 ha	Low	Medium	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises one fishpond located amongst various industrial storage/open air storage land uses at the base of the northern hills of the Project. It is situated north of Ha Tsuen Road and has limited vegetation around the perimeter.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
15.10	Ling To	0.6 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR is comprised of four mitigation ponds located adjacent to the KSWH near Ling To Tsz Temple constructed under the DBL project to compensate the loss of moderate value fishponds. Two of the mitigation ponds are located on the western side of the highway and two are located on the eastern side. The water bodies have dense vegetation around their edges consisting of semi-mature trees and shrubs.
			Zoning: This LR resides wholly within land zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
15.11	Tuen Tsz Wai	0.3 ha	Low	Medium	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises two manmade fishponds located in the vicinity of Fui Sha Wai Village and amongst agricultural land LR6.4 – Fui Sha Wai. They are located north of Yuen Long Highway and south of Castle Peak Road. The fishponds have vegetation around their borders consisting of semi-mature trees and shrubs.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned R(B) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
15.12	San Sang San Tsuen	0.32 ha	Low	Medium	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises of one inactive fish pond located in the vicinity of San Sang San Tsuen and amongst low-lying woodland/plantation land LR4.8 – San Sang San Tsuen. It is located west of Tin Ha Road and Tin Sam Channel. The fishpond is overgrown with herbaceous species of vegetation.
			Zoning:
			This LR resides within areas zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16
LR 17 – Marsh		0.6 ha
17.2	Fung Kong Tsuen	0.6 ha	High	High	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises a moderate-sized marsh located adjacent LR5.3-Fung Kong Tsuen Low-lying Shrub and Grassland. The marsh is heavily influenced by development and likely evolved from abandoned agriculture. A total of approx. 26 nos. of trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning:
			This LR resides primarily within areas zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10
LR 18 – Important Trees		N/A
18			High	High	Regional	Low	High
18			There are approximately 66 trees that are classified as “Important Trees”. Species include Ficus microcarpa, Ficus elastic, Bombax ceiba, and Artocarpus nitidus subsp. Lingnanensis, among others. Important trees are located throughout the Project assessment area and identified within the corresponding LR’s above, contributing to the sensitivity rating of each LR where present. Due to the “Important Trees” quality and natural status, its regional importance, and low tolerance to change, the sensitivity given is High.

Table 11.5 Magnitude of Landscape Change during the Construction and Operation Phases before Mitigation (DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6 and DP12)

ID No.	Landscape Resources/ Landscape Character Areas	Source of Impact	Description of Impacts	Compatibility of the Project with the Surrounding Landscape (High, Medium, Low)	Duration of Impact (None, Temporary (Short, Medium, Long-term); Permanent, Reversible; Permanent, Irreversible)	Magnitude of Change (None, Negligible, Small, Intermediate, Large)
LR2 Hillside Woodland
LR2.2	Ngau Hom	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.8 ha	N/A	None	None
LR2.3	Hang Hau Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR2.4	Ngau Hom Shek	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.04 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 26.3 ha - A total of approx. 2 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR2.4	Ngau Hom Shek	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR2.6	Tung Tau Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 4.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR2.7	Ha Tsuen Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LR2.8	Ha Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR2.9	Yuen Tau Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.2 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 101.7 ha - A total of approx. 9 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR2.9	Yuen Tau Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of existing vegetation, and replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR2.11	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.1 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.5.5 ha - A total of approx. 5 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR2.11	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR2.12	San Sang Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.9 ha	N/A	None	None
LR3 Hillside Shrub & Grassland
LR3.1	Ngau Hom	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.5 ha	N/A	None	None
LR3.3	Ngau Hom Shek	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 16.7 ha	N/A	None	None
LR3.4	Yuen Tau Shan	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.02 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.32.7 ha	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR3.4	Yuen Tau Shan	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR3.5	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR4 Low-lying Woodland/Plantation
LR4.1	Ting Ying Road & Tin Wah Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 3.8 ha	N/A	None	None
LR4.3	Ting Ying Road & Ping Ha Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LR4.8	San Sang San	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 2.1 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.15.8 ha - Four Important Trees are affected (688D-T1, 688D-T2, 785A-T1, 785A-T2) - A total of approx. 83 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Intermediate
LR4.8	San Sang San	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Intermediate
LR4.11	Tin Sam	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LR4.12	Powerline Pylon	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.01 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.0.3 ha - A total of approx. 1 tree is impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR4.12	Powerline Pylon	Operation New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR5 Low-lying Shrub & Grassland
LR5.2	Sha Kong Wai Tsai	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 7.2 ha	N/A	None	None
LR5.3	Fung Kong Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 1.5 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.9.5 ha - A total of approx. 31 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR5.3	Fung Kong Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR5.5	San Wai	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.5 ha - Three Important Trees are affected (278-T1, 278-T2, & 278D-T1) - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.1.6 ha - A total of approx. 21 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Large
LR5.5	San Wai	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure Transplantation of three nos. of Important Trees	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Large
LR5.6	San Lee Uk Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LR5.7	San Sang Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.5 ha	N/A	None	None
LR5.8	Chung Uk	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.1.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LR5.9	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 2.0 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.12.4 ha - A total of approx. 81 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR5.9	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR5.10	Tuen Mun San Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.0 ha	N/A	None	None
LR5.11	Tsing Chuen Wai	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.0.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR6 Vegetation on Agricultural Land
LR6.1	Sha Kong Wai	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.2 ha	N/A	None	None
LR6.3	Ha Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 3.7 ha	N/A	None	None
LR6.5	Shek Po Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR6.6	San Sang San Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 1.3 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.19.3 ha - A total of approx. 44 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR6.6	San Sang San Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR6.7	Ling To	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.02 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.3.2 ha - A total of approx. 1 tree is impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR6.7	Ling To	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR6.9	Wo Ping San Tsuen & Nai Wai	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.7 ha	N/A	None	None
LR6.10	Tin Sam	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 4.5 ha	N/A	None	None
LR6.11	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.2 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.2.1 ha - A total of approx. 8 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR6.11	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR6.12	KSWH South	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.0 ha	N/A	None	None
LR7 Vegetation within Residential Developments
LR7.1	Developments in TSW	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 5.7 ha	N/A	None	None
LR7.5	The Sherwood	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8 Vegetation within Rural Villages
LR8.2	San Hing Tsuen / Ngau Hom / Sha Kong Wai	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 7.9 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.5	Sik Kong Tsuen / Hong Mei Tsuen / Tsueng Kong Wai	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 4.0 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.6	Sik Kong Wai / San Uk Tsuen / Ha Tsuen Shi	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 4.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.8	Sha Chau Lei	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.11	San Sang Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.0 5ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.3.4 ha - A total of approx. 3 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR8.11	San Sang Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR8.12	San Lee Uk Tsuen / Tim Sam	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.2.5 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.13	HSK	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.14	Tim Sam	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 10.5 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.17	Tan Kwei Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.0 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.18	Wo Ping San Tsuen / Cheung Uk Tsuen / Arkadia	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 11.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.19	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 1.1 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 11.9 ha - A total of approx. 41 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR8.19	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR8.20	Tsing Chuen Wai / Tuen Tsz Wai	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 5.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR8.21	Lam Tei / Tuen Mun San Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 5.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR9 Vegetation within Industrial Land / Open Storage
LR9.2	Lau Fau Shan Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR9.3	Ping Ha Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of Road DP2	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.1 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.9 ha - A total of approx. 7 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.3	Ping Ha Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.4	Fung Kwong Tsuen Road / Deep Bay Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 9.7 ha	N/A	None	None
LR9.6	Ping Ha Road / Tin Yip Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.9 ha	N/A	None	None
LR9.7	Tseung Kong Wai	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 1.2 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 9.7 ha - A total of approx. 40 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.7	Tseung Kong Wai	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.8	Ping Ha Road / Tin Ha Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 5.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR9.9	Ha Tsuen Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 1.3 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 9.3 ha - One Important Tree is affected (224-T1) - A total of approx. 63 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.9	Ha Tsuen Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.10	Hung Tin Road / Hung Chi Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR9.11	Sik Kong Wai Road / Ha Tsuen Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.1 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.3 ha - A total of approx. 10 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.11	Sik Kong Wai Road / Ha Tsuen Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.12	SW STW Ha Tsuen Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.06 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.4 ha - A total of approx. 12 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.12	SW STW Ha Tsuen Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.16	San Lee Uk Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.7 ha	N/A	None	None
LR9.17	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen / San Sang Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.1 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 11.4 ha - A total of approx. 3 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR9.17	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen / San Sang Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR9.18	Yick Yuen Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.2 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.2 ha - A total of approx. 17 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.18	Yick Yuen Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR9.19	KSWH South	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.3 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.0 ha - A total of approx. 23 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Intermediate
LR9.19	KSWH South	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Intermediate
LR10 Water Course
LR10.1	TSW River Channel	None	None - Baseline nullah area is approx. 15.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR10.2	Hang Hau Tsuen Nullah	None	None - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR10.3	Tung Tau Tsuen Nullah	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of nullah of approx. 0.02 ha - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.2 ha	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.3	Tung Tau Tsuen Nullah	Operation - New road network replacing existing water and vegetation	Operation - Loss of nullah and vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of water and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.4	Ping Ha Road Nullah	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of nullah of approx. 0.02 ha - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.8 ha	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.4	Ping Ha Road Nullah	Operation - New road network replacing existing water and vegetation	Operation - Loss of nullah and vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of water and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.5	Sik Kong Tsuen / Tsueng Kong Wai Nullah	None	None - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR10.6	Sik Kong Wai / Ling To Nullah	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of nullah of approx. 0.06 ha - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.9 ha - A total of approx. 1 tree is impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.6	Sik Kong Wai / Ling To Nullah	Operation - New road network replacing existing water and vegetation	Operation - Loss of nullah and vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of water and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.7	Yuen Tau Shan Streams	None	None - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR10.8	Hung Tin Road Nullah	None	None - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.08 ha	N/A	None	None
LR10.10	Shek Po Channel	None	None - Baseline nullah area is approx. 1.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR10.11	Shek Po Channel	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of nullah of approx. 0.01 ha - Baseline nullah area is approx. 2.6 ha	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR10.11	Shek Po Channel	Operation - New road network replacing existing water and vegetation	Operation - Loss of nullah and vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of water and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR10.12	San Sang San Tsuen Channel	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of nullah of approx. 0.04 ha - Baseline nullah area is approx. 0.5 ha	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.12	San Sang San Tsuen Channel	Operation - New road network replacing existing water and vegetation	Operation - Loss of nullah and vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of water and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR10.13	Yick Yuen Tsuen / Tsign Chuen Wai Nullah	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of nullah of approx. 0.01 ha - Baseline nullah area is approx. 1.2 ha	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR10.13	Yick Yuen Tsuen / Tsign Chuen Wai Nullah	Operation - New road network replacing existing water and vegetation	Operation - Loss of nullah and vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of water and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR11 Vegetation within Urban Park
LR11.1	Parks in TSW	None	None - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 1.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR11.2	Ping Ha Road Garden	None	None - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 0.2 ha	N/A	None	None
LR11.4	Tin Ha Road Playground	None	None - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 0.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR11.5	Nai Wai Soccer Pitch / Fuk Hang Tsuen Road Garden	None	None - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 1.5 ha	N/A	None	None
LR12 Vegetation on Modified Slopes
LR12.1	Hang Hau Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 0.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR12.2	Ha Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Slope upgrading works	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.2 ha - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 3.1 ha - A total of approx. 27 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR12.2	Ha Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR12.3	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Slope upgrading works	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.3 ha - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 1.2 ha - A total of approx. 31 trees are impacted	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR12.3	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR13 Vegetation along TSW Promenade
LR13.0	Vegetation along TSW Promenade	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx.4.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR14 Roadside Vegetation
LR14.2	Tin Shui Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR14.3	Tin Ying Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Construction of noise barriers/enclosures	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.6 ha - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 12.1 ha - A total of approx. 194 trees are impacted	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR14.3	Tin Ying Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR14.4	Lau Fau Shan Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR14.6	Ping Ha Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Construction of noise barrier/enclosure	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.9 ha - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 3.1 ha - A total of approx. 121 trees are impacted	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Intermediate
LR14.6	Ping Ha Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Intermediate
LR14.7	Hung Tin Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.1 ha	N/A	None	None
LR14.8	Tin Ha Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.05 ha - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 1.2 ha - A total of approx. 6 trees are impacted	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR14.8	Tin Ha Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LR14.9	Ha Tsuen Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.7 ha - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 0.9 ha - A total of approx. 116 trees are impacted	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Large
LR14.9	Ha Tsuen Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Large
LR14.10	Castle Peak Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 2.2 ha	N/A	None	None
LR14.12	HSK Tin Sam Road / Hung Yuen Road	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LR14.13	Yick Yuen Road	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.02 ha - Baseline vegetation area is approx. 0.2 ha - A total of approx. 2 trees are impacted	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR14.13	Yick Yuen Road	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Loss of vegetation - Residual impacts from loss of vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	High	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LR14.14	KSWH	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 1.9 ha	N/A	None	None
LR15 Water Bodies
LR15.2	Sha Kong Tsuen	None	None - Baseline area is approx. 0.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LR15.5	Sik Kong Tsuen	None	None - Baseline area is approx. 0.9 ha	N/A	None	None
LR15.6	Tseung Kong Wai	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7	Construction - Loss of area of approx. 0.1 ha - Baseline area is approx. 0.2 ha	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Large
LR15.6	Tseung Kong Wai	Operation - New road network replacing existing water and vegetation	Operation - Loss of water body and vegetation - Replacement of existing water and vegetation with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Large
LR15.10	Ling To	Construction - Site clearance works - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of Roads DP1, 5 and 12	Construction - Baseline area coverage is approx. 0.6 ha	Low	Temporary (Medium term)	Small
LR15.10	Ling To	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Reduced abundance of vegetation caused by the shadowing effect from Road DP1	Low	Temporary (Medium term)	Small
LR15.11	Tuen Tsz Wai	None	None - Baseline area coverage is approx. 0.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR 15.12	San Sang San Tsuen	None	None - Baseline area coverage is approx. 0.3 ha	N/A	None	None
LR17 Marsh
LR17.2	Fung Kong Tsuen	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 0.6 ha	N/A	None	None
Landscape Character Areas
LCA1	Miscellaneous Rural Fringe Landscape	Construction - Site clearance works - Presence of construction equipment - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Night lighting	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 41.4 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 512.5 ha - Change of landscape quality	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LCA1	Miscellaneous Rural Fringe Landscape	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LCA2	Miscellaneous Urban Fringe Landscape	Construction - Site clearance works - Presence of construction equipment - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Night lighting	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 7.0 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 97.7 ha - Change of landscape quality	Medium	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LCA2	Miscellaneous Urban Fringe Landscape	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Medium	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LCA3	Residential Urban Landscape	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 74.6 ha	N/A	None	None
LCA4	Upland and Hillside Landscape	Construction - Site clearance works - Presence of construction equipment - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Night lighting	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.5 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 205.3 ha - Change of landscape quality	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LCA4	Upland and Hillside Landscape	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Small
LCA5	Settled Valley Landscape	None	None - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 8.4 ha	N/A	None	None
LCA6	Rural Coastal Plane Landscape	Construction - Site clearance works - Presence of construction equipment - Construction of the temporary structures and working areas - Construction of the Roads P1 and Roads D1 – D7 - Night lighting	Construction - Loss of vegetation of approx. 0.5 ha - Baseline vegetation coverage is approx. 32.7 ha - Change of landscape quality	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible
LCA6	Rural Coastal Plane Landscape	Operation - New road network replacing existing vegetation	Operation - Residual impacts from loss of trees and vegetation due to the replacement with roads and infrastructure	Low	Permanent, Irreversible	Negligible

