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Contents
2.1.1
Monitoring Requirements and Equipment
2.1.2
Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Month
2.1.3
Results and Observations
2.2.1
Monitoring Requirements and Equipment
2.2.2
Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Month
2.2.3
Results and Observations
2.5.1
Preserved Plant Species of Conservation Importance
2.5.2
Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance
2.7 Soft Shore Ecological Monitoring
2.10 LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL MONITORING
2.11 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES
2.12 SUMMARY
OF COMPLAINTS, NOTIFICATION OF SUMMONS AND SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTIONS
ANNEX b
Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule
ANNEX c
Status of Submissions and Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures
under EP
ANNEX d
Status of Statutory Environmental Requiremens
ANNEX e1 Calibration
Certificates for Air Quality
ANNEX e2 Monitoring
Schedule for Air Quality
ANNEX e3 Monitoring
Results for Air Quality
ANNEX e4 Event
and Action Plan for Air Quality
ANNEX f1 Calibration
Certificates for Noise
ANNEX f2 Monitoring
Schedule for Noise
ANNEX f3 Monitoring
Results for Noise
ANNEX f4 Event
and Action Plan for Noise
ANNEX g
Compensation Woodland Monitoring
ANNEX h
Preserved/Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance
Monitoring
ANNEX h1 Preserved Plant Species of
Conservation Importance
ANNEX I
Eco-shoreline Monitoring
ANNEX J
Landscape and Visual Monitoring
ANNEX J1 Examples
of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures
ANNEX J2 Event
and Action Plan for Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures
ANNEX L Monitoring
Schedule for the Next Reporting Period
List of
Tables
Table 1.1 Contact
Information of Key Personnel
Table 1.2 Major
Activities in the Reporting Period
Table 1.3 Summary
of Status for the Environmental Aspects under the Updated EM&A Manual
Table 2.1 Action
and Limit Levels for 1-hour TSP
Table 2.2 Air
Quality Monitoring Details
Table 2.3 Summary
of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period
Table 2.4 Action
and Limit Levels for Construction Noise
Table 2.5 Noise
Monitoring Details
Table 2.6 Summary
of Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period
Table 2.7 Key
Observations Identified during the Site Inspection in this Reporting Month
Table
2.8 Quantities
of Different Waste Generated and Imported Fill Materials
Table 2.9 Implementation
Status of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures
Table 2.10 Monitoring
Programme for Landscape and Visual
Table 3.1 Major
Activities for the Next Reporting Period
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LIST OF FIGURES |
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Acronyms and abreviations
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Acronyms |
Description |
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C&D |
Construction and Demolition |
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CAP |
Contamination Assessment Plan |
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CEDD |
Civil Engineering and Development Department |
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CWD |
Chinese White Dolphin |
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DCM |
Deep Cement Mixing |
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DO |
Dissolved Oxygen |
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EIA |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
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EIAO |
Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance |
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EIS |
Ecologically Important Stream |
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EM&A |
Environmental Monitoring and Audit |
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EP |
Environmental Permit |
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EPD |
Environmental Protection Department |
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ER |
Engineer's Representative |
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ERM |
ERM-Hong Kong, Limited |
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ET |
Environmental Team |
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HVS |
High Volume Sampler |
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IEC |
Independent Environmental Checker |
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PDA |
Planned Development Area |
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PME |
Powered Mechanical Equipment |
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QPME |
Quality Powered Mechanical Equipment |
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RAP |
Remediation Action Plan |
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RR |
Remediation Report |
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RTTM |
Real Time Tracking and Monitoring |
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SS |
Suspended Solid |
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TCB |
Tung Chung Bay |
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TCE |
Tung Chung East |
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TCNTE |
Tung Chung New Town Extension |
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TCW |
Tung Chung West |
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The Project |
Tung Chung New Town Extension (East) |
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THW |
Tai Ho Wan |
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TSP |
Total Suspended Particulate |
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TUE |
Tung Chung Line Extension |
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Updated EM&A Manual |
Updated Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual for Tung Chung New Town Extension prepared by ERM under Agreement No. CE 60/2017 (EP) and deposited to EPD under Environmental Permit No. EP-519/2016 |
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). ERM-Hong Kong, Limited (ERM) is commissioned to undertake the role
of Environmental Team (ET) for the construction and operation of TCE Project
(“the Project”) in accordance with the requirements specified in the EP,
Updated Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Manual, EIA Report of the
TCNTE project and other relevant statutory requirements.
