Table 11.1 Implementation
schedule of Recommended Mitigation Measures
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EIA* Ref. |
EM&A Log Ref. |
Environmental Protection Measures* |
Location / Duration of Measures / Timing of Completion of Measures |
Implementation Agent |
Implementation Stage** |
Relevant Legislation and Guidelines |
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Air Quality Impact (Construction Phase) |
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3.5.1 |
A1 |
Sufficient dust suppression
measures as stipulated under the Air
Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation and good site practices
should be properly implemented. a)
Use
of regular watering, to reduce dust emissions from exposed site surfaces and
unpaved roads particularly during dry weather; b)
Use
of frequent watering of particular dusty construction areas close to ASRs; c)
Side
enclosure and covering of any aggregate or dusty material storage piles to
reduce emissions. Where this is not practicable owing to frequent usage,
watering should be applied to aggregate fines; d)
Open
temporary stockpiles should be avoided or covered. Prevent placing dusty
material storage plies near ASRs; e)
Tarpaulin
covering of all dusty vehicle loads transported to, from and between site
locations; f)
Establishment
and use of vehicle wheel and body washing facilities at the exit point of the
site; g)
Imposition
of speed control for vehicles on unpaved site roads. 8 km/hr is the
recommended limit; h)
Routing
of vehicles and positioning of construction plant should be at the maximum
possible distance from ASRs. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, AQOs |
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Air Quality Impact (Operational Phase) |
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3.4.5 |
A2 |
The proposed joss
paper burner will adopt the Best Available Technology (BAT), including a
water scrubber, an electrostatic precipitator and an exhaust fan connected in
series to effectively remove the air pollutants in the emissions. Adequate
air flow will be supplied to the furnace chamber in order to allow sufficient
oxygen for complete combustion and avoid production of carbon monoxide (CO)
and soot. Upon the multi-stage air treatment, the smokeless clean air would
be discharged via an extraction fan to the atmosphere. |
Joss paper
burner / throughout the design stage of the joss paper burner / upon
completion of design of the joss paper burner |
Project proponent (FEHD/ArchSD) |
ü |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM,
AQOs, Guideline on Air Pollution Control for Joss Paper Burning at Chinese
Temples, Crematoria and Similar Places |
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3.5.2 |
A3 |
Apart from the
adoption of BAT to the proposed joss paper burner, the following good
operational practices and administrative measures as well as good maintenance
practices as stipulated in EPD’s Guideline
on Air Pollution Control for Joss Paper Burning at Chinese Temples,
Crematoria and Similar Places should be strictly followed: Good Operational
Practices and Administrative Measures (i)
Before
burning joss paper, the operator should make sure that the air pollution
control equipment has been turned on and running normally. Joss paper burning
should never be carried out without operation of the air pollution control
equipment. (ii)
The
operator should ensure only offerings made with paper materials are burnt in
the furnace. Other wrapping materials, in particular plastic materials,
should be removed. (iii)
It
is essential to employ trained operators to control the feeding rate of joss
paper to the furnaces. In case visible emissions are observed at the flue gas
discharge, the feeding rate should be reduced as appropriate, and if visible
emissions persist, the operator should immediately stop the burning
activities and call for maintenance of the air pollution control equipment if
necessary. (iv)
Whenever
there is a sign of deterioration in performance of the electrostatic
precipitator, the operator should arrange cleaning of the electrostatic
precipitator. For those electrostatic precipitators with automatic
self-cleaning function, the operator should ensure self-cleanings are carried
out at frequencies recommended by manufacturers. (v)
The
operator should regularly clean the burning chamber and clear away ash
remains inside the burning chamber, preferably at least once a day. To
prevent emissions during ash clearing process, the ash should be wetted
sufficiently by water spraying. Good Maintenance
Practices (i)
Maintenance
and repair of air pollution control equipment should only be carried out by
competent personnel with sufficient training and relevant skills in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. (ii)
Air
pollution control equipment should be maintained regularly to ensure optimum
performance. All components should also be inspected, cleaned and serviced
regularly. (iii)
Any
defective parts of the air pollution control equipment should be replaced as
soon as possible. To facilitate immediate replacement, sufficient stick of
spare parts should be kept on-site. (iv)
Operators
should keep a copy of the operation and maintenance manual and should maintain
a proper log of maintenance records on-site to facilitate maintenance of the
equipment. |
Lai Chi Yuen
Cemetery Extended Areas / throughout the operation of the Cemetery Extended
Areas / upon decommissioning of the Cemetery Extended Areas |
Operator (FEHD) |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM,
AQOs, Guideline on Air Pollution Control for Joss Paper Burning at Chinese
Temples, Crematoria and Similar Places |
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Noise Impact (Construction Phase) |
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4.7.1 |
N1 |
Good site practice listed below and the noise control
requirements stated in EPD’s "Recommended Pollution Control Clauses for
Construction Contracts” is recommended: ·
Only well-maintained plant to be operated on-site
and plant should be serviced regularly during construction works; ·
Machines and plant that may be in intermittent use