ID No.	Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures	Capital Funding Agency	Implementation Agency**
CM1	Minimised construction area and contractor’s temporary works areas The construction area and contractor’s temporary works areas should be minimised. General Good Practice Measures - For areas unavoidably disturbed by the Project on a short-term basis e.g. works areas, the general principle to try and restore these to their former state to suit future land use, should be adhered to.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM2	Stripping and storing of topsoil Topsoil, where identified, should be stripped and stored for re-use in the construction of the soft landscape works, where practical. The Contract Specification shall include storage and reuse of topsoil as appropriate. On potentially contaminated sites (as per Section 8) where investigation results indicate soil contamination is present, the use of contaminated soils for planting is to be avoided where appropriate.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM3	Protection of existing trees Tree Protection & Preservation – Existing trees to be retained within the Project Site should be carefully protected during construction. Detailed Tree Protection Specification shall be provided in the Contract Specification. Under this specification, the Contractor shall be required to submit, for approval, a detailed working method statement for the protection of trees prior to undertaking any works adjacent to all retained trees, including trees in Contractor’s works areas. A detailed tree survey will be carried out for the Tree Removal Application (TRA) process which will be carried out at the later detailed design stage of the Project. The detailed tree survey will propose which trees should be retained, transplanted or felled and will include details of tree protection measures for those trees to be retained.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM4	Transplantation of existing trees where practical Trees unavoidably affected by the Project works should be transplanted where practical. Trees should be transplanted straight to their final receptor site and not held in a temporary nursery as far as possible. A detailed Tree Transplanting Specification shall be provided in the Contract Specification, where applicable. Sufficient time for necessary tree root and crown preparation periods shall be allowed in the Project programme. A detailed transplanting proposal will be submitted to relevant Government departments for approval in accordance with DEVB TCW Nos 6/2015 and 7/2015 and final locations of transplanted trees should be agreed prior to commencement of the work. For trees associated with highways e.g. roadside planting along highways, that are unavoidably affected and should be transplanted, HyD HQ/GN/13 ‘Interim Guidelines for Tree Transplanting Works under Highways Department's Vegetation Maintenance Ambit’ should be referred to.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM5	Control of night-time lighting Control of night-time lighting and glare by hooding all lights. Construction day and night time lighting should be controlled to minimise glare impact to adjacent VSRs during the construction phase.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM6	Construction of decorative hoarding around construction works Erection of decorative mesh screens or construction hoardings around works areas in visually unobtrusive colours. Screen hoarding shall be erected along areas of the construction works site boundary where the works site borders publically accessible routes and/or is close to visually sensitive receivers (VSRs). It is proposed that the screening be compatible with the surrounding environment and where possible, non-reflective, recessive colours be used.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM7	Reduction of construction period to practical minimum Options to reduce the construction period to practical minimum to be provided.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM8	Prevention of run-off Limitation of / Ensuring no run-off into surrounding landscape and prohibit run-off from entering adjacent water bodies and waterways	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM9	Phasing of construction stage Phasing of the construction stage to reduce visual impacts.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM10	Advance screen planting Advance screen planting of fast growing tree and shrub species to noise barriers and hoardings. Trees shall be capable of reaching a height >10m within 10 years.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM11	Minimise disturbance footprints To minimise landscape and visual impacts, the footprint and elevation of such elements should be optimised to reduce topographical/ landform changes, as well as reduce land take and interference with natural terrain. Where there is a need to significantly cut into the existing landform, retaining walls should be considered as well as cut slopes, to minimise landform changes and land resumption, while also considering visual amenity. Earthworks and engineered slopes should be designed to be a visually interesting landform, compatible with the surrounding landscape and to mimic the natural contouring and terrain e.g. introduction and continuation of natural features such as spurs and ridges where appropriate, to support assimilation with the hillside setting.	CEDD	Government (via Contractor)
CM12	Protection of existing water courses For all the natural rivers and streams inside the development area, consideration of protection measures should be made to minimise any impacts from the construction works. Avoid affecting watercourses – In the detailed design, consideration should be made of watercourses, to minimise any impacts e.g. at new bridge crossings, viaducts, road alignment etc. Guidelines stated should be followed. Bridges and box culverts should also be used to minimise the necessity of watercourse modification and protect the watercourses where necessary.	CEDD	HyD/CEDD
CM13	Hydroseeding on modified slopes Hydroseeding of modified slopes should be done as soon as grading works are completed to prevent erosion and subsequent loss of landscape resources and character. Woodland tree seedlings and/ or shrubs should be planted where slope gradient and site conditions allow. In addition, landscape planting should be provided for the retaining structures associated with modified slopes where conditions allow. All slope landscaping works should comply with GEO Publication No. 1/2011-Technical Guidelines on Landscape Treatment for Slopes.	CEDD	HyD/CEDD
CM14	Integrate Open Space Network with existing nullah conditions For watercourses affected during construction, measures should be sought to minimise the impact with respect to the existing nullah conditions, existing shrubs and trees along the banks.	CEDD	HyD/CEDD

ID No.	Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures	Capital Funding Agency	Implementation Agency**	Management Agency*	Maintenance Agency*
OM1	Compensatory tree planting where practical Compensatory Planting – Compensatory tree planting for felled trees shall be provided to the satisfaction of relevant Government departments. Required numbers and locations of compensatory trees shall be determined and agreed separately with Government during the Tree Removal Application process under ETWBTC 7/2015. Compensatory planting is proposed at the potential open areas such as open spaces, amenity areas, open areas of the streetscapes, as well as the open areas within development lots. Tree compensation within the HSK NDA will be provided at a 1:1 ratio. This means that for every tree that is removed, a new one will be planted. Furthermore, trees affected by DPs will be compensated within their respective DP areas.	CEDD	CEDD/HyD	HyD/ LCSD	HyD/ LCSD
OM3	Sensitive design of hardscape elements along roadsides Streetscape elements along new and existing roads (e.g. paving, signage, street furniture, lighting etc.) shall be sensitively designed in a manner that responds to the existing and planned urban context.	CEDD	CEDD/HyD	HyD	HyD
OM4	Reinstatement of streetscape elements All streetscape areas and hard and soft landscape areas disturbed during construction shall be reinstated to equal or better quality, to the satisfaction of the relevant Government departments.	CEDD	CEDD/HyD	HyD/ LCSD	HyD/ LCSD
OM6	Quality greening along roadside amenity strips Shade trees, ornamental tree / shrub / climber planting should be provided along roadside amenity strips to enhance the townscape quality. Provision of utlitiy free planting strips for quality planting shall be adopted according to DEVB TCW 2/2012.	CEDD	CEDD/HyD	HyD/ LCSD	HyD/ LCSD
OM7	Design of street lighting Appropriate design of street lighting to avoid glare and light pollution to surrounding areas.	CEDD	CEDD/HyD	HyD	HyD
OM10	Sensitive design of noise barriers and enclosures The visual impact of noise barriers & enclosures will be mitigated by appropriate detailed design, including suitable combination of transparent and sound absorbent materials, appropriate colour selection of panels and supporting structures, or provision of at-grade planting of trees, shrubs and/or climbers camouflage to the barriers, as well as design of supporting structures to incorporate a high level of quality and aesthetics. A combination of transparent panels at top and solid panels at bottom would lighten the visual impact, and at the same time maintain the attractiveness by using colourful panels. (refer Figure 11.64)	CEDD	CEDD/HyD	HyD	HyD
OM14	Greening of viaduct structures and noise barriers Aesthetic improvement of viaduct structures and noise barriers through greening of structure where feasible and appropriate to mitigate visual impact of viaduct/noise barrier form.	CEDD	CEDD/HyD	HyD/LCSD	HyD/LCSD

Table 11.8 Significance of Landscape Impacts in Construction and Operation Phases (DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6 and DP12)

