10.1
As revealed in
the EIA Report, the proposed Ocean Park redevelopment and
operation was found to incur no impact on areas of archaeological interest,
except within the School of Motoring and City Bus Depot sites. An Archaeological
Investigation (AI) comprising test pit excavation should be undertaken prior to
the construction phase to verify the presence or absence of archaeological
deposits at these two sites. The area
proposed for AI is shown in Figure 10.1.
10.2
The grave located within the works boundary for the
redevelopment may be impacted by construction works in its immediate
vicinity. Precautionary measures to
protect the identified grave is recommended.
Mitigation Measures before the Construction Phase
10.3
An Archaeological
Investigation (AI) should be undertaken by a licensed archaeologist at the area
as shown on Figure 10.1 prior to the commencement of
the construction phase. The scope and precise location of the AI, which will
include test pit excavations, should be agreed with Antiquities
and Monuments Office (AMO) prior to the
licence application of the qualified archaeologist and the commencement of the
construction works.
10.4
A
qualified archaeologist should undertake the Investigation. The archaeologist should apply for a licence
to excavate and search for antiquities in accordance with the Antiquities and
Monuments Ordinance (Cap. 53). Upon any discovery of significant cultural
remains during the AI, the archaeologist will report the findings immediately
to AMO and provide field registers for examination upon request. An AI report should be compiled in accordance with Section 3.4.9 of the Study
Brief and the “Guidelines for Cultural
Heritage Impact Assessment” at Annex F of the Study Brief. The report will be submitted to satisfaction
of the AMO.
10.5
The paving and any artificial layers currently covering the HKSM and
City Bus Depot sites should be removed in the areas
where archaeological testing will be conducted before the AI can commence. The access to the HKSM and
City Bus Depot sites during the AI should be
restricted to designated personnel only.
Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase
10.6
If any
works are planned within one metre of the grave, a one metre buffer zone should
be provided around the grave, demarcated by a temporary fence.
10.7
The
implementation for the recommended built heritage mitigation measures is presented in
Appendix B.