CONTENTS

 

1             INTRODUCTION.. 1-1

1.1          Project Background.. 1-1

1.2          Site History.. 1-1

1.3          Project Description.. 1-2

1.4          EIA Study Brief.. 1-2

1.5          Designated Projects. 1-2

1.6          Other Infrastructure Works. 1-3

1.7          Project Benefits and Environmental Benefits. 1-7

1.8          Concurrent Projects. 1-9

1.9          Objective of the EIA Report.. 1-12

1.10       Structure of the EIA Report.. 1-13

2             Consideration of alternative development options. 2-1

2.1          Formulation of Development Layout.. 2-1

2.2          Public Views. 2-1

2.3          Consultation of Alternatives. 2-6

2.4          Implementation Programme.. 2-13

2.5          Planning Applications witin PDA.. 2-14

2.6          Recommended Development Parameters and Land Use

   2-15

3             Project Description and Construction methodologies. 3-1

3.1          Need of the Project.. 3-1

3.2          Appreciation of Existing Environment.. 3-1

3.3          Consideration of Scenario With and Without the Proposed Development.. 3-3

3.4          Consideration of Construction Methodologies

   3-4

3.5          CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

4             Air Quality 4-1

 

4.1          Introduction.. 4-1

4.2          Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines. 4-1

4.3          Baseline Conditions. 4-2

4.4          Air Sensitive Receivers. 4-3

4.5          Identification of Pollution Sources. 4-8

4.6          Construction Phase Impact Assessment.. 4-12

4.7          Operation Phase Impact Assessment.. 4-28

4.8          Conclusion.. 4-87

5             Noise 5-1

 

5.1         Introduction.. 5-1

5.2          Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines. 5-1

5.3          Baseline Conditions. 5-3

5.4          Noise Sensitive Receivers. 5-4

5.5          Identification of Pollution Sources. 5-11

5.6          Construction Noise Impact Assessment.. 5-14

5.7          Road Traffic Noise Impact Assessment.. 5-22

5.8          Fixed Noise Source Impact Assessment.. 5-48

5.9          Rail Noise Impact Assessment.. 5-51

5.10       Conclusion.. 5-56

6             Water quality.. 6-1

6.1          Introduction.. 6-1

6.2          Environmental Legislation and Criteria.. 6-1

6.3          Water Sensitive Receivers. 6-5

6.4          Baseline Conditions. 6-10

6.5          Assessment Methodology.. 6-14

6.6          Identification of Pollution Sources. 6-15

6.7          Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts. 6-16

6.8          Mitigation Measures. 6-21

6.9          Residual Impacts. 6-27

6.10       Conclusions and Recommendations. 6-27

7             sewerage and sewage treatment implications. 7-1

7.1          Introduction.. 7-1

7.2          Design Guidelines and Standards. 7-1

7.3          Existing and Planned Sewage System... 7-1

7.4          Latest Sewerage Network.. 7-2

7.5          Methodology and Design Criteria.. 7-3

7.6          Development Parameters. 7-4

7.7          Interfacing Projects. 7-5

7.8          Unit Flow Factors. 7-6

7.9          Peaking Factors. 7-6

7.10       Sewage Flow Estimation.. 7-7

7.11       Proposed Development Sewerage Network.. 7-7

7.12       Contingency plan for the proposed SPS. 7-9

7.13       Conclusion.. 7-10

8             Ecology.. 8-1

8.1          Introduction.. 8-1

8.2          Legislation, Standards and Guidelines. 8-1

8.3          Assessment Area and Methodology.. 8-1

8.4          Ecological Baseline – Literature Review.... 8-1

8.5          Ecological Baseline – Field Survey.. 8-4

8.6          Ecological Evaluation.. 8-15

8.7          Assessment of Potential Ecological Impacts. 8-29

8.8          Mitigation Measures. 8-44

8.9          Residual Ecological Impact.. 8-48

8.10       Environmental Monitoring & Audit (EM&A). 8-49

8.11       Cumulative Ecological Impacts. 8-51

8.12       Conclusion.. 8-52

8.13       Reference.. 8-54

9             Impact from Electric and Magnetic Fields. 9-1

9.1          Background.. 9-1

9.2          Environmental Legislation and Guidelines. 9-1

9.3          Assessment Methodology.. 9-1

9.4          Baseline Condition.. 9-3

9.5          Evaluation of Impacts. 9-3

9.6          Mitigation Measures. 9-4

9.7          Conclusion.. 9-4

10          Landscape and Visual Impact.. 10-1

10.1       Introduction.. 10-1

10.2       Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines. 10-2

10.3       Methodology

10-3

10.4       Review of Planning & Development Control Framework

10-6

10.5       Baseline Conditions. 10-10

10.6       Identification of Potential Sources of Landscape & Visual Impact.. 10-31

10.7       Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Before Mitigation Measures. 10-32

