1 Introduction 1-1
1.1 Background 1-1
1.2 The
Study 1-2
1.3 Description
of Project 1-2
1.4 EIA
Study Brief 1-3
1.5 Designated
Projects 1-3
1.6 Non
Designated Projects 1-8
1.7 Environmental
Benefits of the Project 1-10
1.8 Concurrent
Projects 1-24
1.9 Objectives
of the EIA Study 1-31
1.10 Structure
of EIA Report 1-32
2 Consideration of Alternative
Development Options 2-1
2.1 Formulation
of RODP 2-1
2.2 Consideration
of Public Comments 2-1
2.3 Public
Consultation 2-1
2.4 Consideration
of Options in Landuse 2-33
2.5 Implementation
Programme 2-42
3 Project Description and Construction
Methodologies 3-1
3.1 Need
of the Project 3-1
3.2 Appreciation
of Existing Environment 3-3
3.3 Consideration
of Scenario Without the Proposed Development 3-6
3.4 Recommended
Outline Development Plan 3-6
3.5 Proposed
Construction Methodologies for Land Uses and Design 3-13
3.6 Consideration
of Alternative Construction Methodologies 3-16
3.7 Construction
Programme 3-19
4.1 Legislation,
Standards and Guidelines 4-1
4.2 Baseline
Conditions 4-3
4.3 Air
Sensitive Receivers 4-8
4.4 Construction
Dust Impact Assessment 4-25
4.5 Operational
Air Quality Impact Assessment 4-62
4.6 Operational
Odour Impact Assessment 4-105
4.7 Conclusions
and Recommendations 4-116
4.8 References 4-116
5 Noise Impact 5-1
5.1 Legislation,
Standards and Guidelines 5-1
5.2 Description
of the Environment 5-5
5.3 Inventory
of Noise Sources 5-9
5.4 Noise
Sensitive Receivers 5-16
5.5 Construction
Noise Impact Assessment 5-31
5.6 Road
Traffic Noise Impact Assessment 5-41
5.7 Fixed
Noise Sources Impact Assessment 5-84
5.8 Rail
Noise Impact Assessment 5-99
5.10 References 5-104
6.1 Introduction 6-1
6.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 6-1
6.3 Sensitive
Receivers 6-14
6.4 Baseline
Conditions 6-18
6.5 Assessment
Methodology 6-24
6.6 Identification
of Pollution Sources 6-24
6.7 Prediction
and Evaluation of Impacts 6-27
6.8 Mitigation
Measures 6-37
6.9 Enhancement
Measures 6-43
6.10 Residual
Impacts 6-44
6.11 Conclusions
and Recommendations 6-44
6.12 References 6-46
7 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment
Implications 7-1
7.1 Introduction 7-1
7.2 Legislation,
Standards and Guidelines 7-1
7.3 Methodology
and Design Criteria 7-1
7.4 Existing
and Planned Sewage Infrastructure 7-4
7.5 Estimation
of Sewage Flows and Loads 7-6
7.6 Potential
Impacts to Sewerage systems and Recommended Mitigation Measures 7-9
7.7 Conclusions
and Recommendations 7-18
8.1 Legislation,
Standards and Guidelines 8-1
8.2 Ecological
Context 8-2
8.3 Field
Survey and Assessment Methodology 8-3
8.4 Ecological
Baseline Conditions 8-7
8.5 Evaluation
of Habitats and Species 8-31
8.6 Prediction
and Evaluation of Ecological Impacts 8-64
8.7 Residual
Impacts 8-94
8.8 Environmental
Monitoring and Audit Programme 8-95
8.9 Conclusion
8-96
8.10 References
8-97
9.1 Introduction 9-1
9.2 Legislation,
Standards and Guidelines 9-1
9.3 Methodology
for Baseline Establishment 9-2
9.4 Description
of Existing Fisheries Baseline Conditions 9-3
9.5 Identification
and Evaluation of Impacts 9-7
9.6 Mitigation
Measures 9-9
9.7 Residual
Impacts 9-9
9.8 Environmental
Monitoring and Audit Programme 9-9
9.9 Conclusion 9-9
9.10 References 9-10
10 Landscape and Visual Impacts 10-1
10.1 Introduction 10-1
10.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 10-2
10.3 Landscape
Impact Assessment Methodology 10-3
10.4 Visual
Impact Assessment Methodology 10-5
10.5 Identification
of Potential Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures 10-8
10.6 Residual
Impact Assessment Methodology 10-8
10.7 Overall
Result of the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment 10-9
10.8 Review
of Planning and Development Control Framework 10-10
10.9 Baseline
Study 10-14
10.10 Landscape
and Visual Impact Assessment before Mitigation Measures 10-39
10.11 Minimisation
of Landscape and Visual Impact 10-85
10.12 Landscape
and Visual Mitigation Measures for Construction and Operation 10-88
10.13 Residual
Impacts upon Mitigation 10-94
10.14 Cumulative
Impact 10-123
10.15 Conclusions 10-124
11 Waste Management Implications 11-1
11.1 Introduction 11-1
11.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 11-1
11.3 Assessment
Methodology 11-4
11.4 Identification
and Evaluation of Waste Management Implications 11-5
11.5 Mitigation
Measures 11-14
11.6 Residual
Waste Management Implications 11-18
11.7 Conclusions
and Recommendations 11-18
11.8 References 11-19
12 Land Contamination Impact 12-1
12.1 Introduction
12-1
12.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 12-1
12.3 Assessment
Methodology 12-6
12.4 Description
of the Environment 12-8
12.5 Potentially
Contaminated Sites 12-15
12.6 Site
Investigation Plan 12-17
12.7 Submission
Requirements of CAR, RAP and RR 12-18
12.8 Evaluation
of Land Contamination Impacts 12-18
12.9 Environmental
Acceptability of Schedule 2 Designated Projects 12-19
12.9 Conclusions
and Recommendations 12-19
13 Cultural Heritage Impact 13-1
13.1 Introduction 13-1
13.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 13-1
13.3 Cultural
Heritage Assessment Area 13-4
13.4 Baseline
Conditions 13-5
13.5 Assessment
Methodology 13-18
13.6 Impact
Assessment 13-21
13.7 Mitigation
Measures 13-25
13.8 Residual
Impacts 13-27
13.9 Conclusions
and Recommendations 13-28
13.10 References 13-29
14 Environmental Monitoring and Audit
Requirements 14-1
14.1 Introduction 14-1
14.2 Project
Organisation 14-1
14.3 EM&A
Manual & Implementation Schedule 14-1
14.4 Amendments
to EM&A Manual 14-2
14.5 EM&A
Programme 14-2
14.6 Environmental
Management Plan 14-3
14.7 Method
Statements 14-3
15 Summary of Environmental Outcome 15-1
15.1 General
15-1
15.2 Environmentally
Friendly Options Recommended to Avoid Environmental 15-1
Impacts
15.3 Environmental
Designs Recommended to Minimise and Mitigate Environmental 15-3
Impacts
15.4 Summary
of Key Environmental Problems Avoided and Sensitive Areas 15-8
Protected
15.5 Estimated
Population Protected from Various Environmental Impacts 15-10
15.6 Environmental
Benefits of Environmental Protection Measures Recommended 15-10
15.7 Environmental
Enhancements 15-12
15.8 Compensation
Areas 15-13
16 Conclusion 16-1
16.1 General 16-1
16.2 Air
Quality 16-1
16.3 Noise 16-2
16.4 Water
Quality 16-3
16.5 Sewerage
and Sewage Treatment Implications 16-4
16.6 Ecology 16-4
16.7 Fisheries 16-5
16.8 Landscape
and Visual 16-6
16.9 Waste
Management Implications 16-7
16.10 Land
Contamination 16-7
16.11 Cultural
Heritage 16-8