ID No.	Landscape Resources / Landscape Character	Sensitivity (Low, Medium, High)			Magnitude of Change (None, Negligible, Small, Intermediate, Large)*					Impact Significance BEFORE Mitigation (None, Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial)				Recommended Mitigation Measures	Residual Impact Significance AFTER Mitigation (None, Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial)
															Construction	Operation
					Construction			Operation		Construction		Operation			Construction	DAY 1		YEAR 10
LR2 Hillside Woodland
2.2	Ngau Hom	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
2.3	Hang Hau Tsuen	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
2.4	Ngau Hom Shek	High			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
2.6	Tung Tau Tsuen	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
2.7	Ha Tsuen Road	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
2.8	Ha Tsuen	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
2.9	Yuen Tau Tsuen	High			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
2.11	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	High			Small			Small		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
2.12	San Sang Tsuen	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR3 Hillside Shrub & Grassland
3.1	Ngau Hom	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
3.3	Ngau Hom Shek	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
3.4	Yuen Tau Shan	High			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
3.5	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR4 Low-lying Woodland/Plantation
4.1	Ting Ying Road & Tin Wah Road	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
4.3	Ting Ying Road & Ping Ha Road	Negligible			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
4.8	San Sang San	High			Intermediate			Intermediate		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
4.11	Tin Sam	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
4.12	Powerline Pylon	Low			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
LR5 Grassland
5.2	Sha Kong Wai Tsai	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
5.3	Fung Kong Tsuen	Medium			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
5.5	San Wai	High			Large			Large		Substantial		Substantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Substantial	Substantial		Substantial
5.6	San Lee Uk Tsuen	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
5.7	San Sang Tsuen	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
5.8	Chung Uk	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
5.9	Yick Yuen Tsuen	High			Small			Small		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
5.10	Tuen Mun San Tsuen	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
5.11	Tsing Chuen Wai	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR6 Vegetation on Agricultural Land
6.1	Sha Kong Wai	Low	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
6.3	Ha Tsuen	Low	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
6.5	Shek Po Tsuen	Low	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
6.6	San Sang San Tsuen	High	Small			Small			Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14		Moderate	Moderate		Slight
6.7	Ling To	High	Negligible			Negligible			Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14		Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
6.9	Chung Uk Tsuen	Medium	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
6.10	Tin Sam	Medium	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
6.11	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Low	Small			Small			Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14		Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
6.12	KSWH South	Low	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
LR7 Vegetation within Residential Developments
7.1	Developments in TSW	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
7.5	The Sherwood	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR8 Vegetation within Rural Village
8.2	San Hing Tsuen/ Ngau Hom / Sha Kong Wai	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.5	Sik Kong Tsuen/ Hong Mei Tsuen/ Tseung Kong Wai	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.6	Sik Kong Wai / San Uk Tsuen / Ha Tsuen Shi	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.8	Sha Chau Lei	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.11	San Sang Tsuen	Medium			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
8.12	San Lee Uk Tsuen / Tim Sam	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.13	HSK	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.14	Tim Sam	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.17	Tan Kwei Tsuen	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.18	Wo Ping San Tsuen / Cheung Uk Tsuen / Arkadia	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.19	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Medium			Small			Small		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
8.20	Tsing Cheun Wai / Tuen Tsz Wai	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
8.21	Fuk Hang Tsuen	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR9 Vegetation within Industrial Land / Open Storage
9.2	Lau Fau Shan Road	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
9.3	Ping Ha Road	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
9.4	Fung Kwong Tsuen Road / Deep Bay Road	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
9.6	Ping Ha Road / Tin Yip Road	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
9.7	Tseung Kong Wai	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
9.8	Ping Ha Road / Tin Ha Road	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
9.9	Ha Tsuen Road	Medium			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
9.10	Hung Tin Road / Hung Chi Road	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
9.11	Sik Kong Wai Road / Ha Tsuen Road	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
9.12	SW STW / Ha Tsuen Road	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
9.16	San Lee Uk Tsuen	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
9.17	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen / San Sang Tsuen	Low			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
9.18	Yick Yuen Road	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
9.19	KSWH South	Low			Intermediate			Intermediate		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
LR10 Water Course
10.1	TSW River Channel	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
10.2	Hang Hau Tsuen Nullah	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
10.3	Tung Tau Tsuen Nullah	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
10.4	Ping Ha Road Nullah	Medium			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
10.5	Sik Kong Tsuen / Tsueng Kong Wai Nullah	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
10.6	Sik Kong Wai / Ling To Nullah	Medium			Small			Small		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
10.7	Yuen Tau Shan Streams	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
10.8	Hung Tin Road Nullah	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
10.10	Shek Po Channel	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
10.11	Tin Sam Channel	High			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
10.12	San Sang San Tsuen Channel	Medium			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
10.13	Yick Yuen Tsuen / Tsing Chuen Wai Nullah	Medium			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
LR11 Vegetation within Urban Park
11.1	Parks in TSW	Medium	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
11.2	Ping Ha Road Garden	Medium	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
11.4	Tin Ha Road Playground	Medium	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
11.5	Nai Wai Soccer Pitch / Fuk Hang Tsuen Road Garden	Medium	None			None			None		None		Not Required		None	None		None
LR12 Vegetation on Modified Slopes
12.1	Hang Hau Tsuen	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
12.2	Ha Tsuen	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
12.3	Yick Yuen Tsuen	Low			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
LR13 Vegetation along TSW Promenade
13.0	Vegetation along TSW Promenade	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR14 Roadside Vegetation
14.2	Tin Shui Road	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
14.3	Tin Ying Road	Medium			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
14.4	Lau Fau Shan Road	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
14.6	Ping Ha road	Medium			Intermediate			Intermediate		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
14.7	Hung Tin Road	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
14.8	Tin Ha Road	Medium			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial
14.9	Ha Tsuen Road	Medium			Large			Large		Substantial		Substantial		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Substantial	Substantial		Moderate
14.10	Castle Peak Road	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
14.12	HSK Tin Sam Road / Hung Yuen Road	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
14.13	Yick Yuen Road	Medium			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
14.14	KSWH	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR15 Water Bodies
15.2	Sha Kong Tsuen	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
15.5	Sik Kong Tsuen	High			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
15.6	Tseung Kong Wai	Low			Large			Large		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
15.10	Ling To	High			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Slight
15.11	Tuen Tsz Wai	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
15.12	San Sang San Tsuen	Low			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LR17 Marsh
17.2	Fung Kong Tsuen	High		None			None			None	None			Not Required	None	None	None
LR18 Important Trees
18		High
Landscape Character Areas
LCA1	Miscellaneous Rural Fringe Landscape	Medium			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
LCA2	Miscellaneous Urban Fringe Landscape	Medium			Small			Small		Slight		Slight		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Slight	Slight		Insubstantial
LCA3	Residential Urban Landscape	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LCA4	Upland and Hillside Landscape	High			Small			Small		Moderate		Moderate		CM1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, OM1, 4, 6, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate		Slight
LCA5	Settled Valley Landscape	Medium			None			None		None		None		Not Required	None	None		None
LCA6	Rural Coastal Plane Landscape	High			Negligible			Negligible		Insubstantial		Insubstantial		Not required	Insubstantial	Insubstantial		Insubstantial

VSR ID	Key VSR	Number of Individuals (Very Few, Few, Many, Very Many)	Quality of Existing View (Good, Fair, Poor)	Availability of Alternative Views (Yes / No)	Duration and Frequency of Views to Source(s) of Impact (Temporary/Permanent & Intermittent/Continuous)	Degree of Visibility of Source(s) of Visual Impact (Full, Partial, Obscured) & Distance Between VSR & Nearest Source(s) of Impact	Sensitivity of the VSR (High/ Medium/Low)
RES-1	Residents in West TSW (Tin Yan Estate, Tin Wah Estate, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Oi Court, Locwood Court, Tin Shing Court, Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Tsz Estate, Sherwood Court)	Very Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Full, 50-300 m	Partial, 50-300 m	High
RES-3	Residents in Fung Kong Tsuen	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 50 m	Partial, 50 m	Medium
RES-4	Residents in Lo Uk Tsuen, Hong Mei Tsuen, San Wai, Sik Kong Tsuen, and Tung Tau Tsuen	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 50 m	Partial, 50 m	High
RES-9	Residents in Sun Fung Wai	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 100 m	Obscured, 100 m	Medium
RES-10	Residents in HSK	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 150 m	Obscured, 100 m	High
RES-12	Residents in San Sang Tsuen	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 250 m	Obscured, 250 m	High
RES-24	Residents in Tuen Tsz Wai	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 150 m	Obscured, 150 m	High
RES-46	Future Residents in HOS near TSW Station (Site 5-6)	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 750 m	Obscured, 750 m	High
RES-47	Residents in Sunny Villas, Tseung Kong Wai, Sik Kong Wai, Ha Tsuen Shi, and San Uk Tsuen	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	High
RES-50	Residents in Grandeur Terrace Tin Chak Estate, Tin Heng Estate, and Tin Yat Estate	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 300 m	Obscured, 300 m	High
RES-51	Residents in Tin Fu Court, Tin Yuet Estate, Tin Ching Estate	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 300 m	Obscured, 300 m	High
RES-52	Residents in Tin Chung Court, Chestwood Court, Central Park Towers, Kingswood Ginza	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 650 m	Obscured, 650 m	High
REC-1	Hikers along Castle Peak Trails	Few	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, ~0-6150 m	Partial, ~00-6150 m	High
REC-5	Users of TSW Promenade	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 250 m	Partial, 250 m	High
REC-8	Hikers along the Hillside north of the Project	Few	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Medium
REC-10	Users of Ping Ha Road Garden	Few	Poor	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 75 m	Partial, 75 m	Medium
REC-11	Users of Sik Kong Tsuen Playground and Ha Tsuen Football Field	Few	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 50 m	Partial, 50 m	Medium
T-1	Motorists along KSWH	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Medium
T-2	Users of the MTR between TSW and Siu Hong Station	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Medium
T-4	Motorists along Hung Tin Road	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 0 m	Obscured, 0 m	Medium
T-5	Motorists along Castle Peak Road	Many	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Medium
T-6	Motorists along Ping Ha Road	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Low
T-7	Motorists along Tin Ha Road	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Obscured, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Medium
T-8	Motorists along Shek Po Road	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Obscured, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Low
T-11	Motorists along Sha Chau Lei Road	Few	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Obscured, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Medium
T-13	Motorists along Lan Fau Shan Road	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Medium
T-16	Passengers on Light Rail System	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Medium
T-17	Cyclists along Castle Peak Road	Few	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	High
T-18	Cyclists along Tin Ha Road	Few	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Obscured, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	High
T-19	Cyclists along Shek Po Road	Few	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Obscured, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Medium
T-20	Cyclists along Ping Ha Road	Few	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Medium
T-23	Cyclists along Tin Ying Road and Hung Tin Road	Few	Good	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 450 m	Obscured, 450 m	High
T-30	Motorists on Tin Wah Road	Many	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Medium
T-31	Motorists on Fuk Hang Tsuen Road	Few	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Obscured, 0 m	Obscured, 0 m	Medium
O-6	Teachers and students at WF Joseph Lee Primary School, Heung Tao Middle School, and Pansy Ho Activity Centre	Few	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 400 m	Obscured, 400 m	Low
O-10	Teachers and students at VTC Youth College, Yan Chai Hospital Nina Lam Kindergarten, and Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School	Few	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Obscured, 500 m	Obscured, 500 m	Medium
O-11	Teachers and students at Caritas Lok Kan School, and Twgh Leo Tung-hai Lee Primary School	Few	Good	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 400 m	Obscured, 400 m	Medium
O-22	Workers in Industrial Area of Ha Tsuen	Few	Fair	Yes	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Partial, 200 m	Partial, 200 m	Low

Table 11.10 Magnitude of Visual Change during the Construction and Operation Phases before Mitigation (DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6, and DP12)