10.8       Mitigation Measures. 10-50

10.9       Residual Impact Assessment – Upon Implementation of Mitigation Measures. 10-56

10.10    Cumulative Impacts. 10-67

10.11    Conclusion.. 10-67

11          WASTE Management.. 11-1

11.1       Introduction.. 11-1

11.2       Environmental Legislation, Policies, Standards and Criteria.. 11-1

11.3       Assessment Methodology.. 11-2

11.4       Identification and Evaluation of Waste Management Implications – Construction Phase.. 11-3

11.5       Identification and Evaluation of Waste Management Implications – Operation Phase   11-8

11.6       Mitigation Measures for Construction Phase.. 11-11

11.7       Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase.. 11-13

11.8       Residual Impact.. 11-14

11.9       Conclusion.. 11-14

12          LAND CONTAMINATION.. 12-1

12.1       Introduction.. 12-1

12.2       Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines. 12-1

12.3       Assessment Methodology.. 12-1

12.4       Site Appraisal.. 12-2

12.5       Summary of the Site Appraisal and Identification of Potentially Contaminated Areas  12-23

12.6       Site Investigation Plan.. 12-24

12.7       Submission Requirements of CAR, RAP and RR.. 12-25

12.8       Evaluation of Land Contamination Impacts. 12-26

12.9       Conclusion.. 12-26

13          Cultural Heritage. 13-1

13.1       Legislation, Standards, Guidelines. 13-1

13.2       Objectives of Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment.. 13-2

13.3       Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment Methodology.. 13-3

13.4       Baseline Review.... 13-3

13.5       Archaeological Impact Assessment (Evaluation of Potential Archaeological Impacts)  13-8

13.6       Archaeology  Mitigation Recommendations. 13-11

13.7       Built Heritage Impact Assessment (Evaluation of Built Heritage Impact). 13-14

13.8       Built Heritage  Mitigation Recommendations. 13-14

14          Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements. 14-1

14.1       Introduction.. 14-1

14.1       Project Organisation.. 14-1

14.2       EM&A Manual.. 14-1

14.3       Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule.. 14-2

14.4       EM&A Programme.. 14-2

15          Summary of Environmental Outcome.. 15-1

15.1       Introduction.. 15-1

15.2       Environmentally Friendly Options Recommended to Avoid Environmental Impacts  15-1

15.3       Environmental Designs Recommended to Minimise and Mitigate Environmental Impacts  15-2

15.4       Summary of Key Environmental Problems Avoided and Sensitive Areas Protected   15-4

15.5       Environmental Benefits of Environmental Protection Measures Recommended.. 15-5

16          Conclusion.. 16-1

16.1       General.. 16-1

16.2       Air Quality Impact.. 16-1

16.3       Noise Impact.. 16-2

16.4       Water Quality.. 16-3

16.5       Sewage and Sewerage Treatment Implications. 16-3

16.6       Ecology Impact.. 16-3

16.7       Impact from Electric and Magnetic Fields. 16-5

16.8       Landscape and Visual Impact.. 16-5

16.9       Waste Management.. 16-7

16.10    Land Contamination.. 16-7

16.11    Cultural Heritage.. 16-8

 

  LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1

Summary of Designated Project (DP)

Table 1.2

Summary of Non-Designated Project (Non-DP)

Table 1.3

Potentially Concurrent Projects within Local Vicinity of the Proposed Development

Table 2.1

Key Comments Received during Public Inspection Period of Project Profile

Table 2.2

Comparison of Construction Method for the Proposed Road L7

Table 2.3

Alternative Design for Semi-natural Stream

Table 2.4

Summary of Implementation Programme within the PDA

Table 2.5

Summary of Approved Planning Applications within PDA

Table 2.6

Key Development Parameters

Table 3.1

Works Packaging for the Development

Table 3.2

Works Packaging for the Development

Table 4.1

Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives

Table 4.2

Air Quality Monitoring Data at Tuen Mun and Yuen Long AQMS

Table 4.3

Future Background Concentrations for Concerned PATH Grids (Year 2020)

Table 4.4

Representative Air Sensitive Receivers for Construction Dust Impact Assessment

Table 4.5

Representative Air Sensitive Receivers for Operation Air Quality Impact Assessment

Table 4.6

Calculation of TSP, RSP and FSP Emission Factors

Table 4.7

Construction Phasing

Table 4.8

Particle Size Distribution adopted in AERMOD (Construction Dust Emissions)

Table 4.9

Vehicular Emission Scenarios for Construction Phase Assessment

Table 4.10

Conversion factors for RSP/FSP

Table 4.11

Predicted Cumulative Construction Air Quality Impact

Table 4.12

Breakdown of 1-hour TSP concentration

Table 4.13

Breakdown of 10th highest 24-hour and annual RSP concentration

Table 4.14

Breakdown of 10th highest 24-hour and annual FSP concentration

Table 4.15

Summary of Total Vehicular Pollutant Emissions

Table 4.16

Predicted Cumulative Operation Air Quality Impact in Year 2029

Table 4.17

Predicted Cumulative Operation Air Quality Impact in Year 2033

Table 4.18

Air Quality Implication due to Recommended Direct Technical Noise Remedies in Year 2029

