TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.             INTRODUCTION

            Background to the Study

            Purpose and Scope of the EIA

            EIA Study Area

            Structure of the Report

 

2.            DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

 

            Location and Scale of Project

            Need of the Project

            Considerations of Alternative Slip Road Alignment and Design

            Considerations of Alternative Construction Method of Slip Roads

            Traffic Forecast

            Project Programme

            Interaction with Other Projects

 

3.             NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT
           

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation, & Standards

            Description of Environment

            Assessment Methodology

            Identification of Environmental Impacts

            Evaluation of Impacts

            Mitigation of Adverse Environmental Impacts

            Construction Works During Restricted Hours

            Residual Environmental Impacts

            Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements

 

4.         AIR QUALITY      

 

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation and Guidelines

            Baseline Conditions

            Air Sensitive Receivers

            Evaluation of Impacts

            Assessment Methodology

            Evaluation of Impact

Mitigation Measures

Residual Environmental Impacts

            Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements

 

5.             WATER QUALITY

           

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation and Standards

            Baseline Conditions

            Water Sensitive Receivers

            Assessment Methodology

            Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

            Mitigation Measures

            Residual Environmental Impact

            Environmental Monitoring and Audit

 

6.            WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation and Standards

            Assessment Methodology and Criteria

            Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

            Mitigation Measures

            Evaluation of Residual Impact

            Environmental Audit

 

7.             ECOLOGICAL IMPACT

           

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation and Standards

            Assessment Methodology

            Description of Existing Ecological Baseline Conditions

            Ecological Value

            Identification of Environmental Impacts

            Evaluation of Impacts

            Cumulative Impacts

            Mitigation Measures

             Residual Environmental Impact

            Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements

            References

           

8.             FISHERIES IMPACT       

 

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

            Assessment Methodology

            Baseline Conditions and Fisheries Sensitive Receivers

            Identification of Environmental Impacts

            Evaluation of Impacts

            Mitigation Measures

            Environmental Monitoring and Audit

            References

 

9.             CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT
           

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation and Standards

            Assessment Methodology

            Baseline Condition

            Results of the Baseline Study

            Identification and Evaluation of Potential Impacts

            Mitigation Measures

 

10.            LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT         

 

            Introduction

            Legislation   

            Assessment Methodology

            Scope and Contents

            Baseline Study

            Review of Planning and Development Control Framework

            Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment

            Recommended Landscape Mitigation Measures

            Residual Impacts and Acceptability of the Proposed Improvement Works

            Environmental Monitoring and Audit

 

11.       LAND CONTAMINATION

           

            Introduction

            Environmental Legislation & Standards

            Assessment Methodology & Criteria

            Baseline Conditions & Sensitive Receivers

            Existing Land Uses

            Identification of Environment Impacts

            Predication & Evaluation of Impacts

            Mitigation Measures

            Residual Environmental Impact

            Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Requirements

 

12.            ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT
           

            Introduction

            Construction Noise Impact

            Operational Noise Impact

            Construction Air Quality Impact

            Water Quality Impact

            Waste Management Implications

            Ecological Impact

            Fisheries Impact

            Cultural Heritage Impact

            Landscape and Visual Impact

            Land Contamination

 

13.            CONCLUSION

           

            Introduction

            Noise Impact

            Air Quality Impact

            Water Quality Impact

            Waste Management Implications
            Ecological Impact

            Fisheries Impact

            Cultural Heritage Impact

            Landscape and Visual Impact

            Land Contamination

            Overall Conclusion

 

14            IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

 

List of Tables

 

Table 2.1            Evaluation of Different Improvement Schemes

Table 2.2            Comparison of Alternative Construction Methods

Table 3.1 EIAO-TM Daytime Construction Noise Standards

Table 3.2             Acceptable Noise Levels (ANL, Leq, 5min dB(A))

Table 3.3             Road Traffic Noise Planning Criteria

Table 3.4             Representive Noise Sensitive Receivers

Table 3.5            A Summary of Cumulative Construction Noise Impacts (Without Mitigation)

Table 3.6            Predicted Road Traffice Noise Levels in 2022 (Without Mitigation)

Table 3.7            Sound Power Levels for Specific Quiet PME

Table 3.8          A Summary of Cumulative Construction Noise Impacts (Mitigated – Use of Quiet PME)

Table 3.9          A Summary of Cumulative Construciton Noise Impacts (Mitigated – Use of Quiet PME and Movable Noise Barriers)

Table 3.10        Predicted Road Traffic Noise Levels in 2002 (With Mitigation)

Table 3.11        Area Sensitivity Ratings for NSRs Selected for the Indicative Assessment

