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Contents

Executive summary

1       Introduction

1.1      Background

1.2      Scope of this Report

1.3      Organisation Structure

1.4      Summary of Construction Works

1.5      Summary of EM&A Requirements

1.6      Status of Statutory Environmental Compliance with the Environmental Permit

1.7      Status of Other Statutory Environmental Requirements

1.8      Reporting of EM&A Results

2       Air Quality

2.1      Monitoring Requirements

2.2      Monitoring Locations

2.3      Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates

2.4      Action and Limit Levels

2.5      Monitoring Equipment

2.6      Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Period

2.7      Results and Observations

3       Noise

3.1      Monitoring Requirements

3.2      Monitoring Locations

3.3      Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates

3.4      Action and Limit Levels

3.5      Monitoring Equipment

3.6      Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Period

3.7      Results and Observations

4       Water Quality

4.1      Monitoring Requirements

4.2      Monitoring Locations

4.3      Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

4.4      Action and Limit Levels

4.5      Monitoring Equipment

4.6      Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Period

4.7      Results and Observations

5       Ecology

5.1      Monitoring Requirements

5.2      Monitoring Locations

5.3      Monitoring Frequency and Dates

5.4      Monitoring Methodology

5.4.1         Stream Fauna

5.4.2         Water Quality

5.5      Action and Limit Levels

5.6      Results and Observations

5.6.1         Environment of Stream Courses

5.6.2         Stream Fauna

5.6.3         Water Quality

5.7      References

6       Waste Management Status

6.1      General

7       EM&A Site Inspection

7.1      Monitoring Requirements

7.2      Site Inspections and Key Observations

7.3      Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

7.4      Land Contamination Assessment

7.5      Monitoring for Compensation Woodland

7.6      Monitoring for Preserved/Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance

7.6.1         Preserved Plant Species of Conservation Importance

7.6.2         Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance

8       Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

9       Summary of Exceedances of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit

10     Summary of Complaints, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

11     Future Key Issues

11.1     Construction Programme for the Coming Reporting Period

11.2     Monitoring Schedule for the Coming Reporting Period 

12     Conclusions and Recommendations

Figures

Appendices

 

Tables

Table 1.1: Commencement Dates of Construction Works for the Active Works Contracts  3

Table 1.2: Contact Information of Key Personnel 4

Table 1.3: Major Activities in the Reporting Period  5

Table 1.4: Summary of Status for the Environmental Aspects under the Updated EM&A Manual 6

Table 2.1: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Stations  9

Table 2.2: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates  9

Table 2.3: Action and Limit Levels for 1-hour TSP  9

Table 2.4: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Equipment 10

Table 2.5: Summary of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period  10

Table 3.1: Impact Construction Noise Monitoring Stations  11

Table 3.2: Impact Construction Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates  11

Table 3.3: Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise  12

Table 3.4: Noise Monitoring Equipment 12

Table 3.5: Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period  12

Table 4.1: Impact Water Quality Monitoring Stations  14

Table 4.2: Water Quality Monitoring Parameters, Duration and Frequency  14

Table 4.3: Calculated Action and Limit Levels for Impact Water Quality Monitoring  15

Table 4.4: Water Quality Monitoring Equipment 16

Table 5.1: Impact Ecological Monitoring Stations  17

Table 5.2: Impact Ecological Monitoring Schedule  17

Table 5.3: Ecologically related Water Quality Monitoring Parameters and Testing Methods  18

Table 5.4: Ecologically-related Water Quality Monitoring Equipment 19

Table 5.5: Action and Limit Levels for Impact Ecological Monitoring  19

Table 5.6: Action Level (AL) and Limit Level (LL) for Number of Aquatic Invertebrate Species at Each Monitoring Station during Wet (Apr - Oct) and Dry (Nov - Mar) Seasons  19

Table 5.7: Action Level (AL) and Limit Level (LL) for Number of Fish Species at Each Monitoring Station during Wet (Apr – Oct) and Dry (Nov – Mar) Seasons  20

Table 5.8: Environment of Stream Courses at each Monitoring Station  20

Table 5.9: Summary of Aquatic Invertebrate Species Recorded in the Reporting Period  21

Table 5.10: Summary of Fish Species Recorded in the Reporting Period  21

Table 5.11: Details of Exceedance Recorded for Ecological Monitoring  22

Table 6.1: Quantities of Different Waste Generated and Imported Fill Materials for TCW   24

Table 7.1: Key Observations Identified during Site Inspections in this Reporting Period  26

Table 7.2: Landscape and Visual – Construction Phase Audit Summary  29

Table 7.3: Examples of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures in the Reporting Period  31

Table 7.4: Monitoring Programme for Landscape and Visual 32

Table 7.5: Event and Action Plan for Landscape and Visual 33

Table 7.6: Photos of the Compensation Woodland Planting  34

Table 10.1: Summary of Environmental Complaints  38

Table 11.1: Major Activities for the next Reporting Period  40

 

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Executive summary

Tung Chung New Town Extension (TCNTE) is one of the major initiatives under the Government's multi-pronged approach to increase land supply to meet Hong Kong's medium- to long-term needs for housing, economic and social developments. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for TCNTE (Register No. AEIAR-196/2016) was approved on 8 April 2016 and the Environmental Permit (EP) No. EP-519/2016, covering the construction and operation of TCNTE, was granted on 9 August 2016. The EIA Report and EP cover both Tung Chung East (TCE) and Tung Chung West (TCW, hereafter referred to as "the Project").

Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) commissioned Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited (MMHK) to undertake the role of Environmental Team (ET) for carrying out the Environmental Monitoring & Audit (EM&A) works during the construction phase of the Project in accordance with the requirements specified in the EP, Updated EM&A Manual (the Manual), EIA Report of the Project – i.e., Tung Chung New Town Extension (TCNTE) development in Tung Chung West (TCW) and other relevant statutory requirements.

This EM&A Report summarises the monitoring results and audit findings of the EM&A programme undertaken for the TCW Project during the reporting period from 1 to 31 January 2023 in accordance with the Manual. A summary of the monitoring and audit activities conducted in the reporting period is listed as below.

Summary of Monitoring and Audit Activities in the Reporting Period

Parameter

Number of Sessions

Air Quality Monitoring

5 sessions

Noise Monitoring

5 sessions

Water Quality Monitoring

12 sessions

Ecological Monitoring

1 session

Environmental Site Inspection

Contract No. NL/2020/05 ("Contract 5"): 5 sessions

Contract No. NL/2020/06 (“Contract 6”): 5 sessions

Environmental auditing works, including weekly site inspections of construction works conducted by the ET, audit of implementation of Detailed Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan, Plan on Provision of Buffer Zones, Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance and Waste Management Plan were conducted in the reporting period. Based on the audit results and the observation for the reporting period, environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for the Project were properly implemented.

 

Breaches of Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality

No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded for construction air quality monitoring in the reporting period.

 

Breaches of Action and Limit Levels for Noise

No exceedance of Limit Levels was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting period. Three (3) Action Level exceedances were triggered from the receipt of three (3) environmental complaints related to noise nuisance in the reporting period. Investigations were conducted for the exceedances in accordance with the Event and Action Plan.

 

Breaches of Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded for impact water quality monitoring in the reporting period.

 

Ecological Monitoring

Exceedance of Limit Level for fish species was recorded for impact ecological monitoring in the reporting period. Relevant investigation and follow-up actions were conducted in accordance with the Event and Action Plan. The exceedances were considered not related to this Project after investigation.

 

Environmental Complaints, Non-compliance & Summons

There was no notification of summons or prosecution recorded in the reporting period.

One (1) environmental complaint related to Contract 5 and three (3) environmental complaints related to Contract 6 were received in the reporting period. Investigations were conducted for the environmental complaints in accordance with the complaint handling process as stated in the Complaint Management Plan.

 

Reporting Change

There was no reporting change in the reporting period.

 

Summary of Upcoming Construction Activities

Contract No. NL/2020/05 ("Contract 5") - Ma Wan Chung

·         Piling Work at Part D;

·         Slope Excavation and Soil Nail Installation, Temporary Excavation and Lateral Support (ELS) Works, Drainage Work (Excavation, Pipe Installation and Concreting), Sheet-piling Work, Temporary ELS Works for Retaining Wall (Sheet-piling and Excavation), Excavation and Retaining Wall Construction at Part E;

·         Temporary ELS Works (Sheet-piling and excavation), Temporary Pipe-pile Wall,  Drainage Work (Excavation, Pipe Installation and Concreting) at Part F;

·         Site Investigation and Pre-drilling, Site Clearance, Forming Site Access, Temporary Pipe-pile Wall and Piling Work at Part G;

·         Excavation and Retaining Wall Construction at Part H;

Contract No. NL/2020/06 ("Contract 6") - Tung Chung Valley

·         Site Clearance, Site Formation, Drainage Works at Area 42;

·         Sheet-piling, Drilling Work, Site Clearance, Installation of Temporary Decking, Installation of Temporary Bridge B, River Diversion at Road L29;

·         Drainage Works and Road Works at Road L30;

·         Pre-drilling at Sewage Pumping Station-B;

·         Road and Drainage Work and Site Clearance at Yu Tung Road;

·         Site Clearance, Trial Pit Excavation and Drilling Work at Chung Mun Road;

·         Piling Works and Site Clearance at Shek Mun Kap Road;

·         Site Clearance, Site Formation and Breaking of Rock for Fill Material at Area 46.

 

 

 

 

1        Introduction

1.1        Background

 

Tung Chung New Town Extension (TCNTE) is one of the major initiatives under the Government's multi-pronged approach to increase land supply to meet Hong Kong's medium- to long-term needs for housing, economic and social developments. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for TCNTE (Register No. AEIAR-196/2016) was approved on 8 April 2016 and the Environmental Permit (EP) No. EP-519/2016, covering the construction and operation of TCNTE, was granted on 9 August 2016. The EIA Report and EP cover both Tung Chung East (TCE) and Tung Chung West (TCW, hereafter referred to as "the Project").

Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) commissioned Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited (MMHK) to undertake the role of Environmental Team (ET) for carrying out the Environmental Monitoring & Audit (EM&A) works during the construction phase of the Project in accordance with the requirements specified in the EP, Updated EM&A Manual (the Manual), EIA Report of the TCW Project and other relevant statutory requirements. The scope of the Project works in TCW includes the following elements:

·         Site formation works;

·         Construction or the River Park including a visitor centre;

·         Construction of proposed open space;

·         Construction of sustainable urban drainage system;

·         Construction of roads, footpath and the associated junction / road improvement works;

·         Construction of coastal pedestrian access;

·         Engineering infrastructure works covering drainage, sewerage, waterworks and landscaping works; and

·         Implementation of environmental mitigation measures and environmental monitoring and audit works.

The construction works for the Project were commenced on 3 November 2021 and are divided into various works contracts. The following active works contracts were commenced on the dates shown in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Commencement Dates of Construction Works for the Active Works Contracts

Contract No.

Contract Name

Commencement Date of Construction Works

Contract No. NL/2020/05 ("Contract 5")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Ma Wan Chung

3 Nov 2021

Contract No. NL/2020/06 ("Contract 6")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Tung Chung Valley, Phase 1

3 Nov 2021

(Note: Construction works at Tung Chung Valley commenced on 30 Nov 2021)

The locations of Contracts 5 and 6 are shown in Figures 1.1 and 1.2 respectively.

1.2        Scope of this Report

This is the Monthly EM&A Report for the TCW Project which summarises the key findings of the EM&A programme for the construction works during the reporting period from 1 to 31 January 2023.

1.3        Organisation Structure

The organisation structure of the Project is shown in Appendix A. The key personnel contact names and contact details of the active works contracts are summarised in Table 1.2 below.

Table 1.2: Contact Information of Key Personnel

Party

Position

Name

Telephone

Contract No. NL/2020/05 ("Contract 5")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Ma Wan Chung

Project Proponent

(Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD))

Chief Engineer

Gavin Wong

2231 4439

Senior Engineer

Samson Kwong

2231 4468

Engineer

Carol Lam

2231 4472

Engineer’s Representative (ER)

(Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Limited)

Principal Resident Engineer

Jackson Wong

5699 5710

Senior Resident Engineer

Sam Chan

9671 5538

Senior Inspector of Works

Tony Chiu

5699 5792

Contractor

(Build King – Richwell Civil Joint Venture)

Project Manager

Eric Yip

9196 6098

Construction Manager

Artie Wong

9633 0977

 

Site Agent

Ricky Hon

9100 7509

 

Environmental Officer

Calvin Chan

6117 2894

 

24-hour Complaint Hotline

-

9326 1161

Contract No. NL/2020/06 ("Contract 6")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Tung Chung Valley, Phase 1

Project Proponent

(Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD))

Chief Engineer

Gavin Wong

2231 4439

Senior Engineer

CT Lam

2231 4469

Engineer

Samuel Yiu

2231 4510

Engineer’s Representative (ER)

(Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Limited)

Principal Resident Engineer

Jackson Wong

5699 5710

Senior Resident Engineer

Shirley Yeung

9671 5518

Senior Inspector of Works

Jensen Lo

5699 5746

Contractor

(China Railway Group Limited)

Project Director

Andy Yeung

9650 0037

Project Manager

Paul Chan

6263 0621

Construction Manager

Aaron Choi

5345 3438

Deputy Project Manager / Superintendent

Robert Luo

9588 2485

 

Site Agent

Dan Tang

6365 8035

 

Environmental Officer

Simon Mak

6266 0745

 

24-hour Complaint Hotline

-

9326 1161

Environmental Team (ET)

(Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited)

ET Leader

Daniel Sum

2585 8495

Deputy ET Leader

Heidi Yu

2828 5704

Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)

(Binnies Hong Kong Limited)

IEC

Manuel Chua

3894 9807

Deputy IEC

Edward Lau

3894 9695

1.4        Summary of Construction Works

The programme of the construction is shown in Appendix B.

As informed by the Contractors of the active works contracts, details of the major works carried out in this reporting period are listed in Table 1.3.

The environmental mitigation implementation schedule is presented in Appendix C.


 Table 1.3: Major Activities in the Reporting Period

Activities

Key Issues

Key Mitigation Measures

Contract No. NL/2020/05 ("Contract 5")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Ma Wan Chung

     Piling Work at Part D;

     Soil Nail Work, Slope Excavation, Temporary ELS Works (Sheet-piling and excavation), Drainage Work (Excavation, Pipe Installation and Concreting), Sheet-piling Work, Retaining Wall Construction at Part E;

         Sheet-pile Installation, Excavation for Drainage Work and Environmental Ground Investigation Work at Part F;

         Site Clearance, Forming Access Road and Site Investigation and Pre-Drilling at Part G;

         Piling Work, Excavation and Retaining Wall Construction at Part H.

         Dust Emission

         Handling and storage of C&D materials generated from construction activities

         Noise from plant operation

         Emission of dark smoke from PMEs

         Efficiency of wastewater and drainage management

         Tree Protection

         Good site practices

         Regular water spraying on stockpiles

         Provide tarpaulin sheets coverage on stockpiles

         Sorting and reuse of C&D materials as far as practicable

         Use of QPME and noise barrier/acoustic mat

         Regular maintenance of PMEs

         Implementation of wastewater and drainage management

         Retain and protect all existing trees and vegetation within the study area which are not directly affected by the works

Contract No. NL/2020/06 ("Contract 6")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Tung Chung Valley, Phase 1

         Site Clearance, Site Formation and Drainage Works at Area 42;

         Sheet-piling, Drilling Work, Site Clearance, Installation of Temporary Decking, Installation of Temporary Bridge B, Preparation Work for River Diversion at Road L29;

         Road and Drainage Works at Road L30;

         ELS Works at Sewage Pumping Station-A;

         Road and Drainage Works and Site Clearance at Yu Tung Road;

         Trial Pit Excavation and Site Clearance at Chung Mun Road;

         Site Clearance and Ground Investigation Works at Shek Mun Kap Road;

         Site Clearance, Site Formation and Breaking of Rock for Fill Material at Area 46.

         Dust Emission

         Handling and storage of C&D materials generated from construction activities

         Noise from plant operation

         Emission of dark smoke from PMEs

         Efficiency of wastewater and drainage management

         Tree Protection

         Good site practices

         Regular water spraying on stockpiles

         Provide tarpaulin sheets coverage on stockpiles

         Sorting and reuse of C&D materials as far as practicable

         Use of QPME and noise barrier/acoustic mat

         Regular maintenance of PMEs

         Implementation of wastewater and drainage management

         Retain and protect all existing trees and vegetation within the study area which are not directly affected by the works


1.5        Summary of EM&A Requirements

The status of all environmental aspects is presented in Table 1.4. The EM&A requirements remained unchanged during the reporting period.

Table 1.4: Summary of Status for the Environmental Aspects under the Updated EM&A Manual  

Parameter

Status

Air Quality

 

Baseline Monitoring

The results of baseline air quality monitoring for TCW were reported in the Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4.

Impact Monitoring

On-going for TCW. Monitoring conducted three times in every 6 days.

Noise

 

Baseline Monitoring (Construction Noise)

The results of baseline noise monitoring for TCW were reported in the Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4.

Impact Monitoring (Construction Noise)

On-going for TCW. Monitoring conducted once per week.

Impact Monitoring for Road Traffic Noise during Operational Phase

To be conducted during operational phase.

Fixed Noise Commissioning Test

To be implemented by the Contractor before operation of Tung Chung New Town Extension (TCNTE) development.

Water Quality

 

Baseline Monitoring

The results of baseline water quality monitoring for TCW were reported in the Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4.

Impact Monitoring

On-going for TCW. Monitoring conducted three times per week.

Waste Management

 

Waste Monitoring

On-going.

Land Contamination

 

Contamination Assessment Plan (CAP), Remediation Action Plan (RAP) and Remediation Report (RR)

Remediation works in Area 42 was completed in accordance with the Contamination Assessment Report and Remediation Action Plan as approved by EPD. Remediation Report for Area 42 was submitted to EPD on 10 January 2023. Proposed site investigation of the remaining potentially contaminated areas identified in the approved EIA Report is to be conducted after land resumption.

Site investigation at the suspected land contamination sites in Chung Mun Road, Road L29 and Shek Mun Kap Road was completed in accordance with the Supplementary Contamination Assessment Plan as approved by EPD. Contamination Assessment Report was approved by EPD on 11 January 2023.

Site investigation for Site TC-1 located in Area Part F was being carried out in accordance with the Supplementary Contamination Assessment Plan as approved by EPD.

Ecology

 

Monitoring for Compensation Woodland

Compensation Woodland Planting was completed in May 2022.  With the approval from EPD on the monitoring proposal in October 2022, the monitoring for Compensation Woodland was commenced in November 2022. Quarterly post-planting monitoring report was submitted to EPD on 19 January 2023.

Monitoring for Emergent Plant inside the future River Park

To be conducted when the emergent plants are planted.

Monitoring for Translocated Amphibians of Conservation Importance

Pre-construction survey was conducted during 20-22 October 2021. Capture and translocation exercise was conducted during 29-31 October 2021. Report of Capture and Translocation Exercise was submitted by Contractor and no target amphibian species were captured or translocated during the exercise.

Monitoring for Preserved/Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance

Pre-construction Survey Report and the Preservation/Translocation Proposal were submitted to EPD. Preservation of Plant Species of Conservation Importance has been commenced and monitoring has been carried out in the reporting period. Translocation of Plant Species of Conservation Importance will be commenced in Mar 2023 tentatively.

Baseline Monitoring for Tung Chung Stream Ecologically Important Stream (EIS) and Wong Lung Hang EIS

The results of baseline ecological monitoring for TCW were reported in the Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4.

Monitoring for Wong Lung Hang was not required and the proposal by the ET Leader of TCE was accepted by EPD on 2 September 2021.