to be shut down between work periods or should be throttled down to a
minimum; ·
Plant known to emit noise strongly in one direction,
should, where possible, be orientated to direct noise away from the NSRs; ·
Mobile plant should be sited as far away from NSRs
as possible; and ·
Material stockpiles and other structures to be
effectively utilized, where practicable, to screen noise from on-site
construction activities. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, NCO, EPD’s
"Recommended Pollution Control Clauses for Construction Contracts” |
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Noise Impact (Operational Phase) |
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4.6.3 |
N2 |
Properly design the water pumps and joss paper burner
to meet the total maximum permissible sound power level of 94 dB(A). |
Water pumps
and joss paper burner / throughout the design stage of the water pumps and
joss paper burner / upon completion of design of the water pumps and joss
paper burner |
Project proponent (FEHD / ArchSD) |
ü |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, NCO |
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Hazard to Life (Construction Phase) |
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5.16.12 |
H1 |
11.1
There are a number of measures recommended during
construction stage, which include: ·
Sufficient number of face masks should be purchased so
that the construction workers can be protected during accidental chlorine
release ·
The number of workers on site during construction
stage should be kept within the level as assessed in this report. ·
FEHD/ArchSD/the responsible personnel of the
construction site should keep effective communication with Police or relevant
authorities to ensure a proper evacuation/emergency response in case of a gas
release incident. FEHD/ArchSD/the responsible personnel of the construction
site should ensure all workers on site to be familiar with the route to
escape. Diagram showing the escape routes to a safe place should be posted in
the site notice boards and at the entrance/exit of site. ·
Specific means of providing a rapid and direct
warning (e.g. Siren and Flashing Light) to construction workers in the event
of chlorine gas release in the SMBWTW should be determined and made known to
the construction workers. ·
The construction site officer should establish a
communication channel with the SMBWTW operation personnel during construction
stage. Upon receiving the notice of an external gas leak at the SMBWTW, the
construction site officer should direct the workers to evacuate by following
the instructions of Police or relevant authorities as appropriate. ·
Induction Training should be provided to any staff
before working on site. ·
The responsible officer of the construction site
should ensure all construction staff are familiar with the evacuation routes
and /or location of the protective gears (if available). |
Works area /
Entire construction stage / upon completion of construction works |
Project proponent (FEHD / ArchSD) and contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM |
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Hazard to Life (Operational Phase) |
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5.16.14 |
H2 |
· FEHD
should keep effective communication with Police or relevant authorities to
ensure a proper emergency response in case of a gas release incident. |
Entire
project site / Operation stage / Whole operation stage |
Project
Proponent (FEHD) |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM |
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Water Quality Impact (Construction Phase) |
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6.8.1 |
W1 |
Construction
Site Runoff The
following measures are recommended to be implemented: •
Surface
run-off from construction sites should be discharged into storm drains via adequately
designed sand/silt removal facilities such as sand traps, silt traps and
sedimentation basins. Channels or earth bunds or sand bag barriers should be
provided on site to properly direct stormwater to such silt removal
facilities. Perimeter channels at site boundaries should be provided on site
boundaries where necessary to intercept storm run-off from outside the site
so that it will not wash across the site. Catchpits and perimeter channels
should be constructed in advance of site formation works and earthworks. •
Silt
removal facilities, channels and manholes should be maintained and the
deposited silt and grit should be removed regularly, at the onset of and
after each rainstorm to ensure that these facilities are functioning properly
at all times. •
Construction
works should be programmed to minimize soil excavation works in rainy seasons
(April to September). If excavation in soil cannot be avoided in these months
or at any time of year when rainstorms are likely, for the purpose of
preventing soil erosion, temporary exposed slope surfaces should be covered
e.g. by tarpaulin, and temporary access roads should be protected by crushed
stone or gravel, as excavation proceeds. Intercepting channels should be
provided (e.g. along the crest / edge of excavation) to prevent storm runoff
from washing across exposed soil surfaces. Arrangements should always be in
place in such a way that adequate surface protection measures can be safely
carried out well before the arrival of a rainstorm. •
Earthworks
final surfaces should be well compacted and the subsequent permanent work or
surface protection should be carried out immediately after the final surfaces
are formed to prevent erosion caused by rainstorms. Appropriate drainage like
intercepting channels should be provided where necessary. •
Construction
materials (e.g. aggregates, sand and fill material) on sites should be
covered with tarpaulin or similar fabric during rainstorms. •
Manholes
(including newly constructed ones) should always be adequately covered and
temporarily sealed so as to prevent silt, construction materials or debris
from getting into the drainage system, and to prevent storm run-off from
getting into foul sewers. Discharge of surface run-off into foul sewers must
always be prevented in order not to unduly overload the foul sewerage system.