The construction of the Contract
No. NL/2017/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension –
Reclamation and Advance Works (“Contract 1”) at TCE commenced on 9 July
2018.
The construction of the Contract
No. NL/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water
Supply System (“Contract 2”) at TCE commenced on 4 September 2021.
The construction of the Contract
No. NL/2020/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Major Infrastructure Works in
Tung Chung East (“Contract 3”) at TCE commenced on 5 November 2021.
The construction of the Contract No. NL/2020/07 - Tung Chung
New Town Extension – Tai Ho Interchange (“Contract 7”) at TCE commenced on 15
March 2022.
The works area in Area 113 has been handed overed to MTRC
since 24 March 2025. The corresponding environmental monitoring, site
inspection, environmental complaint handling and EM&A reporting in the
above-mentioned works area will be covered by EM&A programme
of TUE and carried out by existing ET and IEC of TUE.
This is the Monthly EM&A report presenting the
EM&A works carried out during the period from 1 to 31 August 2025 for the
TCE Project in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual.
A summary of monitoring and audit activities conducted in
the reporting period is listed below:
Air Quality
Monitoring
5 sessions
Noise
Monitoring
5 sessions
Preserved
Plant Species
Monitoring 1
session
Environmental
Site Inspection
· Contract
2
4 sessions
· Contract
3
5 sessions
·
Contract
7
4 sessions
Environmental
Management Meeting
·
Contract
2
1 session
·
Contract
3
1 session
·
Contract
7
1 session
Environmental auditing works,
including weekly site inspections of construction works conducted by the ET,
audit of implementation of Complaint Management Plan, Eco-shoreline
Implementation Plan, Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation of 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 Action and Limit Levels was recorded for
construction noise monitoring in the reporting period.
Breaches
of Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality
Water quality monitoring was
suspended in the reporting period.
Eco-shoreline
Monitoring
The construction of vertical eco-shoreline, mangrove
eco-shoreline and rocky eco-shoreline has been substantially completed. Eco-shoreline monitoring was scheduled during the
reporting period.
Soft
Shore Ecological Monitoring
Environmental Complaints, Non-compliance & Summons
There was no
notification of summons or prosecution recorded in the
reporting period.
One (1) environmental complaint
related to both Contract 2 and Contract 3 was received in the reporting period. The
environmental complaint handling and EM&A reporting in the works area in
Area 113 occupied by MTRC will be covered by EM&A programme
of TUE and carried out by existing ET and IEC of TUE.
Reporting
Change
There
was no reporting change in the reporting period.
Key
Issues For The Coming Month
Potential environmental impacts arising from the upcoming
construction activities in the next reporting period of September 2025 are
mainly associated with dust emission, noise from plant operation during normal
working hours and restricted hours, handling and storage of C&D materials
generated from construction activities, efficiency of wastewater and drainage
management and tree protection. 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 Contractor about
the environmental toolbox topics on the abovementioned key issues for the
coming month.
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).
ERM-Hong Kong, Limited (ERM) is
commissioned to undertake the role of Environmental Team (ET) for the
construction and operation of TCE Project (“the Project”) in accordance with
the requirements specified in the EP, Updated Environmental Monitoring and Audit
(EM&A) Manual ([1]),
EIA Report of the TCNTE project ([2]) and other
relevant statutory requirements.
The TCNTE
comprises the following elements:
(a) TCE
Project
1. Reclamation of the seabed
by a non-dredged method at TCE to form a total of about 130 hectares of land;
2. Construction of about
4.9 kilometers of seawalls, with an eco-shoreline,
three drainage box culvert outfalls, three circulation drains and a seawater
intake at TCE;
3. Provision of
infrastructure for Tung Chung Area 58, including construction of a single
two-lane road with a footpath and the associated utility works;
4. Construction of
proposed open space;
5. Construction of roads,
footpaths, cycle tracks and the associated junction / road improvement works;
6. Engineering
infrastructure works covering drainage, sewerage, waterworks (including a fresh water service reservoir, a salt
water service reservoir and a salt water
pumping station), common utility tunnels and landscaping works; and
7. Implementation of
environmental mitigation measures and environmental monitoring and audit
programme for the works.
(b) TCW
Project
1. Site formation works at TCW;
2. Construction of proposed open space;
3. Construction of the River Park
including a visitor centre at TCW; and
4. Construction of sustainable urban drainage systems at TCW.
The locations of Contracts 1, 2,
3 and 7 are shown in Figure 1.1 to 1.4.