Impact Monitoring for Tung Chung Stream

On-going for TCW. Monitoring conducted at monthly intervals.

 

Landscape and Visual

 

Baseline Monitoring

The results of baseline landscape and visual monitoring were reported in the Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4.

Site Environmental Audit

 

Regular Site Inspection

On-going.

Plan on Provision of Buffer Zones implementation measures

Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 6.

Plan for Review of Use of New Low Noise Road Surfacing Material implementation measures

Not applicable during this reporting period.

River Park Plan implementation measures

Not applicable during this reporting period.

Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance implementation measures

Under implementation by the Contractors of Contracts 5 and 6.

Detailed Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan implementation measures

Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 6.

Habitat Enhancement and Translocation Plan for Amphibian Species of Conservation Importance implementation measures

Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 6.

Waste Management Plan implementation measures

Under implementation by the Contractors of Contracts 5 and 6.

Complaint Hotline and Email Channel

Under implementation by the Contractors of Contracts 5 and 6.

Environmental Log Book

On-going.

Taking into account the construction works, impact monitoring of air quality, noise, water quality, ecology and waste management were carried out in the reporting period. The monitoring schedule of air quality, noise, water quality and ecological monitoring are provided in Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix H and Appendix I respectively.

The EM&A programme also involved environmental site inspections and related auditing conducted by the ET for checking the implementation of the required environmental mitigation measures recommended in the approved EIA Report and relevant EP submissions, including Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance, Detailed Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan, Plan on Provision of Buffer Zones and Waste Management Plan.

1.6        Status of Statutory Environmental Compliance with the Environmental Permit

The status of statutory environmental compliance with the EP conditions under the EIAO, submission status under the EP and implementation status of mitigation measures are presented in Appendix D.

1.7        Status of Other Statutory Environmental Requirements

The environmental licences and permits (including Environmental Permit, waste disposal billing account, registration as chemical waste producer and construction noise permit) which were valid in the reporting period are presented in Appendix E. No non-compliance with environmental statutory requirements was recorded.

1.8        Reporting of EM&A Results

The EM&A programme for the Project required environmental monitoring for air quality, noise and water quality as well as environmental site inspections for air quality, noise, water quality, waste management, ecology, and landscape and visual impacts. The EM&A requirements and related findings for each component are summarised in the following sections:

     Section 2 -    Air Quality;

     Section 3 -    Noise;

     Section 4 -    Water Quality;

     Section 5 -    Ecology;

     Section 6 -    Waste Management Status;

     Section 7 -    EM&A Site Inspection;

     Section 8 -    Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures;

     Section 9 -    Summary of Exceedances of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit;

     Section 10 - Summary of Complaints, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions;

     Section 11 - Future Key Issues; and

     Section 12 - Conclusions and Recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

2        Air Quality

2.1        Monitoring Requirements

According to the requirements in the Updated EM&A Manual, regular impact air quality monitoring shall be carried out at the designated monitoring locations during the construction period of the Project to obtain 1-hour Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) concentrations. One-hour sampling should be done at least 3 times per 6 days while the highest dust impact is expected. Further details of the impact air quality monitoring are presented in the following sections.

2.2        Monitoring Locations

A total of two air quality monitoring stations were identified for impact monitoring in the TCNTE possible development area (PDA) at Tung Chung West and are covered by this Report.

Locations of the impact air quality monitoring stations covered in this Report are summarised in Table 2.1 and shown in Appendix F1.

Table 2.1: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Station

Location

DM-5

Lung Tseung Tau

DM-6

Mok Ka

2.3        Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates

Table 2.2 summarises the parameters, frequency, duration and monitoring dates for impact air quality monitoring during the reporting period.

Table 2.2: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates

Monitoring Station

Parameter

Frequency and Duration

Monitoring Dates

DM-5

1-hour Total Suspended Particulates (TSP)

3 times per 6 days during the construction period of the Project

5, 11, 17, 20 & 26 Jan 2023

DM-6

2.4        Action and Limit Levels

The Action and Limit Levels of the air quality monitoring are provided in Table 2.3 below.

Table 2.3: Action and Limit Levels for 1-hour TSP

Monitoring Station

Action Level (μg/m3)

Limit Level (μg/m3)

DM-5

266

500

DM-6

260

500

2.5        Monitoring Equipment

Portable direct reading dust meter was used to carry out the 1-hour TSP impact monitoring for the Project. The proposed use of portable direct reading dust meters was submitted to IEC and agreed by IEC in accordance with Section 5.5 of the Updated EM&A Manual. With the use of direct reading dust meter, it can allow prompt and direct results for the EM&A reporting and the implementation of the Event and Action Plan. The portable direct reading dust meter would be calibrated every year against High Volume Sampler (HVS) to check the validity and accuracy of the results measured by direct reading method.

Table 2.4 summarizes the equipment used in the impact air quality monitoring during the reporting period. Copies of the calibration certificates for the portable dust meters are presented in Appendix F2 and show that the portable direct reading dust meter is capable of providing comparable results with that provided by HVS.

Table 2.4: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Station

Equipment

Model

DM-5

Portable direct reading dust meter

 

SIBATA LD-3B (Serial No. 336338 and 436553)

DM-6

2.6        Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Period

The schedule for impact air quality monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Appendix F3.

2.7        Results and Observations

The monitoring results for 1-hour TSP are summarised in Table 2.5. The monitoring data and the graphical presentation are provided in Appendix F4.

Table 2.5: Summary of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period

Monitoring Station

Average

(μg/m3)

Range

(μg/m3)

Action Level

(μg/m3)

Limit Level

(μg/m3)

DM-5

70

50 – 94

266

500

DM-6

41

23 – 65

260

500

The dust sources in the reporting period included road traffic and nearby construction sites.

No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded for construction air quality monitoring in the reporting period. No action was thus required to be undertaken in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Appendix F5.

 

 

 

 

 

3        Noise

3.1        Monitoring Requirements

According to the requirements in the Updated EM&A Manual, regular impact construction noise monitoring shall be carried out at the designated monitoring locations once per week during the construction period of the Project. Construction noise level shall be measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (Leq). Leq (30min) shall be used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays. For all other time periods, Leq (5min) shall be employed for comparison with the Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) criteria. As supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.

During the reporting period, regular impact construction noise monitoring at NMS-CA-6, NMS-CA-7, NMS-CA-8 and NMS-CA-9 in Tung Chung Valley commenced on 2 December 2021 (after the commencement of construction works in Tung Chung Valley), while regular impact construction noise monitoring at NMS-CA-5 in Ma Wan Chung continued.

Further details of the impact construction noise monitoring are presented in the following sections.

3.2        Monitoring Locations

A total of five construction noise monitoring stations were identified for impact monitoring in the TCNTE possible development area (PDA) at Tung Chung West and are covered by this Report.

Locations of the impact construction noise monitoring stations covered in this Report are summarised in Table 3.1 and shown in Appendix G1.

Table 3.1: Impact Construction Noise Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Station

Location

Type of Measurement

NMS-CA-5

Village house in Ma Wan Chung (G/F)

Free field^

NMS-CA-6

Village house in Shek Mun Kap (G/F)

Free field^

NMS-CA-7

YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College (Roof Floor)

Façade

NMS-CA-8

Caritas Charles Vath College (Roof Floor)

Façade

NMS-CA-9*

Hong Chi Shiu Pong Morninghope School (Roof Floor)

Façade

Remark: * NMS-CA-9, which was described as "possible school development near Tung Chung Area 39" in the Updated EM&A Manual, was subsequently confirmed as "Hong Chi Shiu Pong Morninghope School" prior to commencement of baseline monitoring.

                ^  For Free Field measurement, +3dB(A) should be added to the measured results.

3.3        Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates

Table 3.2 summarises the parameters, frequency, duration and monitoring dates for impact construction noise quality monitoring during the reporting period.

Table 3.2: Impact Construction Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency, Duration and Monitoring Dates

Monitoring Station

Parameter

Frequency and Duration

Monitoring Dates

NMS-CA-5

30-min measurement between 0700 & 1900 hrs on normal weekdays (Monday to Saturday)

Leq, L10 and L90 would be recorded

Once every week for 30 mins during the construction period of the Project

6, 12, 17, 27 & 31 Jan 2023

NMS-CA-6

NMS-CA-7

NMS-CA-8

NMS-CA-9

3.4        Action and Limit Levels

The Action and Limit Levels for construction noise of the Project are provided in Table 3.3 below.

Table 3.3: Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise

Monitoring Station

Time Period

Action Level

Limit Level (dB(A), Leq(30min))

NMS-CA-5

NMS-CA-6

0700-1900 hrs on normal weekdays#

When one documented complaint is received

75

NMS-CA-7*

NMS-CA-8*

NMS-CA-9*

70

(65 during school examination periods)

Note:    # If works are to be carried out during restricted hours, the conditions stipulated in the construction noise permit issued by the Noise Control Authority have to be followed.

* Denotes school / educational institution.

3.5        Monitoring Equipment

Integrating Sound Level Meters were used to conduct impact construction noise monitoring. They were the Type 1 sound level meter capable of giving a continuous readout of the noise level readings including equivalent continuous sound pressure level (LAeq) and percentile sound pressure level (Lx). They complied with International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651:1979 (Type 1) and 804:1985 (Type 1). Table 3.4 summarizes the equipment used in the impact construction noise monitoring. Copies of the calibration certificates for the sound level meters and acoustical calibrators are attached in Appendix G2.

Table 3.4: Noise Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Station

Equipment & Model

 

Integrating Sound Level Meter

Acoustical Calibrator

NMS-CA-5

Rion NL-52 (serial no. 00542913)

Larson Davis CAL200 (serial no. 11334)

NMS-CA-6

NMS-CA-7

NMS-CA-8

NMS-CA-9

3.6        Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Period

The schedule for impact construction noise monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Appendix G3.

3.7        Results and Observations

The monitoring results for construction noise are summarised in Table 3.5. The monitoring data and the graphical presentation are provided in Appendix G4.