Table 4.19

Breakdown of 19th highest 1-hour NO2 concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2029

Table 4.20

Breakdown of annual NO2 concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2029

Table 4.21

Breakdown of mitigated 10th highest 24-hour RSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2029

Table 4.22

Breakdown of annual RSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2029

Table 4.23

Breakdown of 10th highest 24-hour FSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2029

Table 4.24

Breakdown of annual FSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2029

Table 4.25

Breakdown of 19th highest 1-hour NO2 concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2033

Table 4.26

Breakdown of annual NO2 concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2033

Table 4.27

Breakdown of 10th highest 24-hour RSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2033

Table 4.28

Breakdown of annual RSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 203

Table 4.29

Breakdown of 10th highest 24-hour FSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2033

Table 4.30

Breakdown of annual FSP concentration under with and without project scenario in Year 2033

Table 5.1

Noise Standards for Daytime Construction Activities

Table 5.2

Noise Standards for Road Traffic Noise

Table 5.3

Acceptable Noise Levels (ANLs)

Table 5.4

Prevailing Noise Measurement Results

Table 5.5

Overall Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers

Table 5.6

Representative NSRs and NAPs for Construction Noise Assessment

Table 5.7

Representative NSRs and NAPs for Road Traffic Noise Assessment

Table 5.8

Representative NSRs and NAPs for Fixed Noise Source Assessment

Table 5.9

Representative NSRs and NAPs for Rail Noise Assessment

Table 5.10

Road Inventory

Table 5.11

Fixed Noise Source Inventory

Table 5.12

Predicted Unmitigated Construction Noise Levels at NSRs

Table 5.13

Recommended List of QPME and their Sound Power Levels

Table 5.14

Summary of Movable Noise Barrier, Noise Insulating Fabric and Enclosures Adopted for PMEs

Table 5.15

Predicted Mitigated Construction Noise Levels at NSRs

Table 5.16

Recommended Minimum Separation Distance between Schools and Critical Works Area during School Examination Period

Table 5.17

Predicted Unmitigated Road Traffic Noise Impact (AM Peak) at Existing and Planned NSRs (Outside the PDA) Affected by Roads within the PDA

Table 5.18

Predicted Unmitigated Road Traffic Noise Impact (AM Peak) at Planned NSRs (Within the PDA)

Table 5.19

Number of Residential Dwellings/Classrooms/Other NSRs Exceeding the Respective Road Traffic Noise Criteria under Unmitigated Scenario

Table 5.20

Extents and Locations of Considered Direct Mitigation Measures

Table 5.21

Evaluation on Considered Direct Mitigation Measures

Table 5.22

Extents and Locations of Adopted Direct Mitigation Measures

Table 5.23

Predicted Mitigated Road Traffic Noise Impact (AM Peak) at Existing and Planned NSRs (Outside the PDA) Affected by Roads within the PDA (with Direct Mitigation Measures Applied)

Table 5.24

Predicted Mitigated Road Traffic Noise Impact (AM Peak) at Planned NSRs (Within the PDA) Affected by Roads within the PDA (with Direct Mitigation Measures Applied)

Table 5.25

Number of Residential Dwellings/Classrooms/Other NSRs Benefited and Protected under the Mitigated Scenario (with Direct Mitigation Measures Applied)

Table 5.26

Number of Residential Dwellings/Classrooms/Other NSRs Exceeding the Respective Traffic Noise Criteria under Mitigated Scenario (with Direct Mitigation Measures Applied)

Table 5.27

Proposed Provision of Acoustic Windows at the Planned NSRs

Table 5.28

Predicted Mitigated Road Traffic Noise Impact (AM Peak) at Planned NSRs (Within the PDA) Affected by Roads within the PDA (with Direct and Additional Mitigation Measures Applied)

Table 5.29

Summary of Maximum Allowable SWL of the Ventilation Fans for the Planned PTIs

Table 5.30

Fixed Noise Source Impact due to Planned Fixed Noise Sources on Representative Existing and Planned NSRs

Table 5.31

Cumulative Fixed Noise Source Impact due to Existing and Planned Fixed Noise Sources on Representative Planned NSRs

Table 5.32

Procedures of Rail Noise Assessment

Table 5.33

Input for Rail Noise Assessment

Table 5.34

Predicted Rail Noise Impact at Representative NSRs (Unmitigated)

Table 6.1

Water Quality Objectives for the North Western WCZ

Table 6.2

Water Sensitive Receivers

Table 6.3

Summary of Water Quality Statistics for Tuen Mun River in 2017

Table 6.4

Results of Water Quality Monitoring near the Project Sites

Table 6.5

Summary of Water Quality Statistics at Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter in 2017

Table 6.6

Summary of Water Quality Statistics at NM2 and NM3 in the North Western Water Control Zone in 2017