The construction and the reclamation related marine works of Contract 1
commenced on 9 and 13 July 2018, respectively. The construction of
Contracts 2, 3 and 7 commenced on 4 September 2021, 5 November 2021 and 15
March 2022, respectively.
1.2
SCOPE OF THE EM&A REPORT
This is the Monthly EM&A Report for the TCE Project
which summarises the key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 to 31 August
2025 for the construction works.
1.3
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
The
organization structure of the Project is shown in Annex A.
The key personnel contact names and contact details are summarized in Table
1.1 below.
Table 1.1 Contact Information of Key Personnel
|
Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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Environmental Team (ET) (ERM-Hong Kong, Limited) |
ET Leader |
Kelvin So |
3894 9504 |
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Deputy ET Leader |
Raymond Chow |
2271 3281 |
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Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) (Binnies Hong Kong Limited) |
IEC |
Manuel Chua |
3894 9807 |
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Deputy IEC |
Edward Lau |
3894 9695 |
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Contract No. NL/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water Supply System (Contract 2) |
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Civil Engineering and Development Department |
Senior Engineer |
Patrick C Y Yeung |
2231 4435 |
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Electrical & Mechanical Engineer |
Samson K L Yip |
2231 4460 |
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Engineer’s Representative (ER) (AECOM Asia Company Limited) |
Principal Resident Engineer |
Frankie Fan |
3894 9603 |
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Senior Resident Engineer |
Sunny Ng |
3894 9605 |
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Senior Resident Engineer |
Vincent Leung |
3894 9645 |
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Resident Engineer |
Amen Fung |
3894 9676 |
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Senior Inspector of Works |
Lai Kwok Wai |
3894 9731 |
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Contractor (China Geo-Engineering Corporation) |
Construction Manager |
Ambrose Kwong |
6198 7787 |
|
Site Agent |
Edward Mok |
6498 4306 |
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Construction Team Leader |
C K Chung |
5401 5720 |
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Environmental Officer |
Fung Ka Bao |
9120 1489 |
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24-hour Complaint Hotline |
- |
5976 1853 |
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Contract No. NL/2020/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Major Infrastructure Works in Tung Chung East (Contract 3) |
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Civil Engineering and Development
Department |
Senior Engineer |
Eddie W C Lam |
2231 4445 |
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Senior Engineer |
Phoebe Tang |
2231 4423 |
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Senior Engineer |
Colin K C Wong |
2231 4417 |
|
|
Engineer |
Timothy H M Chan |
2231 4473 |
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|
Engineer |
Wing Chen |
3894 9704 |
|
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Engineer’s Representative (ER) (AECOM Asia Company Limited) |
Principal Resident Engineer |
Frankie Fan |
3894 9603 |
|
Chief Resident Engineer |
Gloria Tang |
3894 9639 |
|
|
Senior Resident Engineer |
Winston Wong |
3894 9650 |
|
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Resident Engineer |
Alvis Li |
3894 9558 |
|
|
Resident Engineer |
Anson Yip |
3894 9559 |
|
|
Senior Inspector of Works |
Douglas Ng |
3894 9737 |
|
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Contractor (Build King Civil Engineering
Limited) |
Construction Manager |
Cheung Siu Lun |
2272 3680 |
|
Site Agent |
Aldous Lo |
9225 0368 |
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Deputy Site Agent |
Keith Chau |
9646 8283 |
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Construction Team Leader |
Kwong Po Hang |
9283 6844 |
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Environmental Officer |
Tim Lin |
6390 0018 |
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24-hour Complaint Hotline |
- |
5976 1853 |
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Contract No. NL/2020/07 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Tai Ho Interchange (Contract 7) |
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Civil Engineering and Development Department |
Senior Engineer |
Phoebe Tang |
2231 4423 |
|
Engineer |
S H Leung |
2231 4449 |
|
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Engineer’s Representative (ER) (AECOM Asia Company Limited) |
Principal Resident Engineer |