VSR ID	Key VSR	Compatibility of the Project with the Visual Backdrop (High/Medium/Low)	Duration and Frequency of Impacts (Temporary/Permanent & Intermittent/Continuous)		Scale of Development (Large/Medium/Small) & Reversibility of Change (Yes/No)	Degree of Visibility of Source(s) of Visual Impact (Full, Partial, Obscured) & Distance Between VSR & Nearest Source(s) of Impact		Potential Blockage of Existing View (Full/Partial/Slight/Negligible/None)		Magnitude of Visual Change BEFORE Mitigation (None, Negligible, Small, Intermediate, Large)
VSR ID	Key VSR		Construction	Operation		Construction	Operation	Construction	Operation	Construction	Operation
Residential VSRs
RES-1	Residents in West TSW (Tin Yan Estate, Tin Wah Estate, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Oi Court, Locwood Court, Tin Shing Court, Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Tsz Estate, Sherwood Court)	Medium	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Full, 50-300 m	Partial, 50-300 m	Partial	Slight	Large	Intermediate
RES-1	This VSR would mainly experience views to the west towards the Project. Due to close proximity, full views of the Road DP 2 and distant views of DPs 1, 5 and 12 would be permanent and continuous during construction, with partial views during operation as the buildings associated with the Project would partially block views of the Road DPs. Existing views, including views to the west of the HSK valley and Lau Fau Shan behind it, would be partially obstructed during construction and reduce to slight during operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views during operation may include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Large” and at operation is considered to be “Intermediate”. Refer to Figures 11.34a and 11.34b for an example of how views may be impacted on Day 1 and Year 10 of the operation phase.
RES-3	Residents in Fung Kong Tsuen	Low	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 50 m	Partial, 50 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
RES-3	This VSR would mainly experience views to the south and east towards the Project. Due to close proximity, partial views of the Project would be permanent and continuous. Any existing views, including distant views of Yuen Tau Shan to the southwest and Lam Tei to the southeast, would largely remain, with partial obstruction to near and mid-ground views into the adjacent valley. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views during operation may include new road network and associate infrastructure. Residents of this VSR may be able to see two 5 m high vertical noise barriers as shown in Figures 11.24a and 11.24c. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Low” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
RES-4	Residents in Lo Uk Tsuen, Hong Mei Tsuen, San Wai, Sik Kong Tsuen, and Tung Tau Tsuen	Low	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 50 m	Partial, 50 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
RES-4	This VSR would experience views in all directions towards the Project. Due to close proximity, partial views of the Project would be permanent and continuous. Any existing views of Lau Fau Shan and Yuen Tau Shan to the west may be partially blocked by the DP5 and 12. In terms of the source of visual impacts, partial views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while partial views during operation may include new road network and associate infrastructure. Residents of this VSR may be able to see two vertical noise barriers ranging in height from 4 m to 6 m as shown in Figure 11.24c. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Low” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”. Refer to Figures 11.33a and 11.33b as representative examples of possible visual impacts.
RES-9	Residents in Sun Fung Wai	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 100 m	Obscured, 100 m	Slight	Slight	Small	Small
RES-9	This VSR would experience views to the north and west towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. Any existing distant views of Lau Fau Shan and Yuen Tau Shan to the west/northwest would largely remain, with impacts concentrated to views in the near distance. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road networks, while views during operation would include new road network and associate infrastructure, however it is anticipated these views will be obscured. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Small”.
RES-10	Residents in HSK	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 150 m	Obscured, 100 m	Slight	Slight	Small	Small
RES-10	This VSR would experience views to the west and south towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. Any existing distant views of Lau Fau Shan and Yuen Tau Shan to the west/northwest and Lam Tei to the east would largely remain, with impacts concentrated to views in the near distance. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road networks, while views during operation would include new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Small”.
RES-12	Residents in San Sang Tsuen	Medium	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 250 m	Obscured, 250 m	Slight	Slight	Small	Small
RES-12	This VSR would experience views to the west and south towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. Any existing distant views of Lau Fau Shan and Yuen Tau Shan to the west/northwest and Lam Tei to the east would largely remain, with impacts concentrated to views in the near distance. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road networks, while views during operation would include new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Small”. Refer to Figures 11.37a and 11.37b as representative examples of possible visual impacts.
RES-24	Residents in Tuen Tsz Wai	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 150 m	Obscured, 150 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
RES-24	This VSR would experience views to the northeast towards the Project. Despite this VSR’s distance from the Project, obscured views of the Project for some residences to the eastern edge of this group would be permanent and continuous. The impact of the Road DPs on existing views would be negligible. In terms of the source of visual impacts, obscured views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while negligible views during operation would include new road network and associate infrastructure. Residents of this VSR may be able to see two 3 m high vertical noise barriers as shown in Figure 11.24i. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
RES-46	Future Residents in HOS near TSW Station (Site 5-6)	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 750 m	Obscured, 750 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
RES-46	This VSR would experience views to the west towards the Project. Despite this VSR’s distance from the Project, obscured views of the Project for some residences to the western edge of this group would be permanent and continuous. The impact of the Road DPs on existing views would be negligible and any existing distant views of Lau Fau Shan and Yuen Tau Shan to the west would largely remain. In terms of the source of visual impacts, obscured views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while negligible views during operation would include new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
RES-47	Residents in Sunny Villas, Tseung Kong Wai, Sik Kong Wai, Ha Tsuen Shi, and San Uk Tsuen	Medium	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
RES-47	This VSR would experience views in all directions towards the Project. Due to immediate adjacency, views of the Project would be permanent and continuous. Any existing views of Lau Fau Shan and Yuen Tau Shan to the west and Lam Tei to the southeast would be partially blocked by the Project. In terms of the source of visual impacts, partial views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while partial views during operation may include new road network and associate infrastructure. Residents of this VSR may be able to see vertical noise barriers ranging in height from 4 m to 5 m as shown in Figures 11.24c and 11.24f. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”. Refer to Figures 11.32a and 11.32b, and Figures 11.33a and 11.33b, as representative examples of possible visual impacts.
RES-50	Residents in Grandeur Terrace Tin Chak Estate, Tin Heng Estate, and Tin Yat Estate	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 300 m	Obscured, 300 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
RES-50	This VSR would experience views to the west and southwest towards the Project. Despite this VSR’s distance from the Project, obscured views of the Project for some residences to the southwest edge of this group would be permanent and continuous. The impact of the Road DPs on existing views would be negligible. In terms of the source of visual impacts, partial views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while partial views during operation may include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
RES-51	Residents in Tin Fu Court, Tin Yuet Estate, Tin Ching Estate	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 300 m	Obscured, 300 m	Negligible	None	Negligible	None
RES-51	This VSR would experience views to the west and southwest towards the Project. Despite this VSR’s distance from the Project, obscured views of the Project would be visible to residences to the western edge of this group during construction and be permanent and continuous, while views during operation would be blocked by the new buildings and structures associated with the Project development. The impact of the Project on existing views would therefore be negligible during construction. In terms of the source of visual impacts, obscured views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views of the Road DPs during operation would be blocked as mentioned. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Negligible” and at operation is considered to be “None”.
RES-52	Residents in Tin Chung Court, Chestwood Court, Central Park Towers, Kingswood Ginza	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 650 m	Obscured, 650 m	Negligible	None	Negligible	None
RES-52	This VSR would experience views to the west towards the Project. Despite this VSR’s distance from the Project, obscured views of the Project would be visible to residences to the western edge of this group during construction and be permanent and continuous, while views during operation would be blocked by the new buildings and structures associated with the Project development. The impact of the Project on existing views would therefore be negligible during construction. In terms of the source of visual impacts, obscured views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views of the Road DPs during operation would be blocked as mentioned. Due to the scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Negligible” and at operation is considered to be “None”.
Recreational VSRs
REC-1	Hikers along Castle Peak Trails	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, ~0-6150 m	Partial, ~00-6150 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
REC-1	This VSR would experience views to the northeast and east towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent due to the changing nature of conditions along the trail. According to a hiker’s position along the trail, the Project would be in partial view during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Hikers along the trail would be able to see the Road DPs 1, 5 and 12, albeit from a distance. Likewise, this VSR may be able to discern the presence of a 3 m vertical noise barrier, as well as a 5.5 + 2.5 m cantilever noise barrier along KSWH. Hikers along the trail may Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
REC-5	Users of TSW Promenade	Medium	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 250 m	Partial, 250 m	Slight	Slight	Small	Small
REC-5	This VSR would experience views to the west towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. According to the user’s position along the promenade, the Road-related DP 2 would be in partial view during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views from the promenade would be slightly blocked by the Road-related DP2. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Small”.
REC-8	Hikers along the Hillside north of the Project	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Partial	Slight	Intermediate	Small
REC-8	This VSR would experience views to the east and south towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent. According to a hiker’s position along the hillside, the Road-related DPs would be partially visible during construction and obscured during operation as the new buildings and structures associated with the Project development block views of the Road-related DPs. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views from the hillside would be partially blocked by the Road-related DPs during construction, and slightly blocked in operation. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Intermediate” and in operation is considered to be “Small”.
REC-10	Users of Ping Ha Road Garden	Low	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 75 m	Partial, 75 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
REC-10	This VSR would experience views along the north-south alignment of Road-related DP2 works. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. The Project would be partially visible during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views from Ping Ha Road Garden would be partially blocked by the Road-related DP2 works and vertical noise barriers. Users of this VSR may be able to see vertical noise barriers ranging in height from 4 m to 5 m, and a 6 + 4.2 m high cantilever noise barrier as shown in Figure 11.24c. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Low” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
REC-11	Users of Sik Kong Tsuen Playground and Ha Tsuen Football Field	Low	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 50 m	Partial, 50 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
REC-11	This VSR would experience views along the north-south alignment of Road-related DP2 works. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. The Project would be partially visible during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new road network, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views from Sik Kong Tsuen Playground and Ha Tsuen Football Field would be partially blocked by the Road-related DP2 works and vertical noise barriers. Users of this VSR may be able to see vertical noise barriers ranging in height from 4 m to 5 m, and a 6 + 4.2 m high cantilever noise barrier as shown in Figure 11.24c. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Low” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
Travelling VSRs
T-1	Motorists along KSWH	Low	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-1	This VSR would mainly experience direct views of DP1, 2, 5 and 12 (including the associated noise barriers) while travelling north-south along the roadway. Due to the immediate proximity (travelling on the roads associated with the works), full views of DP1, 2, 5 and 12 would be permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Existing views to the north, east and south would be partially blocked during construction by the associated site clearance, site formation and traffic control measures, while views during operation would be partially blocked by the provision of vertical noise barriers and associated road infrastructure. Motorists along this route will encounter a number of vertical noise barriers ranging in height from 3 m to 5 m. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Low” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-2	Users of the MTR between TSW and Siu Hong Station	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-2	This VSR would experience views to the north, south and west toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to immediate adjacency as this VSR intersects Road-related DPs, the Project would be fully visible during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and traffic control measures, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views experienced by MTR users would be partially blocked by the provision of vertical noise barriers and associated road infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”. Refer to Figures 11.44a and 11.44b as representative examples of possible visual impacts.
T-4	Motorists along Hung Tin Road	High	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 0 m	Obscured, 0 m	Slight	Negligible	Small	Negligible
T-4	This VSR would experience views primarily to the west toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to close proximity as this VSR approaches Road-related DPs, the Project would be partially visible during construction and obscured operation due to the blockage of views by new buildings and structures associated with the Project development. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views along Hung Tin Road would be partially blocked by Road-related DPs during construction and obscured in operation. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Small” and in operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
T-5	Motorists along Castle Peak Road	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-5	This VSR would predominantly experience views to the northwest toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to close proximity as this VSR approaches Road-related DPs, the Project would be partially visible during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Partial” and during operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-6	Motorists along Ping Ha Road	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-6	This VSR would mainly experience direct views of DP2 and DP6 (including the associated noise barriers) while travelling north-south along the roadways. Due to the immediate proximity (travelling on the roads associated with the works), full views of DP2 and DP6 would be permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Existing views to the east and west would be partially blocked during construction by the associated site clearance, site formation and traffic control measures, while views during operation would be partially blocked by the provision of vertical noise barriers and associated road infrastructure. Motorists along this route will see numerous vertical noise barriers ranging in height from 3 m to 7 m, along their way, including a 6 + 4.2m cantilever noise barrier. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-7	Motorists along Tin Ha Road	High	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Obscured, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Slight	Slight	Small	Small
T-7	This VSR would experience views to the north, west and south toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction would be slightly blocked during construction by the associated site clearance, site formation and traffic control measures, while views during operation would be slightly blocked by the provision of vertical noise barriers and associated road infrastructure. Motorists along this route may be able to see a 5m vertical noise barrier on proposed Road L1. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Small”. Refer to Figures 11.39a and 11.39b as representative examples of possible visual impacts.
T-8	Motorists along Shek Po Road	High	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Obscured, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
T-8	This VSR would generally experience views to the west toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to the distance from the Project, the Road-related DPs would be obscured during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Any blockage of existing views along Shek Po Road would be negligible. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
T-11	Motorists along Sha Chau Lei Road	High	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Obscured, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
T-11	This VSR would experience views in all directions toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to the distance from the Project, the Road-related DPs would be obscured during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Any blockage of existing views along Sha Chau Lei Road would be negligible. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
T-13	Motorists along Lan Fau Shan Road	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-13	This VSR would generally experience views to the south and west toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to close proximity as this VSR approaches Road-related DPs, the Project would be partially visible during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, partial views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while partial views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views along Lan Fau Shan Road would be partially blocked by the project. Users of this VSR may be able to see a 3 m high boundary wall as shown in Figure 11.24a. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-16	Passengers on Light Rail System	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-16	This VSR would experience views to the northwest toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to close proximity as this VSR approaches Road-related DPs, the Project would be partially visible during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, slight views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while partial views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Potential blockage of existing views would increase from slight during construction to partial in operation due to the alignment of new buildings associated with the development of the Project. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Partial” and during operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-17	Cyclists along Castle Peak Road	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-17	This VSR would predominantly experience views to the northwest toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Due to close proximity as this VSR approaches Road-related DPs, the Project would be partially visible during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, partial views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while partial views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Partial” and during operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-18	Cyclists along Tin Ha Road	High	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Obscured, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Slight	Slight	Small	Small
T-18	This VSR would experience views to the north, west and south toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. This VSR experiences views at a slower pace than motorists along the same road. Due to close proximity as this VSR approaches Road-related DPs, the Project would be obscured during construction and partially visible in operation as the development associated with the Project would increase views toward the Road-related DPs. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction would be slightly blocked during construction by the associated site clearance, site formation and traffic control measures, while views during operation would be slightly blocked by the provision of vertical noise barriers and associated road infrastructure. Cyclists along this route may be able to see a 5m vertical noise barrier on proposed Road L1. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Small”. Refer to Figures 11.39a and 11.39b as representative examples of possible visual impacts.
T-19	Cyclists along Shek Po Road	High	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Obscured, 200 m	Obscured, 200 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
T-19	This VSR would generally experience views to the west toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. This VSR experiences views at a slower pace than motorists along the same road. Due to the distance from the Project, the Road-related DPs would be obscured during construction and operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Any blockage of existing views along Shek Po Road would be negligible. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
T-20	Cyclists along Ping Ha Road	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Full, 0 m	Full, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-20	This VSR would mainly experience direct views of DP2 and DP6 (including the associated noise barriers) while travelling north-south along the roadways. This VSR experiences views at a slower pace than motorists along the same road. Due to the immediate proximity (travelling on the roads associated with the works), full views of DP2 and DP6 would be permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Existing views to the east and west would be partially blocked during construction by the associated site clearance, site formation and traffic control measures, while partial views during operation would be partially blocked by the provision of vertical noise barriers and associated road infrastructure. Cyclists along this route will see numerous vertical noise barriers ranging in height from 3 m to 7 m, along their way, including a 6 + 4.2m cantilever noise barrier. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-23	Cyclists along Tin Ying Road and Hung Tin Road	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 450 m	Obscured, 450 m	Slight	Negligible	Small	Negligible
T-23	This VSR would experience views to the west toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. This VSR experiences views at a slower pace than motorists along the same road. Due to the distance from the Project, the Road-related DPs would be partially visible during construction and reduce to obscured in operation as the new buildings and structures associated with the Project obstruct views of these DPs. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views along Tin Ying Road and Hung Tin Road would be slightly blocked by the Road-related DPs during construction and have a negligible impact during operation. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Small” and in operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
T-30	Motorists on Tin Wah Road	Medium	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Partial, 0 m	Partial, 0 m	Partial	Partial	Intermediate	Intermediate
T-30	This VSR would experience views westward toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Despite being in close proximity, the Project would be partially visible during construction and operation due to some obstructions in the foreground. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Existing views along Tin Wah Road would be partially blocked by the Road-related DPs. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Intermediate”.
T-31	Motorists on Fuk Hang Tsuen Road	High	Permanent, Intermittent	Permanent, Intermittent	Large, No	Obscured, 0 m	Obscured, 0 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
T-31	This VSR would experience views northward toward the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and intermittent as this VSR is in motion. Despite being in close proximity, the Project would be osbcured during construction and operation due to existing buildings / structures and landscape elements in the foreground. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views of the Project during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new Road-related DP 1 and 5 works, while views during operation would include the new road network and associate infrastructure. Any blockage of existing views along Fuk Hang Tsuen Road would be negligible. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
Occupational VSRs
O-6	Teachers and students at Wf Joseph Lee Primary School, Heung Tao Middle School, and Pansy Ho Activity Centre	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 400 m	Obscured, 400 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
O-6	This VSR would mainly experience views to the south and southwest towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. Due to the Project’s distance from the schools and activity centre, the Road-related DPs would be obscured during construction and operation. Any blockage of existing views by the Road-related DPS would be negligible. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation may include new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
O-10	Teachers and students at VTC Youth College, Yan Chai Hospital Nina Lam Kindergarten, and Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School	High	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Obscured, 500 m	Obscured, 500 m	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
O-10	This VSR would mainly experience views to the west towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. Due to the Project’s distance from the schools, the Road-related DPs would be obscured during construction and operation. Any blockage of existing views by the Road-related DPS would be negligible. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation may include new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “High” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
O-11	Teachers and students at Caritas Lok Kan School, and Twgh Leo Tung-hai Lee Primary School	Medium	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 400 m	Obscured, 400 m	Slight	Negligible	Small	Negligible
O-11	This VSR would mainly experience views to the south and west towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. Due to the Project’s distance from the schools, the Road-related DPs would be partially visible during construction and become obscured operation due to new buildings associated with the Project development. Any blockage of existing views by the Road-related DPs would be slight during construction and negligible during operation. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation may include new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction is considered to be “Small” and in operation is considered to be “Negligible”.
O-22	Workers in Industrial Area of Ha Tsuen	Medium	Permanent, Continuous	Permanent, Continuous	Large, No	Partial, 200 m	Partial, 200 m	Negligible	Negligible	Small	Small
O-22	This VSR would mainly experience views to the north and east towards the Project. The duration and frequency of impacts can be characterised as permanent and continuous. Due to the obstruction of views by existing buildings and landscape features, the Road-related DPs would be partially visible during construction and operation. Any blockage of existing views by the Road-related DPs would be negligible. In terms of the source of visual impacts, views during construction may include site clearance, site formation and development of new roads, while views during operation may include new road network and associate infrastructure. Due to the large scale of the development in the view combined with a “Medium” compatibility with the visual backdrop, the magnitude of change during construction and operation is considered to be “Small”. Refer to Figures 11.32a and 11.32b as representative examples of possible visual impacts.
Note: (1) 0* denotes VSR within Project Site Boundary

