Agreement No. CE 11/2002 (DS)

Drainage Improvement in Sai Kung

Design and Construction

Methodology for the Built Heritage Survey as Part of

The Built Heritage Impact Assessment

1.0 Introduction

The drainage improvement works in Sai Kung entails proposed works in three areas, namely, Sha Ha, Pak Kong and Ho Chung.

Proposed works on the Sha Ha River

1. Channel with grasscrete and masonary bank and natural bed will be constructed on the Sai Kung River for about 140m upstream of the Sha Ha diversion culvert. This includes; the widening of the river by excavation and construction of an access road 10 m wide at the top of the culvert and along one side of the river.

2. Construction of three cell Sha Ha Diversion Culvert, involving site clearance.

Proposed works at Pak Kong and Ho Chung

1. River widening by excavation;

2. Left bank of Ho Chung River will be left untouched with exception of the provision of road crossing drains;

3. Maintenance access ramps will be constructed and a maintenance footpath on one side of the river if there is no access from the existing road;

4. Temporary foot and vehicular bridges will be erected during construction;

5. Existing wiers will be replaced and the water will be temporarily diverted.

2.0 Objectives of the Built Heritage Survey

The main objectives of the Built Heritage Survey are to identify and record all cultural heritage resources as defined in this proposal, these include built heritage structures, pre-world war II/ clan graves, stone pathways and terraces, historical landscape features and fung shui features.

3.0 Scope of Survey

3.1 Definition of Features that Fall within the Scope of Built Heritage Survey

· all pre-1950 structures, these include all built features, such as; domestic structures, ancestral halls, temples, shrines, monasteries and nunneries, village gates, wells, schools (*graves and cultural/ historical land use features are dealt with in a separate section);

· any post-1950 structure deemed to possess features containing architectural or cultural merit;

· All pre-war clan graves;

· Cultural landscape features, such as fung shui woods and ponds;

· Historical land use features, such as historical tracks and pathways, stone walls and terraces, ponds and other agricultural features.

3.2 Tasks

3.2.1 Detailed Recording of all Identified Built Heritage Features in the following categories:

· Built structures;

· Graves;

· Cultural landscape features, such as fung shui woods and ponds;

· Historical land use features.

3.2.2 Interviews with local informants, including residents and village elders.

The interviews should be used to gather information, such as, cultural and historical background of the structures and the villages, historical events associated with the structures and villages for the compilation of a background description.

3.3 Recording Methodology

Systematic documentation of all recorded features within each of the categories listed below must be undertaken. The following must be included:

3.3.1 For Built Structures

· A photographic record of each building or structure including the exterior and special architectural details where possible, as well as the surroundings of the feature;

· The location of each recorded structure including its relationship to the proposed site boundary, including all works areas, on a 1:1000 scale map;

· Written descriptions of each recorded feature, including; age of structure, details of architectural features, condition of the structure, past and present uses, architectural appraisal, notes on any modifications, direction faced and associations with historical/ cultural events or individuals;

· A description of the surrounding environment and orientation of each recorded resource;

· A background summary of each village, including a physical description of the environmental setting (surrounding environment) as well as information gathered from oral interviews with local informants, see section 3.2.2 for details;

· For isolated structures, this must be done on an individual basis. The description for structures within a village can be covered by a village background summary, this must include physical and cultural attributes, such as orientation of villages to any identified fung shui features, general condition of structures, settlement history, historical economic activities and associated clans.

3.3.2 For Graves

· The location of the each recorded feature including its relationship to the proposed site boundary, including all works areas on a 1:1000 scale map;

· A written description of each recorded grave. This must include the following;

· the associated clan;

· a copy of the inscription;

· the dimensions;

· the orientation;

· any renovation dates;

· a physical description of the architectural elements of the grave, including whether the grave consists of modern or historical building materials.

· Renovation dates must also be listed and the incorporation of any historical elements (such as an inscription plaque) have been incorporated into a modern renovated grave;

· A photographic record of each grave.

3.3.3 For Cultural Landscape Features

· The location of each recorded feature including its relationship to the proposed site boundary, including all works areas, highlighted on a 1:1000 scale map;

· Written description of each recorded feature, including information gathered from interviews with local informants;

· A photographic record of each recorded feature.

3.3.4 For Historical Land Use Features

· The location of each recorded feature including its relationship to the proposed site boundary, including all works areas, highlighted on a 1:1000 scale map;

· Written description of each recorded feature, including information gathered from interviews with local informants;

· A photographic record of each feature.

3.4 Survey Boundary

3.4.1 Historical Villages and Structures

The following historical villages and structures have been identified as being located in the vicinity of the project and must be included in the survey;

Ho Chung River

· Ho Chung Village

· Che Kung Temple (Grade II)

Pak Kong River

· Fet Kong Temple

3.4.2 Remaining Areas

All remaining areas within 50 metres on either side of all site boundaries, including works areas must be surveyed and documented as stipulated in Section 3.3.

4.0 Reporting Requirements

A report containing the following elements must be submitted at the end of the field survey:

· Documentation, as described in section 3.3 of all recorded features and their surrounding environments that fall within the scope of the Built Heritage Survey;

· The report should include a catalogue of all recorded resources, including a photograph;

· A master plan showing the surveyed areas and the proposed works, with easy cross reference to 1:1000 scale maps showing the locations of all recorded features;

· Submit up to 10 copies of draft report in English within 1 month of completion of the field survey;

· Submit up to 10 copies of the final Report as soon as all outstanding issues have been resolved with the authorities, particularly, the AMO, including an electronic copy of the final Report, including results, figures and plates.