Contents
1.4 Contact information for the Project
1.5 Summary of Construction Works
1.6 Summary of EM&A Programme Requirements
2 Environmental Monitoring and Auditing
2.1.2 Summary of Monitoring Results
2.2.2 Summary of Monitoring Results
2.4.2 Summary of Monitoring Results
2.4.3 Marine Sediment Management
2.5 Chinese White Dolphin Monitoring
2.5.1 Summary of Monitoring Results
2.6 Environmental Site Inspection
2.6.1 Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures
2.6.2 Land Contamination Assessment
2.7 Audit of SkyPier High Speed Ferries
2.8 Audit of Construction and Associated Vessels
2.9 Review of the Key Assumptions Adopted in the EIA Report
3 Report on Non-compliance, Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Prosecutions
3.1 Compliance with Other Statutory Environmental Requirements
3.2 Analysis and Interpretation of Complaints, Notification of Summons and Status of Prosecutions
3.2.2 Notifications of Summons or Status of Prosecution
4 Conclusion and Recommendation
Table 1.1: Contact Information of Key Personnel
Table 1.2: Contact Information of the Project
Table 1.3: Summary of Status for All Environmental Aspects under the Updated EM&A Manual
Table 2.1: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Table 2.2: Percentage of Air Quality Monitoring Results within Action and Limit Levels
Table 2.3: General Meteorological Condition during Impact Air Quality Monitoring
Table 2.4: Impact Noise Monitoring Stations
Table 2.5: Percentage of Noise Monitoring Results within Action and Limit Levels
Table 2.6: General Meteorological Condition during Impact Noise Monitoring
Table 2.7: Action and Limit Levels for Construction Waste
Table 2.8: Construction Waste Statistics
Table 2.10: Summary of Photo Identification
Table 2.11: Landscape and Visual – Construction Phase Audit Summary
Table 2.13: Summary of the Transplanted Trees Updated in the Reporting Period
Table 2.14: Photos of the Existing Transplanted Trees Inspected in the Reporting Period
Table 3.1: Summary of Environmental Complaints
Table 3.2: Statistics for Valid Exceedances for the Environmental Monitoring
Table 3.3: Statistics for Non-compliance, Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Prosecution
Appendices
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Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS) for Construction Phase |
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Abbreviations
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3RS |
Three-Runway System |
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AAHK |
Airport Authority Hong Kong |
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AECOM |
AECOM Asia Company Limited |
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AFCD |
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department |
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AIS |
Automatic Information System |
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ANI |
Encounter Rate of Number of Dolphins |
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APM |
Automated People Mover |
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AW |
Airport West |
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BHS |
Baggage Handling System |
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C&D |
Construction and Demolition |
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CAP |
Contamination Assessment Plan |
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CAR |
Contamination Assessment Report |
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CTCC |
Construction Traffic Control Centre |
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CWD |
Chinese White Dolphin |
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DCM |
Deep Cement Mixing |
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DEZ |
Dolphin Exclusion Zone |
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DO |
Dissolved Oxygen |
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EIA |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
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EM&A |
Environmental Monitoring & Audit |
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EMIS |
Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule |
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EP |
Environmental Permit |
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EPD |
Environmental Protection Department |
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EPSS |
Emergency Power Supply Systems |
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ET |
Environmental Team |
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FCZ |
Fish Culture Zone |
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HDD |
Horizontal Directional Drilling |
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HKBCF |
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities |
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HKIA |
Hong Kong International Airport |
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HSF |
High Speed Ferry |
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IEC |
Independent Environmental Checker |
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I-2RS |
Interim Two Runway System |
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LKC |
Lung Kwu Chau |
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MMHK |
Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited |
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MMWP |
Marine Mammal Watching Plan |
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MSS |
Maritime Surveillance System |
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MTRMP-CAV |
Updated Marine Travel Routes and Management Plan for Construction and Associated Vessel |
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NEL |
Northeast Lantau |
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NLMP |
North Lantau Marine Park |
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NWL |
Northwest Lantau |
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PAM |
Passive Acoustic Monitoring |
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SC |
Sha Chau |
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SCZ |
Speed Control Zone |
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SCLKCMP |
Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park |
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SS |
Suspended Solids |
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STG |
Encounter Rate of Number of Dolphin Sightings |
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SWL |
Southwest Lantau |
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T2 |
Terminal 2 |
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The Manual |
The Updated EM&A Manual |
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The Project |
The Expansion of Hong Kong International Airport into a Three-Runway System |
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The SkyPier Plan |
Marine Travel Routes and Management Plan for High Speed Ferries of SkyPier |
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TSP |
Total Suspended Particulates |
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WL |
West Lantau |
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WMP |
Waste Management Plan |
The “Expansion of Hong Kong International Airport into a Three-Runway System” (the Project) serves to meet the future air traffic demands at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). On 7 November 2014, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report (Register No.: AEIAR-185/2014) for the Project was approved and an Environmental Permit (EP) (Permit No.: EP-489/2014) was issued for the construction and operation of the Project.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) 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 Updated EM&A Manual (the Manual).
This is the 36th Construction Phase Quarterly EM&A Report for the Project which summarises the monitoring results and audit findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024.
The new North Runway was commissioned in November 2022. Since then, HKIA has continued to operate with two runways, with the Centre Runway temporarily closed for reconfiguration. The reconfiguration works included relevelling of the runway pavement to tie in with connecting taxiways, constructing new runway entry and exit taxiways, building new wrap-around taxiways at both ends of the runway. With the completion of the reconfiguration works, the flight check and aircraft crash and rescue exercise were completed on the Centre Runway in September and October 2024 respectively. Thereafter, the Three-runway System (3RS) was commissioned on 28 November 2024.
The North Lantau Marine Park (NLMP) was designated on 1 November 2024. The NLMP is linked with the nearby Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park (SCLKCMP), as well as The Brothers Marine Park (BMP). With the establishment of the NLMP, the linkage between NLMP, SCLKCMP and BMP forms a connected matrix of marine protected area, totally approximately 4,570 hectares. This network provides better protection for the important habitat of the Chinese White Dolphin.
Key Activities in the Reporting Period
The key activities of the Project carried out in the reporting period are located in reclamation areas and existing airport island respectively. Works in the reclamation areas included land improvement works, filling works, pavement works, concourse superstructure works, tunnel works for Automated People Mover (APM) and Baggage Handling System (BHS) and associated works. Land-based works on existing airport island involved Terminal 2 (T2) expansion works, modification and tunnel works for APM and BHS, utilities works, road and drainage works, excavation works and 132kV cable laying works.
EM&A Activities Conducted in the Reporting Period
The EM&A programme was undertaken in accordance with the Manual of the Project. Summary of the monitoring activities during this reporting period is presented as below:
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Monitoring Activities |
Number of Sessions |
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1-hour Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) air quality monitoring |
96 |
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Noise monitoring |
52 |
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Vessel line-transect surveys for post-construction phase Chinese White Dolphin (CWD) monitoring |
6 |
Environmental auditing works, including weekly site inspections of construction works conducted by the ET and bi-weekly site inspections conducted by the Independent Environmental Checker (IEC), audit of SkyPier High Speed Ferries (HSF), and audit of construction and associated vessels, were conducted in the reporting period. Based on the information including ET’s observations, records of Maritime Surveillance System (MSS), and contractors’ site records, it is noted that environmental pollution control and mitigation measures were properly implemented and construction activities of the Project in the reporting period did not introduce adverse impacts to the sensitive receivers.
A 12-month post-construction phase CWD monitoring by vessel line transect survey was completed in December 2024.
Snapshots of Good Environmental Practices in the Reporting Period
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Installation of flexible curtain at aggregate storage area |
Provision of chemical spill drill by Contractor |
Provision of water spraying at the stockpiling area |
Key examples of good site practices implemented in the Project are highlighted as below:
1. Installed flexible curtain at the aggregate storage area to prevent dust nuisance.
2. Conducted a chemical spill drill for the frontline site staff.
3. Provided water spraying for stockpiling area to prevent dust nuisance.
Summary Findings of the EM&A Programme
The monitoring works for construction dust, construction noise, construction waste, landscape & visual, and post-construction phase CWD monitoring were conducted during the reporting period in accordance with the Manual.
Monitoring results of construction dust, construction noise, and construction waste did not trigger the corresponding Action and Limit Levels in the reporting period. No non-conformity was recorded for landscape & visual monitoring in the reporting period.