(3) ‘Permanent’ duration measurement refers to entire construction/operational phase

Table 11.11 Significance of Visual Impacts in the Construction and Operation Phases (DP1, DP2, DP5, DP6 and DP12)

VSR ID.	Key Visually Sensitive Receiver (VSR)	Magnitude of Change before Mitigation (None, Negligible, Small, Intermediate, Large)		Receptor Sensitivity & Number (Low, Medium, High) (Very Few, Few, Many, Very Many)		Impact Significance BEFORE Mitigation (None, Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial)		Recommended Mitigation Measures	Residual Impact Significance AFTER Mitigation (None, Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial)
	Key Visually Sensitive Receiver (VSR)							Recommended Mitigation Measures	Construction	Operation
		Construction	Operation	Construction	Operation	Construction	Operation			DAY 1	YEAR 10
RES-1	Residents in West TSW (Tin Yan Estate, Tin Wah Estate, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Oi Court, Locwood Court, Tin Shing Court, Tin Yiu Estate, tin Tsz Estate, Sherwood Court)	Large	Intermediate	High, Very Many	High, Very Many	Substantial	Substantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
RES-3	Residents in Fung Kong Tsuen	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Substantial	Substantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
RES-4	Residents in Lo Uk Tsuen, Hong Mei Tsuen, San Wai, Sik Kong Tsuen, and Tung Tau Tsuen	Intermediate	Intermediate	High, Many	High, Many	Substantial	Substantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
RES-9	Residents in Sun Fung Wai	Small	Small	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Slight	Slight	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
RES-10	Residents in HSK	Small	Small	High, Many	High, Many	Slight	Slight	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
RES-12	Residents in San Sang Tsuen	Small	Small	High, Many	High, Many	Slight	Slight	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
RES-24	Residents in Tuen Tsz Wai	Negligible	Negligible	High, Many	High, Many	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
RES-46	Future Residents in HOS near TSW Station (Site 5-6)	Negligible	Negligible	High, Many	High, Many	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
RES-47	Residents in Sunny Villas, Tseung Kong Wai, Sik Kong Wai, Ha Tsuen Shi, and San Uk Tsuen	Intermediate	Intermediate	High, Many	High, Many	Substantial	Substantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
RES-50	Residents in Grandeur Terrace, Tin Chak Estate, Tin Heng Estate, and Tin Yat Estate	Negligible	Negligible	High, Many	High, Many	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
RES-51	Residents in Tin Fu Court, Tin Yuet Estate, Tin Ching Estate	Negligible	None	High, Many	High, Many	Insubstantial	None	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	None	None
RES-52	Residents in Tin Chung Court, Chestwood Court, Central Park Towers, Kingswood Ginza	Negligible	None	High, Many	High, Many	Insubstantial	None	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	None	None
REC-1	Hikers along Castle Peak Trails	Intermediate	Intermediate	High, Few	High, Few	Substantial	Substantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
REC-5	Users of TSW Promenade	Small	Small	High, Many	High, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
REC-8	Hikers along the Hillside north of the Project area	Intermediate	Small	Medium, Few	Medium, Few	Substantial	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Slight	Insubstantial
REC-10	Users of Ping Ha Road Garden	Intermediate	Intermediate	High, Few	High, Many	Substantial	Substantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
REC-11	Users of Sik Kong Tsuen Playground and Ha Tsuen Football Field	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Few	Medium, Few	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-1	Motorists along KSWH	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-2	Users of the MTR between TSW and Siu Hong Station	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-4	Motorists along Hung Tin Road	Small	Negligible	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Moderate	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
T-5	Motorists along Castle Peak Road	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-6	Motorists along Ping Ha Road	Intermediate	Intermediate	Low, Many	Low, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-7	Motorists along Tin Ha Road	Small	Small	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Slight	Slight	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
T-8	Motorists along Shek Po Road	Negligible	Negligible	Low, Many	Low, Many	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
T-11	Motorists along Sha Chau Lei Road	Negligible	Negligible	Medium, Few	Medium, Few	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
T-13	Motorists along Lan Fau Shan Road	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-16	Passengers on Light Rail System	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-17	Cyclists along Castle Peak Road	Intermediate	Intermediate	High, Few	High, Few	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
T-18	Cyclists along Tin Ha Road	Small	Small	High, Few	High, Few	Slight	Slight	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
T-19	Cyclists along Shek Po Road	Negligible	Negligible	Medium, Few	Medium, Few	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
T-20	Cyclists along Ping Ha Road	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Few	Medium, Few	Substantial	Substantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Moderate	Moderate	Slight
T-23	Cyclists along Tin Ying Road and Hung Tin Road	Small	Negligible	High, Few	High, Few	Slight	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
T-30	Motorists on Tin Wah Road	Intermediate	Intermediate	Medium, Many	Medium, Many	Moderate	Moderate	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Slight	Slight	Insubstantial
T-31	Motorists on Fuk Hang Tsuen Road	Negligible	Negligible	Medium, Few	Medium, Few	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
O-6	Teachers and students at Wf Joseph Lee Primary School, Heung Tao Middle School, and Pansy Ho Activity Centre	Negligible	Negligible	Low, Few	Low, Few	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
O-10	Teachers and students at VTC Youth College, Yan Chai Hospital Nina Lam Kindergarten, and Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School	Negligible	Negligible	Low, Few	Low, Few	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
O-11	Teachers and students at Caritas Lok Kan School, and Twgh Leo Tung-hai Lee Primary School	Small	Negligible	Low, Few	Low, Few	Slight	Insubstantial	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial
O-22	Workers in Industrial Area of Ha Tsuen	Small	Small	Low, Few	Low, Few	Slight	Slight	CM1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14	Insubstantial	Insubstantial	Insubstantial

Note: VSRs with impact significance of “None” or “Insubstantial” do not require mitigation measures

· Existing Baseline Conditions in March 2016 – This photo illustrates the ‘before scenario’ - the existing landscape conditions before construction of the proposed HSK development (including DP’s 1, 2, 5, 6 and 12) for the purpose to assess the magnitude of visual change.

· Proposed HSK development without mitigation at Day 1 (Operational Phase) – This photomontage illustrates the proposed HSK development at Day 1 (including DP’s 1, 2, 5, 6 and 12) without mitigation (i.e. no screen planting, no chromatic treatment to the buildings, no landscape greening etc.). This photomontage is used to demonstrate impacts / changes caused by the DP’s 1, 2, 5, 6 and 12 and assess the effectiveness of implementing mitigation measures in reducing the landscape and visual impacts.

· Proposed HSK development with mitigation at Day 1 (Operational Phase) – This photomontage illustrates the proposed HSK development at Day 1 (including DP’s 1, 2, 5, 6 and 12) with mitigation (i.e. with screen planting, with chromatic treatment to the buildings, with landscape greening etc.). This photomontage is used to illustrate the implementation of mitigation measures at Day 1 and reduction of the landscape and visual impacts imposed by the proposed DP’s listed above at Day 1.

· Proposed HSK development with mitigation at Year 10 (Operational Phase) - This photomontage illustrates the proposed HSK development at Year 10 (including DP’s 1, 2, 5, 6 and 12) with mitigation (i.e. with screen planting, with chromatic treatment to the buildings, with landscape greening etc.). This photomontage is used to illustrate the implementation of mitigation measures matured at Year 10 further reducing the landscape and visual impacts imposed by the proposed DP’s listed above.