Table 7.1

Information of Sewage Pumping Stations in Tuen Mun Catchment

Table 7.2

Proposed Development Parameters at SHR Site, SHR Site Extension and HPR Site

Table 7.3

Population, employees and students generated from SHR Site, SHR Site Extension and HPR Site

Table 7.4

Development Parameters at TM54

Table 7.5

Recommended Unit Flow Factor

Table 7.6

Peaking Factors for Various Population Ranges

Table 7.7

Average Dry Weather Flow (ADWF)

Table 7.8

Year-by year sewage flow build-up for the Proposed Development

Table 7.9

Flow Build-up of SHR SPS and TM54 SPS

Table 7.10

Hydraulic Performance of SPSs

Table 8.1

Summary of Floral Species of Conservation Interest identified from Previous Ecological Studies

Table 8.2

Summary of Faunal Species of Conservation Interest identified from Previous Ecological Studies

Table 8.3

Summary of Habitats in the Assessment Area

Table 8.4

Floral Species of Conservation Interest

Table 8.5

Faunal Species of Conservation Interest

Table 8.6

Habitat Evaluation – Woodland (Mixed Woodland Type 1)

Table 8.7

Habitat Evaluation – Woodland (Mature Secondary Wood)

Table 8.8

Habitat Evaluation – Secondary Woodland

Table 8.9

Habitat Evaluation – Shrub-grassland, Landscape Plantation and Agricultural Land

Table 8.10

Habitat Evaluation – Streams

Table 8.11

Habitat Evaluation – Semi-natural Watercourse

Table 8.12

Habitat Evaluation – Drainage Channel and Pond

Table 8.13              

Habitat Evaluation – Village/Orchard, Village Area and Urban Area

Table 8.14

Evaluation of Floral Species of Conservation Interest

Table 8.15

Evaluation of Faunal Species (Mammal) of Conservation Interest

Table 8.16

Evaluation of Faunal Species (Bird) of Conservation Interest

Table 8.17

Evaluation of Faunal Species (Aquatic Fauna) of Conservation Interest

Table 8.18

Evaluation of Faunal Species (Aquatic Fauna) of Conservation Interest

Table 8.19

Summary of Habitat Loss

Table 8.20

Potential Ecological Impact of Habitat Loss

Table 8.21

Potential Ecological Impact on Floral Species of Conservation Interest

Table 8.22

Potential Ecological Impact on Faunal Species of Conservation Interest

Table 8.23

Potential Ecological Impact of Habitat Fragmentation

Table 8.24

Potential Ecological Impact of Construction Disturbance

Table 8.25

Potential Ecological Impact of Operational Disturbance

Table 8.26

Summary of Residual Impacts

Table 9.1

Guidelines on Limits of Exposure to 50 Hz Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields Issued by ICNIRP

Table 9.2

ELF and EMF Measurement Locations

Table 9.3

ELF Measurement Results

Table 9.4

EMF Measure Results

Table 10.1

Summary of Designated Project (DP)

Table 10.2

Significance of Landscape or Visual Impacts

Table 10.3

Characteristics of Assessment Area within Approved Lam Tei and Yick Yuen OZP No. S/TM-LTYY/10

Table 10.4

Characteristics of Assessment Area within Approved Tuen Mun OZP No. S/TM/35  

Table 10.5

Development Parameters of Tuen Mun Area 54

Table 10.6

Development Parameters of TM29 West

Table 10.7

Development Parameters of Private Development

Table 10.8

Summary of approved planning application within the PDA

Table 10.9

Key Information for the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

Table 10.10

Sensitivities and Relevant Dimensions of LRs and LCAs within the Assessment Area

Table 10.11

Sensitivity of Public Viewers from Viewing Points

Table 10.12

Sensitivity of Public Viewers from Visually Sensitive Receivers

Table 10.13

Magnitude of Change for LRs and LCAs during Construction and Operation Phases within Assessment Area

Table 10.14

Magnitude of Change for LRs due to DP 1

Table 10.15

Significance of Landscape Impacts before Mitigation within Assessment Area

Table 10.16

Significance of Landscape Impacts before Mitigation for DP1

Table 10.17

Significance of Visual Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers in the Construction and Operation Phases before Mitigatio

Table 10.18

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

Table 10.19

Significance of Residual Landscape Impacts on LRs and LCAs at Construction (C) and Operation (O) upon Mitigation within Assessment Area

Table 10.20

Significance of Residual Landscape Impacts on LRs at Construction (C) and Operation (O) upon Mitigation for DP1

Table 10.21

Significance of Visual Impacts during Construction and Operation Phases Upon Mitigation

Table 11.1

Summary of Estimated Quantities of C&D Materials Generated during Site Formation

Table 11.2

Tentative Transportation Routings for Waste Disposal During Construction Phase

Table 11.3

Summary of Waste Arisings during Construction Phase and Proposed Disposal Arrangement