Table 3.5: Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period

Monitoring Station

Average

(dB(A), Leq(30min))

Range

(dB(A), Leq(30min))

Limit Level

(dB(A), Leq(30min))

NMS-CA-5

59^

56 – 60^

75

NMS-CA-6

50^

47 – 54^

NMS-CA-7

65

60 – 67

70

(65# during school examination periods)

NMS-CA-8

66

61 – 68

NMS-CA-9

65

64 – 67

Note:       ^ +3dB(A) Façade correction included for Free Field measurement.

                #  No school examination was taken place at NMS-CA-9 during this reporting period.

                (1) Reduced to 65 dB(A) during school examination periods at NMS-CA-7 and NMS-CA-8. School examination period took place at NMS-CA-7 from 5 to 19 Jan. School examination period took place at NMS-CA-8 from 3 to 13 Jan.

 

The noise sources during the construction noise monitoring in the reporting period included bird sound, nearby traffic, school activities and aircraft as well as nearby construction sites.

No Limit Level exceedance was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting period. Three (3) Action Level exceedances were triggered from the receipt of three (3) environmental complaints related to noise nuisance in the reporting period. Investigations were conducted for the complaints in accordance with the Event and Action Plan (Appendix G5) and the details were provided in Section 10.

 

 

 

 

 

4        Water Quality

4.1        Monitoring Requirements

According to the requirements in the Updated EM&A Manual, regular impact water quality monitoring shall be carried out 3 days per week at the designated monitoring locations during the construction period of the Project. The interval between two sets of monitoring shall not be less than 36 hours. Further details of the impact water quality monitoring are presented in the following sections.

4.2        Monitoring Locations

The locations of the monitoring stations under the Project are shown in Table 4.1 and Appendix H1.

Table 4.1: Impact Water Quality Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Station

Description

Location

 

Easting

Northing

TCW-WQM1

Downstream of Tung Chung Stream

810784

815710

Tung Chung Stream (West)

TCW-WQM2

Middle of Tung Chung Stream (West)

810701

815015

TCW-WQM4

Upstream of Tung Chung Stream (West)

810641

814405

TCW-WQM6(1)

Downstream of Tung Chung Stream (West)

810814

815385

Tung Chung Stream (East)

TCW-WQM3A(2)

Middle of Tung Chung Stream (East) [aka Upstream of River Park]

811083

814895

TCW-WQM5A(3)

Upstream of Tung Chung Stream (East)

811194

811138

814368

814498

TCW-WQM7(1)

Downstream of Tung Chung Stream (East)

[aka Downstream of River Park]

810862

815400

Notes:

(1)  TCW-WQM6 and TCW-WQM7 are additional monitoring stations which can monitor the water quality impact associated with construction activities along the Tung Chung Stream (West) and Tung Chung Stream (East) respectively.

(2)  TCW-WQM3A is the proposed relocated TCW-WQM3, which will be upstream of the River Park where there are no direct works on Tung Chung Stream (East). The original TCW-WQM3 location lies within the construction works area for the future River Park, which will be directly modified and inaccessible during construction phase.

(3)  The monitoring location of TCW-WQM5A will be bounded by the coordinates shown, with the exact location depending on the nearest safe accessible and practical location to the original TCW-WQM5.

4.3        Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

Table 4.2 summarises the parameters, frequency and duration for impact water quality monitoring during the reporting period.

Table 4.2: Water Quality Monitoring Parameters, Duration and Frequency

Monitoring Station

Parameters (Units)

Frequency, Duration and Replication

Monitoring Dates

TCW-WQM1,

TCW-WQM2,

TCW-WQM3A,

TCW-WQM4,

TCW-WQM5A,

TCW-WQM6,

TCW-WQM7

         Dissolved Oxygen (DO) (mg/L and % saturation)

         Temperature (°C)

         Turbidity (NTU)

         Salinity (ppt)

         pH

         Suspended Solids (SS) (mg/L)

         Conductivity(1) (µS/cm)

Impact monitoring:

3 days per week during the construction period of the Project.

Not less than 36 hours’ interval between two sets of monitoring.

Two (2) replicate in-situ measurements and water samples.

3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 26, 28 & 30 Jan 2023(2)

Remark:

1. Water depth measurement is not applicable due to very shallow depth of the monitoring locations.

Note:

(1)  Conductivity is an additional reference monitoring parameter adopted during a review of the baseline monitoring programme in June 2021. It is not compulsory as prescribed in the Updated EM&A Manual.

(2)  As 23 to 25 January 2023 were public holidays in which no construction activities was carried out, no monitoring events were scheduled for the captioned dates.

In addition to the parameters presented in Table 4.2, other relevant data were also recorded, including monitoring location, time, approximate water depth (by visual observation), tidal condition (if applicable), weather conditions and any special phenomena or work underway at the Project site.

4.4        Action and Limit Levels

The calculated Action and Limit Levels of the impact water quality monitoring for the monitoring stations of Tung Chung Stream (West), Tung Chung Stream (East) and TCW-WQM1 are shown in Table 4.3 below.

Table 4.3: Calculated Action and Limit Levels for Impact Water Quality Monitoring

Parameters

Action Level

Limit Level

Tung Chung Stream (West)

DO in mg/L

3.4 mg/L

3.3 mg/L

SS in mg/L

7.0 mg/L or

120% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

16.9 mg/L or

130% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

Turbidity in NTU

6.7 NTU or

120% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

22.0 NTU or

130% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

Tung Chung Stream (East)

DO in mg/L

4.2 mg/L

4.0 mg/L

SS in mg/L

7.2 mg/L or

120% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

9.7 mg/L or

130% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

Turbidity in NTU

9.8 NTU or

120% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

22.5 NTU or

130% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day, whichever is higher

TCW-WQM1

DO in mg/L

2.2 mg/L

1.8 mg/L

SS in mg/L

7.3 mg/L

9.7 mg/L

Turbidity in NTU

24.7 NTU

35.3 NTU

Notes:

(1)          For DO, non-compliance occurs when monitoring results is lower than the limits.

(2)          For SS and Turbidity, non-compliance occurs when monitoring results is larger than the limits.

(3)          Action and Limit Levels do not apply to TCW-WQM4 and TCW-WQM5A which are upstream control stations.

4.5        Monitoring Equipment

Table 4.4 summarizes the equipment used in the impact water quality monitoring works. All the monitoring equipment complied with the requirements set out in the Updated EM&A Manual. Copies of the calibration certificates are attached in Appendix H2.

Table 4.4: Water Quality Monitoring Equipment

Equipment

Brand and Model

Multifunctional Meter (in-situ measurement of DO, pH, temperature, salinity, turbidity and conductivity)

Horiba U-53

(serial no. UAMJ30TE)

4.6        Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Period

The schedule for impact water quality monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Appendix H3.

4.7        Results and Observations

A total of 12 monitoring events for impact water quality monitoring were conducted at all designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. Impact water quality monitoring results and graphical presentations were provided in Appendix H4.

No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded for impact water quality monitoring in the reporting period. No action was thus required to be undertaken in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Appendix H5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5        Ecology

5.1        Monitoring Requirements

According to the requirements in the Updated EM&A Manual, regular impact ecological monitoring in terms of water quality, aquatic invertebrate and fish species shall be carried out on a monthly basis at the designated monitoring locations during the construction period of the Project.  Further details of the impact ecological monitoring are presented in the following sections.

5.2        Monitoring Locations

A total of seven (7) monitoring stations at Tung Chung Stream covering both River Park and other Public Works (road crossings, polders, and stormwater attenuation and treatment ponds) were identified for the construction phase monitoring.

The locations of the monitoring stations are presented in Table 5.1 and Appendix I1. Note that the exact monitoring locations were subject to fine adjustment based on site conditions (e.g. adverse weather conditions, blockage by plants, rocks or other obstacles). 

Table 5.1: Impact Ecological Monitoring Stations 

Monitoring Station

Description

Coordinates

 

Easting

Northing

Latitude (N)

Longitude (E)

RP1

Conservation Zone (Natural Section)

811150

814469

22°16'07.95"N

113°55'59.41"E

RP2

Upstream of River Park

811083

814895

22°16'21.77"N

113°55'57.05"E

RP3

Revitalisation Zone (Channelised Section)

811036

815076

22°16'27.66"N

113°55'55.38"E

RP4

Downstream of River Park

810846

815402

22°16'38.25"N

113°55'48.72"E

PW1

Near Public Works

811099

814589

22°16'11.83"N

113°55'57.63"E

PW2

Near Public Works

810933

815318

22°16'35.54"N

113°55'51.79"E

PW3

Near Public Works

810789

815658

22°16'46.56"N

113°55'46.71"E

5.3        Monitoring Frequency and Dates

As required under the Updated EM&A Manual, the impact ecological monitoring shall cover the full construction programme on a monthly basis. Table 5.2 summarises the frequency and monitoring dates for the impact monitoring during the reporting period.

Table 5.2: Impact Ecological Monitoring Schedule 

Reporting

Month

River Park Study Area (RP1, RP2, RP3 and RP4) and

Other Public Works Study Area (PW1, PW2 and PW3)

Jan 2023

 11 Jan 2023

5.4        Monitoring Methodology

5.4.1         Stream Fauna

Several survey methods which covered different components of the stream fauna (which includes fish species and aquatic invertebrates) were used to monitor the study areas to yield a comprehensive result:

1.   Direct Observation - covered all along the accessible part of the watercourse to provide a species list of fish and aquatic invertebrate with corresponding relative abundance. 

2.   Baited Fish Cage - At each sampling location, two replicates of baited fish cages were deployed for a duration of at least one hour.  All collected fish and aquatic invertebrate species were recorded and their abundance were counted.  This method may collect fishes which are wary of humans.  Permit from the AFCD was obtained before the use of any equipment to collect stream fauna in any streams and watercourses.