11.10.2 In addition to Photomontages, illustrative typical plans and sections of the DP’s 1, 2, 5, 6 and 12 have been prepared to demonstrate proposed mitigation measures. Associated vertical noise barriers are also depicted where applicable. These plans and sections are shown in Figures 11.25a to 11.25c.

11.10.3 Photomontages are intended to show the representative views or the “worst case scenario” in terms of visual impacts of the Project. Detailed architectural design of built elements in the Project is ongoing at this stage of the development programme and therefore the building forms and building mass shown in the photomontages for the Project may change as detailed design is refined. The photomontages have been used to help assess magnitude of change for VSRs but it is possible that with further refinement of design (e.g. of building forms, finishes and colours) the built structures such as noise barriers and elevated roads will become more compatible with their surrounding environment and actual visual impacts prior to the other suggested mitigation (e.g. soft landscaping), will be reduced.

11.10.4 Photomontage 01 View from Ngau Hom Shek Hiking Trail - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs REC8, hikers along the north ridgeline of the Project area. At an elevation of approximately 66mPD it provides panoramic views looking south towards Site 3-4 (OU(PBU+SWU)), Site 3-5 (OU(PBU+SWU)), Site 3-6 (OU(PBU+SWU)), Site 3-7 (OU(PBU+SWU)), and Site 3-8 (OU(PBU+SWU)). As demonstrated in the photomontages (Figures 11.31a and 11.31b), the construction of the DP roads is a large scale project. However, in some cases, the new buildings will obscure views of the roads. With mitigation measures such as tree planting and sensitive design of hardscape elements, the residual visual impact to the VSRs is considered to be insubstantial by Year 10.

11.10.5 Photomontage 02 View from Tung Tau Tsuen (Looking North) - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs RES4, RES47 and O22, as well as visitors to the proposed Heritage Trail, Yeung Hau Temple, and those hiking to the top of Tung Tau Tsuen. At an elevation of approximately 28.3mPD it provides panoramic views looking north towards Road D2 and Road D4, the decked-over portion of Road D2, and Site 2-31 (R2(SSF)c), Site 2-32 (DO), Site 1-5 (R2c), Site 1-6 (R2c), and Site 1-7 (LO). As demonstrated in the photomontages (Figures 11.32a and 11.32b), the construction of the DP roads is a large scale project. From this viewpoint, the roads and vertical noise barriers are in view of VSRs. With mitigation measures such as tree planting, quality greening along roads and sensitive design of vertical noise barriers, the residual visual impact to the VSRs ranges from slight to insubstantial by Year 10.

11.10.6 Photomontage 03 View from Tung Tau Tsuen (Looking West) - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs RES4 and RES47, as well as visitors to the proposed Heritage Trail, Yeung Hau Temple, and those hiking to the top of Tung Tau Tsuen. At an elevation of approximately 28.3mPD it provides panoramic views looking northwest towards Road D2 and the decked-over portion of Road D2, Site 2-30 (RSc), Site 2-31 (RSc). Site 2-32 (DO). As demonstrated in the photomontages (Figures 11.33a and 11.33b), the construction of the DP roads is a large scale project. From this viewpoint, the roads are in view of VSRs. With mitigation measures such as tree planting and quality greening along roads, the residual visual impact to the VSRs is slight by Year 10.

11.10.7 Photomontage 04 View from Tin Wah Estate Rooftop - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs within and around TSW including RES1, RES50, & RES51. The photograph was taken from the Tin Shui Estate Block 1 at an elevation of approximately 130mpd looking towards Site 1-2 (R2(SSF)c), Site 1-4 (R2c), Site 1-5 (R2c), and Site 1-6 (R2c). While they are not visible from the viewpoint in the photomontages (Figures 11.34a and 11.34b), the construction of the DP roads is a large scale project. Mitigation measures such as tree planting and quality greening along roads may attenuate impacts for other VSRs. The residual visual impact to the VSRs identified above ranges from slight to none by Year 10.

11.10.8 Photomontage 05 View from Proposed Eco Hiking Trail - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs REC1; visitors to Ling To Temple and hikers along the proposed Eco Trail west of the KSWH, Hikers along Castle Peak Trails. At an elevation of approximately 17mPD it provides eye-level views looking towards Road P1, DP5- the flyover between Road D3 and Road P1, and DP12– the slip road located within Conservation Area, as well as Site 3-24 (OU(LF)), Site 3-26 (OU(STW)), Site 3-27 (OU(LF)). ). As demonstrated in the photomontages (Figures 11.35a and 11.35b), the construction of the DP roads is a large scale project. From this viewpoint, the roads are in view of the VSRs. With mitigation measures such as compensatory tree planting and quality greening along roads, the residual visual impact to the VSRs is slight by Year 10.

11.10.9 Photomontage 06 View from Ling To Hiking Trail - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs REC1; hikers along the west ridgeline of the Project area. The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 82mpd which affords sweeping, panoramic views looking northeast towards Road P1, DP5- the flyover between Road D3 and Road P1, and DP12– the slip road located within Conservation Area, as well as Site 3-18 (OU(LF cum EFTS Depot)), 3-19 (OU(ESS)), 3-24 (OU(LF)), Site 3-26 (OU(STW)), Site 3-27 (OU(LF)), Site 3-28 (OU(LF)). As demonstrated in the photomontages (Figures 11.36a and 11.36b), the construction of the DP roads is a large scale project. From this viewpoint, the roads are in view of VSR. Mitigation in the form of compensatory tree planting and other measures may attenuate impacts for some VSRs. The residual visual impact to the VSRs is considered slight by Year 10.

11.10.10 Photomontage 07 View from Kau Lee Uk Tsuen - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs RES12 and hikers at the top of Kau Lee Uk Tsuen. The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 36mpd looking north towards Road P1, DP5- the bridge between Road D3 and Road P1, Site 3-7 (OU(PBU+SWU)), Site 3-8 (OU(PBU+SWU)), Site 3-11 (OU(PBU+SWU)), Site 3-12 (OU(RTS)), Site 3-17 (OU(STW)), Site 3-18 (OU(LF cum EFTS Depot)), Site 3-26 (OU(STW)), and Site 3-27 (OU(LF)). As demonstrated in the photomontages (Figures 11.37a and 11.37b), the construction of the DP roads is a large scale project. From this viewpoint, the roads are in view of the VSRs. Mitigation in the form of compensatory tree planting and other measures may attenuate impacts for some VSRs. The residual visual impact to the VSRs is considered insubstantial by Year 10.

11.10.11 Photomontage 08 View from TSW Promenade (south) - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs REC5, T8, T11, and T19. This viewpoint is also representative of views from potential future residential VSRs at Site 5-16 (RSc) and Site 5-16 (R2(SSF)c), future recreational VSRs using the TSW Promenade, and future travelling VSRs: cyclists using the Proposed Arterial Cycleway The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 5.3mpd which affords eye-level views looking north towards Road D2, Site 1-26 (IC), Site 1-22 (G), Site 1-21 (RSc), and Site 1-16 (R2c). The photomontages (Figures 11.38a and 11.38b) illustrate the application of a vertical noise barrier. From this viewpoint, the DP roads are not in view of the VSRs. Mitigation measures such as sensitive design of hardscape elements, including noise barriers, quality greening along roadside amenities and greening of viaducts and noise barriers can attenuate visual impacts for some VSRs. The residual visual impact to these recreational and travelling VSRs is considered insubstantial to moderate by Year 10.

11.10.12 Photomontage 09 View from San Lee Uk Tsuen Nullah - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSRs: T7 & T18. This viewpoint is also representative of views from potential future recreational VSRs at Site Site 4-11 and recreational users of San Lee Uk Tsuen Nullah, and future travelling VSRs cyclists using the Proposed Artery Cycleway. The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 7mpd which affords eye-level views looking west towards Road D6, Site 3-42 (OU(E+TP)), Site 3-41 (OU(SPS)), and Site 4-11 (LO). The photomontages (Figures 11.39a and 11.39b) illustrate a viewpoint where DP roads are not in view. the application of a vertical noise barrier. From this viewpoint, existing and travelling VSRs benefit from a variety of mitigation measures such as sensitive design of hardscape elements, compensatory tree planting, quality greening along roadside amenities and design of street lighting to can attenuate visual impacts of the road and create an attractive environment. The residual visual impact to these VSRs is considered insubstantial by Year 10.

11.10.13 Photomontage 10 View From Yeun Tau Shan - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSR REC1: hikers along the trails of the Castle Peak Mountain Range. This viewpoint is also representative of views from potential future occupational VSRs at Site 3-47 (I) and Site 3-49 (I). The photograph was taken at an elevation of approximately 80mpd which gives which affords views looking east towards Road P1 with views of Site 4-1 (G), Site 4-2 (G), Site 4-3 (R2(SSF)c), Site 4-4 (RSc), Site 4-5 (RSc), Site 4-12 (C), and Site 4-13 (C) in the distance. While the DP roads are not visible from the viewpoint in the photomontages, the Figures 11.40a and 11.40b illustrate how mitigation measures applied within the Project may also attenuate impacts of existing elements for the VSR. Mitigation measures such as tree planting are shown in the photomontages to soften the visual impact of the Kong Sham Western Highway, particularly by Year 10. The residual visual impact to the VSRs identified above is considered slight by Year 10.

11.10.14 Photomontage 11 View From San Sang San Tsuen - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from potential future recreational VSRs using the DO along the San Sang San Tsuen Nullah, future occupational VSRs at Site 4-12 (C), and future travelling VSRs using the proposed cycle track along the San Sang San Tsuen Nullah. The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 17mpd which affords eye-level views looking north towards Road P1, Site 4-5 (RSc), Site 3-49 (I), Site 3-48 (OU(SPS)), and Site 3-46 (I). While the DP roads are not visible from the viewpoint in the photomontages, the Figures 11.41a and 11.41b illustrate how mitigation measures, such as tree planting and quality greening, applied within the Project, may attenuate impacts for the VSRs through the creation of attractive public places. The residual visual impact to the VSRs identified above is considered insubstantial by Year 10.

11.10.15 Photomontage 12 View from Yick Yuen Road - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSR RES10. This viewpoint is also representative of views from potential future recreational VSRs using the DO along the San Sang San Tsuen Nullah and the Regional Plaza at Site 4-14 (OU), future occupational VSRs at Site 4-31 (G), future residential and occupational VSRs at Site 4-29 (OU), and future travelling VSRs using the proposed Arterial Cycleway. The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 9.6mpd which affords eye-level views looking west towards Road D7, the decked-over section of Road D7, Site 4-16 (C), Site 4-13 (C), and Site 4-9 (R1c). ). The DP roads are not visible from the viewpoint in the photomontages as they are decked-over roads. However, the photomontages (Figures 11.42a and 11.42b) illustrate how mitigation measures such as tree planting and reinstatement of streetscape elements may attenuate impacts of the Project for the VSRs through the creation of attractive public places. The residual visual impact to the VSRs identified above is considered insubstantial by Year 10.

11.10.16 Photomontage 13 View From Tsing Chuen Wai Hiking Trail - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSR REC1: hikers along the trails of the Castle Peak Mountain Range. This viewpoint is also representative of views from potential future occupational VSRs at Site 3-53 (I). The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 80mpd which affords views looking east towards Road P1, Site 4-15 (G) and Site 4-17 (OU(Education and Related Uses)). The DP roads are obstructed from the viewpoint in the photomontages, and the view mostly consists of buildings. However, Figures 11.43a and 11.43b illustrate how mitigation measures such as tree planting may attenuate impacts of the Project for some VSRs. The residual visual impact to the VSRs identified above is considered slight by Year 10.

11.10.17 Photomontage 14 View from Tsing Chuen Wai Nullah - This viewpoint was selected as representative of views from VSR T2. This viewpoint is also representative of views from future travelling VSRs using the EFLS), and future travelling VSRs: cyclists using the proposed Arterial Cycle Way. The VP is taken at an elevation of approximately 9.6mpd which affords eye-level views looking north towards Road D8, Site 4-35 (OU(SPS)), Site 4-17 (OU), Site 4-16 (C), Site 4-31 (G) and Site 4-13(C). The DP roads are obstructed from the viewpoint in the photomontages, and the view mostly consists of buildings as well as plantings. The Figures 11.44a and 11.44b illustrate how mitigation measures such as tree planting and quality greening may attenuate impacts of the Project for the VSRs through the creation of attractive public places. The residual visual impact to the VSRs identified above is considered insubstantial by Year 10.