Table 11.4

Estimated Quantities of MSW During Operation Phase

Table 11.5

Tentative Transportation Routings for Waste Disposal During Operation Phase

Table 11.6

Summary of Waste Arisings During Operation Phase and Proposed Disposal Arrangement

Table 12.1

Summary of Accessibility of Identified Areas During Site Visits

Table 12.2

Summary of Past and Existing Land Use of Identified Areas

Table 12.3

Enquires and Responses on Land Contamination Related Records

Table 12.4

List of Relevant Chemical Waste Producer

Table 12.5

Summary of Area Identification

Table 12.6

Potential COCs and Possible Remediation Methods for the Identified Potentially Contaminating Landuses

Table 13.1

Summary of Heritage Study Area

Table 13.2

Summary of the Findings and Evaluation of Archaeological Potential

Table 13.3

Summary of the Assessment and Recommended Mitigation for Each Area

Table 15.1

Key Environmental Problems Avoided and Sensitive Areas Protected

Table 15.2

Key Recommended Mitigation Measures and Associated Benefits

 

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 3.1

Tentative Construction Programme

Appendix 4.1

Construction Programme and Phasing

Appendix 4.2

Dust Emission Inventory and Source Locations

Appendix 4.3

Determination of Surface Characteristics Parameter

Appendix 4.4

Traffic Forecast (Construction)

Appendix 4.5

Emission Factors and Derivation of Emission Rates (Construction)

Appendix 4.6

Derivation of Portal Emission Rates (Construction)

Appendix 4.7

Emission Inventory of Portal Emissions (Construction)

Appendix 4.8

Emission Inventory of Open Roads (Construction)

Appendix 4.9

Detailed Construction Dust Assessment Results

Appendix 4.10

Traffic Forecast (Operation)

Appendix 4.11

Emission Factors and Derivation of Emission Rates (Operation)

Appendix 4.12

Emission Inventory of Open Roads (Operation)

Appendix 4.13

Derivation of Portal Emission Rates (Operation)

Appendix 4.14

Emission Inventory of Portal Emissions (Operation)

Appendix 4.15

Derivation of Industrial Emission Rates

Appendix 4.16

Emission Inventory of Industrial Emissions

Appendix 4.17

Detailed Operation Air Quality Impacts in Year 2029 (with Noise Mitigation Measures)

Appendix 4.18

Detailed Operation Air Quality Impacts in Year 2033 (with Noise Mitigation Measures)

Appendix 4.19

Detailed Operation Air Quality Impacts in Year 2029 (without Noise Mitigation Measures)

Appendix 4.20

Detailed Operation Air Quality Impacts at Existing ASRs in Year 2029 (without Project)

Appendix 4.21

Detailed Operation Air Quality Impacts at Existing ASRs in Year 2033 (without Project)

Appendix 4.22

Sensitivity Test for Change of Noise Mitigation Measures

Appendix 5.1

Information of Tuen Mun Area 54 Development

Appendix 5.2

Photos of Representative Noise Sensitive Receivers

Appendix 5.3

Construction Work Site and Tentative Construction Programme

Appendix 5.4

Construction Plant Inventory (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 5.5

Fixed Noise Source Inventory

Appendix 5.6

Predicted Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSRs (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 5.7

Schematic Diagram for Typical Construction Noise Barrier and Noise Enclosure

Appendix 5.8

Construction Plant Inventory (Mitigated Scenario)

Appendix 5.9

Predicted Construction Noise Levels at Representative NSRs (Mitigated Scenario)

Appendix 5.10

Predicted Construction Noise Levels and Minimum Separation Between Schools and Critical Works Areas During Examination Period

Appendix 5.11

Traffic Data

Appendix 5.12

Predicted Road Traffic Noise Levels at Representative NSRs For AM Peak Hour (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 5.13

Predicted Road Traffic Noise Levels at Representative NSRs For PM Peak Hour (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 5.14

Comparison of Predicted Road Traffic Noise Levels at Representative NSRs In the Vicinity of Junction Improvement Locations (Unmitigated Scenario)

Appendix 5.15

Predicted Road Traffic Noise Levels at Representative NSRs (Mitigated Scenario, Direct Mitigation Measures Only)

Appendix 5.16

Predicted Road Traffic Noise Levels at Representative NSRs (Mitigated Scenario, All Mitigation Measure)

Appendix 5.17

Prediction of Maximum Allowable SWLs of the Ventilation Fans for the PTIs

Appendix 5.18

Predicted Fixed Noise Source Assessment Results

Appendix 5.19

Rail Noise Measurement Record

Appendix 5.20

Rail Operation Information Provided by MTRC

Appendix 5.21

Predicted Rail Noise Assessment Results at Representative NSRs (Unmitigated)

Appendix 7.1

Commercial and Industrial Floor Space Utilization Survey (CIFSUS)