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Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, WQOs, ProPECC PN 1/94
Construction Site Drainage, WDO |
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6.8.2 |
W2 |
General
Construction Activities •
Good
site practices should be adopted to remove rubbish and litter from
construction sites so as to prevent the rubbish and litter from spreading
from the site area. It is recommended to clean the construction sites on a
regular basis. |
Active works areas / throughout the construction period / upon
completion of all construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, WQOs, ProPECC PN
1/94 Construction Site Drainage , WDO |
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6.8.3 |
W3 |
Site Effluent There
is a need to apply to EPD for a discharge licence for discharge of effluent
from the construction site under the WPCO. The discharge quality must meet
the requirements specified in the discharge licence. All the runoff and
wastewater generated from the works areas should be treated so that it
satisfies all the standards listed in the TM-DSS. The beneficial uses of the
treated effluent for other on-site activities such as dust suppression, wheel
washing and general cleaning etc., can minimise water consumption and reduce
the effluent discharge volume. If monitoring of the treated effluent quality
from the sites is required during the construction phase of the Project, the
monitoring should be carried out in accordance with the relevant WPCO licence
which is under the ambit of regional office (RO) of EPD. |
Active works areas / throughout the construction period / upon
completion of all construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, WQOs, ProPECC PN
1/94 Construction Site Drainage , WDO |
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6.8.4 – 6.8.6 |
W4 |
Accidental Spillage of
Chemicals Contractor
must register as a chemical waste producer if chemical wastes would be
produced from the construction activities. The Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap 354) (WDO) and its subsidiary
regulations in particular the Waste
Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation, should be observed and
complied with for control of chemical wastes. Any
service shop and maintenance facilities should be located on hard standings
within a bunded area, and sumps and oil interceptors should be provided.
Maintenance of vehicles and equipment involving activities with potential for
leakage and spillage should only be undertaken within the areas appropriately
equipped to control these discharges. Disposal
of chemical wastes should be carried out in compliance with the Waste
Disposal Ordinance. The Code of
Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes published
under the WDO details the requirements to deal with chemical wastes. General
requirements are given as follows: •
Suitable
containers should be used to hold the chemical wastes to avoid leakage or
spillage during storage, handling and transport; •
Chemical
waste containers should be suitably labelled, to notify and warn the personnel
who are handling the wastes, to avoid accidents; and •
Storage
area should be selected at a safe location on site and adequate space should
be allocated to the storage area. |
Active works areas / throughout the construction period / upon
completion of all construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, WQOs, ProPECC PN
1/94 Construction Site Drainage , WDO |
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6.8.7-6.8.8 |
W5 |
Sewage Arising from
Workforces The
construction workforce on site will generate sewage. It is recommended to provide
sufficient portable toilets in the works areas. Contractual desludging
service should be deployed to clean the portable toilets on a regular basis. Notices should be
posted at conspicuous locations to remind the workers not to discharge any
sewage or wastewater into the surrounding environment. Regular environmental
audit of the construction site will provide an effective control of any
malpractices and can encourage continual improvement of environmental
performance on site. It is anticipated that sewage generation during the
construction phase of the project would not cause water pollution problem
after undertaking all required measures. |
Active works areas / throughout the construction period / upon
completion of all construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, WQOs, ProPECC PN
1/94 Construction Site Drainage , WDO |
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Water Quality Impact (Operational Phase) |
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6.8.9 to
6.8.10 |
W6 |
Following the current
practice of the existing Lai Chi Yuen Cemetery, sanitary facilities such as portable
toilets should be provided for the visitors and staff during operation of the
Project. Sewage generated from the sanitary facilities should be collected
and disposed of to a sewage treatment works for proper treatment by
contractual desludging service employed by FEHD for handling sewage from the
existing sanitary facilities. Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to reduce storm water and non-point source pollution have
been proposed for the Project as follows: Design Measures ·
Exposed surface shall be avoided within the Project
site to minimize soil erosion. The development site shall be either hard