11.11A Conclusion

Summary of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

11.11.1 Construction Phase mitigation measures will comprise the following (described in detail in Table 11.6):

· CM1 - Minimised construction area and contractor’s temporary works areas

· CM2 - Stripping and storing of top soil

· CM3 - Protection of existing trees

· CM4 - Transplantation of existing trees where practical

· CM5 - Control of night time lighting

· CM6 - Construction of decorative hoarding around construction works

· CM7 - Reduction of construction period to a practical minimum

· CM8 - Prevention of run-off

· CM9 - Phasing of construction stage

· CM10 - Advanced screen planting

· CM11 - Minimise disturbance footprints

· CM12 - Protection of existing water courses

· CM13 - Hydroseeding on modified slopes

· CM14 - Integrate Open Space Framework with existing nullah conditions

11.11.2 Operation Phase mitigation measures will comprise the following (described in detail in Table 11.7):

· OM1 - Compensatory tree planting where practical

· OM3 - Sensitive design of hardscape elements along roadsides

· OM4 - Reinstatement of streetscape elements

· OM6 - Quality greening along roadside amenity strips

· OM7 - Design of street lighting

· OM10 - Sensitive design of noise barriers and enclosures

· OM14 - Greening of viaduct structures and noise barriers

Summary of Proposed Planning and Urban Design Considerations

11.11.3 In order to improve the overall quality of development within the Project, mitigate against adverse impacts, and to compensate and enhance existing LRs and VSRs , a number of key planning and urban design concepts are enshrined in the Master Urban Design Plan, the Preliminary Landscape Master Plan and the Revised RODP. The transformation of what is presently a large brownfield site set within a rural landscape setting will bring with it great change. These concepts will intrinsically enhance the visual and landscape character of the new town development; ensure ample public benefit, green space, and environmentally-sound principles are a key urban design considerations throughout the Project; and, contribute to creating a vibrant, liveable and green new town. The following principles relate specifically to roads-related DPs:

Breezeways

11.11.4 Breezeways are provided along major road and rail corridors, the eastern riverside channels, and the related channels that are distributed throughout the Project. The identified Fung Shui corridors will also be used as breezeways; forming a constituent part of the open space framework. The purpose of breezeways is to provide largely undeveloped corridors (or corridors containing relatively low rise development) through which an alternative thermal environment to that provided within the built up areas can be created with the aim of enhancing air exchange and the passage of cooler air streams through the Project area.

Roadside Planting

11.11.5 A key urban design principle applied across the entire Project is the greening of roadways. Along all district distributor and local roads, provision has been made for planting strips on either side of the roadway to accommodate street trees and roadside greening in order to create a healthy urban forest, compensate for trees felled during the construction of roads and developments, as well as provide shade. It is envisaged that the majority of trees comprise native species in order to enhance the biodiversity of the Project area and provide habitat for local species. The provision of roadside greening will also greatly reduce the visual impact of roadways. Where views are impeded by necessary structures such as noise barriers, the implementation of abovementioned mitigation measures will be used to minimise visual impact (refer Figure 11.64 for examples).

Summary of Predicted Landscape Impacts in the Construction & Operation Phase

11.11.6 The primary impacts during the Construction Phase will be the loss of vegetation and disturbance of existing topography in the LRs due to the construction of the proposed roads. The residual magnitude of change in the Operation Phase would range from:

None (LR2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.12, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.11, 5.2, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10, 5.11, 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 6.9, 6.10, 6.12, 7.1, 7.5, 8.2, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8, 8.12, 8.13, 8.14, 8.17, 8.18, 8.20, 8.21, 9.2, 9.4, 9.6, 9.8, 9.10, 9.16, 10.1, 10.2, 10.7, 10.8, 10.10, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.5, 12.1, 13.0, 14.2, 14.4, 14.7, 14.10, 14.12, 14.14, 15.2, 15.5, 15.11, & 17.2; and LCA3 & 5)

11.11.7 The majority of LRs and several LCAs would be subject to impact significance of None given that many of these fall outside the Project area or are within established villages (which are to remain unaffected).

Insubstantial (LR2.4, 2.9, 3.4, 4.12, 5.3, 6.7, 6.11, 8.11, 9.3, 9.7, 9.9, 9.11, 9.12, 9.17, 9.18, 10.3, 10.4, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 12.2, 12.3, 14.3, 14.8 & 14.13; and LCA1, 2, & 6)

11.11.8 A large number of LRs and the majority of LCAs would be subject to impact significance of Insubstantial as the impacts are generally very small scale in nature or the sensitivity of the existing LR is very low to render the residual impact significance as Insubstantial. In some cases, the impacts on the landscape resource are minor and will not affect the overall quality and character of the LR, thus the significance is predicted to be considered Insubstantial.

11.11.9 Many of LR9 Vegetation within Industrial Land / Open Storage would experience Insubstantial impacts because the overall vegetation quality and sensitivity of these LRs are low. Following construction of roads with street trees and full build-out of the Project, the quality and coverage of vegetation would be replaced with much higher quality planting with overall greater amenity thus rendering these impacts Insubstantial.

11.11.10 For LR10 Watercourse, Insubstantial impacts are predicted for LR10.3, 10.5, 10.11, 10.12, and 10.13. Each of these nullahs is impacted as a result of a small section being covered over to make way for construction of roads. These LRs are considered to be of Medium sensitivity, and due to only partial sections being covered over, the residual impacts are predicted to be Insubstantial, especially given the final residual impact significance is predicted to be Enhanced as implementation of the proposed open space framework will ultimately upgrade the character and quality of these LRs.

Slight (LR2.11, 4.8, 5.9, 6.6, 8.19, 9.19, 10.6, 14.6, 15.6 & 15.10; and LCA4)

11.11.11 LR2.11 would be subject to Slight impacts even after implementation of mitigation measures. LR2.11 falls within a site zoned GB in the RODP and thus will largely be retained in-situ without major adverse impact. However, construction of Road P1 and DP5 – the flyover between Road P1 and Road D3 will both result in a small area of LR2.11 to be affected. This area is immediately adjacent to the three numbers of Important Trees present within LR2.11. Assuming full implementation of mitigation measures, these three trees would either need protection measures put in place to ensure they remain unaffected in-situ, or in the worst case would need to be transplanted elsewhere in LR2.11, thus rendering the residual impact significance to be Slight.

11.11.12 LR4.8 is a low-lying woodland containing four Important Trees that would be impacted due to construction of Road D6. Given impact on these Important Trees is unavoidable, they shall need to be transplanted in order to make way for Road D8. Full implementation of mitigation measures in the form of sensitive landscape design that takes into account the existing context of woodland stands can reduce the magnitude of change for this LR. By retaining as many trees as possible and, when coupled with the future amenity planting that would be required as part of roadside greening requirements, would eventually provide a complimentary, although dissimilar, landscape resource thus rendering the residual impact significance to be Slight.

11.11.13 Slight impacts on LR5.9 would result of Construction of Road D6 and Road D8. While implementation of mitigation measures would slightly reduce the impact significance and residual impacts on this LR, the result would be fragmented grass/shrublands reduced from their baseline coverage. Mitigation in the form of sensitive landscape design taking into account the existing context of shrub and grassland can further reduce the impact significance by retaining these LRs where possible, and, when coupled with the future amenity planting that would be required as part of roadside greening requirements, would eventually provide a complimentary, although dissimilar, landscape resource.

11.11.14 Impacts similar to LR5.5 above would result for LR6.6: This agricultural land will be impacted as a result of Construction of Road D6. While implementation of mitigation measures would slightly reduce the impact significance and residual impacts on this LR, the result would be fragmented agricultural land reduced from its baseline coverage. Mitigation can somewhat reduce the impact significance by retaining this LR where possible, but even when coupled with the future amenity planting that would be required as part of roadside greening requirements, would provide a complimentary, although dissimilar, landscape resource. Thus the residual impact significance is considered Slight.

11.11.15 LR8.19 consists of mainly trees within the village of Yick Yuen Tsuen that would be lost due to construction of Road D8. Its sensitivity is considered Medium and magnitude of change predicted to be Intermediate. With full implementation of mitigation measures, some of the trees could be retained in-situ, however this would be reliant on contextual design of the roadside planting areas. Mitigation, when coupled with the future amenity planting that would be required as part of site greening requirements, would eventually provide a complimentary, although dissimilar, landscape resource and thus the impact significance is considered Slight.

11.11.16 LR9.19 consists of stands of low quality trees around industrial storage yards. This stand will be completely lost due to construction of Road P1 and DP5- the access ramp from Road P1 to the KSWH. Although the magnitude of change is considered large for this LR, the future roadside greening that would be implemented across the Project would more than compensate for loss fo this resource, and furthermore would introduced higher quality, higher amenity plantings. Thus the impact significance is considered Slight.

11.11.17 LR10.6 is a small nullah that drains into the TSW River Channel. This LR would be subjected to residual impacts considered Slight due to being partially covered over in multiple locations due to construction of Road D5, DP5- the flyover between Road P1 and Road D3, and construction of Road P1. Although this LR is crossed by DPs in three locations, the area of impact, and length of nullah, is small and thus the residual impact significance is considered Slight.

11.11.18 For LR14.6, Roadside Vegetation, there are expected to be Slight impacts due to construction of Road D2 and Road D5, respectively. Although the magnitude of change is considered large for both these resources, many of the impacts can be reduced or eliminated when taking into consideration the proposed mitigation measures to transplant and preserve trees, where practical and reasonable, in addition to the proposed urban design framework that requires street trees lining all district distributor roads and local roads throughout the Project. The replacement of this existing vegetation with high-quality, native stock of street trees located in proper planting spaces with adequate width will fully mitigate and recover losses of trees predicted for these LRs while at the same time introducing new and additional greening with greater amenity value. Thus, the residual impact significance on these LRs is considered Slight.

11.11.19 LR15.6 comprises a fishpond of little or no significance located in the vicinity of Tseung Kong Wai. The sensitivity of this LR is considered low, and although the magnitude of change is considered Large, the residual impact significance is predicted to be Slight.

Moderate (LR14.9)

11.11.20 For LR14.9, Roadside Vegetation, there are expected to be Substantial impacts due to construction of Road D5. Although the magnitude of change is considered large for this resource, many of the impacts can be reduced or eliminated when taking into consideration the proposed mitigation measures to transplant and preserve trees, where practical and reasonable, in addition to the proposed urban design framework that requires street trees lining all district distributor roads and local roads throughout the Project. The replacement of this existing vegetation with high-quality, native stock of street trees located in proper planting spaces with adequate width will fully mitigate and recover losses of trees predicted for these LRs while at the same time introducing new and additional greening with greater amenity value. Thus, the residual impact significance on these LRs is considered Moderate.

Substantial (LR5.5)

11.11.21 LR5.5 San Wai Low-lying Shrub and Grassland comprises several small patches of grasslands. The westernmost area of grassland contains three numbers of Important Trees to be affected as a result of the construction of Road D3. Given there is no way to avoid these impacts, these trees will be required to be transplanted to appropriate locations subject to detailed design. Assuming full implementation of mitigation measures, the overall impact on this resource can be reduced to Substantial as the only loss will be shrub and grassland species easily compensated via site greening requirements, whilst the character of the grass/shrubland will be lost due to removal of the Important Trees.

Overall Summary: Landscape Impacts

11.11.22 The residual landscape impacts during the operational phase consist largely of loss of vegetation (approx. 996 trees will be affected) and fragmentation of some LRs. This loss of vegetation, however, will only be temporary as it will be replaced by new and/or compensatory planting, specifically in the roadside planting areas required for all district distributor and local roads. The implementation of mitigation measures during the construction and operation phases help to reduce the impacts imposed on the LRs and LCAs, enough to reduce the impact significance on these LRs and LCAs.

11.11.23 The residual ‘mitigation’ will be via the creation of new LRs, specifically, high-quality roadside vegetation, as the result of new roads and their greening requirements. Furthermore, areas of amenity plantings and new high quality trees and roadside at the decked-over locations of Road D2, Road D4, and Road D6 will introduce additional new landscape and LRs, as well as greening in the vicinity of the flyovers/viaducts and vertical noise barrier locations. Collectively the new roads and related infrastructure will bring forth both impacts and new amenities that seek to balance new development with ample greening and well-designed roads and spaces.