Table 4.1          Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives

Table 4.2          Background Air Quality

Table 4.3          Air Sensitive Receivers

Table 4.4          TSP Emission Rates for Construction Activities

Table 4.5          Comparison of Vehicle Emission for Different Scenario Year

Table 4.6          China Fuel Vehicle Idling Emission Factors

Table 4.7          Predicted TSP Concentration at ASR (With Mitigation)

Table 4.8          Concurrent Project

Tabel 4.9          Predicted NO2 and RSP Concentraions

Table 5.1 Water Quality Objectives for Inland Waters

Table 5.2          Water quality in watercourses and unmanaged ponds alongside Lok Ma Chau Boundary Crossing

Table 6.1Summary of Estimated Quantities of C&D Material

Table 7.1             Breakdown of Habitat Coverage within the Assessment Area

Table 7.2a Ecological Value of Active Fishponds in the Assessment Area

Table 7.2b Ecological Value of Abandoned Area, Plantation, Developed Area, and Village/Orchard Habitats in the Assessment Area

Table 7.2cEcological Value of Fung Shui Woodland and Secondary Woodland Habitats in the Assessment Area

Table 7.2dEcological Value of Active and Abandoned Agriculture and Shrubland/Grassland Mosaic in the Assessment Area

Table 7.2e Ecological Value of Nullah/Drainage ditches habitat in the Assessment Area

Table 7.2f Ecological Value of EMDC Committed Compensatory Habitats* and Chau Tau Flood Storage Pond in the Assessment Area

Table 7.3Avifauna of conservation interest recorded in the Assessment Area (Sept. 2002-February 2003)

Table 7.4aOverall Impact Evaluation of Active Fishponds

Table 7.4bOverall Impact Evaluation of Abandoned Area, Plantation, Developed Area, and Village/Orchard Habitats in the Assessment Area

Table 7.4c Overall Impact Evaluation of Fung Shui Woodland and Secondary Woodland Habitats in the Assessment Area

Table 7.4d Overall Impact Evaluation of Active and Abandoned Agriculture and Shrubland/Grassland Mosaic in the Assessment Area

Table 7.4e Overall Impact Evaluation of Nullah/Drainage ditches habitat in the Assessment Area

Table 7.4f Overall Impact Evaluation of EMDC Committed Compensatory Habitats* and Chau Tau Flood Storage Pond in the Assessment Area

Table 7.5Examples of Plant Species of Conservation Value to Wildlife for Landscaping Works

Table 8.1AFCD Figures on HKSAR Pond Culure Fisheries

Table 9.1 Assessment of Impacts to Built Features and Graves

Table 10.1Landscape Charater Units (LCUs)

Table 10.2Landscape Elements

Table 10.3Sensitive Visual Receivers

Table 10.4Summary of Disturbance to Landscape Characer Units

Table 10.5Summary of Disturbance to Landscape Elements

Table 10.6Summary of Landcape Impact (Without Mitigation Measures)

Table 10.7Summary of Visual Impact Assessment (Without Mitigation Measures)

Table 10.8 Summary Landscape Mitigation Measures Programming, Funding, Implementation, Management and Maintenance Agents

Table 10.9 Summary of Residual Landscape Impacts (With Landscape Mitigation Measures)

Table 10.10Summary of Residual Visual Impact (With Landscape Mitigation Measures)

Table 11.1 Historical Aerial Photographs Reviewed

Table 11.2Potential Contaminants associated with historic and present land uses at Site A

Table 11.3Potential Contaminants Associated with Historic and Present Land Uses at Site E

Table 13.1Summary of Residual Landscape Impacts (With Landscape Mitigation Measures)

Table 13.2 Summary of Residual Visual Impact (With Landscape Mitigation Measures)

Table 14.1 Implementation Schedule for Noise Control

Table 14.2 Implementation Schedule for Air Quality Control

Table 14.3Implementation Schedule for Water Quality Control

Table 14.4 Implementation Schedule for Ecological Requirements

Table 14.5 Implementation Schedule for Waste Management Implications

Table 14.6Implementation Schedule for Land Contamination

Table 14.7 Implementation Schedule for Landscape and Visual Impact

 

List of Figures

 

Figure 2.1Proposed Alignment

Figure 2.2Originally Proposed Alignment

Figure 2.3Typical Sections of Elevated Slip Roads

Figure 2.4Projected 2005 Traffic Flows Without Proposed Interchange (EIA)

Figure 2.5Projected 2007 Traffic Flows With Proposed Interchange (EIA)

Figure 2.6Projected 2011 Traffic Flows With Proposed Interchange (EIA)