3.   Kick Sampling - at least two replicates of kick sampling were performed at each monitoring station to obtain aquatic invertebrate (and fish) samples.  Kick sampling is a relatively quick method to survey aquatic invertebrates in shallow fast-flowing streams.  A ~30 cm x ~30 cm kick sampler with ~0.5 mm mesh size was placed on the stream bed and the area just upstream of the sampler were vigorously disturbed by kicking for one minute.  The contents of the net were transferred to suitable containers with freshwater for identification and counting in situ.  All identifiable samples were released back to the sampling locations.

5.4.2         Water Quality

Ecologically related water quality monitoring, including in situ measurements and collection of water samples for laboratory analysis, was conducted at each monitoring location. Duplicate water samples were collected at surface water level at each monitoring location.

Water quality parameters including Dissolved Oxygen (in % saturation and mg/L), pH value, temperature, turbidity and salinity were measured in situ while the other parameters, including Suspended Solids (SS), Ammonia, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN), Total Phosphorus (TP), Escherichia coli (E. coli), 5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Oil & Grease, were measured at a HOKLAS accredited laboratory for water quality analysis. Other relevant data, including time, water depth, weather conditions and special phenomena or works underway in the vicinity were recorded.

The measured water quality parameters and laboratory testing method are shown in Table 5.3.

Table 5.3: Ecologically related Water Quality Monitoring Parameters and Testing Methods

Parameter

 

 

In situ measurements

Instrument Range Capability

Measurement Resolution

pH

0 – 14 pH units

0.01 pH units

Salinity

0 – 40 ppt

0.01 ppt

Temperature

0 – 45°C

0.1°C

Turbidity

0 – 1000 NTU

0.1 NTU

Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

0 – 20 mg/L

0.1 mg/L

 

0 – 200% saturation

0.1% saturation

Laboratory testing and analyses

Method Reference

Level of Reporting

Suspended Solids (SS)

APHA 2540 D

0.5 mg/L

Ammonia as N

APHA 4500 NH3 G

0.01 mg/L

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) as N

APHA 4500 P: J;
APHA 4500 NO3: I

0.05 mg/L

Total Phosphorus as P

APHA 4500 P: J

0.01 mg/L

E. coli

TM09/EC/10/98 Issue 3, HKEPD

1 CFU/100mL

5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)

APHA 5210 B

1 mg/L

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

APHA 5220 B

2 mg/L

Oil & Grease

APHA 5520 B

2 mg/L

The equipment used for the in situ ecologically related water quality monitoring work is summarised in Table 5.4. Copies of the calibration certificates are attached in Appendix I2.

Table 5.4: Ecologically-related Water Quality Monitoring Equipment

Equipment

Brand and Model

Multifunctional Meter (in-situ measurement of DO, pH, temperature, salinity and turbidity)

Horiba U-53

(serial no. X42XKBNO)

5.5        Action and Limit Levels

The Action and Limit Levels for the impact ecological monitoring are defined in Table 5.5.

Table 5.5: Action and Limit Levels for Impact Ecological Monitoring

Exceedance Level

Description

Action Level

Reduction in the monthly taxa diversity (i.e. number of species) of fish or aquatic invertebrate (macroinvertebrate only) of any monitoring station compared to the corresponding monitoring season and station of the baseline survey by 30%.

Limit Level

Reduction in the monthly taxa diversity (i.e. number of species) of fish or aquatic invertebrate (macroinvertebrate only) of any monitoring station compared to the corresponding monitoring station and season of the baseline survey by 50%.

For ease of reference, the Action and Limit Levels for aquatic invertebrate and fish (rounded to nearest 0.1) in Wet Season (April to October) and Dry Season (November to March) at each monitoring station are provided in Table 5.6 and Table 5.7 respectively.

Table 5.6: Action Level (AL) and Limit Level (LL) for Number of Aquatic Invertebrate Species at Each Monitoring Station during Wet (Apr - Oct) and Dry (Nov - Mar) Seasons

River Park Study Area

Public Works Study Area

 

RP1

RP2

RP3

RP4

PW1

PW2

PW3

Wet season

AL

2.1

1.2

1.3

2.0

0.9

2.8

1.6

LL

1.5

0.9

1.0

1.5

0.7

2.0

1.2

Dry season

AL

1.5

1.3

0.7

2.5

1.4

2.6

0.5

LL

1.1

0.9

0.5

1.8

1.0

1.9

0.4

Table 5.7: Action Level (AL) and Limit Level (LL) for Number of Fish Species at Each Monitoring Station during Wet (Apr – Oct) and Dry (Nov – Mar) Seasons

River Park Study Area

Public Works Study Area

 

RP1

RP2

RP3

RP4

PW1

PW2

PW3

Wet season

AL

3.6

3.5

0.9

5.0

2.8

0.9

4.4

LL

2.6

2.5

0.7

3.6

2.0

0.7

3.2

Dry season

AL

4.1

3.5

0.1

4.3

4.7

0.5

4.2

LL

2.9

2.5

0.1

3.1

3.4

0.4

3.0

5.6        Results and Observations

5.6.1         Environment of Stream Courses

The environment of stream courses at the monitoring stations for the River Park Study Area (RP1 to RP4) and other Public Works Study Area (PW1 to PW3) are presented in Table 5.8.

Table 5.8: Environment of Stream Courses at each Monitoring Station

Station Name

Location

Physical Environment

RP1

Conservation Zone (Natural Section)

Fast flowing natural stream.  The substrate was dominant with boulders and rocks, and sands were sometimes observed. Woodland with dense vegetation was on the river banks.

RP2

Upstream of River Park

Moderate fast flowing natural stream.  The substrate was in the form of boulders, rocks, sand and silt mixture. Short but dense herbaceous vegetation was on the right bank of the stream, while dense woodland was on the left bank.

RP3

Revitalisation Zone (Channelised Section)

Slow flowing artificial, concretised and channelised stream.  Pavement was the dominant substrate with little sand and rock. Short but dense herbaceous vegetation was on the river banks.  A culvert was on the right bank of the stream, and a footbridge was on the upstream of the location.

RP4

Downstream of River Park

The channelised section of Tung Chung Stream ended at the upstream of RP4. RP4 is a moderate fast flowing natural stream close to the estuary.  The substrate was in the form of boulders, rocks, sand and silt mixture.  Woody plants and herbaceous plants were along the river banks. Silty water was observed flowing from upstream at the monitoring station. 

PW1

Near Public Works

Fast flowing natural stream.  The substrate was dominant with boulders and rocks, and sand was sometimes observed. Woodland with dense vegetation was on the river banks.  

PW2

Near Public Works

Slow flowing artificial, concretised and channelised stream.  Pavement was the dominant substrate with little sand and rock. Short but dense herbaceous vegetation was on the left bank of the stream, woody plants and herbaceous plants were on right bank of the river.  

PW3

Near Public Works

A natural estuary. The substrate was dominant with sand and mud.  Dense mangroves were on the shores of the estuary. 

5.6.2         Stream Fauna

A total of 10 aquatic invertebrate species and 14 fish species were recorded across all monitoring stations during the reporting period. The monitoring results for aquatic invertebrate and fish species are summarised in Table 5.9 and Table 5.10. The monitoring data is provided in Appendix I4 and Appendix I5. Representative photos of the species of conservation importance and other species recorded are presented in Appendix I3.

Table 5.9: Summary of Aquatic Invertebrate Species Recorded in the Reporting Period

Common Name

Species Name

River Park Study Area

Public Works Study Area

 

 

RP1

RP2

RP3

RP4

PW1

PW2

PW3

Scud

Amphipoda

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Minnow Mayfly

Baetidae

 

 

Short Nose Algae Shrimp

Caridina longirostris

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black-banded Gossamerwing (Larva)

Euphaea decorata

 

 

 

 

 

Caddisfly

Hydropsychidae

 

 

 

 

 

 

European Physa

Physella acuta

 

 

 

 

Freshwater Snail

Tarebia granifera

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dropwings (Larva)

Trithemis sp.

 

 

 

 

 

-

Unidentified crab juvenile

 

 

 

 

 

-

Unidentified shrimp larva

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total no. of species

3

3

3

3

2

4

2

Action Level (Dry Season)

1.5

1.3

0.7

2.5

1.4

2.6

0.5

Limit Level (Dry Season)

1.1

0.9

0.5

1.8

1.0

1.9

0.4

Table 5.10: Summary of Fish Species Recorded in the Reporting Period

Common Name

Species Name

River Park Study Area

Public Works Study Area

 

 

RP1

RP2

RP3

RP4

PW1

PW2

PW3

Beijiang Thick-lipped Barb

Acrossocheilus beijiangensis (1)

 

 

 

 

Asiatic Glassfish

Ambassis sp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Silverbiddy

Gerres oyena

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broken-band Hillstream Loach

Liniparhomaloptera disparis

 

 

 

 

 

Mullet

Mugilidae

 

 

 

 

 

Predaceous Chub

Parazacco spilurus (2)

 

 

 

 

Sucker-belly Loach

Pseudogastromyzon myersi

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Rhinogobius duospilus

 

 

 

 

Barcheek Goby

Rhinogobius giurinus

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jarbua Terapon

Terapon jarbua

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chameleon Goby

Tridentiger trigonocephalus

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unidentified Goby

Unidentified Goby

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swordtail

Xiphophorus hellerii

 

 

 

Variable Platyfish

Xiphophorus variatus

 

 

 

 

 

Total no. of species

5

7

1

2

5

1

6

Action Level (Dry Season)

4.1

3.5

0.1

4.3

4.7

0.5

4.2

Limit Level (Dry Season)

2.9

2.5

0.1

3.1

3.4

0.4

3.0

Note (1):  Species of conservation importance (Fellowes et. al., 2002)

Note (2):  Species of conservation importance (Zheng & Wang,1998)

No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded for the ecological monitoring of aquatic invertebrate.

Exceedance of Limit Level for fish was recorded at monitoring station RP4 in the reporting period Responses were carried out in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Appendix I6. Investigations on the limit level exceedance are summarised in Table 5.11 below.