paved or covered by landscaping area where appropriate. ·
The streams and channelized nullahs near the Project
site should be retained to maintain the original flow path. The drainage
system should be designed to avoid flooding. ·
Evergreen trees species, which in general generate
relatively smaller amount of fallen leaves, should be selected where
possible. Devices/ Facilities to
Control Pollution ·
Screening facilities such as standard gully grating
and trash grille, with spacing which is capable of screening off large
substances such as fallen leaves and rubbish should be provided at the inlet
of drainage system. ·
Road gullies with standard design and silt traps and
oil interceptors should be incorporated during the detailed design to remove
particles present in stormwater runoff, where appropriate. Administrative
Measures ·
Good management measures such as regular cleaning
and sweeping of road surface/ open areas are suggested. The open area
cleaning should also be carried out prior to occurrence rainstorm. ·
Manholes, as well as stormwater gullies, ditches
provided at the Project site should be regularly inspected and cleaned (e.g.
monthly). Additional inspection and cleansing should be carried out before
forecast heavy rainfall. |
Lai Chi Yuen
Cemetery Extended Areas / throughout the operation of the Cemetery Extended
Areas / upon decommissioning of the Cemetery Extended Areas |
Operator (FEHD) |
ü |
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ü |
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EIAO-TM, WQOs, ProPECC PN 1/94
Construction Site Drainage , WDO |
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Waste Management (Construction Phase) |
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7.6.1
to 7.6.2 |
WM1 |
Good
Site Practices •
Appropriate
waste handling, transportation and disposal methods for all waste arising generated
during the construction works for the Project should be implemented •
Adverse
impacts from waste management are not anticipated, provided that good site
practices are strictly followed. Recommendations for good site practices
during the construction activities include: •
The
contractor shall prepare a Waste Management Plan (WMP) in accordance with the
requirements set out in the ETWB TC(W) 19/2005, Waste Management on
Construction Site, for the Engineer’s Representative approval. •
Nomination
of approved personnel, such as a site manager, to be responsible for good
site practices, and making arrangements for collection of all wastes
generated at the site and effective disposal to an appropriate facility. •
Training
of site personnel in proper waste management and chemical waste handling
procedures. •
Provision
of sufficient waste reception/ disposal points, of a suitable vermin-proof
design that minimizes windblown litter. •
Arrangement
for regular collection of waste for transport off-site and final disposal. •
Appropriate
measures to minimize windblown litter and dust during transportation of waste
by either covering trucks or by transporting wastes in enclosed containers. •
Regular
cleaning and maintenance programme for drainage systems, sumps and oil
interceptors. •
A
recording system for the amount of wastes generated, recycled and disposed
(including the disposal sites) should be proposed. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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ETWB
TC(W) 19/2005, TC(W) 6/2010, WDO, Code of Practice on the Packaging,
Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes |
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7.6.3 |
WM2 |
Waste Reduction Measures
Good management and
control of construction site activities/ processes can minimise the
generation of waste. Waste reduction is best achieved at the planning and
design stage, as well as by ensuring the implementation of good site
practices. Recommendations to achieve waste reduction include: •
Prior
to disposal of C&D waste, wood, steel and other materials should be
separated for reuse, recycling to minimize the quality of waste to be
disposed of at landfill site. •
Minimize
use of wood and reuse non-timber formwork to reduce C&D waste •
As
far as practicable, segregate and store different types of waste in different
containers, skips or stockpiles to enhance reuse or recycling of materials
and their proper disposal. •
Encourage
collection of aluminum cans, plastic bottles and packaging material and
office paper. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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ETWB
TC(W) 19/2005, TC(W) 6/2010, WDO, Code of Practice on the Packaging,
Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes |
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7.6.4
– 7.6.7 |
WM3 |
C&D Materials With good site
management, it can reduce over-ordering of C&D materials such as concrete
and mortars. Alternatives such as still frameworks and plastic fencing can be considered
to increase the chances for reuse. In order to minimize
the potential impacts resulting from collection and transportation of C&D
materials for off-site disposal, the excavated materials comprising fill
materials should be
reused on-site as backfilling materials or for landscaping as far as
practicable to avoid disposal off-site. C&D waste, such as
wood, plastic, steels and other metals should be reused or recycled and, as a