Frankie Fan |
3894 9603 |
|
Senior Resident Engineer |
Kelvin Kwan |
3894 9641 |
|
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Senior Resident Engineer |
Brian Li |
3894 9556 |
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Resident Engineer |
Kingsley Ho |
3894 9552 |
|
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Resident Engineer |
Jessie Tang |
3894 9678 |
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Senior Inspector of Works |
C K Liu |
3894 9733 |
|
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Contractor (Build King Civil Engineering
Limited) |
Site Agent |
Hon Yee |
9090 3109 |
|
Deputy Site Agent |
Vincent Kwan |
9833 1313 |
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Construction Team Leader |
Vincent Lo |
9883 9229 |
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Environmental Officer |
Nash Wong |
9810 1946 |
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24-hour Complaint Hotline |
- |
5976 1853 |
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1.4
SUMMARY OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS
As informed by
the Contractor, details of the major works carried out in this reporting period
are listed below:
Table 1.2 Major Activities in the Reporting Period
|
Activities |
Key Issues |
Key Mitigation Measures |
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Contract No. NL/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water Supply System (Contract 2) |
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Land-based Works |
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·
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, unpaved haul road and land filling area ·
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 |
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Contract
No. NL/2020/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Major Infrastructure Works
in Tung Chung East (Contract 3) |
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Land-based Works |
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· Excavation and ELS works at Portion
104 · Excavation and ELS works at CUT no.1,
2, 3, 4 and supporting building · Construction works for CUT no. 1 and
3 structure · UU laying works in CUT 1 · Back-filling works for CUT 2 · Construction works and furniture
installation of PM office at WA9 · Construction works of Contractor
office at WA6 · Drainage, Sewerage and watermain
works at Road L5, L7, L8, L9, D4 and D5 and Portion 16 · DCS works at Road L5, D4 and L7. · Pipe laying works for twin rising
mains/ watermain laying at Man Tung Road · Preparation and pipe jacking works
at Ying Tung Road · Pipe jacking works at Yi Tung Road · Backfilling works for noise barrier
at Portion 11 · Road and drainage works
in Road P1 · Road works in Road L3, L4 and L5 · Road widening works at Ying Hei Road · ELS for SIBC construction · Construction for BC3 at Portion 22B · Pipe pile installation at
underpass D1 |
· 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 |
·
Good site practices ·
Regular water spraying
on stockpiles, unpaved haul road and land filling area ·
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 |
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Contract No. NL/2020/07 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Tai Ho Interchange (Contract 7) |
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Land-based Works |
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·
Backfilling and testing
for rising main and watermain at Portion 146-1 to 146-11 ·
Road and Drainage works
at Portion 30 ·
Road and Drainages works at SR-A1 to A5 and RW-R7 at Portion 31 ·
Drainages works at
Portion 146-1 to 146-3, 146-4, 146-6, 146-7, 146-10 and 146-11 ·
Smart lamp post ducting
laying at Road P1 footpath at 146-3, 146-6, 146-7 and 146-11 ·
Formation for Road P1
footpath and cycle track at 146-1, 146-3,
146-6, 146-7, and 146-11 ·
Pak Mong
Bridge insitu deck and furniture ·
Pressure tests and
backfilling at Portion 32 (Access Road adjacent to MTRC Siu Ho Wan Depot) ·
Pipe jacking at Portion
33 ·
RC construction of
Retaining Wall FR1 at Portion 31 ·
Pak Mong
Subway Extension Phase 2 - Demolition of existing Subway and Sheetpiling for ELS ·
Bridge Connection at
Abutments for Bridge A1 and A2 at Portion 31 ·
RC construction for R6
at A2a ·
RC construction at
RW-R7 at Portion 31 ·
RC works at Wall D at
Portion 30 ·
Pile cap, Piers, deck and
Abutment construction for Bridge C at Portion
146-12 ·
ELS at Bridge C
Abutment East ·
RC works for Box
Structure C1 at Portion 146-11 ·
Earthworks at SR-A3
near RW-R7 ·
Asphalt paving, kerbs and concrete profile barriers installation for Road
P1 at 146-5 and 146-8 ·
Sign Gantry RC
works for DS 36 and 37 • Site
clearance |
· 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, unpaved haul road and land filling area ·
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 |
The environmental mitigation implementation
schedule is presented in Annex B.
