Table 10.1 SUMMARY OF LANDSCAPE IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PHASE
IDEN-TITY NO. |
LANDSCAPE RECEIVER |
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING LANDSCAPE CONDITION |
RECEIVER SEN-SITIVITY |
POTENTIAL SOURCE OF IMPACT |
MAGNITUDE OF CHANGE (Construction) |
LANDSCAPE IMPACT (Construction) BEFORE MITIGATION |
MITIGATION MEASURES |
RESIDUAL IMPACT (Construction) UPON MITIGATION |
LCA1 |
Sheltered Coastline Area |
A steeply sloped, vegetated valley with an alluvial plain at its base. Low-rise residential units (approximately 15 units) scatters in the higher area and some (approximately 10 units) are at the base of the valley. A concrete bridge connects the east and west side of the valley. |
Medium |
Disturbance of vegetation (approximately 445m2) from construction of P1A and P1B. Disturbance of footpath for the sewer. |
Small |
Slight/ Moderate adverse |
Short excavation sections and immediate back filling upon completion of sections. Protect existing trees and minimise damage to vegetation. |
Slight adverse |
LCA2 |
Sok Kwu Wan Retail / Restaurant Area |
The ferry pier and open-air seafood restaurants lining the waterfront First Street. Low-rise residential buildings lining the Second Street. A 150 years old Tin Hau Temple is located within the southern section of the area. A amenity/recreation area with ball courts, a children’s play area, and a disused quarry are located within the northern section of the area. |
Medium |
Construction activities in First Street; disturbance to footpath. Construction of P2 at the base of the disused quarry behind the football court. Disturbance of vegetation (approximately 310m2) |
Intermediate |
Moderate adverse |
As above.
|
Slight adverse |
LCA3 |
Exposed Coastline Area |
The coastline is in most part rocky and natural. A paved footpath is inbetween the vegetated cliff and the steep vegetated and rocky hillside. A refuse transfer collection facility is located at the coastline. |
Medium |
Disturbance to footpath and coastal vegetation. STW at the disused quarry; possible slope stabilization works. Construction of the outfall. Vegetation disturbance is approximately 1529m2. |
Intermediate |
Moderate adverse |
As above.
|
Slight/ Moderate adverse |
LS1 |
Vegetation |
3 broad classification of vegetation: Woodland (approximately 5.1ha); Shrubland/grassland (approximately 23.8 ha); Cultivation (approximately 1ha)
|
Low |
Disturbance of vegetation Woodland (insignificant, predicted 5 no. trees to be felled, 1 no. to be transplanted); Shrubland/grassland (approximately 2283m2, 1%); Cultivation 0% |
Small |
Slight adverse |
Protect existing trees and minimise damage to vegetation by close coordination and on-site adjusting alignment of pipeline. Compensatory planting to affected areas. |
Negligible |
Note: LCA – Landscape Character Area; LS – Landscape Resource