Figure 2.7Projected 2016 Traffic Flows With Proposed Interchange (EIA)

Figure 2.8Projected 2022 Traffic Flows With Proposed Interchange (EIA)

Figure 2.9Preliminary Construction Programme

Figure 3.1San Tin – Outline Zoning Plan

Figure 3.2aNoise Sensitive Receivers within 300m from the Project Boundary

Figure 3.2bLocations of Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Figure 3.3Construction Work Areas

Figure 3.4Locations of Noise Barriers Proposed in Other Project

Figure 3.5Locations of Proposed Movable Barriers During Construction Phase

Figure 3.6Locations of Proposed Noise Barriers

Figure 3.7Typical Cross-Section of Proposed Noise Barriers

Figure 3.8Details of Movable Barrier for Segment Carrier

Figure 4.1Locations of Air Sensitive Receivers

Figure 4.2Contours of 1-hr average TSP concentration in mg/m3 at 1.5 m above Ground

Figure 4.3Contours of 24-hr average TSP concentration in mg/m3 at 1.5 m above Ground

Figure 4.4Contours of 1-hr average NO2 concentration in mg/m3 at 1.5 m above Ground

Figure 4.5Contours of 24-hr average NO2 concentration in mg/m3 at 1.5 m above Ground

Figure 4.6Contours of 24-hr average RSP concentration in mg/m3 at 1.5 m above Ground

Figure 5.1Locations of Water Quality Monitoring in San Tin River

Figure 7.1Sites of Conservation Interest in the San Tin Area

Figure 7.2Habitat Map

Figure 7.3Measures to reduce disturbance to San Tin EMDC Wetland

Figure 11.1Locations of Areas Assessed in Site Reconnaissance

Figure 11.2Locations of Proposed Zones for Contamination Investigation Work

 

 

Appendices

 

Appendix 3.1Extent of Defined New Road

Appendix 3.2Prevailing Road Traffic Noise Levels

Appendix 3.3Powered Mechanical Equipment for Various Construction Activities (Unmitigated)

                        Appendix 3.3-1

                        Appendix 3.3-2

Appendix 3.4Predicated Construction Noise Levels (Unmitigated)

                        Appendix 3.4-1

                        Appendix 3.4-2

Appendix 3.5Road Traffic Noise Assessment Results

                        Appendix 3.5-1

                        Appendix 3.5-2

Appendix 3.6Powered Mechanical Equipment for Various Construction Activities (Mitigated-Use of Quiet PME)

                        Appendix 3.6-1

                        Appendix 3.6-2

Appendix 3.7Predicted Construction Noise Levels (Mitigated-Use of Quiet PME)

                        Appendix 3.7-1

                        Appendix 3.7-2

Appendix 3.8Powered Mechanical Equipment for Various Construction Activities (Mitigated-Use of Quiet PME and Movable Noise Barriers)

                        Appendix 3.8-1

                        Appendix 3.8-2

Appendix 3.9Predicted Construction Noise Levels (Mitigated-Use of Quiet PME and Movable Noise Barriers

                        Appendix 3.9-1

                        Appendix 3.9-2

Appendix 3.10Assessment for Construction Noise Impact During Restricted Hours

Appendix 3.11Assessment of Noise Sensitive Receivers Eligible for Indirect Technical Remedies

Appendix 4.1Calculation of Dust Emission Factor

Appendix 4.2Sensitivity Test for Year 2007, 2011, 2016 and 2023

Appendix 4.3Calculation of Emission Factors from Vehicle Emission

                        Appendix 4.3-1

                        Appendix 4.3-2

Appendix 4.4Calculation of Vehicle Emission generated during Queuing in VHA and Toll Plaza & Queuing Forecast

                        Appendix 4.4-1

                        Appendix 4.4-2

Appendix 7.1Photographs of Habitats Recorded in the Assessment Area

      Appendix 7.1-1

      Appendix 7.1-2

      Appendix 7.1-3

      Appendix 7.1-4

Appendix 7.2Flora Recorded in the Assessment Area

      Appendix 7.2-1

      Appendix 7.2-2

      Appendix 7.2-3

      Appendix 7.2-4

      Appendix 7.2-5

Appendix 7.3Fauna Recorded in the Assessment Area

      Appendix 7.3-1

      Appendix 7.3-2

Appendix 9.1Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment

                        Figure 9.1 Map showing the history of land conditions in the Study Area

    Figure 9.2Aerial photograph of San Tin from 2001 (GEO CN30028)

                        Figure 9.3 Map showing the location of the recorded built features in Tung Chan Wai and Yan Shau Wai