Appendix 7.2

Hydraulic Modelling Results

Appendix 7.3

Relevant Modelling Parameters and Typical Diurnal Profiles

Appendix 8.1

Ecological Survey Methodology

Appendix 8.2

Photographic Records

Appendix 8.3

Plant List

Appendix 8.4

List of Recorded Fauna Species

Appendix 8.5

Indicative Location Plan of Stream Bank Reinstatement

Appendix 8.6

Preliminary Woodland Enhancement Planting Plan

Appendix 10A

Historical Aerial Photographs of Project Site (1979-2013)

Appendix 10B

Broad Brush Tree Survey

Appendix 10C

Sewage Pumping Station Design Details

Appendix 12.1

Contamination Assessment Plan

Appendix 13.1

Field Investigation Proposal

Appendix 14.1

Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule

Appendix 16.1

Key Assessment Assumptions and Limitation of Assessment Methodologies

Appendix 16.2

Summary of Environmental Impacts Associated with the Project

 

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1a

Location Plan (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 1.1b

Location Plan (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 1.2

Location of Designated Projects (DPs)

 

Figure 1.3a

Proposed Infrastructure Works (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 1.3b

Proposed Infrastructure Works (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 1.4

Proposed Traffic Improvement Measures (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 1.5

Proposed Traffic Improvement Measures (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 1.6a

Location of Concurrent Projects (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 1.6b

Location of Concurrent Projects (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 2.1

Outline Development Plan

 

Figure 2.2a

Stages of Development (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 2.2b

Stages of Development (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 2.3a

Site Layout Plan (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 2.3b

Site Layout Plan (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 4.1a

Air Quality Impact Assessment Area (Construction Phase)

 

Figure 4.1b

Air Quality Impact Assessment Area (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.2

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Construction Phase) (Sheet 1 of 6)

 

Figure 4.3

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Construction Phase) (Sheet 2 of 6)

 

Figure 4.4

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Construction Phase) (Sheet 3 of 6)

 

Figure 4.5

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Construction Phase) (Sheet 4 of 6)

 

Figure 4.6

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Construction Phase) (Sheet 5 of 6)

 

Figure 4.7

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Construction Phase) (Sheet 6 of 6)

 

Figure 4.8

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Operation Phase) (Sheet 1 of 6)

 

Figure 4.9

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Operation Phase) (Sheet 2 of 6)

 

Figure 4.10

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Operation Phase) (Sheet 3 of 6)

 

Figure 4.11

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Operation Phase) (Sheet 4 of 6)

 

Figure 4.12

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Operation Phase) (Sheet 5 of 6)

 

Figure 4.13

Locations of Representative Air Sensitive Receivers (Operation Phase) (Sheet 6 of 6)

 

Figure 4.14

Location of Open Roads, Portal Emission and Industrial Emission Sources (Construction Phase 1-7)

 

Figure 4.15

Location of Open Roads, Portal Emission and Industrial Emission Sources (Construction Phase 8)

 

Figure 4.16

Location of Emission Sources at Asphalt Plant in Lam Tei Quarry

 

Figure 4.17

Locations of Open Roads, Portal Emission and Industrial Emission Sources (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.18

Location of Odour Source

 

Figure 4.19

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 1)

 

Figure 4.20

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 2)

 

Figure 4.21

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3a)

 

Figure 4.22

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3b)

 

Figure 4.23

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 4)

 

Figure 4.24

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5a)

 

Figure 4.25

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5b)

 

Figure 4.26

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 6)

 

Figure 4.27

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 7)

 

Figure 4.28

Contours of Cumulative Maximum 1-hour TSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 8)

 

Figure 4.29

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 1)

 

Figure 4.30

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 2)

 

Figure 4.31

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3a)

 

Figure 4.32

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3b)

 

Figure 4.33

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 4)

 

Figure 4.34

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5a)

 

Figure 4.35

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5b)

 

Figure 4.36

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 6)

 

Figure 4.37

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 7)

 

Figure 4.38

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 8)

 

Figure 4.39

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 1)

 

Figure 4.40

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 2)

 

Figure 4.41

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3a)

 

Figure 4.42

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3b)

 

Figure 4.43

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 4)

 

Figure 4.44

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5a)

 

Figure 4.45

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5b)

 

Figure 4.46

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 6)

 

Figure 4.47

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 7)

 

Figure 4.48

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 8)

 

Figure 4.49

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 1)

 

Figure 4.50

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 2)

 

Figure 4.51

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3a)

 

Figure 4.52

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3b)

 

Figure 4.53

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 4)

 

Figure 4.54

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5a)

 

Figure 4.55

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5b)

 

Figure 4.56

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 6)

 

Figure 4.57

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 7)

 

Figure 4.58

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 8)

 

Figure 4.59

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 1)

 

Figure 4.60

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 2)

 

Figure 4.61

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3a)

 

Figure 4.62

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 3b)

 

Figure 4.63

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 4)

 

Figure 4.64

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5a)

 

Figure 4.65

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 5b)

 

Figure 4.66

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 6)

 

Figure 4.67

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 7)