last resort, disposal of to the Outlying Islands Transfer Facilities - Mui Wo
Station. A suitable area should be designated within the site for temporary
stockpiling of C&D materials and to facilitate the sorting process. In
order to monitor the disposal of C&D materials at the designated public
fill reception facility and landfill and to control fly-tipping, a trip
ticket system should be included, with reference to Development Bureau TC(W)
6/2010 for details. The inert C&D
materials to be disposed of at public fill reception facilities shall be materials
only consists of brick, concrete, cement plaster, soil and inert building
debris. The materials shall be free from plastics, chemical waste, industrial
metals and other materials that are considered unsuitable at the facility. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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ETWB
TC(W) 19/2005, TC(W) 6/2010, WDO, Code of Practice on the Packaging,
Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes |
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7.6.8 |
WM4 |
General Refuse General refuse should be
stored in covered bins or compaction units separate from C&D materials. A
reputable waste collector should be employed by the Contractor to remove
general refuse from the site regularly, separately from C&D materials. An
enclosed and covered area is preferred to reduce the occurrence of “wind
blown” light materials. In addition, a sufficient number of covered bins
shall be provided on site for containment of general refuse to prevent
visual impacts and nuisance to the sensitive surrounding. The Contractor should
carry out an education programme for workers in avoiding, reducing, reusing
and recycling of materials generation. Posters and leaflets advising on the
use of the bins should also be provided in the site as reminders. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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ETWB
TC(W) 19/2005, TC(W) 6/2010, WDO, Code of Practice on the Packaging,
Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes |
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7.6.10 |
WM5 |
Chemical Waste For disposal of chemical
wastes produced at the construction site, the Contractor is required for
register with the EPD as a Chemical Waste Producer and to follow the
requirements stated in the Code of
Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes. Good
quality containers compatible with the chemical wastes should be used.
Appropriate labels should be securely attached on each chemical waste
container indicating the chemical characteristics of the chemical waste, such
as explosives, flammable, oxidizing, irritant, toxic, harmful, corrosive,
etc. The Contractor shall also use a licensed waste collector engaged to
transport and dispose of the chemical wastes to the Chemical Waste Treatment
Centre at Tsing Yi (CWTY) or other licensed facility, in accordance with the Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General)
Regulation. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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ETWB
TC(W) 19/2005, TC(W) 6/2010, WDO, Code of Practice on the Packaging,
Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes |
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Waste Management (Operational Phase) |
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7.6.11 to 7.6.13 |
WM6 |
Ash
and non-combustible Residues The ash and
non-combustible residues generated from the joss paper burning should be collected
and stored in a properly covered refuse containers to avoid dust emission,
and final disposed of at landfill site. To promote recycling
of waste paper, aluminum cans and plastic bottles by the visitors, it is
recommended to place clearly labeled recycling bins (such as those available
from EPD) at convenient locations within the area of new niches or Lai Chi
Yuen Cemetery. The recyclable waste materials should then be collected by
reliable waste recycling agents on a regular basis. The general refuse
(other than those segregated recyclable wastes) should be separated from any
chemical wastes and stored in cover waste skips. FEHD should remove general
refuse from the site, separately from chemical wastes, on daily basis to
minimize odour, pest and litter impacts. Burning of refuse must be strictly
prohibited. |
Lai Chi Yuen
Cemetery Extended Areas / throughout the operation of the Cemetery Extended
Areas / upon decommissioning of the Cemetery Extended Areas |
Operator (FEHD) |
ü |
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ü |
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ETWB
TC(W) 19/2005, TC(W) 6/2010, WDO, Code of Practice on the Packaging,
Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes |
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Ecological Impact (Construction Phase) |
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8.7.2 |
E1 |
In order to avoid
woodland of higher ecological value and minimize the loss of woodland /
plantation, the currently proposed option has confined the new niches to be built
within the existing Lai Chi Yuen Cemetery and only minimal area (about 7.5m2)
outside the cemetery boundary is required for the proposed barrier-free site
access, which is indispensable for the development. |
Active works areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all construction activities |