                        Figure 9.4 Map showing the recorded built features in Wing Ping Tsuen

                        Figure 9.5 Map showing the recorded built features in San Lung Tsuen, Fan Tin Tsuen and On Lung Tsuen

                        Figure 9.6 Map showing the recorded built features in Chau Tau

                        Figure 9.7 Map showing the grave grouping near Kwu Tung Road

                        Figure 9.8 Map showing the grave grouping near Ki Lun Shan

                        Figure 9.9 Layout Plan showing the historical villages, Tung Shan Temple and Grave Groups

                        Figure 9.10 Aerial photograph of San Tin from 1963 (GEO Y10112)

                        Figure 9.11 Aerial photograph of San Tin 1990 (GEO A23480)

                       

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 394)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 395)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 396)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 397)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 398)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 399)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 400)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 401)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 402)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 403)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 404)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 405)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 406)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 407)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 408)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 409)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 410)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 411)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 412)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 413)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 414)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 415)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 416)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 417)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 418)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 419)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 420)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 421)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 422)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 423)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 424)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 425)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 426)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 427)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 428)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 429)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 430)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 431)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 432)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 433)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 434)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 435)

                        Fan Tin Tsuen (AAHB – 436)

                       

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 437)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 438)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 439)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 440)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 441)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 442)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 443)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 444)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 445)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 446)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 447)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 448)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 449)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 450)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 451)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 452)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 453)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 454)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 455)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 456)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 457)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 458)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 459)

                        On Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 460)

                       

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 461)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 462)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 463)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 464)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 465)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 466)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 467)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 468)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 469)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 470)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 471)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 472)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 473)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 474)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 475)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 476)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 477)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 478)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 479)

                        Wing Ping Tsuen (AAHB – 480)

                       

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 481)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 482)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 484)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 485)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 486)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 487)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 488)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 489)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 490)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 491)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 492)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 493)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 494)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 495)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 496)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 497)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 498)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 499)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 500)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 501)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 502)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 503)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 504)

                        San Lung Tsuen (AAHB – 505)

 

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 506)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 507)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 508)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 509)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 510)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 511)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 512)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 513)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 514)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 515)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 516)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 517)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 518)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 519)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 520)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 521)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 522)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 523)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 524)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 525)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 526)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 527)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 528)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 529)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 530)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 531)

                        Tung Chan Wai (AAHB – 532)

 

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 533)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 534)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 535)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 536)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 537)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 538)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 539)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 540)

Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 541)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 542)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 543)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 544)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 545)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 546)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 547)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 548)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 549)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 550)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 551)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 552)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 553)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 554)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 555)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 556)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 557)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 558)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 559)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 560)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 561)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 562)

                        Yam Shau Wai (AAHB – 563)

 

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 571)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 572)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 573)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 574)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 575)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 576)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 577)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 578)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 579)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 580)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 581)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 582)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 583)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 584)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 585)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 586)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 587)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 588)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 589)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 590)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 591)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 592)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 595)

                        Chau Tau (AAHB – 596)

 

Appendix 10.1Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment – Figures

                        Figure 10.1 Site Plan

                        Figure 10.2Aerial Photo of San Tin Interchange taken in 2001

                        Figure 10.3 Landscape Elements

                        Figure 10.4 View southwest from Castle Peak Road – Chau Tau

                        Figure 10.5 View north of the study area from Castle Peak Road – San Tin

                        Figure 10.6View southeast from Castle Peak Road – San Tin

                        Figure 10.7 View south from parking lot on Castle Peak Road, San Tin

                        Figure 10.8 View northwest form San Tin Roundabout

                        Figure 10.9 View northeast from westbound San Tin Highway

                        Figure 10.10View east from Kwu Tung Road flyover

                        Figure 10.11 View northwest from Kwu Tung Road slip Road entrance

                        Figure 10.12 View east from Kwu Tung Road Flyover

                        Figure 10.13 View southeast from Castle Peak Road – San Tin Post Office

                        Figure 10.14View east from Castle Peak Road – Wing Ping Tsuen

                        Figure 10.15 View south from Parking Lot on Castle Peak Road – San Tin

                        Figure 10.16 View north from Ki Lun Shan

                        Figure 10.17 View northeast from Yan Shau Wai

                        Figure 10.18 View east from Lin Barn Tsuen

                        Figure 10.19 View south from Lok Ma Chau Lookout point

                        Figure 10.20 Landscape Character Units

                        Figure 10.21 Location of SVRs

                        Figure 10.22Landscape Master Plan

                        Figure 10.23Enlarged Landscape Master Plan (1 of 7)