 

Figure 4.68

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG (Construction Phase 8)

 

Figure 4.69

Location of Noise Mitigation Measures for Construction Period 1

 

Figure 4.70

Location of Noise Mitigation Measures for Construction Period 2

 

Figure 4.71

Location of Noise Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase (With Project)

 

Figure 4.72

Location of Noise Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase (Without Project)

 

Figure 4.73

Contours of Cumulative 19th Highest 1-hour NO2 Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2029 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.74

Contours of Cumulative Annual NO2 Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2029 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.75

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2029 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.76

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2029 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.77

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2029 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.78

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2029 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.79

Contours of Cumulative 4th Highest 10-min SO2 Concentration at 1.5mAG (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.80

Contours of Cumulative 4th Highest 24-hour SO2 Concentration at 1.5mAG (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.81

Contours of Cumulative 4th Highest 10-min SO2 Concentration at 30mAG (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.82

Contours of Cumulative 4th Highest 24-hour SO2 Concentration at 30mAG (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.83

Contours of Cumulative 19th Highest 1-hour NO2 Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2033 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.84

Contours of Cumulative Annual NO2 Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2033 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.85

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2033 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.86

Contours of Cumulative Annual RSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2033 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.87

Contours of Cumulative 10th Highest 24-hour FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2033 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 4.88

Contours of Cumulative Annual FSP Concentration at 1.5mAG in Year 2033 (Operation Phase)

 

Figure 5.1

Prevailing Noise Measurement Locations

 

Figure 5.2

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 5.3

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 5.4

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 5.5

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 5.6

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 5.7

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 5.8

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers for Fixed Traffic Source Assessment

 

Figure 5.9

Location of Relevant Noise Sensitive Receivers for Rail Noise Assessment

 

Figure 5.10

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 1 of 6)

 

Figure 5.11

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 2 of 6)

 

Figure 5.12

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 3 of 6)

 

Figure 5.13

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 4 of 6)

 

Figure 5.14

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 5 of 6)

 

Figure 5.15

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Construction Noise Assessment (Sheet 6 of 6)

 

Figure 5.16

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 1 of 6)

 

Figure 5.17

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 2 of 6)

 

Figure 5.18

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 3 of 6)

 

Figure 5.19

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 4 of 6)

 

Figure 5.20

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 5 of 6)

 

Figure 5.21

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Road Traffic Noise Assessment (Sheet 6 of 6)

 

Figure 5.22

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Fixed Noise Source Assessment

 

Figure 5.23

Location of Representative NSRs and NAPs for Rail Noise Assessment

 

Figure 5.24

Identified Noise Sources During Operation Phase

 

Figure 5.25

Road Categories Adopted for Road Traffic Noise Assessment

 

Figure 5.26

Existing and Planned Noise Mitigation Considered in Traffic Noise Assessment

 

Figure 5.27

Locations of Considered Road Traffic Noise Mitigation Measures (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 5.28

Locations of Considered Road Traffic Noise Mitigation Measures (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 5.29

Proposed Location of Rail Noise Mitigation Measure

 

Figure 6.1

Water Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 6.2

Water Sensitive Receivers (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 6.3

Water Quality Monitoring Stations (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 6.4

Water Quality Monitoring Stations (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 6.5

Proposed Drainage Plan

 

Figure 7.1

Sewerage System in Tuen Mun

 

Figure 7.2

Site Formation Plan

 

Figure 7.3

Proposed Sewerage Layout Plan

 

Figure 8.1

Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Key Plan)

 

Figure 8.1a

Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Sheet 1 or 3)

 

Figure 8.1b

Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Sheet 2 or 3)

 

Figure 8.1c

Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Sheet 3 or 3)

 

Figure 8.2

Woodland and Watercourse Network in the Assessment Area

 

Figure 8.2a

Blow-Up Plan of Water Network N1

 

Figure 8.3

Ecological Impacts on Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Key Plan)

 

Figure 8.3a

Ecological Impacts on Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Sheet 1 or 3)

 

Figure 8.3b

Ecological Impacts on Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Sheet 2 or 3)

 

Figure 8.3c

Ecological Impacts on Habitat Map and Species of Conservation Interest (Sheet 3 or 3)

 

Figure 8.4

Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Plan

 

Figure 9.1a

Proposed Sampling Locations for Electric and Magnetic Fields Measurement (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 9.1b

Proposed Sampling Locations for Electric and Magnetic Fields Measurement (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 10.1a

General Layout Plan of Hong Po Road Site, San Hing Road Site & San Hing Road Extension Site (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 10.1b

General Layout Plan of Hong Po Road Site, San Hing Road Site & San Hing Road Extension Site (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 10.2

Site Section of Proposed Public Housing Development at Hong Po Road & San Hing Road Tuen Mun

 

Figure 10.3

Planning Considerations in the Project Site - Outline Zoning Plan

 

Figure 10.4

Visual Context of the Assessment Proposed Project Assessment Area

 