Table 5.11: Details of Exceedance Recorded for Ecological Monitoring

Date

Parameter

Station

Type

Justification

11 Jan 2023

Taxa diversity of fish species

RP4

Limit

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

Remarks: (a) Silty water was observed at the monitoring station during the course of monitoring but the source of silty water could not be identified. River water flowing from the upstream was observed to be clear.

                 (b) Silty water at the monitoring station reduced the visibility and resulted in difficulty in carrying out visual observation, which could affect the monitoring result of fish species at the station.

                 (c) No deficiency in the practices of the implementation of environmental mitigation measures was observed.

                 (d) No similar exceedance was recorded from the upstream monitoring stations (RP1 to RP3 and PW1 to PW2).

                 (e) The deterioration on the water quality at the monitoring station could affect the presence of the fish species. 

                 (f) Environmental factor such as change in water temperature due to seasonal variation may affect fish activity and attribute to the low number of fish recorded.

               

Based on the investigation findings, the ecological exceedance was considered not related to the Project.

Nevertheless, the Contractors were reminded to implement all relevant mitigation measures for the works, including periodic maintenance of construction plant and equipment as well as maintain good site practice. The ET will keep on checking monitoring data, plant, equipment and Contractor’s working methods.

5.6.3         Water Quality

As the EM&A programme of TCW already has its own river water quality monitoring (i.e. 3 times per week, refer to Section 4 of this EM&A Report) and its associated Action and Limit Levels, this section of ecologically-related water quality monitoring results (i.e. at monthly basis) will be adopted for facilitating the investigation in case of any trigger of Action and Limit Levels of the ecological monitoring. The ecologically related water quality monitoring result during the reporting period is summarised in Appendix I7.

5.7        References

Fellowes, J., M. Lau, D. Dudgeon, G.T. Reels, G.W.J., Ades, G. Carey, B. Chan, K. Roger, K.S. Lee M. Leven, K. Wilson and Y.T. Yu. 2002. Wild animals to watch: terrestrial and freshwater fauna of conservation concern in Hong Kong. Memoirs of the Hong Kong Natural History Society. 25:123-159.

Zheng, G., and Wang, Q. 1998. China Red Data Book of Endangered Animals: Aves. Science Press, Beijing. China. 346pp.

 

 

 

 

 

6        Waste Management Status

6.1        General

The Contractors of Contracts 5 and 6 have each obtained a waste disposal billing account and registered as chemical waste producer. Sufficient numbers of receptacles were available for general refuse collection and sorting.

All dump trucks engaged on site were equipped with Real Time Tracking and Monitoring (RTTM) system during the reporting period. The Surveillance Team of the ET conducted regular site inspections on the dump trucks and their track records. No illegal dumping and landfilling of C&D materials was found during the reporting period.

Wastes generated during this reporting period include mainly non-inert construction wastes. Reference has been made to the waste flow tables prepared by the Contractors. The quantities of different types of wastes and imported fill materials are summarised in Table 6.1.


Table 6.1: Quantities of Different Waste Generated and Imported Fill Materials for TCW

Month / Year

Inert C&D Materials(a)

(in ‘000m3)

Imported Fill Materials(d)

(in ‘000m3)

Inert Construction Waste Re-used in the Contract

(in ‘000m3)

Inert Construction Waste Re-used in other Projects(e)

(in ‘000m3)

Non-inert Construction Waste(b)

(in ‘000m3)

Recyclable Materials(c)

 (in ‘000kg)

Chemical Waste

(‘000kg)

Nov 2022

10.44

0.22

0.09

7.14

0.63

0.284

0

Dec 2022

14.30

9.12

0

4.83

0.36

0.277

0

Jan 2023

12.21

2.83

0

1.87

0.23

13.65

0

Notes:    (a) Inert construction and demolition wastes include hard rock and large broken concrete, and materials disposed as public fill.

(b) Non-inert construction wastes include general refuse disposed at landfill.

(c) Recyclable materials include metals, paper, cardboard, plastics and others.

(d) Imported fill materials include public fill.

            (e) Inert Construction Waste reused in other construction contracts under TCNTE.

 

 

 

            

 


7        EM&A Site Inspection

7.1        Monitoring Requirements

Environmental site inspections were carried out on a weekly basis with the Contractors and ER to monitor the implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for air quality, noise, water quality, waste management, ecology and landscape and visual impacts under the Project.

7.2        Site Inspections and Key Observations

In the reporting period:

     Five (5) site inspections were carried out on 3, 10, 17, 26 and 30 January 2023 for Contract 5; and

     Five (5) site inspections were carried out on 4, 12, 19, 27 and 31 January 2023 for Contract 6.

Key observations during the site inspections are summarised in Table 7.1.

The Contractors were reminded to implement all relevant mitigation measures related to construction dust, construction noise, water quality, waste management, ecology and landscape and visual outlined in the EIA Report and the Updated EM&A Manual. 


Table 7.1: Key Observations Identified during Site Inspections in this Reporting Period

Contract No.

Inspection Date(s)

Environmental Observation

Recommendation / Remark

Contract 5

3 Jan 2023

Area Part D and Part E in Ma Wan Chung

     No deficiency was observed

     Nil

10 Jan 2023

Area Part D in Ma Wan Chung and Part G Coastal Pedestrian Access

     No deficiency was observed

Area Part E in Ma Wan Chung

     Idled drainage pipes were observed at the existing nullah

     Wastewater treatment facility was found not in operation

Area Part E

     Remove those idled drainage pipes and ensure that the construction runoff should be directed to the wastewater treatment facility before final discharge

     Operate the wastewater treatment facility to ensure the wastewater collected from the construction site should be properly treated in accordance with the discharge licence requirements before final discharge

17 Jan 2023

Area Part E and Part H in Ma Wan Chung

     No deficiency was observed

     Nil

26 Jan 2023

Area Part D, Part E in Ma Wan Chung and Part G Coastal Pedestrian Access

     No deficiency was observed

     Nil

30 Jan 2023

Area Part D in Ma Wan Chung and Part G Coastal Pedestrian Access

     No deficiency was observed

     Nil

Contract 6

4 Jan 2023

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Water discharge from existing storm drain outlets into the construction site was observed

     Bunding or sandbag barriers were insufficient at the side near to Tung Chung Stream

     Proper fencing to protect the existing trees was not observed

Area 42 in Tung Chung Valley

     Silty runoff was found accumulated next to the wheel washing facility

Road L29

     Water spraying on exposed worksites and haul road for dust suppression was found insufficient

     Footprint of the silty discharge was found at the discharge outlet connect to Tung Chung Stream

Road L30

     NRMM label on the excavator has worn out

Visitor Centre

     A section of hoarding along the site boundary was incomplete

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Implement proper measures to prevent runoff from discharging into Tung Chung Stream

     Provide effective bunding or sandbag barriers so that the potential construction runoff as generated at the site could be intercepted and would not be drained into the Tung Chung Stream

     Set up proper fencing being the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) to protect the existing trees to be retained or transplanted

Area 42 in Tung Chung Valley

     Clean up the silty runoff which was accumulated next to the wheel washing facility

Road L29

     Carry out sufficient water spraying on exposed worksites and haul road for dust suppression

     Investigate whether the source of the silty discharge was from the Project and clean up the deposited silt as appropriate

Road L30

     Replace the NRMM label on the excavator

Visitor Centre

     Establish proper hoarding along the site boundary in accordance with the APCO requirement

 

12 Jan 2023

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Water discharge from existing storm drain outlets into the construction site was observed

Road L29

     Footprint of the silty discharge was found at the discharge outlet connect to Tung Chung Stream

Visitor Centre

     A section of hoarding along the site boundary was incomplete

     Tarpaulin covering the stockpile near Tung Chung Stream was found fallen to the river

Temporary Bridge A

     No deficiency was observed

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Implement proper measures to prevent runoff from discharging into Tung Chung Stream

Road L29

     Investigate whether the source of the silty discharge was from the Project and clean up the deposited silt as appropriate

Visitor Centre

     Establish proper hoarding along the site boundary in accordance with the APCO requirement

     Remove the tarpaulin cover from the river

19 Jan 2023

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Water discharge from existing storm drain outlets into the construction site was observed

     NRMM label was not found on the body of the excavators

Visitor Centre

     A section of hoarding along the site boundary was not established

     Tarpaulin covering the stockpile near Tung Chung Stream was found fallen to the river

Area 42, Road L29, Road L30 and Temporary Bridge A

     No deficiency was observed

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Implement proper measures to prevent runoff from discharging into Tung Chung Stream

     Affix valid NRMM label on the body of the excavators which were found missing

Visitor Centre

     Establish proper hoarding along the site boundary in accordance with the APCO requirement

     Remove the tarpaulin cover from the river

27 Jan 2023

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Water discharge from existing storm drain outlets into the construction site was observed

     NRMM label was not found on the body of the excavators

     Records of the daily flow meter readings, maintenance, the operation manual and the copy of the discharge licence was found missing at the wastewater treatment facility

Road L29

     NRMM label on the road roller has worn out

Visitor Centre

     A section of hoarding along the site boundary was incomplete

Area 42 and Compensatory Woodland

     No deficiency was observed

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Implement proper measures to prevent runoff from discharging into Tung Chung Stream

     Affix valid NRMM label on the body of the excavators which were found missing

     Keep the records of the daily flow meter readings, maintenance, the operation manual and the copy of the discharge licence at the wastewater treatment facility for inspection in accordance with the discharge licence requirement.

Road L29

     Replace the NRMM label on the road roller

Visitor Centre

     Establish proper hoarding along the site boundary in accordance with the APCO requirement

31 Jan 2023

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Water discharge from existing storm drain outlets into the construction site was observed

     NRMM label was not found on the body of the excavators

     Complaint hotline was not observed at the site entrance

Road L29

     NRMM label on the road roller has worn out

Shek Mun Kap Road

     No deficiency was observed

Area 46 in Tung Chung Valley

     Implement proper measures to prevent runoff from discharging into Tung Chung Stream

     Affix valid NRMM label on the body of the excavators which were found missing

     Display the complaint hotline at site entrance for receiving public comments

Road L29

     Replace the NRMM label on the road roller


7.3        Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

Implementation of applicable landscape and visual mitigation measures (reference to the environmental protection measures MM1 to MM5, MM7 to MM8, MM10 to MM20 in Appendix C) was monitored in accordance with Manual. All measures undertaken by the Contractor during the construction phase and establishment work phase shall be audited by ET to ensure compliance with the intended aims of the measures.

