12.1.1Literature reviews of existing information
indicated that identified fishing area in Kowloon Bay, eastern Victoria Harbour and KTTS are of moderate to high fisheries values while that in TKWTS and
KTAC are of relatively low value. There are no fish culture zones and
important spawning or nursery grounds identified in and within the immediate
vicinity of the Project area. The nearest mariculture areas are FCZs at
Tung Lung Chau and Ma Wan which are 8 km and over 10 km away, respectively, of the Project area.
12.1.2Direct and indirect impacts on fisheries
resources arising from the Project were identified and evaluated. The
Project will result in the temporary loss of approximately 74.4 hectares of
fishing area due to dredging associated with the Project. In view of the
small size of affected areas, temporary and insignificant loss of fisheries
production and low impact on fishing activities, fisheries impacts due to loss
of fishing area within the dredging areas is considered as minor and
acceptable.
12.1.3Indirect impacts of change of water quality
arsing from the Project would be temporary and insignificant based on the
predictions from water quality modelling. Mitigation measures suggested
in the water quality impact assessment to control water quality (Section 8,
Para., 8.8.1-8.8.26 of the EIA Report) would also serve to protect fisheries resources from indirect impacts. No significant adverse impact on
fisheries resources would be expected from the Project No
cumulative impacts on fisheries resources are expected.
12.1.4No operational phase impacts on fisheries
resources are expected to result from operation of the project as fishing
activity will not be restricted in the sea area (turning area) off the cruise
ship terminal and public landing steps cum fireboat berth. If cruise ships or
other vessels are manoeuvring in these areas, then they would not be accessible
to fishing vessels but this is no different from the other areas of the harbour
where other vessel traffic would impose similar restriction on fishing
activities. No permanent impact is expected. Additionally, all construction works would take place within the existing land
limits of the Kai Tak Development site and no structures would extend beyond
these land limits. Thus, no loss of fishing ground is
expected to result from operation of the project.
12.1.5Under this Project, no necessary fisheries-specific mitigation
measures and monitoring programme would be required.