Project proponent (FEHD / ArchSD) &
Contractor |
ü |
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DEVB
TCW No. 7/2015, EIAO-TM |
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8.7.3 to 8.7.4 |
E2 |
•
Habitat
loss could be minimized in the first instance by retaining existing
vegetation wherever possible, particularly mature and semi-mature trees
present within the works areas. •
Any
trees retained should be adequately protected during the construction phase
to promote their health and longevity. •
Areas
which would be temporarily affected by construction activities should be
reinstated after completing the construction works. •
Hoarding
or fencing should be erected around the works areas during the construction
phase to restrict access to natural habitats adjacent to works areas by site
workers to reduce human disturbance. • Provision of compensatory native tree and shrub planting. |
Active works areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all construction activities |
Project proponent (FEHD / ArchSD) &
Contractor |
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ü |
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DEVB
TCW No. 7/2015, EIAO-TM |
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8.7.5 to 8.7.6 |
E3 |
An individual of Aquilaria sinensis located within the
project site would be subject to direct impacts. As such, prior to the commencement
of the construction works, a vegetation survey should be conducted by a
qualified ecologist / botanist within the project site boundary to: •
Ascertain
the presence of, as well as update the conditions, number and locations of
the flora species of conservation importance identified. •
Determine
the number and location of the affected individual of flora species of
conservation importance and evaluate the suitability and / or practicality of
the transplantation. A Transplantation
Proposal should be prepared by a qualified ecologist / botanist with detailed
findings of the vegetation survey (i.e. number and locations of the affected
individuals, assessment of the suitability and / or practicality of the
transplantation) and locations of receptor site(s), transplantation
methodology, implementation programme of transplantation,
post-transplantation monitoring and maintenance programme. The proposal
should be submitted to and approved by AFCD prior to commencement of any
works (including ground investigation). The approved transplantation works
should be carried out before the commencement of construction works and
should be supervised by a qualified botanist / horticulturist / Certified
Arborist with relevant experience in transplanting flora species of
conservation importance. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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ü |
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DEVB
TCW No. 7/2015, EIAO-TM |
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8.7.8 to 8.7.12 |
E4 |
Construction dust should
be suppressed to avoid and minimize the dust covering leaves of plants that
would affect their photosynthesis, and thus their health and growth: •
Regular
watering, to reduce dust emissions from exposed site surfaces and unpaved
roads. •
Proper
storage of construction materials. •
Tarpaulin
covering of all dusty vehicle loads transported to, from and between site
locations. Noise impact during
construction phase should be avoided and minimized to reduce the disturbance
to the habitats adjacent to the works areas: •
Machines
and plant (e.g. trucks) that may be in intermittent use should be shut down
between work periods or should be throttled down to a minimum. •
Machines
and plants known to emit strong directional noise should, wherever possible,
be orientated so that the noise is directed away from the nearby habitats. •
Material
stockpiles and other structures should be effectively utilized, wherever
practicable, in screening noise from on-site construction activities. With reference to ETWB
TCW No. 5/2005 on “Protection of natural streams/ rivers from adverse impacts
arising from construction works” and good site practices, the following good
site practices/water control measures should be adopted to minimize any
pollution entering the watercourse nearby: •
General
refuse and construction wastes should be collected and disposed of in a
timely and appropriate manner. •
Drainage
arrangements should include sediment traps to collect and control
construction run-off. •
All
works and storage area should be restricted to the site boundary. •
Covering
of any exposed soil or other loose materials with tarpaulins to prevent
erosion. •
Exposed
soil to be covered as quickly as possible following formation works, then
seeded and covered with a biodegradable geotextile blanket for erosion
control purposes. •
A
temporary sewage treatment system or portable chemical toilets should be
designed and installed to collect wastewater and prevent it from entering
nearby habitats. •
The
proposed works site inside or in the proximity of nearby habitats should be
temporarily isolated, such as by placing of sandbags or silt curtains with a
lead edge at the bottom and properly supported props, to prevent adverse
impacts on these areas. Other protective measures should also be taken to
ensure that no pollution or siltation occurs in the water gathering grounds
of the works site. •
Construction