The implementation status of the environmental protection measures is summarised below in Table 7.2. Examples of landscape and visual mitigation measures are shown in Table 7.3. The monitoring programme for detailed design, construction and establishment stages is presented in Table 7.4. Event and Action Plan for Landscape and Visual impacts is stated in Table 7.5.

Table 7.2: Landscape and Visual – Construction Phase Audit Summary

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures during Construction

Implementation Status

Relevant Contract(s) in the Reporting Period

MM1- Optimization of Construction Areas & Providing Temporary Landscape on Temporary Construction

Implementation of the measures were carried out during the detailed design stage of the Project.

All works contracts

MM2 - Minimize Topographical Changes

MM3 - Preservation of Potentially Registerable OVTs, Rare and Protective Vegetation

Tree Protection Specifications were provided in the relevant Contract Specifications respectively for implementation by the Contractors under the Project.

 

The Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance was submitted under EP Condition 2.21 and accepted by EPD.

 

The Contractors’ performance on the implementation of the tree maintenance and protection measures were observed and checked by the ET weekly during construction period.

All works contracts

MM4 - Transplanting of Existing Trees

Tree Transplanting Specifications were provided in the relevant Contract Specifications respectively for implementation by the Contractors under the Project where trees would unavoidably be affected by the construction works.

 

The Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance was submitted under EP Condition 2.21 and accepted by EPD.

 

The Contractors were required to submit Method Statements for tree transplanting prior to the transplanting works. Tree inspections were conducted by ET to check the tree transplanting works implemented by the Contractors on site.

 

The Contractors’ performance on the implementation of trees maintenance and protection measures on transplanted trees were observed and checked by the ET bi-monthly during the 24-month establishment period after the completion of each batch of transplanting works.

All works contracts

MM5 – Screen Hoarding

The implementation of mitigation measures was checked by ET during weekly site inspection.  Implementation of the measures by Contractors was observed.

All works contracts

MM7 – Protection of Natural Rivers and Streams

The implementation of mitigation measures was checked by ET during weekly site inspection.  Implementation of the measures by Contractors was observed.

Contract 6

MM8 - Preservation of Natural Coastline

Implementation of the measures were carried out during the detailed design stage of the Project.

Contract 5

MM10 – Compensatory Planting

Not applicable during the reporting period

All works contracts

MM11 – Woodland Restoration

The implementation of mitigation measures was checked by ET during weekly site inspection.  Implementation of the measures by Contractors was observed.

Contract 6

MM12 – Screen Planting

Not applicable during the reporting period

All works contracts

MM13 – Roadside Planting

Not applicable during the reporting period

All works contracts

MM14 – Aesthetic Design of Built Development

Not applicable during the reporting period

All works contracts

MM15 – Maximise Greening on Structure

Not applicable during the reporting period

All works contracts

MM16 – Noise Barrier Design

Not applicable during the reporting period

Contract 6

MM17 – Landscape Treatment for Polders & Stormwater Attenuation and Treatment Ponds

Not applicable during the reporting period

Contract 6

MM18 - Landscaping on Slopes

Not applicable during the reporting period

All works contracts

MM19 - Landscape Treatment on Channelized Watercourses

Not applicable during the reporting period

Contract 6

MM20 - Lighting Control

The implementation of mitigation measures was checked by ET during weekly site inspection.  Implementation of the measures by Contractors was observed.

All works contracts

Table 7.3: Examples of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures in the Reporting Period

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Erection of site hoardings around works area in unobtrusive colours

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Protection of Natural Rivers and Streams

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Table 7.4: Monitoring Programme for Landscape and Visual

Stage

Monitoring Task

Monitoring Report

Form of Approval

Frequency

Design

Monitoring of design works against the recommendations of the landscape and visual impact assessments within the EIA should be undertaken by the Engineer and Landscape Architect, to ensure that they fulfil the intentions of the mitigation measures.  Any changes to the design, including design changes on site should also be checked

Report by CEDD / ER confirming that the design conforms to requirements of EP.

Approved by CEDD

At completion of design stage

Construction

Monitoring of the contractor’s operations during the construction period.

Report on Contractor's compliance by ET

Counter signature of report by IEC

Monthly

Establishment Works

Monitoring of the planting works during the 24-months Establishment Period after completion of the construction works.

Report on Contractor's compliance by ET

Counter signature of report by IEC

Bi-monthly

Table 7.5: Event and Action Plan for Landscape and Visual

Event Action Level

Action

ET

IEC

ER

Contractor

Design Check

Check final design conforms to the requirements of EP and prepare report.

Check report.

Recommend remedial design if necessary.

Undertake remedial design if necessary.

 

Non-conformity on one occasion

Inform the IEC, ER and the Contractor

Discuss remedial actions with IEC, ER and Contractor

Monitor remedial actions until rectification has been completed.

Check report.

Check Contractor’s working method

Discuss with ET, ER and Contractor on possible remedial measures.

Advise ER on effective of proposed remedial measures.

Check implementation of remedial measures.

Confirm receipt of notification of non-conformity in writing

Review and agree on the remedial measures proposed by the Contractor

Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented.

Identify source and investigate the non-conformity

Amend working methods agreed with ER as appropriate

Rectify damage and undertake any necessary replacement.

Repeated Non-conformity

Identify sources

Inform the Contractor, IEC and ER

Discuss inspection frequency

Discuss remedial actions with IEC, ER and Contractor

Monitor remedial actions until rectification has been completed

If non-conformity stops, cease additional monitoring.

Check inspection report

Check Contractor’s working method

Discuss with ET, ER and Contractor on possible remedial measures

Advise ER on effectiveness of proposed remedial measures.

Notify the Contractor

In consultation with the ET and IEC, agree with the Contractor on the remedial measures to be implemented

Supervise implementation of remedial measures.

Identify source and investigate the non-conformity

Amend working methods agreed with ER as appropriate

Rectify damage and undertake any necessary replacement. Stop relevant portion of works as determined by ER until the non-conformity is abated.

7.4        Land Contamination Assessment

Remediation works in Area 42 was completed in accordance with the Contamination Assessment Report (CAR) and Remediation Action Plan (RAP) as approved by EPD. Remediation Report for Area 42 was submitted to EPD on 10 January 2023. Site Investigation in Chung Mun Road, Road L29 and Shek Mun Kap Road was completed in accordance with the Supplementary CAP as approved by EPD. CAR was approved by EPD on 11 January 2023. Site investigation for Site TC-1 located in Area Part F was being carried out in accordance with the Supplementary CAP as approved by EPD. Proposed site investigation of the remaining potentially contaminated areas identified in the approved EIA Report will be confirmed and conducted after approval of the further submission of the Supplementary CAP as necessary.

7.5        Monitoring for Compensation Woodland

Compensation Woodland Planting was completed in May 2022. With the approval from EPD on the monitoring proposal in October 2022, the monitoring for Compensation Woodland was commenced in November 2022. Quarterly post-planting monitoring report was submitted to EPD on 19 January 2023. Photos of the Compensation Woodland planting are shown in Table 7.6.

Table 7.6: Photos of the Compensation Woodland Planting

 

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7.6         Monitoring for Preserved/Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance

For the plant species of conservation importance within the works area of Contract 5, there were three (3) individuals of Gmelina chinensis, six (6) individuals of Aquilaria sinensis and five (5) individuals of Canthium dicoccum identified. One (1) individual of Gmelina chinensis, two (2) individuals of Aquilaria sinensis and two (2) individuals of Canthium dicoccum were recommended being preserved in-situ. The remaining individuals were recommended to be removed owing to poor form and structure condition.

As for the plant species of conservation importance within the works area of Contract 6, there were twelve (12) individuals of Aquilaria sinensis identified. Three (3) individuals of Aquilaria sinensis were recommended being preserved in-situ while two (2) individuals of Aquilaria sinensis were recommended being transplanted to the receptor site in accordance with the Preservation and/or Translocation Proposal for Plant Species of Conservation Importance submitted under section 3.1.1 of Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance (Condition 2.21 of the EP No. EP-519/2016). The remaining individuals were recommended to be removed owing to poor form and structure condition.

7.6.1         Preserved Plant Species of Conservation Importance

Monthly monitoring of the in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance by the Qualified Botanist (QB) appointed under Contract 5 and Contract 6 respectively were implemented in the reporting period. No active termite was recorded at the individual of Aquilaria sinensis (Tree No. U043) under Contract 5. The condition of the concerned plant would be monitored by the QB appointed under Contract 5.

Tree protection zones for the in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance were demarcated. No injuries and/or damages to the individuals of the in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance were reported by the QB during the reporting period. Photographic record and tree schedule of the preserved plant species of conservation importance monitoring are provided in Appendix J.

The ET will continue to monitor the implementation of monitoring of in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance.

7.6.2         Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance

According to the Translocation Proposal for Plant Species of Conservation Importance for Contract 6 as submitted to EPD in October 2022, the translocation of the two (2) individuals of Aquilaria sinensis would be commenced in March 2023 tentatively.

 

 

 

 


8        Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

A summary of the Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule is presented in Appendix C. The necessary mitigation measures were implemented properly for the Project.

 

 

 

 

9        Summary of Exceedances of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit

The monitoring results for air quality monitoring (1-hour TSP) complied with the Action/Limit levels in the reporting period.

No Limit Level exceedance was recorded for the construction noise monitoring in the reporting period. However, three (3) Action Level exceedances were triggered from three (3) environmental complaints related to noise nuisance received in the reporting period.

No Action/Limit Level exceedance was recorded for impact water quality monitoring in the reporting period.

Exceedance of Limit Level for fish species was recorded for impact ecological monitoring in the reporting period. The investigation on the limit level exceedance was conducted and the result was summarised in Section 5.6.2.

Cumulative statistics on exceedance are summarised in Appendix K.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10   Summary of Complaints, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

There was no notification of summons or prosecution recorded in the reporting period.

One (1) environmental complaint related to Contract 5 and three (3) environmental complaints related to Contract 6 were received in the reporting period. Investigations were conducted for the environmental complaints in accordance with the complaint handling process as stated in the Complaint Management Plan. Environmental complaints in the reporting period are summarised in Table 10.1 below. 


Table 10.1: Summary of Environmental Complaints

 

Complaint(s)

Investigation/Follow up action(s)

1

Environmental complaint related to Contract 5 regarding the light nuisance and energy wastage at the uphill construction site next to the junction of Shun Tung Road and Tat Tung Road

Construction of open space was being carried out at the concerned construction site. Since a walking trail and leisure facilities were located in the vicinity of the concerned construction site, the lightings were installed at the construction site and keep switching on at nighttime for site safety and security purpose. To reduce the potential nuisance to the residents nearby, Contractor has adjusted the angle of the lighting with the installation of lamp hood such that it would not shine towards residential premises nearby. The concerned lighting has also been relocated to minimise nuisance to nearby residents.

2

Environmental complaint related to Contract 6 regarding the construction noise nuisance as generated from the piling works at the construction site of Road L29 at Shek Lau Po

Sheet-piling works and ELS works for river diversion were being carried out at the concerned area. No measurement exceedance was recorded from noise monitoring. Contractor has implemented the following mitigation measures to minimise the noise nuisance to nearby residents:

1. Shortened the duration of the sheet piling operation session and suspended the piling works during school examination period;

2. Deployment of noise barriers;

3. Wrapping of the iron chain as attached at the piler by rubber tubing to reduce the noise derived from collision between the chain and the sheet pile; and

4. Reduced the number of pile drivers as operated simultaneously.

3

Environmental complaint related to Contract 6 regarding the construction noise nuisance in the evening as generated from the piling works in construction site at Shek Lau Po

Sheet-piling works and ELS works for river diversion were being carried out at the concerned area. No measurement exceedance was recorded from noise monitoring. Contractor clarified that they have adjusted the time of the piling works to reduce the noise impact during examination period at nearby schools. The piling works had suspended at 18:55 which did not exceed the permitted hours under Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) (Cap. 400). Contractor has implemented the following mitigation measures to minimise noise nuisance to nearby residents:

1. Shortened the duration of the sheet piling operation session and suspended the piling works during school examination period;

2. Deployment of noise barriers;

3. Wrapping of the iron chain as attached at the piler by rubber tubing to reduce the noise derived from collision between the chain and the sheet pile;

4. Wrapping of the pile head with noise acoustic material; and

5. Reduced the number of pile drivers as operated simultaneously.

4

Environmental complaint related to Contract 6 regarding environmental nuisances including air quality, noise and water quality as generated from the construction sites near Mun Tai House

Investigation was in progress and the result would be revealed in the next Monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit Report.

 

Statistics on complaints, notifications of summons, successful prosecutions are summarised in Appendix K.

 

 

 

 

 


11   Future Key Issues

11.1     Construction Programme for the Coming Reporting Period

Works to be undertaken in the next monitoring period of February 2023 are summarised in Table 11.1 below, together with the key issues and the key mitigation measures.

The ET will keep track on the construction works to confirm compliance of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures. The ET will also recommend to the Contractors about the environmental toolbox topics on the abovementioned key issues for the next reporting period.

11.2     Monitoring Schedule for the Coming Reporting Period

The tentative schedules for environmental monitoring in February 2023 are provided in Appendix L.


 Table 11.1: Major Activities for the next Reporting Period

Activities

Key Issues

Key Mitigation Measures

Contract No. NL/2020/05 ("Contract 5")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Ma Wan Chung

     Piling Work at Part D;

     Slope Excavation and Soil Nail Installation, Temporary ELS Works, Drainage Work (Excavation, Pipe Installation and Concreting), Sheet-piling Work, Temporary ELS Works for Retaining Wall (Sheet-piling and Excavation), Excavation and Retaining Wall Construction at Part E;

     Temporary ELS Works (Sheet-piling and excavation), Temporary Pipe-pile Wall, Drainage Work (Excavation, Pipe Installation and Concreting) at Part F;

     Site Investigation and Pre-drilling, Site Clearance, Forming Site Access, Temporary Pipe-pile Wall and Piling Work at Part G;

     Excavation and Retaining Wall Construction at Part H;

         Dust Emission

         Handling and storage of C&D materials generated from construction activities

         Noise from plant operation

         Emission of dark smoke from PMEs

         Efficiency of wastewater and drainage management

         Tree Protection

         Good site practices

         Regular water spraying on stockpiles

         Provide tarpaulin sheets coverage on stockpiles

         Sorting and reuse of C&D materials as far as practicable

         Use of QPME and noise barrier/acoustic mat

         Regular maintenance of PMEs

         Implementation of wastewater and drainage management

         Retain and protect all existing trees and vegetation within the study area which are not directly affected by the works

Contract No. NL/2020/06 ("Contract 6")

Tung Chung New Town Extension – Site Formation and Infrastructure Works at Tung Chung Valley, Phase 1

     Site Clearance, Site Formation, Drainage Works at Area 42;

     Sheet-piling, Drilling Work, Site Clearance, Installation of Temporary Decking, Installation of Temporary Bridge B, River Diversion at Road L29;

     Drainage Works and Road Works at Road L30;

     Pre-drilling at Sewage Pumping Station-B;

     Road and Drainage Work and Site Clearance at Yu Tung Road;

     Site Clearance, Trial Pit Excavation and Drilling Work at Chung Mun Road;

     Piling Works and Site Clearance at Shek Mun Kap Road;

     Site Clearance, Site Formation and Breaking of Rock for Fill Material at Area 46.

         Dust Emission

         Handling and storage of C&D materials generated from construction activities

         Noise from plant operation

         Emission of dark smoke from PMEs

         Efficiency of wastewater and drainage management

         Tree Protection

         Good site practices

         Regular water spraying on stockpiles

         Provide tarpaulin sheets coverage on stockpiles

         Sorting and reuse of C&D materials as far as practicable

         Use of QPME and noise barrier/acoustic mat

         Regular maintenance of PMEs

         Implementation of wastewater and drainage management

         Retain and protect all existing trees and vegetation within the study area which are not directly affected by the works

 

 

 

 

 


12   Conclusions and Recommendations

General

This EM&A Report presents the findings of the EM&A activities undertaken for the Project – i.e., Tung Chung New Town Extension (TCNTE) development in Tung Chung West (TCW) – during the period from 1 to 31 January 2023 in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual and the requirements of the Environmental Permit (EP) (No. EP-519/2016).

Air Quality

No exceedance of Action/Limit Levels was recorded for the air quality monitoring (1-hour TSP) in the reporting period.

Noise

No exceedance of Limit Levels was recorded for the construction noise monitoring in the reporting period. However, three (3) Action Level exceedances were triggered from the receipt of three (3) environmental complaints related to noise nuisance in the reporting period.

Water Quality

No exceedance of Action/Limit Levels was recorded for impact water quality monitoring in the reporting period.

Ecology

One (1) Limit Level exceedance of fish species was recorded for ecological monitoring.

Environmental Site Inspections

Environmental site inspections were carried out during the reporting period. Recommendations on remedial actions were given to the Contractors for the deficiencies identified during the site inspections.

Environmental Complaint, Notification of Summons or Prosecution

There was no notification of summons or prosecution recorded in the reporting period.

One (1) environmental complaint related to Contract 5 and three (3) environmental complaints related to Contract 6 were received in the reporting period. Investigations were conducted for the environmental complaints in accordance with the complaint handling process as stated in the Complaint Management Plan.

Recommendations

The ET will keep track of the construction works to confirm compliance of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures.

 

 

 

 

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Appendices

A.      Project Organisation

B.      Construction Works Programme

C.      Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule

D.      Status of Submissions and Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures under EP

E.      Status of Statutory Environmental Requirements

F.       Air Quality

F1. Locations of Air Quality Monitoring Stations

F2. Air Quality Monitoring Equipment Calibration Certificates

F3. Air Quality Monitoring Schedule

F4. Air Quality Monitoring Results

F5. Air Quality Monitoring Event and Action Plan

G.      Noise

G1. Locations of Construction Noise Monitoring Stations

G2. Construction Noise Monitoring Equipment Calibration Certificates

G3. Construction Noise Monitoring Schedule

G4. Construction Noise Monitoring Results

G5. Construction Noise Monitoring Event and Action Plan

H.      Water Quality

H1. Locations of Water Quality Monitoring Stations

H2. Water Quality Monitoring Equipment Calibration Certificates

H3. Water Quality Monitoring Schedule

H4. Water Quality Monitoring Results

H5. Water Quality Monitoring Event and Action Plan

I.        Ecology

I1. Locations of Ecological Impact Monitoring Stations

I2. Ecologically-related Water Quality Monitoring Equipment Calibration Certificates

I3. Representative Photos of Species Surveyed

I4. Monthly Monitoring Data of Stream Fauna (Aquatic invertebrate) in the Reporting Period

I5. Monthly Monitoring Data of Stream Fauna (Fish) in the Reporting Period

I6. Event and Action Plan for Exceedance in Action and Limit Levels of Stream Fauna

I7. Summary of Water Quality Data in the Reporting Period

J.       Preserved/Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance Monitoring

J1. Plant Species of Conservation Importance Monitoring Under Contract 5

J2. Plant Species of Conservation Importance Monitoring Under Contract 6

K.      Cumulative Statistics on Exceedances, Environmental Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Status of Prosecutions

L.       Monitoring Schedule for the Next Reporting Period