The key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period are summarised as below:
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Yes |
No |
Details |
Analysis / Recommendation / Remedial Actions |
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Breach of Limit Level^ |
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√ |
No breach of Limit Level was recorded. |
Nil |
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Breach of Action Level^ |
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No breach of Action Level was recorded. |
Nil |
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Complaint
received in this reporting period |
√ |
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A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received on 4 October 2024. |
ET requested the relevant contractors to provide information regarding the complaint and replies indicated dust suppression measures were implemented and water trucks were also arranged to provide road washing at public roads. During the ET’s site inspections, repeated observations on dusty tyre trails at vehicular exit were recorded. The relevant contractor was reminded to closely monitor the effectiveness of their wheel washing operation at vehicular exits to ensure all vehicles are properly washed before leaving the construction site and to minimise dust nuisance at public roads; and to provide refresher trainings to their frontline staff and vehicle drivers to avoid recurrence of the malpractices. Hence, the case was considered closed. |
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A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received on 25 October 2024. |
ET requested the relevant contractors to provide information regarding the complaint and replies indicated dust suppression measures were implemented, water trucks were arranged to provide water spraying at the stockpile area near Western Quay; incoming materials from vessels were pre-wetted before delivering to the stockpile area; and height of the stockpile was kept at a relatively low level. During the ET’s site inspections, no dust related item was recorded. The relevant contractors were reminded to continuously review and update their dust suppression plan including the adequacy of dust mitigation measures at their stockpile areas; to stay vigilant on the height of their stockpile areas and to prevent fugitive dust emission; and to maintain proper watering records for their stockpile area. Hence, the case was considered closed. |
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A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received on 31 October 2024. |
ET requested the relevant contractor to provide information regarding the complaint and reply indicated dust suppression measures were implemented including water spraying was arranged during the loading and unloading activities of the construction and demolition waste materials at the concerned temporary waste storage area. During the ET’s site inspections, no dust related item was recorded. The relevant contractor was reminded to continuously review and enhance the dust mitigation measures, including increase frequency of water spraying at the temporary waste storage area and the adjacent haul road near Eastern Quay. Hence, the case was considered closed. |
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Notification of any summons and status of prosecutions |
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√ |
No notification of summons nor prosecution was received. |
Nil |
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Changes that affect the EM&A |
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√ |
There was no change to the construction works that may affect the EM&A. |
Nil |
Remarks:
^Only triggering of Action or Limit Level found related to Project works is counted as Breach of Action or Limit Level.
1
Introduction
1.1
Background
On 7 November 2014, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report (Register No.: AEIAR-185/2014) for the “Expansion of Hong Kong International Airport into a Three-Runway System” (the Project) was approved and an Environmental Permit (EP) (Permit No.: EP-489/2014) was issued for the construction and operation of the Project.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) 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 Updated EM&A Manual (the Manual) submitted under EP Condition 3.1[1]. AECOM Asia Company Limited (AECOM) was employed by AAHK as the Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) for the Project.
The Project covers the expansion of the existing airport into a three-runway system (3RS) with key project components comprising land formation of about 650 ha and all associated facilities and infrastructure including taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands, a passenger concourse, an expanded Terminal 2, all related airside and landside works and associated ancillary and supporting facilities. The submarine aviation fuel pipelines and submarine power cables also require diversion as part of the works.
Construction of the Project is to proceed in the general order of diversion of the submarine aviation fuel pipelines, diversion of the submarine power cables, land formation, and construction of infrastructure, followed by construction of superstructures.
The summary of construction works programme can be referred to the corresponding Monthly EM&A Reports. Description of relevant contracts in the reporting period was presented in Appendix A of the Construction Phase Monthly EM&A Report No. 94.
1.2
Scope
of this Report
This is the 36th Construction Phase Quarterly EM&A Report for the Project which summarises the key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024.
1.3
Project
Organisation
The Project’s organisation structure is provided in Appendix A. Contact details of the key personnel have been updated and provided in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1: Contact Information of Key Personnel
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Project Manager’s Representative (Airport Authority Hong Kong) |
Principal Manager, Environmental Compliance, Sustainability |
Lawrence Tsui |
2183 2734 |
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Environmental Team (ET) (Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited) |
Environmental Team Leader |
Terence Kong |
2828 5919 |
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Deputy Environmental Team Leaders |
Heidi Yu |
2828 5704 |
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Ken Wong |
2828 5817 |
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Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) (AECOM Asia Company Limited) |
Independent Environmental Checker |
Roy Man |
3729 0380 |
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Deputy Independent Environmental Checker |
Jackel Law |
3856 5312 |
Reclamation Works:
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Contract 3206 Main Reclamation Works (ZHEC-CCCC-CDC Joint Venture) |
Project Manager |
Alan Mong |
3763 1352 |
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Environmental Officer |
Zhang Bin Wang |
3763 1525 |
Airfield Works:
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Contract 3302 Eastern Vehicular Tunnel Advance Works (China Road and Bridge Corporation) |
Project Manager |
Dickey Yau |
5699 4503 |
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Environmental Officer |
Dennis Ho |
5645 0563 |
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Contract 3305 Airfield Ground Lighting System (ADB Safegate Hong Kong Limited) |
Project Manager |
Allam Al-Turk |
2944 9725 |
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Environmental Officer |
Ivan Ting |
9222 9490 |
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Contract 3306 Observation Facility Control System Supporting Interim 2RS and 3RS (Chinney Alliance Engineering Limited) |
Project Director |
Dennis Yam |
9551 9920 |
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Environmental Officer |
Richard Liu |
9216 8990 |
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Contract 3307 Fire Training Facility (Paul Y. Construction Company Limited) |
Project Manager |
Ken Tang |
9640 5397 |
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Environmental Officer |
Ferddy Leung |
5585 6746 |
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Contract 3308 Foreign Object Debris Detection System (DAS Aviation Services Group) |
Project Manager |
Jeffrey Yau |
9873 7422 |
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Contract 3310 North Runway Modification Works (China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Ltd.) |
Project Manager |
Kingsley Chiang |
9424 8437 |
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Environmental Officer |
Federick Wong |
9842 2703 |
Terminal 2 Concourse and Apron Works:
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Contract 3402 New Integrated Airport Centres Enabling Works (Wing Hing Construction Co., Ltd.) |
Project Manager |
Wyman Lau |
6112 9753 |
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Health Safety Environmental Manager |
Mike Leung |
6625 2550 |
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Contract 3403 New Integrated Airport Centres Building and Civil Works (Sun Fook Kong Construction Limited) |
Project Manager |
Alice Leung |
9220 3162 |
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Environmental Officer |
Ray Cheung |
9785 1566 |
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Contract 3404 Integrated Airport Control System (Shun Hing Systems Integration Co., Ltd.) |
Project Manager |
Andy Ng |
9102 2739 |
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Environmental Officer |
Michael Lo |
6228 3926 |
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Contract 3405 Third Runway Concourse Foundation and Substructure Works (China Road and Bridge Corporation – Bachy Soletanche Group Limited – LT Sambo Co., Ltd. Joint Venture) |
Project Manager |
Francis Choi |
9423 3469 |
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Environmental Officer |
Jacky Lai |
9028 8975 |
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Contract 3408 Third Runway Concourse and Apron Works (Beijing Urban Construction Group Company Limited and Chevalier (Construction) Company Limited Joint Venture) |
Senior HSE Manager |
Qian Zhang |
5377 7976 |
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Environmental Officer |
Ivan Mak |
9422 4805 |
Terminal 2 Expansion:
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Contract 3508 Terminal 2 Expansion Works (Gammon Engineering & Construction Company Limited) |
Project Director |
Richard Ellis |
6201 5637 |
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Environmental Officer |
Carrie Kwan |
9276 0551 |
Automated People Mover and Baggage Handling System:
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Contract 3601 New Automated People Mover System (TRC Line) (CRRC Puzhen Bombardier Transportation Systems Limited and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd. Joint Venture) |
Project Manager |
Hongdan Wei |
158 6180 9450 |
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Environmental Officer |
H Y Yue |
9185 8186 |
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Contract 3602 Existing APM System Modification Works (Niigata Transys Co., Ltd.) |
Project Manager |
Xia Bo |
6586 4950 |
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Environmental Officer |
Y M Tong |
5316 9801 |
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Contract 3603 3RS Baggage Handling System (VISH Consortium) |
Project Manager |
K C Ho |
9272 9626 |
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Environmental Officer |
Richard Ng |
9802 9577 |
Airport Support Infrastructure:
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Contract 3801 APM and BHS Tunnels on Existing Airport Island (China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Ltd.) |
Project Manager |
Kingsley Chiang |
9424 8437 |
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Environmental Officer |
Eunice Kwok |
9243 1331 |
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Contract 3802 APM and BHS Tunnels and Related Works (Gammon Engineering & Construction Company Limited) |
Project Director |
John Adams |
6111 6989 |
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Environmental Officer |
Yan Ng |
5345 8555 |
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Contract 3804 East and Landside Fire Stations (Beijing Urban Construction Group Company Limited - Beijing Urban Construction International Company Limited - Kin Shing (Leung's) General Contractors Ltd Joint Venture) |
Project Manager |
Zhang Xianda |
4661 6818 |
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Environmental Representative |
Karis Lam |
6084 9745 |
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Contract 3805 New Airport District Police Operational Base (Chinney Construction Co., Ltd.) |
Project Manager |
Cheuk Wing Wai |
9339 8321 |
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Environmental Officer |
Mike Li |
6306 8547 |
Construction Support:
|
Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Contract 3721 Construction Support Infrastructure Works (China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Ltd.) |
Senior Project Manager |
Thomas Lui |
9011 5340 |
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Environmental Officer |
John Mak |
6273 8703 |
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Contract 3728 Minor Site Works (Shun Yuen Construction Company Limited) |
Contract Manager |
C K Liu |
9194 8739 |
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Environmental Officer |
Dan Leung |
6856 5899 |
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Contract 3733 Emergency Repair Service (Wing Hing Construction Co., Ltd.) |
Project Manager |
Michael Kan |
9206 0550 |
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Safety Health Environmental Manager |
Mike Leung |
6625 2550 |
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Contract 3901A Concrete Batching Facility (K. Wah Concrete Company Limited) |
Project Manager |
Benedict Wong |
9553 2806 |
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Environmental Officer |
C P Fung |
9874 2872 |
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Contract 3901B Concrete Batching Facility (Gammon Construction Limited) |
General Manager |
Gabriel Chan |
2435 3260 |
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Environmental Officer |
Rex Wong |
2695 6319 |
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Contract 3908 Quay Management Services (Gitanes – Crown Asia Joint Venture) |
Project Manager |
Mr. Ian Li |
9750 6438 |
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Environmental Officer |
Mr. Tang Kai Fun |
9406 3526 |
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Contract 3913 Asphalt Batching Plant (SPR Joint Venture) |
Project Manager |
Xie Yi Sheng |
6580 6005 |
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Environmental Officer |
Kenneth Chan |
9300 2182 |
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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132kV Cable (CLP Power Hong Kong Limited / Kum Shing (K.F.) Construction Company Limited) |
Engineer |
Ken Fung |
6391 9087 |
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Assistant Engineer |
Sunny Lau |
6203 5686 |
1.4
Contact
information for the Project
The contact information for the Project is provided in Table 1.2. The public can contact us through the following channels if they have any queries and comments on the environmental monitoring data and project related information.
Table 1.2: Contact Information of the Project
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Channels |
Contact Information |
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Hotline |
3908 0354 |
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Fax |
3747 6050 |
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Postal Address |
Airport Authority Hong Kong HKIA Tower 1 Sky Plaza Road Hong Kong International Airport Lantau Hong Kong Attn: Environmental Team Leader Mr Terence Kong c/o Mr Lawrence Tsui (TRD) |
1.5
Summary
of Construction Works
The new North Runway was commissioned in November 2022. Since then, HKIA has continued to operate with two runways, with the Centre Runway temporarily closed for reconfiguration. The reconfiguration works included relevelling of the runway pavement to tie in with connecting taxiways, constructing new runway entry and exit taxiways, building new wrap-around taxiways at both ends of the runway. With the completion of the reconfiguration works, the flight check and aircraft crash and rescue exercise were completed on the Centre Runway in September and October 2024 respectively. Thereafter, the 3RS was commissioned on 28 November 2024.
The key activities of the Project carried out in the reporting period are located in reclamation areas and existing airport island respectively. Works in the reclamation areas included land improvement works, filling works, pavement works, concourse superstructure works, tunnel works for APM and BHS and associated works. Land-based works on existing airport island involved T2 expansion works, modification and tunnel work for APM and BHS, utilities works, road and drainage works, excavation works and 132kV cable laying. The locations of the key construction activities before and after commissioning of 3RS are presented in Figure 1.1a and Figure 1.1b.
1.6
Summary
of EM&A Programme Requirements
The status for all environmental aspects is presented in Table 1.3. The EM&A requirements remained unchanged during the reporting period.
Table 1.3: Summary of Status for All Environmental Aspects under the Updated EM&A Manual
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Parameters |
EM&A Requirements |
Status |
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Air Quality |
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Baseline Monitoring |
At least 14 consecutive days before commencement of construction work |
The baseline air quality monitoring result was reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4. |
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Impact Monitoring |
At least 3 times every 6 days |
On-going |
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Noise |
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Baseline Monitoring |
Daily for a period of at least two weeks prior to the commencement of construction works |
The baseline noise monitoring result was reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4. |
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Impact Monitoring |
Weekly |
On-going |
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Water Quality |
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General Baseline Water Quality Monitoring for reclamation, water jetting and field joint works |
Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides, for at least four weeks prior to the commencement of marine works. |
The baseline water quality monitoring result was reported in Baseline Water Quality Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4. |
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General Impact Water Quality Monitoring for reclamation, water jetting and field joint works |
Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides. |
General impact water quality monitoring for water jetting works was completed on 23 May 2017. The general impact water quality monitoring was terminated after 31 October 2023. |
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Initial Intensive Deep Cement Mixing (DCM) Water Quality Monitoring |
At least four weeks |
The Initial Intensive DCM Monitoring Report was submitted and approved by EPD in accordance with the Detailed Plan on DCM. |
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Regular DCM Water Quality Monitoring |
Three times per week until completion of DCM works. |
Due to the completion of all marine-based DCM works within April 2022, regular DCM monitoring was ceased at all monitoring stations starting from 28 April 2022. |
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Post-construction Phase Water Quality Monitoring |
Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides for four weeks |
The four-week post-construction phase water quality monitoring exercise was commenced on 14 November 2023 and completed on 9 December 2023. |
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Sewerage and Sewage Treatment |
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Methodology for carrying out annual sewage flow monitoring for concerned gravity sewer |
Methodology to be prepared and submitted to EPD one year before the scheduled commencement of operation of the proposed third runway. |
The proposed methodology of the annual sewage flow monitoring was approved by EPD. The annual flow monitoring was started from June 2021 and completed in 2022. |
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Details of the routine H2S monitoring system for the sewerage system of 3RS |
Details to be prepared and submitted to EPD at least one year before commencement of the operation of 3RS. |
The H2S monitoring proposal was accepted by EPD in June 2023. |
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Waste Management |
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Waste Monitoring |
At least weekly |
On-going |
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Land Contamination |
|
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Supplementary Contamination Assessment Plan (CAP) |
At least 3 months before commencement of any soil remediation works. |
The Supplementary CAP was submitted and approved by EPD under EP condition 2.20. |
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Site Re-appraisal Summary Report for Fire Training Facility |
Site Re-appraisal Summary Report for Fire Training Facility |
Site Re-appraisal Summary Report for Fire Training Facility was submitted and accepted by EPD. |
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Contamination Assessment Report (CAR) for Golf Course |
CAR to be submitted for golf course |
The CAR for Golf Course was submitted and accepted by EPD. |
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CAR for Terminal 2 Emergency Power Supply System |
CAR to be submitted for Terminal 2 Emergency Power Supply Systems
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The CARs for Terminal 2 Emergency Power Supply Systems were submitted and accepted by EPD. |
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Terrestrial Ecology |
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Pre-construction Egretry Survey Plan |
Once per month in the breeding season between April and July, prior to the commencement of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) drilling works. |
The Egretry Survey Plan was submitted and approved by EPD under EP Condition 2.14. |
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Ecological Monitoring |
Monthly monitoring during the HDD construction works period from August to March. |
The terrestrial ecological monitoring at Sheung Sha Chau was completed in January 2019. |
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Marine Ecology |
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Pre-Construction Phase Coral Dive Survey |
Prior to marine construction works |
The Coral Translocation Plan was submitted and approved by EPD under EP Condition 2.12. |
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Coral Translocation |
- |
The coral translocation was completed on 5 January 2017. |
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Post-translocation Monitoring |
As per an enhanced monitoring programme based on the Coral Translocation Plan |
The post-translocation monitoring programme according to the Coral Translocation Plan was completed in April 2018. |
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Chinese White Dolphins (CWD) |
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Baseline Monitoring |
6 months of baseline surveys before the commencement of land formation related construction works. Vessel line transect surveys: Two full surveys per month; Land-based theodolite tracking surveys: Two days per month at the Sha Chau station and two days per month at the Lung Kwu Chau station; and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM): For the whole duration of baseline period. |
Baseline CWD results were reported in the CWD Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD in accordance with EP Condition 3.4. |
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Impact Monitoring |
Vessel line transect surveys: Two full surveys per month; Land-based theodolite tracking surveys: One day per month at the Sha Chau station and one day per month at the Lung Kwu Chau station; and PAM: For the whole duration for land formation related construction works. |
The construction phase CWD monitoring was completed in December 2023. |
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Post-construction Phase Monitoring |
12 months of post-construction phase CWD monitoring upon the completion of marine construction works; and Vessel line transect surveys: Two full surveys per month. |
The post-construction phase monitoring was completed in December 2024. |
|
Operation Phase Monitoring |
12 months of operation phase CWD monitoring upon full implementation of North Lantau Marine Park; and Vessel line transect surveys: Two full surveys per month. |
The operation phase CWD monitoring will commence in January 2025. |
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Landscape and Visual |
|
|
|
Landscape and Visual Plan |
At least 3 months before the commencement of construction works on the formed land of the Project. |
The Landscape & Visual Plan was submitted and approved by EPD under EP Condition 2.18 |
|
Baseline Monitoring |
One-off survey within the Project site boundary prior to commencement of any construction works |
The baseline landscape & visual monitoring result was reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4. |
|
Impact Monitoring |
Weekly |
On-going |
|
Establishment Works Monitoring |
Bi-monthly |
On-going |
|
Long Term Management (10 years) Monitoring |
Annually |
On-going |
|
Environmental Auditing |
|
|
|
Regular site inspection |
Weekly |
On-going |
|
Marine Mammal Watching Plan (MMWP) implementation measures |
Monitor and check |
No Marine Mammal Watching Plan (MMWP) implementation measures was conducted during this reporting period. |
|
Dolphin Exclusion Zone (DEZ) Plan implementation measures |
Monitor and check |
No Dolphin Exclusion Zone (DEZ) monitoring was conducted during this reporting period. |
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SkyPier High Speed Ferries (HSF) implementation measures |
Monitor and check |
On-going |
|
Construction and Associated Vessels implementation measures |
Monitor and check |
On-going |
|
Silt Curtain Deployment Plan implementation measures |
Monitor and check |
Silt Curtain Deployment Plan measure was implemented at C7a during this reporting period. |
|
Spill Response Plan implementation measures |
Monitor and check |
On-going |
|
Complaint Hotline and Email Channel |
Construction phase |
On-going |
|
Environmental Log Book |
Construction phase |
On-going |
Taking into account the construction works in the reporting period, impact monitoring of air quality, noise, waste management, landscape & visual, and post-construction phase CWD monitoring were carried out in the reporting period.
The EM&A programme also involved weekly site inspections and related auditing conducted by ET for the checking of implementation of required environmental mitigation measures recommended in the approved EIA Report. To promote the environmental awareness and enhance the environmental performance of the contractors, regular environmental management meetings were conducted during the reporting period which are summarised as below:
· Forty-six environmental management meetings for EM&A review with works contracts.
The EM&A programme has been following the recommendations presented in the approved EIA Report and the Manual. A summary of implementation status of the environmental mitigation measures for the construction phase of the Project during the reporting period is provided in Appendix B.
The
NLMP was designated on 1 November 2024. The NLMP is linked with the nearby
SCLKCMP, as well as BMP. With the establishment of the NLMP, the linkage
between NLMP, SCLKCMP and BMP forms a connected matrix of marine protected
area, totally approximately 4,570 hectares. This network provides better
protection for the important habitat of the Chinese White Dolphin.
2
Environmental Monitoring and Auditing
2.1
Air
Quality Monitoring
Impact 1-hour Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) monitoring was conducted three times every six days at two representative monitoring stations during the reporting period. The locations of monitoring stations are described in Table 2.1 and presented in Figure 2.1.
2.1.1
Action
and Limit Levels
The Action and Limit Levels of the air quality monitoring stipulated in the EM&A programme for triggering the relevant investigation and follow-up procedures under the programme are provided in Table 2.1 for reference.
Table 2.1: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring Station |
Location |
Action Level (mg/m3) |
Limit Level (mg/m3) |
|
AR1A |
Man Tung Road Park |
306 |
500 |
|
AR2 |
Village House at Tin Sum |
298 |
2.1.2
Summary
of Monitoring Results
The air quality monitoring results in the reporting period are summarised in Table 2.2 and the graphical plot is presented in Appendix C.
Table 2.2: Percentage of Air Quality Monitoring Results within Action and Limit Levels
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|
AR1A |
AR2 |
|
Oct 2024 |
100% |
100% |
|
Nov 2024 |
100% |
100% |
|
Dec 2024 |
100% |
100% |
|
Overall |
100% |
100% |
|
Note: The percentages are calculated by dividing the number of monitoring results within their corresponding Action and Limit Levels by the total number of monitoring results. |
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All monitoring results were within their corresponding Action and Limit Levels at all monitoring stations in the reporting period.
General meteorological conditions in the last month of the previous quarter and this reporting period were recorded and summarised in Table 2.3.
Table 2.3: General Meteorological Condition during Impact Air Quality Monitoring
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|
Weather |
Dominant Wind Direction |
|
Sep 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
Southwest to North |
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Oct 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
Northwest to Southeast |
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Nov 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
Northwest to Southeast |
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Dec 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
Northwest to Southeast |
2.1.3
Conclusion
No dust emission source was observed at the monitoring stations during the monitoring sessions. As the sensitive receivers were far away from the construction activities, with the implementation of dust control measures, there was no adverse impact at the sensitive receivers attributable to the works of the Project.
2.2
Noise
Monitoring
Impact noise monitoring was conducted at four representative monitoring stations once per week during 0700 and 1900 in the reporting period. The locations of monitoring stations are described in Table 2.4 and presented in Figure 2.1.
2.2.1
Action
and Limit Levels
The Action and Limit Levels of the noise monitoring stipulated in the EM&A programme for triggering the relevant investigation and follow-up procedures under the programme are provided in Table 2.4 for reference.
Table 2.4: Impact Noise Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring Station |
Location |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|
NM1A |
Man Tung Road Park |
When one documented complaint is received from any one of the sensitive receivers |
75 dB(A) |
|
NM4 |
Ching Chung Hau Po Woon Primary School |
65dB(A) / 70 dB(A) (i) |
|
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NM5 |
Village House in Tin Sum |
75 dB(A) |
|
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NM6 |
House No. 1, Sha Lo Wan |
75 dB(A) |
|
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Note: (i) The Limit Level for NM4 is reduced to 70 dB(A) for being an educational institution. During school examination period, the Limit Level is further reduced to 65 dB(A). |
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2.2.2
Summary
of Monitoring Results
The noise monitoring results in the reporting period are summarised in Table 2.5 and the graphical plot is presented in Appendix C.
Table 2.5: Percentage of Noise Monitoring Results within Action and Limit Levels
|
|
NM1A |
NM4 |
NM5 |
NM6 |
|
Oct 2024 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
Nov 2024 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
Dec 2024 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
Overall |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
Note: The percentages are calculated by dividing the number of monitoring results within their corresponding Action and Limit Levels by the total number of monitoring results. |
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No complaints were received from any sensitive receiver that triggered the Action Level.
General meteorological conditions in the last month of the previous quarter and this reporting period were recorded and summarised in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6: General Meteorological Condition during Impact Noise Monitoring
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|
Weather |
|
Sep 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
|
Oct 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
|
Nov 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
|
Dec 2024 |
Sunny to Cloudy |
2.2.3
Conclusion
Major sources of noise dominating the monitoring stations observed during the construction noise impact monitoring were traffic noise near NM1A, school activities near NM4, and aircraft noise near NM6. As the sensitive receivers were far away from the construction activities, with the implementation of noise control measures, there was no adverse impact at the sensitive receivers attributable to the works of the Project.
2.3
Water
Quality Monitoring
All water impact monitoring and post-construction phase water quality monitoring have been completed, with results presented in the Annual EM&A Report for 2023. The analysis in the report indicates that the post-construction phase water quality monitoring did not reveal significant changes compared to the baseline levels. Therefore, it can be concluded that the marine works of the Project during construction phase did not cause deterioration in or adverse impacts on the marine water quality surrounding the Project site.
2.4
Waste
Monitoring
In accordance with the Manual, waste generated from construction activities was audited once per week to determine if wastes were being managed in accordance with the Waste Management Plan (WMP) prepared for the Project, contract-specific WMP, and any statutory and contractual requirements. All aspects of waste management including waste generation, storage, transportation, and disposal were assessed during the audits.
2.4.1
Action
and Limit Levels
The Action and Limit Levels of the construction waste are provided in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7: Action and Limit Levels for Construction Waste
|
Monitoring Stations |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|
Construction Area |
When one valid documented complaint is received |
Non-compliance of the WMP, contract-specific WMPs, any statutory and contractual requirements |
2.4.2
Summary
of Monitoring Results
Weekly monitoring of the Project construction works was carried out by the ET in the reporting period to check and monitor the implementation of proper waste management practices.
Recommendations made by the ET included provision and maintenance of proper chemical waste storage area, as well as handling, segregation, and regular disposal of general refuse. The contractors took actions to implement the recommended measures. Waste management audits were carried out by ET according to the requirements of the Waste Management Plan, updated EM&A Manual and the implementation schedule of the waste management mitigation measures in Appendix B.
Based on updated contractors’ information, summary of construction waste generated in the reporting period is presented in Table 2.8. ET and IEC carried out site audits regularly and reviewed the trip ticket system.
Table 2.8: Construction Waste Statistics
|
|
C&D(1) Material Stockpiled for Reuse or Recycle (m3) |
C&D Material Reused in the Project (m3) |
C&D Material Reused in other Projects (m3) |
C&D Material Transferred to Public Fill(2) (m3) |
Chemical Waste (kg) |
Chemical Waste (l) |
General Refuse (tonne) |
|
Oct 2024 |
293 |
14,738 |
0 |
7,395 |
0 |
2,400 |
5,959 |
|
Nov 2024 |
833 |
0 |
0 |
4,533 |
1,890 |
2,600 |
5,907 |
|
Dec 2024 |
353 |
0 |
0 |
6,148 |
800 |
0 |
7,893 |
|
Total |
1,479 |
14,738 |
0 |
18,076 |
2,690 |
5,000 |
19,759 |
|
Notes: 1. C&D refers to Construction and Demolition. 2. C&D materials not suitable for reuse on-site, including asphalt waste and sediment slurry, were transferred to public fill during the reporting period. |
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There was no complaint, non-compliance of the WMP, contract-specific WMPs, statutory and contractual requirements that triggered Action and Limit Levels in this reporting period.
2.4.3
Marine
Sediment Management
Marine sediment is managed according to the EIA Report, Updated EM&A Manual and Waste Management Plan and the proposal of Further Development on Treatment Level / Details and the Reuse Mode for Marine Sediment (hereinafter referred to as “Further Development Proposal”) of the Project. The storage conditions of the excavated marine sediment, treatment process, final backfilling location as well as associated records were inspected and checked by ET and verified by IEC to ensure they were in compliance with the requirements as stipulated in the Waste Management Plan and Further Development Proposal.
Sampling and backfilling works for treated marine sediment generated from the reclaimed land area were conducted during the reporting period. The details of the marine sediment sampling, treatment and backfilling can be referred to Annual EM&A Report No.8.
2.5
Chinese
White Dolphin Monitoring
The post-construction phase CWD monitoring was conducted by vessel line transect survey at a frequency of two full surveys per month. The vessel survey transects followed the transect lines proposed in the Manual and are consistent with those used in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) long-term CWD monitoring programme. The transect locations of CWD monitoring by vessel line transect survey are shown in Figure 2.2.
The post-construction phase CWD monitoring which is conducted by vessel line transect survey at a frequency of two full surveys per month has been commenced since January 2024 and was completed in December 2024.
2.5.1
Summary of Monitoring Results
2.5.1.1
Vessel Line Transect Survey
Survey Effort
During the reporting period from October to December 2024, a total of six sets of vessel line transect survey covering all transects in Northeast Lantau (NEL), Northwest Lantau (NWL), Airport West (AW), West Lantau (WL) and Southwest Lantau (SWL) survey areas were conducted at a frequency of twice per month, in each survey area.
A total of around 1,359 km of survey effort was collected from these surveys, with around 88.4% of the total survey effort being conducted under favourable weather condition (i.e. Beaufort Sea State 3 or below with favourable visibility). Details of the survey effort data are presented in Appendix C.
CWD Sighting
From October to December 2024, there were a total of 23 sightings of CWD, with 56 dolphins sighted (Table 2.9). Among these sighting, 22 sightings of CWD with 51 dolphins were recorded during on-effort searches under favourable weather condition.
When breaking down the sightings by survey areas, 11 sightings with a total of 23 dolphins and 10 sightings with a total of 30 dolphins were recorded in WL and SWL respectively during the current reporting period. Two sightings of three dolphins were recorded in NWL. No CWD was sighted in NEL survey area.
Compared with the previous quarter (i.e. July to September 2024), the total number of CWD sightings and the total number of the dolphins have decreased by 68% and 78% respectively. There was a notable decrease in both dolphin sightings and the number of dolphins in both WL and SWL survey area in the current reporting quarter.
Compared with the same quarter of last year (i.e., October to December 2023), there was also a decrease in both the total number of sightings and the total number of dolphins by 30% and 43% respectively. In WL, there was a decrease in both the number of sightings and number of dolphins by 54% and 66% respectively. In SWL, there was a slight increase in both number of sightings and number of dolphins by 25% and 3% respectively. Moreover, there were slight increases in both total number of sightings and total number of dolphins in NWL as there was no sighting in the same reporting period in 2023.
Table 2.9 below shows the comparison of the numbers of sightings and dolphins amongst the current reporting period, last quarter, and the same quarter of last year.
Table 2.9: Summary of Number of CWD Sightings and Number of Dolphins for the Same Quarter Last Year, Previous Quarter, and Current Reporting Period
|
|
Same Quarter of Last Year October to December 2023 |
Previous Reporting Period July to September 2024 |
Current Reporting Period October to December 2024 |
|
NEL |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
|
NWL |
0 (0) |
1 (11) |
2 (3) |
|
AW |
1 (3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
|
WL |
24 (67) |
48 (174) |
11 (23) |
|
SWL |
8 (29) |
23 (73) |
10 (30) |
|
Total |
33 (99) |
72 (258) |
23 (56) |
Note: Values in ( ) represent number of dolphins
The distribution of CWD sightings recorded from October to December 2024 is illustrated in Figure 2.3. In NWL, two CWD sightings were recorded in northwestern water of Lung Kwu Chau and western water of HKIA respectively. In WL, CWD sightings were clustered at the waters near Tai O and Peaked Hill. In SWL, the CWD sightings scattered throughout survey area with the majority scattered at the western waters between Fan Lau and Tung Wan as well as eastern part of the survey area near Lo Kei Wan. No CWD sighting was recorded in NEL survey area during the reporting period. Details of the sighting data are presented in Appendix C.
Figure 2.3: Sightings Distribution of Chinese White Dolphins from October to December 2024
Remarks: (1) Please note that there are 23 pink circles on the map indicating the sighting locations of CWD. Some of them were very close to each other and therefore appear overlapped on this sighting distribution map. (2) Marine Park excludes land area and the landward boundary generally follows the high water mark along the coastline.
Group Size
From October to December 2024, the group size of CWD sightings ranged from one to 12 dolphins. The average group size of CWD was 2.43 dolphins per group, which is smaller than that of the last quarter (3.58 dolphins per group). The average group size of CWD in this reporting quarter is also smaller than that of the same quarter of last year (3.00 dolphins per group).
In this reporting quarter, majority of the CWD sightings were in small group size (i.e., 1-2 dolphins). There was a CWD sightings with large group size (i.e., 10 or more dolphins) recorded in SWL survey area during this reporting period.
There was no apparent pattern in the distribution of small-sized dolphin groups, medium-sized dolphin groups and large-sized dolphin groups in all survey areas. Sighting locations of CWD groups with different group sizes are depicted in Figure 2.4.
Figure 2.4: Sighting Locations of Chinese White Dolphins with Different Group Sizes
Remarks: (1) Please note that there are 23 circles on the map indicating the sighting locations of CWD. Some of them were very close to each other and therefore appear overlapped on this sighting distribution map. (2) Marine park excludes land area and the landward boundary generally follows the high water mark along the coastline.
Activities and Association with Fishing Boats
From October to December 2024, six sightings of CWD were recorded with foraging activities. Amongst them, one sighting was observed associated with operating gillnetter in SWL.
Sightings with foraging activities recorded in the current reporting period was lower than that in the previous reporting period (i.e., 17 sightings involved foraging activities between July and September 2024). The number of CWD sightings with foraging activities in this reporting period was also lower than that in the same quarter of last year (i.e., 13 sightings between October to December 2023).
The sighting locations of CWDs engaged in different behaviours during the current reporting period are illustrated in Figure 2.5.
Figure 2.5: Sighting Locations of Chinese White Dolphins Engaged in Different Behaviours
Remarks: (1) Marine park excludes land area and the landward boundary generally follows the high water mark along the coastline.
Mother-calf Pairs
From October to December 2024, two sightings of CWD were recorded with the presence of mother-and-unspotted juvenile pairs and/or mother-and-calf pair, which was less than that recorded in the previous reporting quarter (i.e., 12 sightings between July to September 2024). The number of CWD sightings with the presence of mother-calf pairs was also less than that recorded in the same quarter of last year (i.e., five sightings between October to December 2023).
These two sightings with the presence of mother-calf pairs recording during the reporting period were recorded in SWL survey area. The locations of CWD sightings with the presence of mother-calf pairs are shown in Figure 2.6.
Figure 2.6: Sighting Locations of Mother-calf Pairs
Remarks: (1) Please note that there are two circles on the map indicating the sighting locations of CWD. Some of them were very close to each other and therefore appear overlapped on this sighting distribution map. (2) Marine park excludes land area and the landward boundary generally follows the high water mark along the coastline.
Photo Identification
Between October and December 2024, a total number of 20 different CWD individuals were identified altogether for a total of 27 times. Re-sighting information of CWD individuals provides an initial idea of their range use and apparent connection between different areas of Lantau waters. Amongst these 20 different CWD individuals, seven animals (i.e., SLMM003, SLMM014, SLMM031, WLMM001, WLMM018, WLMM065 and WLMM200) were sighted for more than once.
Only one individual namely WLMM001 was re-sighted in different survey areas during this reporting period. All re-sighted individuals in this reporting quarter (SLMM003, SLMM014, SLMM031, WLMM001, WLMM018, WLMM065 and WLMM200) were successfully identified for two times. The numbers of CWD individuals re-sighted more than once was much lower than that of the last report reporting period from July to September 2024 and the number of identified individuals showed cross-area movement is showing the same trend (i.e. One CWD individual in current reporting period versus 15 in last reporting period).
A summary of photo identification works is presented in Table 2.10. Representative photos of the 20 identified individuals and figures depicting the sighting locations of the aforementioned individual re-sighted in different survey areas in this reporting period are presented in Appendix C.
Table 2.10: Summary of Photo Identification
|
Individual ID |
Date of sighting |
Sighting Group No. |
Area |
|
Individual |
Date of sighting |
Sighting Group No. |
Area |
|
NLMM013 |
3-Dec-24 |
1 |
NWL |
|
WLMM001 |
7-Oct-24 |
6 |
SWL |
|
NLMM023 |
3-Dec-24 |
1 |
NWL |
|
|
4-Dec-24 |
4 |
WL |
|
SLMM002 |
18-Oct-24 |
4 |
WL |
|
WLMM007 |
13-Dec-24 |
1 |
SWL |
|
SLMM003 |
27-Nov-24 |
3 |
SWL |
|
WLMM018 |
7-Oct-24 |
6 |
SWL |
|
|
18-Dec-24 |
2 |
SWL |
|
|
18-Dec-24 |
2 |
SWL |
|
SLMM014 |
7-Oct-24 |
3 |
SWL |
|
WLMM027 |
11-Nov-24 |
1 |
NWL |
|
|
|
4 |
SWL |
|
WLMM065 |
18-Oct-24 |
1 |
WL |
|
SLMM023 |
7-Oct-24 |
6 |
SWL |
|
|
|
2 |
WL |
|
SLMM025 |
18-Dec-24 |
2 |
SWL |
|
WLMM070 |
18-Dec-24 |
2 |
SWL |
|
SLMM031 |
7-Oct-24 |
5 |
SWL |
|
WLMM080 |
27-Nov-24 |
3 |
SWL |
|
|
21-Nov-24 |
1 |
SWL |
|
WLMM146 |
18-Dec-24 |
2 |
SWL |
|
SLMM049 |
7-Oct-24 |
6 |
SWL |
|
WLMM192 |
13-Dec-24 |
1 |
SWL |
|
SLMM052 |
13-Dec-24 |
1 |
SWL |
|
WLMM200 |
18-Oct-24 |
3 |
WL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4-Dec-24 |
6 |
WL |
2.5.1.2
Site Audit for CWD-related Mitigation Measures
During the reporting period, no dolphin observation station was deployed by the contractor for continuous monitoring of the DEZ in accordance with the DEZ Plan. During this reporting period, no training session were provided by the ET for the proposed dolphin observers.
Summary of audits of SkyPier HSFs route diversion and speed control and construction vessel management are presented in Section 2.7 and Section 2.8 respectively.
2.6
Environmental Site Inspection
Site inspections of the construction works to audit the implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for the Project were conducted by ET and IEC on a weekly and bi-weekly basis, respectively. Besides, ad-hoc site inspections were also conducted by ET and IEC if environmental problems were identified, or subsequent to receipt of an environmental complaint, or as part of the investigation work. These site inspections provided a direct means to reinforce the specified environmental protection requirements and pollution control measures in construction sites.
During site inspections, environmental situation, status of implementation of pollution control and mitigation measures were observed. Environmental documents and site records, including waste disposal record, maintenance record of environmental equipment, and relevant environmental permit and licences, were also checked on-site. Observations were recorded in the site inspection checklist and passed to the contractor together with the appropriate recommended mitigation measures where necessary in order to advise contractors on environmental improvement, awareness and on-site enhancement measures. The observations were made with reference to the following information during the site inspections:
· The EIA and EM&A requirements;
· Relevant environmental protection laws, guidelines, and practice notes;
· The EP conditions and other submissions under the EP;
· Monitoring results of EM&A programme;
· Works progress and programme;
· Proposal of individual works;
· Contract specifications on environmental protection; and
· Previous site inspection results.
Good site practices were implemented in the project to enhance environmental performance. Key examples implemented in the Project are highlighted as below:
1. Installed flexible curtain at the aggregate storage area to prevent dust nuisance.
2. Conducted a chemical spill drill for the frontline site staff.
3. Provided water spraying for stockpiling area to prevent dust nuisance.
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Installation of flexible curtain at the aggregate storage area |
Provision of chemical spill drill by Contractor |
Provision of water spraying at the stockpiling area |
Besides, advice was given when necessary to ensure the construction workforce were familiar with relevant procedures, and to maintain good environmental performance on site. Regular toolbox talks on environmental issues were organised for the construction workforce by the contractors to ensure understanding and proper implementation of environmental protection and pollution control mitigation measures.
A summary of implementation status of the environmental mitigation measures for the construction phase of the Project during the reporting period is provided in Appendix B.
2.6.1
Landscape
and Visual Mitigation Measures
Implementation of applicable landscape and visual mitigation measures (reference to the environmental protection measures CM1 – CM10 and OM7 in Appendix B) was monitored regularly in accordance with the Manual. The implementation status of the environmental protection measures is summarised in Table 2.11. For trees which were managed under the Project during the reporting period, relevant measures (i.e., CM1 – CM9) were implemented by Contract 3508. For CM10, the advanced hydroseeding works around taxiways and runways were carried out during the reporting period. The total number of retained trees, transplanted trees and to-be-transplanted trees under the management of Project are summarized in Table 2.12.
The total number of retained trees of the Project as of December 2024 was 24. Compared to 33 retained trees reported in the previous reporting period, the change in number was due to the following reason:
· 9 nos. of retained trees were removed due to poor structural conditions or conflicting with an existing building.
The cumulative total number of transplanted trees of the Project remained unchanged (i.e. 26 nos.) comparing with previous reporting quarter. Details of the summary of transplanted trees are shown in Table 2.13. Photos of the transplanted trees are presented in Table 2.14.
For OM7, the bi-monthly site inspections for 12-month establishment period was undertaken in November 2024 during the reporting period.
Table 2.11: Landscape and Visual – Construction Phase Audit Summary
|
Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures during Construction Implementation Status |
Implementation Status |
Relevant Contract(s) in the Reporting Period |
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CM1 – The construction area and contractor’s temporary works areas shall be minimised to avoid impacts on adjacent landscape. |
The implementation of mitigation measures were checked by ET during weekly site inspection and clarified by the Contractors during the monthly Environmental Management Meetings. Implementation of the measures CM5, CM6 and CM7 by Contractors was observed. |
All works contracts |
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CM2 – Reduction of construction period to practical minimum. |
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CM3 – Phasing of the construction stage to reduce visual impacts during the construction phase. |
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CM4 – Construction traffic (land and sea) including construction plants, construction vessels and barges shall be kept to a practical minimum. |
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CM5 – Erection of decorative mesh screens or construction hoardings around works areas in visually unobtrusive colours. |
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CM6 – Avoidance of excessive height and bulk of site buildings and structures |
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CM7 – Control of night-time lighting by hooding all lights and through minimisation of night working periods |
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CM8 – All existing trees shall be carefully protected during construction. Detailed Tree Protection Specification shall be provided in the Contract Specification. Under this specification, the Contractor shall be required to submit, for approval, a detailed working method statement for the protection of trees prior to undertaking any works adjacent to all retained trees, including trees in contractor’s works areas |
Tree Protection Specifications were provided in the relevant Contract Specifications respectively for implementation by the Contractors under the Project.
The Contractors’ performance on the implementation of the trees maintenance and protection measures were observed and checked by the ET weekly during construction period. |
3508 |
|
CM9 – Trees unavoidably affected by the works shall be transplanted where practical. A detailed Tree Transplanting Specification shall be provided in the Contract Specification, if applicable. Sufficient time for necessary tree root and crown preparation periods shall be allowed in the project programme |
Tree Transplanting Specifications were provided in the relevant Contract Specifications respectively for implementation by the Contractors under the Project where trees will unavoidably be affected by the construction works.
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 12-month establishment period after the completion of each batch of transplanting works.
Long term management of the transplanted trees were currently monitored by ET annually. |
3508 |
|
CM 10 – Land formation works shall be followed with advanced hydroseeding around taxiways and runways as soon as practical |
The Contractor’s performance on the implementation of advanced hydroseeding works was observed and checked by the ET during the weekly site inspection. |
3310 |
|
OM7 – Compensatory tree planting for all felled trees shall be provided to the satisfaction of relevant Government departments. Required numbers and locations of compensatory trees shall be determined and agreed separately with Government during the Tree Felling Application process under the relevant technical circulars.(1) |
Compensatory trees have been planted in batches at different time periods.
The compensatory trees were checked by ET bi-monthly during the 12-month establishment period after the completion of each batch of compensatory tree planting works.
Subsequently, the trees were monitored annually throughout the 10-year long-term management period, succeeding the establishment period for each batch of compensatory planting. |
AAHK |
(1) AAHK is the management and maintenance agency of the compensatory trees. Tree Felling Application is not required for 3RS project.
Table 2.12: Summary of the Number of Retained, Transplanted and To-be-transplanted Trees in the Reporting Period
|
Contract No. |
Retained (nos.) |
Transplanted (nos.) |
To-be-transplanted (nos.) |
||
|
Establishment
Period |
Maintenance
Period |
||||
|
|
|
||||
|
3503(1) |
0 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
|
|
3508 |
24 |
0 |
12 |
0 |
|
|
3801(2) |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
|
|
Grand Total |
24 |
0 |
26 |
0 |
|
Notes:
(1) Contract 3503 was completed and the 9 transplanted trees, including T835, T836, T838, T812, T814, T815, T829, T830 and T831, have been handed over to AAHK in February 2022.
(2) The 5 transplanted trees, including CT276, CT1253, CT1194, CT1794 and CT1795, have been handed over to other management agencies. Details of the management agency are presented in Table 2.13.
Table 2.13: Summary of the Transplanted Trees Updated in the Reporting Period
|
Tree ID |
Transplant Date |
Management Stage |
Management Agency |
Remarks |
|
CT276 |
3 May 2018 |
Long Term Management period Jun 2019 – May 2028 |
Southern Landside Petrol Filling Station |
Next inspection will be conducted in February 2025. Photos of the last inspection in February 2024 can be referred to Table 7.7 of the Construction Phase Monthly EM&A Report No. 98. |
|
CT1253 |
4 May 2018 |
Long Term Management period Jun 2019 – May 2028 |
Southern Landside Petrol Filling Station |
|
|
T835 |
22 Jan 2020 |
Long Term Management period Feb 2021 – Jan 2030 |
AAHK |
Establishment Period was completed. The trees within the land parcel was acquired for construction of infrastructure. The trees were felled in 2023. |
|
T836 |
13 Dec 2019 |
Long Term Management period Feb 2021 – Jan 2030 |
AAHK |
|
|
T838 |
22 Jan 2020 |
Long Term Management period Feb 2021 – Jan 2030 |
AAHK |
|
|
T812 |
21 Dec 2020 |
Long Term Management period Jan 2022 – Dec 2031 |
AAHK |
Next inspection will be conducted in December 2025. Photos of the last inspection in December 2024 can be referred to Table 7.7 of the Construction Phase Monthly EM&A Report No. 108. |
|
T814 |
20 Dec 2020 |
Long Term Management period Jan 2022 – Dec 2031 |
AAHK |
|
|
T815 |
15 Dec 2020 |
Long Term Management period Jan 2022 – Dec 2031 |
AAHK |
|
|
T829 |
18 Dec 2020 |
Long Term Management period Jan 2022 – Dec 2031 |
AAHK |
|
|
T830 |
14 Dec 2020 |
Long Term Management period Jan 2022 – Dec 2031 |
AAHK |
|
|
T831 |
19 Dec 2020 |
Long Term Management period Jan 2022 – Dec 2031 |
AAHK |
|
|
T1493 |
6 Jul 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
Next inspection will be conducted in July 2025. Photos of the last inspection in July 2024 can be referred to Table 7.7 of the Construction Phase Monthly EM&A Report No.103. |
|
T1494 |
6 Jul 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
|
|
T1495 |
10 Jul 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
|
|
T1496 |
5 Jul 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
|
|
T1497 |
5 Jul 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
|
|
T1498 |
29 Jun 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
|
|
T1499 |
29 Jun 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508 |
|
|
T1500 |
30 Jun 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508 |
|
|
T1501 |
30 Jun 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508 |
|
|
T1502 |
5 Jul 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
|
|
T1503 |
6 Jul 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508
|
|
|
T1504 |
24 Jun 2021 |
Long Term Management period Aug 2022 – Jul 2031 |
Contract 3508 |
|
|
CT1194 |
4 May 2018 |
Long Term Management period Jun 2019 – May 2028 |
Southern Landside Petrol Filling Station
|
Uprooted and collapsed due to Typhoon Higos on 18 August 2020. Tree removal was conducted as recommended by tree specialist of the contractor of Southern Landside Petrol Filing Station. |
|
CT1794 |
3 May 2018 |
Long Term Management period Jun 2019 – May 2028 |
AsiaWorld-Expo |
The tree within the land parcel was acquired by the government for construction of emergency hospital to handle COVID19 pandemic at AsiaWorld-Expo. The tree was felled in late 2020. |
|
CT1795 |
3 May 2018 |
Long Term Management period Jun 2019 – May 2028 |
AsiaWorld-Expo |
The tree within the land parcel was acquired by the government for construction of emergency hospital to handle COVID19 pandemic at AsiaWorld-Expo. The tree was felled in late 2020. |
Table 2.14: Photos of the Existing Transplanted Trees Inspected in the Reporting Period
|
Under 10-year Long-term Management: |
||
|
|
|
|
|
T812 |
T814 |
T815 |
|
|
|
|
|
T829 |
T830 |
T831 |
2.6.2
Land Contamination Assessment
The Supplementary CAP was submitted to EPD pursuant to EP Condition 2.20. The CARs for Golf Course and T2 Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) were submitted to EPD in accordance with EP Condition 1.9 and the Supplementary CAP, in which no land contamination issues were identified. EPD has issued no further comment for aforesaid CARs. No leakage was found after the removal of underground fuel pipelines and all required additional photos were submitted to EPD.
According to the approved supplementary CAP, there are 3 remaining locations where site re-appraisal / additional site investigation is proposed. The site re-appraisal summary report for Fire Training Facility was submitted and accepted by EPD on 20 December 2023. The status of site re-appraisal/ additional site investigation of the 2 remaining locations (Fuel Tank Room to the west of CAD Antenna Farm and Airside Petrol Filling Station) shall be further updated upon latest development programme is available.
2.7
Audit
of SkyPier High Speed Ferries
The Marine Travel Routes and Management Plan for High Speed Ferries of SkyPier (the SkyPier Plan) was submitted to the Advisory Council on the Environment for comment and subsequently submitted to and approved by EPD in November 2015 under EP Condition 2.10. The approved SkyPier Plan is available on the dedicated website of the Project. In the SkyPier Plan, AAHK has committed to implement the mitigation measure of requiring HSFs of SkyPier travelling between HKIA and Zhuhai / Macau to start diverting the route with associated speed control across the area, i.e. Speed Control Zone (SCZ), with high CWD abundance. The route diversion and speed restriction at the SCZ have been implemented since 28 December 2015.
In total, 39 ferry movements between HKIA SkyPier and Macau were audited in the reporting period. The daily movements of all SkyPier HSFs in the reporting period, including those not using the diverted route, ranged between 32 and 66, which fell within the maximum daily cap number of 125.
The average speed of the HSF travelling through the Speed Control Zone (SCZ) ranged from 9.6 to 13.9 knots. All HSFs travelled through the SCZ with average speed within 15 knots in compliance with the SkyPier Plan.
One ferry movement was recorded with minor route deviation. Notice of deviation was sent to the ferry operator and the case was investigated. The case was due to strong tidal wave and current.
With the NLMP designation on 1 November 2024, seven ferries and two ferries were recorded with the speed deviation within the NLMP in November 2024 and December 2024 respectively. Notices were sent to the ferry operators and seven cases in November 2024 were closed after ET’s investigation. Two cases recorded in December 2024 were still under investigation by ET. The investigation findings will be presented in the next quarterly EM&A report.
The summary of the SkyPier Plan monitoring result is presented in Graph 1.
Graph 1: Summary of SkyPier High Speed Ferries Monitoring Results
2.8
Audit
of Construction and Associated Vessels
On the implementation of the updated Marine Travel Routes and Management Plan for Construction and Associated Vessels (MTRMP-CAV), the requirements of the NLMP have been included in the Maritime Surveillance System (MSS). The MSS automatically recorded deviation cases such as speeding, and entering no entry zone. ET conducted bi-weekly audit of relevant information including AIS data, vessel tracks and other relevant records to ensure sufficient information were provided by the system and the contractors complied with the requirements of the MTRMP-CAV. The contactors submitted 3-month rolling vessel plans for construction vessel activities to AAHK in order to help maintain the number of construction vessels to a practicable minimum. The IEC also performed audit on the compliance of the requirements as part of the EM&A programme.
During the reporting period, deviations including speeding and entering no-entry zones were identified. After investigation by the contractors’ Construction Traffic Control Centre (CTCC) representatives, all the concerned captains were reminded to comply with the requirements of the MTRMP-CAV.
One skipper training workshop was held with one skipper by ET. Three skipper training workshops were held with six skippers by contractors’ Environmental Officers and competency tests were conducted subsequently with the trained skippers by ET.
2.9
Review
of the Key Assumptions Adopted in the EIA Report
With reference to Appendix E of the
Manual, it is noted that the key assumptions adopted in approved EIA report for
the construction phase are still valid and no major changes are involved. The
environmental mitigation measures recommended in the approved EIA Report remain
applicable and shall be implemented in undertaking construction works for the
Project.
3
Report on Non-compliance, Complaints, Notifications of
Summons and Prosecutions
3.1
Compliance
with Other Statutory Environmental Requirements
During the reporting period, environmental related licenses and permits required for the construction activities were checked. No non-compliance with environmental statutory requirements was recorded.
3.2
Analysis
and Interpretation of Complaints, Notification of Summons and Status of
Prosecutions
3.2.1
Complaints
During the reporting period, three environmental complaints were received and the details are summarized in Table 3.1 below.
Table 3.1: Summary of Environmental Complaints
|
Date of Complaint Received |
Details |
Analysis/ Remedial Actions |
Status |
|
4 October 2024 |
A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received. |
A complaint regarding dust nuisance at 3RS construction site and muddy trails on public roads was received on 4 October 2024. The case was investigated by ET in accordance with the Manual and the Complaint Management Plan of the Project. ET requested the relevant contractors to provide information regarding the complaint and replies indicated dust suppression measures were implemented and water trucks were also arranged to provide road washing. Nevertheless, during the ET’s site inspections, repeated observations regarding dusty tyre trails at vehicular exit of construction site were recorded. The relevant contractor was reminded to closely monitor the effectiveness of their wheel washing operation at each vehicular exit to ensure all vehicles are properly washed before leaving the construction site and to minimise dust nuisance at public roads; and to provide refresher trainings to their frontline staff and vehicle drivers to avoid recurrence of the malpractices. Hence, the case was considered closed. |
Closed |
|
25 October 2024 |
A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received. |
A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received on 25 October 2024. The case was investigated by ET in accordance with the Manual and the Complaint Management Plan of the Project. ET requested the relevant contractors to provide information regarding the complaint and replies indicated dust suppression measures were implemented, water trucks were arranged to provide water spraying at the stockpile area near Western Quay; incoming materials from vessels were pre-wetted before delivering to the stockpile area; and height of the stockpile was kept at a relatively low level. During the ET’s site inspections, no dust related item was recorded. The relevant contractors were reminded to continuously review and update their dust suppression plan including the adequacy of dust mitigation measures at their stockpile areas; to stay vigilant on the height of their stockpile areas and to prevent fugitive dust emission; and to maintain proper watering records for their stockpile area. Hence, the case was considered closed. |
Closed |
|
31 October 2024 |
A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received. |
A complaint regarding dust nuisance was received on 31 October 2024. The case was investigated by ET in accordance with the Manual and the Complaint Management Plan of the Project. ET requested the relevant contractor to provide information regarding the complaint and reply indicated dust suppression measures were implemented including water spraying was arranged during the loading and unloading activities of the construction and demolition waste materials at the concerned temporary waste storage area. During the ET’s site inspections, no dust related item was recorded. The relevant contractor was reminded to continuously review and enhance the dust mitigation measures, including increase frequency of water spraying at the temporary waste storage area and the adjacent haul road near Eastern Quay. Hence, the case was considered closed. |
Closed |
3.2.2 Notifications of Summons or Status of Prosecution
Neither notification of summons nor prosecution was received during the reporting period.
3.3
Cumulative
Statistics
Cumulative statistics on valid exceedance, non-compliance, complaints, notifications of summons and status of prosecutions are summarised in Table 3.2 and Table 3.3.
Table 3.2: Statistics for Valid Exceedances for the Environmental Monitoring
|
|
|
Total No. Recorded in the Reporting Period |
Total No. Recorded since the Project Commenced |
|
1-hr TSP |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
|
Noise |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
|
Waste |
Action Level |
0 |
1 |
|
|
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
|
Water |
Action Level |
Nil(2) |
0 |
|
|
Limit Level |
Nil(2) |
0 |
|
CWD |
Action Level |
Nil(3) |
0 |
|
|
Limit Level |
Nil(3) |
0 |
Remarks: 1) Non-project related triggers of Action or Limit Level are not shown in this table.
2) With the completion of land formation works including seawall construction and all marine filling works in the first quarter of 2023, the construction phase water quality impact monitoring was terminated after 31 October 2023. No water quality impact monitoring was undertaken during the reporting period.
3) Construction phase CWD monitoring by small vessel line-transect survey supplemented by land-based theodolite tracking survey and passive acoustic monitoring was completed in December 2023. No CWD impact monitoring was undertaken during the reporting period.
Table 3.3: Statistics for Non-compliance, Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Prosecution
|
Reporting Period |
Cumulative Statistics |
|||
|
|
Non-compliance |
Complaints |
Notifications of Summons |
Prosecutions |
|
This reporting period |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
From 28 December 2015 to end of the reporting period |
0 |
80 |
2 |
2 |
4
Conclusion and Recommendation
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the EM&A programme has been implemented as planned, including 96 sets of air quality measurements, 52 sets of construction noise measurements, 6 complete sets of vessel line transect surveys for post-construction phase CWD monitoring, as well as environmental site inspections and waste monitoring for the Project’s construction works.
The key activities of the Project carried out in the reporting period are located in reclamation areas and existing airport island respectively. Works in the reclamation areas included land improvement works, filling works, pavement works, concourse superstructure works, tunnel works for APM and BHS and associated works. Land-based works on existing airport island involved T2 expansion works, modification and tunnel works for APM and BHS, utilities works, road and drainage works, excavation works, and 132kV cable laying works.
Monitoring results of construction dust, construction noise, and construction waste did not trigger the corresponding Action and Limit Levels during the reporting period. No non-conformity was recorded for landscape & visual monitoring in the reporting period.
All water impact monitoring and post-construction phase water quality monitoring have been completed, with results presented in the Annual EM&A Report for 2023.
Post-construction phase CWD monitoring by vessel line transect survey were conducted following the same methodology as adopted in construction phase monitoring. A total of around 1,359 km of survey effort was collected from these surveys during the reporting period, with around 88.4% of the total survey effort being conducted under favourable weather condition (i.e. Beaufort Sea State 3 or below with favourable visibility) and a total of 22 sightings and with 51 dolphins were recorded during on-effort searches under such favourable weather condition. The 12-month post-construction CWD monitoring by vessel line transect survey was completed in December 2024.
Site inspections of the construction works to audit the implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for the Project were conducted by ET and IEC on a weekly and bi-weekly basis, respectively. Site inspection findings were recorded in the site inspection checklists and provided to the contractors to follow up.
In total of 39 HSF movements under the SkyPier Plan were audited in the reporting period. All HSFs were travelled through the SCZ with average speed under 15 knots in compliance with SkyPier Plan. One ferry movement was recorded with minor route deviation due to strong tidal wave and current. Nine ferry movements were recorded with the speed deviation within the NLMP. Seven cases were closed after ET’s investigation, and two cases were still under investigation. In summary, the ET and IEC audited the HSF movements against the SkyPier Plan and conducted follow up investigations or actions accordingly.
During the reporting period, ET conducted bi-weekly audit of the MSS to ensure the system recorded all deviation cases accurately and the contractors fully complied with the requirements of the MTRMP-CAV.
On the implementation of DEZ Plan, no dolphin observation station was deployed by the contractor for continuous monitoring of the DEZ.
The NLMP was designated on 1 November 2024. The NLMP is linked with the nearby SCLKCMP, as well as BMP. With the establishment of the NLMP, the linkage between NLMP, SCLKCMP and BMP forms a connected matrix of marine protected area, totally approximately 4,570 hectares. This network provides better protection for the important habitat of the Chinese White Dolphin.
The recommended environmental mitigation measures, as included in the EM&A programme, were effectively implemented during the reporting period. Also, the EM&A programme implemented by the ET has effectively monitored the construction activities and ensured the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
[1] The Manual is available on the Project’s dedicated website (accessible at: http://env.threerunwaysystem.com/en/index.html)