debris and spoil should be covered up and/or properly disposed of as soon as
possible to avoid being washed into nearby habitats by rain. •
Contractors
should adhere to a strict “clean site” policy, with all construction waste
transported to predetermined sites for safe disposal. Under no circumstances
should there be any disposal of waste oil or other materials on site. •
Vehicles
and other plant should be carefully maintained and properly used to minimise
the chance for accidental spillage. Prior to the
commencement of any works, the appointed Contractor / Construction Manager
should conduct a formal briefing to the workforce to reinforce the message that
the works are being conducted within Lantau South Country Park adjacent to
environmentally sensitive areas. Workers should also be informed about the
locations of any identified rare/ protected plant species adjacent to the
project site, concepts of site cleanliness and appropriate waste management
procedures, including waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The workforce should
be reminded of the need for environmental diligence throughout the duration
of works, and in particular to avoid littering, improper disposal of
construction waste, avoid unnecessarily damage to vegetation or cause noise
or visual disturbance during the works. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Contractor |
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Ecological Impact (Operational Phase) |
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8.7.13 |
E5 |
During operational
phase, adequate litter bins, a joss paper burner of proper function and
fire-fighting gears should be provided. Regular patrol shall be conducted at
the open niche area during the Ching Ming Festival and Chung Yeung Festival
to ensure no uncontrolled burning occurs. |
Lai Chi Yuen
Cemetery Extended Areas / throughout the operation of the Cemetery Extended
Areas / upon decommissioning of the Cemetery Extended Areas |
Operator (FEHD) |
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Table 9.3 |
LV1 |
CM1 Preservation of Existing Vegetation All
the existing trees to be retained within the site and not to be affected by the
Project shall be carefully protected during construction accordance with DEVB
TCW No. 7/2015 - Tree Preservation and the latest Guidelines on Tree
Preservation during Development issued by GLTM Section of DevB. Any existing
vegetation on existing man-made slope and natural terrain not to be affected
by the Project shall be carefully preserved. CM2 Compensatory Tree Planting Any
trees to be felled under the Project shall be compensated in accordance with
DEVB TCW No. 7/2015 - Tree Preservation. Native species will be proposed. CM3 Control of Night-time Lighting Glare Any
lighting provision of the construction works at night shall be carefully
control to prevent light overspill to the nearby VSRs and into the sky. CM4 Erection of Screen Hoarding in Visually
Unobtrusive Colour Screen
hoarding in visually unobtrusive colour, which is compatible with the
surrounding settings, shall be erected during construction to minimize the
potential landscape and visual impacts due to the construction works and
activities. CM5 Management of Construction Activities
and Facilities The
facilities and activities at works sites and areas, which include site
office, temporary storage areas, temporary works etc., shall be carefully
managed and controlled on the height, deposition and arrangement to minimize
any potential adverse landscape and visual impacts. CM6 Reinstatement of Temporarily Disturbed
Landscape Areas All
hard and soft landscape areas disturbed temporarily during construction due
to temporary excavations, temporary works sites and works areas shall be
reinstated to equal or better quality, to the satisfaction of the relevant
Government Departments. |
Active works
areas / throughout the construction period / upon completion of all
construction activities |
Project proponent (FEHD / ArchSD) &
Contractor |
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Table 9.4 |
LV2 |
OM1 Aesthetically pleasing design of
Aboveground Structures The aboveground
structures of the Project including proposed elevated platform, structural
columns, niches and ancillary facilities in the regard of layouts, forms,
materials and finishes shall be sensitively designed so as to blend in the
structures to the adjacent landscape and visual context. OM2 Amenity Tree and Shrub Planting Amenity
tree and shrub planting shall be provided at the edge of the platform to
provide green transition between the proposed extension and the existing
natural terrain. OM3 Screen Planting to soften the Structural
Columns of the elevated platform Shade
Tolerant species will be selected carefully. Screen planting on slope and
vertical screen planting in the form of climbers on wire mesh are proposed in
front of the structural columns of the elevated platform to minimize the
potential adverse visual impact. |
Lai Chi Yuen
Cemetery Extended Areas / throughout the operation of the Cemetery Extended
Areas / upon decommissioning of the Cemetery Extended Areas |
Project proponent (FEHD / ArchSD) |
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Notes:
* All recommendations and requirements
resulted during the course of EIA Process, including ACE and/or accepted public
comment to the proposed project.
** Des = Design; C = Construction; O =
Operation; Dec = Decommissioning