11.11.24 The reinstated vegetation is recommended to consist largely of native or naturalised species so as to enhance the ecological integrity and biodiversity of the Project area. Where feasible, roadside street trees should be restored back to native tree species in order to compensate for of the loss of native vegetation and other LRs. The provision of roadside Amenity zones provides additional room for this type of planting.

Summary of Predicted Visual Impacts in the Construction & Operation Phase

11.11.25 The primary impacts during the construction phase will be the construction of new roads and associated infrastructure and change in visual outlook. The residual magnitude of change in the operation phase would range from

None (RES51, RES52)

11.11.26 Two Residential VSRs (residents in Tin Fu Court, Tin Yuet Estate, Tin Ching Estate, Tin Chung Court, Chestwood Court, Central Park Towers, Kingswood Ginza, Sherwood Court, Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Yau Estate, and Tin Lai Estate) will experience no visual impact from the construction of new roads and associated infrastructure. While some residences will have partial views during the Construction Phase, these will be obscured in the Operation Phase as a combination of adjacent developments and mitigation measures take effect.

Insubstantial (RES9, RES10, RES12, RES24, RES46, RES50, REC5, REC8, REC11, T1, T2, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T11, T13, T16, T18, T19, T23, T30, T31, O6, O10, O11, O22)

11.11.27 Five Residential VSRs will experience insubstantial visual impact from the construction of new roads and infrastructure, primarily due to the obstruction of views to the sources of impact during the operation phase by adjacent developments and planning mitigation measures. Fourteen Travelling VSRs will likewise experience insubstantial visual impacts due in large part to the nature of the development aligning to the function of the VSRs (motorist and cyclist VSRs use existing roadways along similar alignments). Four occupational VSRs will have only slight to partial views of the sources of impact, and due to the nature of development, they will have little to no impact on the quality of existing views. As a result the predicted magnitude of change is insubstantial.

Slight (RES1, RES3, RES4, RES47, REC1, REC10, T17, T20)

11.11.28 Four Residential VSRs and two Recreational VSRs will experience slight visual impact from the construction of new roads and infrastructure, due in large part to their proximity and level of exposure to the sources of impact. For example, residents and users along the Tin Sui Wai Promenade will have extended views of the new road network and distant views of the elevated roadway to the west. Likewise, two Travelling VSRs will experience slight visual impact due to their proximity to the sources of impact and the slower speed of their journey (cyclists along Castle Peak Road and Ping Ha Road) prolonging their exposure. With consideration of the availability of alterative views, obstruction by future developments during the operation phase, and planning mitigation measures (such as CM1, 3, 6, 9, 10, OM1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13 and 14), the predicted magnitude of change is slight.

Moderate (none)

Substantial (none)

Overall Summary: Visual Impacts

11.11.29 A very small proportion of Residential VSRs, Recreational VSRs, and Travelling VSRs will experience Slight visual impacts from the Project after implementation of mitigation measures (such as reinstatement of streetscape elements, compensatory tree planting, sensitive design of noise barriers and enclosures, greening of viaduct structures, etc). This is largely due to the scale and visibility of proposed roads within the Project and proximity of the VSRs to the sources of impact, with viewers located either close by or within the Project area. As a result of the majority of roads being constructed at-grade, their visibility is very limited, thus rendering their impact significance to be small.

11.11.30 Mitigation measures are expected to adequately compensate for the change in visual outlook for these VSRs. The overall change that is to occur as a result of development of road DPs will ultimately bring about positive change. The transformation of existing roads with unplanned, poor-quality trees and roadside vegetation into new roads with proper planter width, soil depth, and carefully selected street trees will greatly improve the visual outlook as well as provide beautification and greening to the Project. Added to this, numerous breezeways and view corridors planned along roadways, riverine corridors and fung shui corridors enshrined in the urban design framework will add visual interest to the development and provide it a contextual setting and connection to the broader HSK and TSW area. The urban design framework also sets forth the implementation of several decked-over sections of roads to allow visual and physical connections to areas of open space from residential and commercial nodes, including the Regional Plaza. These concepts, when combined with mitigation, will greatly improve the overall visual outlook with regards to construction of roads and road-related DPs.

Overall Conclusion

11.11.31 Landscape and visual mitigation works in relation to the Project during the construction stage rely heavily on the minimisation of the footprint of the works area, avoidance of significant topographical changes together with the retention, protection and compensatory planting of trees / vegetation. These measures if deployed have the capacity to reduce the level of residual impact experienced by the VSRs, LRs and LCAs at the construction stage. Further to this, the felling of trees (approx. 996 trees will be affected) to make way for construction of roads will occur in phases over the course of construction of the Project, rather than all at once. Therefore, not all trees will be impacted at the same time. Tree compensation within the HSK NDA will be provided at a 1:1 ratio. This means that for every tree that is removed, a new one will be planted. Furthermore, trees affected by DPs will be compensated within their respective DP areas. By the time the build-out of roads is complete, the first phases of trees will already have been established, thus their positive impacts will be felt even before completion of construction of all roads.

11.11.32 The urban design framework is an intrinsic part of the Project that must be viewed in connection with proposed mitigation measures. While not all impacts can be fully reduced or eliminated through the implementation of mitigation measures, the urban design framework goes further by specifically outlining and dedicating areas for roadside greening, open space, riverine corridor development, view corridors, and greenbelt areas that will result in the creation of new, positive LRs with positive visual outlooks for VSRs. The urban design framework also provides guidelines on greening of structures such as viaducts and noise barriers in order to address the visual change that will result from construction of these developments. The measures sought in the urban design framework work in unison with mitigation measures to ensure that a quality, green, and attractive new roads replace the existing mix of industrial roads that presently exist with the goal of realising a positive impact as a result of the new town development.

11.11.33 It is anticipated that some VSRs (RES3, RES4, RES24, RES47, REC1, REC10, REC11, T1, T2, T7, T18 and T20) may experience views, distant or otherwise, of vertical noise barriers (ranging in height from 3m to 7m) and cantilever noise barriers (6 + 4.2 m and 5.5 + 2.5 m respectively) located along KSWH and roads D1, D2, D3, D5, and D6. However, any adverse visual impacts would be attenuated through sensitive design and greening of the noise barriers.

11.11.34 Overall, assuming full implementation of mitigation measures in combination with the key urban design and planning proposals outlined above, the residual landscape and visual impacts are perceived to be Acceptable with Mitigation Measures as outlined in Annex 10 of the Technical Memorandum on Environmental Impact Assessment Process (EAIO, Cap.499, S.16), provided that appropriate mitigation measures are implemented during the construction and operational phases of the Project.

Large:	The VSRs would suffer a major change in their viewing experience;
Intermediate:	The VSRs would suffer a moderate change in their viewing experience;
Small:	The VSRs would suffer a small change in their viewing experience;
Negligible:	The VSRs would suffer no discernible change in their viewing experience.
None	The VSRs would suffer no change in their viewing

Landscape Character Area	Description					Sensitivity	Baseline Area
	Quality & Maturity (High, Medium, Low)	Rarity (High, Medium, Low)	Importance (Local, Regional, National, Global)		Ability to Accommodate Change (Low, Medium, High)
LCA1	Miscellaneous Rural Fringe Landscape					Medium	512.5 ha
	Medium	Medium		Local	Medium
LCA2	Miscellaneous Urban Fringe Landscape					Medium	97.7 ha
	Medium	Low		Local	Medium
LCA3	Residential Urban Landscape					Medium	74.6 ha
	Medium	Low		Local	Medium
LCA4	Upland and Hillside Landscape					High	205.3 ha
	High	Medium		Regional	Low
LCA5	Settled Valley Landscape					Medium	8.4 ha
	Medium	Medium		Local	Medium
LCA6	Rural Coastal Plain Landscape					High	32.7 ha
	Medium	High		Regional	Low

11.1.1 This section outlines the landscape and visual impact assessment associated with the Schedule 2 DP Package A for roads and road-related infrastructure to confirm the feasibility of the DP proposals.

11.2A Designated Projects under Schedule 2 within NDA Project

11.2.3 A total of eight distributor roads are proposed. All will provide a major role in servicing proposed land uses and existing developments (including villages where linkages have been provided). These comprise:

11.2.10 Road D7: Road D7 provides access from Road P1 to the commercial sites at Sites 4-12, 4-13 and 4-16. There are no vertical noise barriers provisioned for Road D7.

1 Subject to an Environmental Permit application under this EIA Study.

11.3A Concurrent Projects

11.4A Baseline Landscape Conditions

11.4.3 There are significant areas of trees and woodland within the proposed Project area. These include roadside trees, woodland trees, and vegetation on agricultural land.

11.4.19 LR12 – Vegetation on Modified Slopes: The vegetation on the slopes consists predominantly of woodland tree and shrub species and patches of scrubby grass. The vegetation has mostly been planted for amenity purposes although some has naturally colonised.

11.4.24 LR18 – Important Tree: According to the LAO PN No. 7/2007, an “Important Tree” refers to trees in the Register of Old and Valuable Trees, or any other trees that meet one or more of the following criteria:

11.4.28 Following significant trees could be considered “Important Trees” as defined in ETWBTC(W) No. 3/2006 and LAO PN No. 7/2007. These include:

11.4.29 Following significant trees surveyed belong to species recorded in the latest edition of the publication "Rare and Precious Plants of Hong Kong" issued by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. These include:

11.4.30 Following significant trees, although neither considered as “Important Tree” nor rare, are considered to have relatively outstanding size or quality and therefore worth mentioning. These include:

11.4.42 LRs associated with roadside vegetation are generally non-contiguous, yet consist of semi-mature to mature trees of various species. Considering the maturity of this roadside vegetation, the land is recognised as having medium sensitivity.

11.4.44 It is also noted that there is a considerable amount of open storage / industrial land in the Package A DP Boundaries, and all of these areas are considered of low quality and sensitivity.

11.5A Landscape Impact Assessment

11.5.1 Sources of landscape and visual impacts during construction phase are as follows:

11.5.2 Sources of landscape and visual impacts of the Project during the operation phase would be:

11.5.3 The magnitude of change, before implementation of mitigation measures, on the LRs and LCAs that would occur in the construction phase are tabulated below in Table 11.5 and illustrated through photomontages in Figures 11.31a to 11.44b. All impacts are adverse unless otherwise stated.

11.6.1 The proposed landscape and visual mitigation measures for potential impacts generated during the construction and operation phases are described below in Tables 11.6 and 11.7, together with the associated funding, implementation, management and maintenance agencies.

11.6.3 Consideration of alternative design options that would avoid or reduce the landscape and visual impacts or make the Project more compatible with the setting shall be given before adopting other mitigation measures to alleviate the impacts.

Construction Phase ZVI (Figure 11.26a)

Operation Phase ZVI (Figure 11.26b)

Visual Elements

11.8.4 The visual outlook is shaped by the combined composition of all the visual elements which come into sight of the viewers. All key visual elements, including any major physical structures, visual resources or attractors/detractors have been identified and are listed:

11.8.7 Having selected the VSRs, their sensitivity is quantitatively and qualitatively assessed, influenced by a number of factors including the following:

11.8.8 While the type of the VSR (Residential, Recreational, Occupational, Travelling) is important, the factors outlined in Section 11.8.7 are also equally weighted when assigning a sensitivity rating. VSRs and their sensitivity can be broadly categorised as follows:

Low: The VSR is slightly sensitive to any change in the viewing experience (e.g. VSRs travelling through the landscape, residential and recreational VSRs who are far away, and occupational VSRs for whom the view does not significantly impact the experience of place).

11.8.10 The sources of visual impacts of the Project during construction and operation phases have been described in Sections 11.5.1 and 11.5.2.

11.8.11 The magnitude of visual change resulting from the construction and operation phases of the Project is presented in Table 11.10.

11.8.12 An assessment of the potential magnitude of visual change was performed with consideration of the following factors:

11.9.1 The landscape and visual impacts generated by the Project are also assessed in the context of the associated impacts of the concurrent projects as described in Section 11.3A.

11.9.2 Concurrent projects with cumulative impacts identified for the Project are summarised below.

11.11A Conclusion

11.11.1 Construction Phase mitigation measures will comprise the following (described in detail in Table 11.6):

11.11.2 Operation Phase mitigation measures will comprise the following (described in detail in Table 11.7):

Summary of Predicted Landscape Impacts in the Construction & Operation Phase

11.11.6 The primary impacts during the Construction Phase will be the loss of vegetation and disturbance of existing topography in the LRs due to the construction of the proposed roads. The residual magnitude of change in the Operation Phase would range from: