TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

1.0   INTRODUCTION

Background

Objectives of the Environmental Impact Studies

Scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study

2.0   DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Background

Environmental and Programming Benefits

Location of the proposed Batching Plant

Description of the Proposed Batching Plant

Construction Program

3.0   RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

Introduction

Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance

Air

Noise

Water

Waste

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

4.0   AIR QUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Introduction

Assessment Criteria

Description of Surrounding Environment

Identification of Air sensitive receivers

Meteorology

Identification of Air Pollution Sources

Assessment Methodology

Impact Assessment

Conclusions

5.0   Noise Impact

Introduction

Government Legislation and Standards

Assessment Methodology

Identification of Sensitive Receivers

Noise Impact Assessment

Monitoring Audit

Conclusions

6.0   WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Introduction

Waste Management and Environmental Regulations

Assessment Criteria and Methodology

Prediction and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

Mitigation Measures

Conclusions

7.0   WATER QUALITY

Introduction

Assessment Criteria

Water Sensitive Receivers

Description of Environmental Baseline Conditions

Assessment Methodology

Construction Phase Impact Assessment

Operation Phase Impact Assessment

Mitigation Measures

Conclusions

8.0   VISUAL IMPACT

Introduction

Methodology

Visual Impact Assessment

Conclusions

9.0   IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES

10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT

11.0 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES

12.0 CONCLUSION

Air Quality Impacts

Noise Impacts

Waste Impacts

Water Quality Impacts

Visual Impacts

Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A)

 

 

 

 

List of Tables

 

Table 2.1          Estimated Quarterly Consumption of Concrete Quantity

Table 2.2          Comparison between on site concrete batching plant and concrete delivery by barges

Table 2.3          Schedules of Concrete Batching Plant

Table 4.1          Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives

Table 4.2          Locations of the Air Sensitive Receivers

Table 4.3          Spoil Handling During Construction Phases

Table 4.4          Emission Factors of Dust Generating Activities

Table 4.5          Mitigation Measures incorporated on the proposed Concrete Batching Plant

Table 4.6          Predicted TSP Concentration Level at Representative Air Sensitive Receivers without mitigation at 1.5m height

Table 4.7          Predicted TSP Concentration Levels at Representative Air Sensitive Receivers without mitigation at 10m height

Table 4.8          Predicted TSP Concentration Levels at Representsative Air Sensitive Receivers with mitigation at 1.5m height

Table 4.9          Predicted TSP Concentration Levels at the Selected Air Sensitive Receivers with mitigation at 10m height

Table 5.1          EIAO-TM Daytime Construction Noise Guidelines (Leq. 30min dB (A))


Table 5.2          Proposed Noise Sensitive Receivers (NSRs) during Construction of Telegraph Bay Development

Table 5.3          Predicted Noise level due to the operation and construction of Concrete Batching Plant only (Unmitigated)

Table 5.4          Cumulative Construction Noise Levels (Unmitigated)

Table 5.5          Predicted Noise level due to the operation and construction of Concrete Batching Plant only (Mitigated)

Table 5.6          Cumulative Noise Levels (Mitigated)

Table 7.1          Water Quality Objectives – Western Buffer Water Control Zone

Table 7.2          Summary of EPD Marine Water Quality Monitoring Data

Table 11.1        Summary of Environmental Impact Assessment Findings

 

List of Figures

 

Fig.2.1             Location of the Proposed Concrete Batching Plant

Fig 2.2             Plan View of Concrete Batching Plant

Fig.2.3             Schematic Diagram for Stage 1 Concrete Batching Plant

Fig.2.4             Water Spray in Barge

Fig.2.5             Enclosed Ground Bin

Fig.2.6             Enclosed Aggregate Receiving Hopper with Water Sprays

Fig.2.7             Elevation View of Stage 2 Plant

Fig.2.8             Schematic Diagram for Stage 2 Concrete Batching Plant

Fig.2.9             Enclosed Conveyor Belt & Transfer Point

Fig.2.10           Enclosed Aggregate Overhead Bins

Fig.2.11           Concrete Recycling System

Fig.2.12           Outline Development Programmes

Fig.2.13           Summary of Master Programme

Fig.4.1             Locations of Air Sensitive Receivers

Fig.4.2             Contours of Cumulative Hourly Average Total Suspended Particular Concentrations in mgm-3 at 1.5m Above Ground (Unmitigated)

Fig.4.3             Contours of Cumulative 24 Hour Average Total Suspended Particular Concentrations in mgm-3 at 1.5m Above Ground (Unmitigated)

Fig.4.4             Contours of Cumulative Hourly Average Total Suspended Particular Concentrations in mgm-3 at 1.5m Above Ground (Mitigated)

Fig.4.5             Contours of Cumulative 24 Hour Average Total Suspended Particular Concentrations in mgm-3 at 1.5m Above Ground (Mitigated)

Fig.5.1             Locations of Noise Sensitive Receivers

Fig.7.1             Location of Water Sensitive Receivers

Fig.8.1             Master Layout Plan

Fig.8.2             Photomontage of the Proposed Stage 1 Concrete Batching Plant

Fig.8.3a            Photomontage of the Proposed Concrete Batching Plant (View from Baguio Villas)

Fig.8.3b           Photomontage of the Proposed Stage 2 Concrete Batching Plant (Side View)

Fig.8.4             Photomontage of the Proposed Stage 2 Concrerte Batching Plant after CI & CII

 


Appendices

 

Appendix 4.1   Calculation of Dust Emission

Appendix 4.2   Emission Calculation of Concrete Batching Plant for Cyber-Port Development

Appendix 4.3   Sample Computer Outputs of FDM Calculations

Appendix 5.1   Mitigated Construction Noise

Appendix 5.2   Proposed Powered Mechanical Equipment for Construction and Operation of Concrete Batching Plant

Appendix 5.3   Proposed  Powered Mechanical Equipment with Mitigation Measures