Figure 10.5a

Landscape Resources of the Proposed Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 1 of 6)

 

Figure 10.5b

Landscape Resources of the Proposed Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 2 of 6)

 

Figure 10.5c

Landscape Resources of the Proposed Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 3 of 6)

 

Figure 10.5d

Landscape Resources of the Proposed Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 4 of 6)

 

Figure 10.5e

Landscape Resources of the Proposed Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 5 of 6)

 

Figure 10.5f

Landscape Resources of the Proposed Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 6 of 6)

 

Figure 10.6a

Landscape Character Area of the Proposed Project Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 1 of 6)

 

Figure 10.6b

Landscape Character Area of the Proposed Project Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 2 of 6)

 

Figure 10.6c

Landscape Character Area of the Proposed Project Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 3 of 6)

 

Figure 10.6d

Landscape Character Area of the Proposed Project Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 4 of 6)

 

Figure 10.6e

Landscape Character Area of the Proposed Project Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 5 of 6)

 

Figure 10.6f

Landscape Character Area of the Proposed Project Assessment Area Boundary (Sheet 6 of 6)

 

Figure 10.7a

Photographic Records of Landscape Resources (Sheet 1 of 4)

 

Figure 10.7b

Photographic Records of Landscape Resources (Sheet 2 of 4)

 

Figure 10.7c

Photographic Records of Landscape Resources (Sheet 3 of 4)

 

Figure 10.7d

Photographic Records of Landscape Resources (Sheet 4 of 4)

 

Figure 10.8

Photographic Records of Landscape Character Areas

 

Figure 10.9a

Visual Envelope & Visually Sensitive Receivers Viewpoints (Key Plan)

 

Figure 10.9b

Visual Envelope & Visually Sensitive Receivers Viewpoints (Zoom In 1)

 

Figure 10.9c

Visual Envelope & Visually Sensitive Receivers Viewpoints (Zoom In 2)

 

Figure 10.10

Photomontage VSRVP1 Car Park, Tuen Tsz Wai

 

Figure 10.11

Photomontage VSRVP2 from Public Open Area between Tuen Mun San Tsuen and Botania Villa

 

Figure 10.12

Photomontage VSRVP3 from Pui Lin Garden, Siu Hang Tsuen

 

Figure 10.13

Photomontage VSRVP4 from Tsing Lun Road Footbridge

 

Figure 10.14

Photomontage VSRVP5 from Kei Lun W ai Children's Playground

 

Figure 10.15

Photomontage VSRVP6 from Po Tong Ha

 

Figure 10.16

Photomontage VSRVP7 from Raised Public Road Outside Siu Hong MTR Station

 

Figure 10.17

Photomontage VSRVP8 from Tsing Chung Koon Road

 

Figure 10.18a

Photomontage VSRVP9 from Miu Fat Monastery Viewing Platform (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 10.18b

Photomontage VSRVP9 from Miu Fat Monastery Viewing Platform (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 10.19

Photomontage VSRVP10 from Tuen Mun Trail, Route 1

 

Figure 10.20

Photomontage VSRVP11 from between Castle Peak Trail and Por Lo Shan

 

Figure 10.21a

Photomontage VSRVP12 from Chung Shan Hillside with Graves (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 10.21b

Photomontage VSRVP12 from Chung Shan Hillside with Graves (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 10.22

Photomontage VSRVP13 from West Railway heading South-west

 

Figure 10.23

Photomontage VSR14 from Hong Po Road Roundabout

 

Figure 10.24a

Landscape Mitigation Plan (Sheet 1 of 5)

 

Figure 10.24b

Landscape Mitigation Plan (Sheet 2 of 5)

 

Figure 10.24c

Landscape Mitigation Plan (Sheet 3 of 5)

 

Figure 10.24d

Landscape Mitigation Plan (Sheet 4 of 5)

 

Figure 10.24e

Landscape Mitigation Plan (Sheet 5 of 5)

 

Figure 10.25

LR Residual Impact Plan

 

Figure 10.26

LCA Residual Impact Plan

 

Figure 10.27

Figure 10.28

Typical Sections for Greening of Noise Barrier & Retaining Structure

Section of Enhancement of Semi-natural Stream

 

Figure 12.1

Location Plan (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 12.2

Location Plan (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 12.3

Identification of Potentially Contaminated Areas

 

Figure 13.1

Housing Development, School Site and Associated Works (Area 1-5)

 

Figure 13.2

Housing Development, School Site and Associated Works (Area 6-7, 9)

 

Figure 13.3

Housing Development, School Site and Associated Works (Area 8)

 

Figure 13.4a

Underlying Geology, Location of Sites of Archaeological Interest (SAI) and Previous Archaeological Investigations in Relation to Assessment Areas and SAIs (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

Figure 13.4b

Underlying Geology, Location of Sites of Archaeological Interest (SAI) and Previous Archaeological Investigations in Relation to Assessment Areas and SAIs (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

Figure 13.5

Identified Area for Further Archaeological Investigation within Area 2