                        Figure 10.24Enlarged Landscape Master Plan (2 of 7)

                        Figure 10.25Enlarged Landscape Master Plan (3 of 7)

                        Figure 10.26Enlarged Landscape Master Plan (4 of 7)

                        Figure 10.27Enlarged Landscape Master Plan (5 of 7)

                        Figure 10.28Enlarged Landscape Master Plan (6 of 7)

                        Figure 10.29Enlarged Landscape Master Plan (7 of 7)

                        Figure 10.30 Slip Road B Landscape Sections and noise barrier

                        Figure 10.31Plan Indicating the Level of Landscape Impact with Mitigation Measure

                        Figure 10.40 Views for Photomontages

                        Figure 10.41 Photomontage 1 – View South from Parking Lot on Castle Peak Road – San Tin (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.42 Photomontage 1 – View South from Parking Lot on Castle Peak Road – San Tin (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.43 Photomontage 1 – View South from Parking Lot on Castle Peak Road – San Tin (with Landscape Works at Day 1)

                        Figure 10.44 Photomontage 1 – View South from Parking Lot on Castle Peak Road – San Tin (with Landscape Works at Year 10)

                        Figure 10.45 Photomontage 2 – View North from San Tin Roundabout – (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.46 Photomontage 2 – View North from San Tin Roundabout – (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.47 Photomontage 2 – View North from San Tin Roundabout – (with Landscape Works at Day 1)

                        Figure 10.48 Photomontage 2 – View North from San Tin Roundabout – (with Landscape Works at Year 10)

                        Figure 10.49 Photomontage 3 – View Northeast from Castle Peak Road San Tin Post Office (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.50 Photomontage 3 – View Northeast from Castle Peak Road San Tin Post Office (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.51 Photomontage 3 – View Northeast from Castle Peak Road San Tin Post Office (with Landscape Works at Day 1)

                        Figure 10.52 Photomontage 3 – View Northeast from Castle Peak Road San Tin Post Office (with Landscape Works at Year 10)

                        Figure 10.53 Photomontage 4 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Flyover (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.54 Photomontage 4 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Flyover (with proposed works)

                        Figure 10.55 Photomontage 4 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Flyover (with Landscape works at day 1)

                        Figure 10.56 Photomontage 4 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Flyover (with Landscape works at Year 10)

                        Figure 10.57 Photomontage 5 – View Northeast from Westbound San Tin Highway (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.58 Photomontage 5 – View Northeast from Westbound San Tin Highway (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.59 Photomontage 5 – View Northeast from Westbound San Tin Highway (with Landscape works at day 1)

                        Figure 10.60 Photomontage 5 – View Northeast from Westbound San Tin Highway (with Landscape works at year 10)

                        Figure 10.61 Photomontage 6 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Slip Road Entrance (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.62 Photomontage 6 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Slip Road Entrance (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.63 Photomontage 6 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Slip Road Entrance (with Landscape works at day 1)

                        Figure 10.64 Photomontage 6 – View Northeast from Kwu Tung Road Slip Road Entrance (with Landscape works at year 10)

                        Figure 10.65 Photomontage 7 – View West from San Tin Roundabout (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.66 Photomontage 7 – View West from San Tin Roundabout (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.67 Photomontage 7 – View West from San Tin Roundabout (with Landscape works at day 1)

                        Figure 10.68 Photomontage 7 – View West from San Tin Roundabout (with Landscape works at year 10)

                        Figure 10.69 Photomontage 8 – View East from Track Road adjacent to Existing VHA (The Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.70 Photomontage 8 – View East from Track Road adjacent to Existing VHA (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.71 Photomontage 8 – View East from Track Road adjacent to Existing VHA (with Landscape works at day 1)

                        Figure 10.72 Photomontage 8 – View East from Track Road adjacent to Existing VHA (with Landscape works at year 10)

                        Figure 10.73 Photomontage 9 – View East from Wing Ping Tsuen (the Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.74Photomontage 9 – View East from Wing Ping Tsuen (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.75Photomontage 9 – View East from Wing Ping Tsuen (with Landscape works at day 1)

                        Figure 10.76Photomontage 9 – View East from Wing Ping Tsuen (with Landscape works at year 10)

                        Figure 10.77Photomontage 10 – View East from OU(CDWEA) (the Existing Condition)

                        Figure 10.78Photomontage 10 – View East from OU(CDWEA) (Unmitigated Impacts)

                        Figure 10.79Photomontage 10 – View East from OU(CDWEA) (with Landscape works at day 1)

                        Figure 10.80Photomontage 10 – View East from OU(CDWEA) (with Landscape works at year 10)