1.5
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 the Environmental Aspects
under the Updated EM&A Manual
|
Parameters |
Status |
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Air Quality |
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Baseline Monitoring |
The results of baseline air quality monitoring for TCE were reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4 |
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Impact Monitoring |
On-going for TCE, monitoring conducted three times every six days |
|
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Noise |
|
|
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Baseline Monitoring |
The results of baseline noise monitoring for TCE were reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4 |
|
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Impact Monitoring |
On-going for TCE, monitoring conducted once per week |
|
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Impact Monitoring for Road Traffic Noise during Operational Phase |
To be conducted during operational phase |
|
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Fixed Noise Commissioning Test |
To be implemented by the Contractor before operation of TCNTE |
|
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Water Quality |
|
|
|
Baseline Monitoring |
The results of baseline water quality monitoring for TCE were reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4 |
|
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Impact Monitoring |
Suspended for TCE with approval from EPD |
|
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Waste Management |
|
|
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Waste Monitoring |
On-going |
|
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Land Contamination |
|
|
|
Contamination Assessment Plan (CAP), Remediation Action Plan (RAP) and Remediation Report (RR) |
To be conducted under TCW. Refer to the EM&A Reports of TCW. |
|
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Ecology |
|
|
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Monitoring for Compensation Woodland
|
Compensation Woodland
Planting was completed on 30 September 2022 On-going, monitoring
conducted quarterly. The handover for woodland compensation from
Contact No. NL/2020/C2 to Contract No. NL/2020/03 was conducted on 12 June
2025. Quarterly post-planting monitoring report was submitted to EPD on
8 August 2025. |
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|
Monitoring for Emergent Plant inside the future River Park |
To be conducted under
TCW. Refer to the EM&A Reports of TCW. |
|
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Monitoring for Translocated Amphibians of Conservation Importance |
To be conducted under
TCW. Refer to the EM&A Reports of TCW. |
|
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Monitoring for Preserved/Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance
|
On-going, for preserved
plant species, monitoring conducted once per month; for transplanted plant
species, replacement planting was carried out on 28 April 2023 and 19
September 2023. Monitoring conducted once per month for the first year,
and quarterly for the second year. |
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Monitoring for Tung Chung Stream EIS and Wong Lung Hang EIS
|
To be conducted under
TCW. Refer to the EM&A Reports of TCW. Monitoring for Wong Lung Hang
was not required and the proposal was accepted by
EPD on 2 September 2021 |
|
|
Eco-shoreline Monitoring |
Second year wet season
monitoring is ongoing. The second year dry
season monitoring was submitted to AFCD and EPD on 22 May 2025. |
|
|
Tung Chung Bay and Tai Ho Wan Baseline Monitoring |
The results of baseline
soft shore ecological monitoring at Tung Chung Bay and Tai Ho Wan were
reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP
Condition 3.4 |
|
|
Tung Chung Bay and Tai Ho Wan Impact Monitoring |
Completed |
|
|
Tung Chung Bay and Tai Ho Wan Post-construction Monitoring |
On-going for TCE, monitoring conducted quarterly |
|
|
Landscape and Visual |
|
|
|
Baseline Monitoring |
The results of baseline landscape and visual monitoring were reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4 |
|
|
Impact Monitoring |
On-going |
|
|
Site Environmental Audit |
|
|
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Regular Site Inspection |
On-going |
|
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Dolphin Watching Plan implementation measures |
Completed |
|
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Works Vessel Travel Route Plan implementation measures |
Completed |
|
|
Silt Curtain Deployment Plan implementation measures |
All silt curtain was removed in accordance with the Silt Curtain Deployment Plan and after obtaining the acceptance from EPD |
|
|
Spill Response Plan implementation measures |
Completed |
|
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Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance implementation measures |
Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 2 |
|
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Detailed Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan implementation measures |
Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 2 |
|
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Waste Management Plan implementation measures |
Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 2, 3 and 7 |
|
|
Complaint Hotline and Email Channel |
Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 2, 3 and 7 |
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Environmental Log Book |
On-going |
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Taking into account the construction works, impact monitoring of air quality, noise and waste
management were carried out in the reporting period. The monitoring
schedule of air quality and noise are provided in Annex E2
and Annex
F2 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 Complaint Management Plan, Eco-shoreline Implementation Plan,
Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of
Conservation Importance, and Waste Management Plan.
To promote the
environmental awareness and enhance the environmental performance of the
contractors, environmental trainings and regular
environmental management meetings were conducted during the reporting period,
which are summarized as below:
•
Three (3) environmental
management committee meetings were held among the relevant contractors, ER, ET,
IEC and CEDD on 20 August 2025 (for Contracts 2), 13 August 2025 (for Contracts
3) and 12 August 2025 (for Contracts 7);
•
Environmental toolbox
trainings on construction noise and suppression, wastewater handling, discharge
and treatment facilities on 12 and 19 August 2025 were conducted for Contract 2;
•
Environmental toolbox
trainings on paving, plant and machinery environmental precaution, construction
dust and suppression, construction noise and suppression, wastewater handling,
discharge and treatment facilities, handling and storage of chemicals, anti-mosquitos
control measures, chemical waste and handling of chemical spillage on 5, 7, 12,
14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 August 2025 were conducted for Contract 3;
• Environmental toolbox trainings on
environmental abatement facilities, prevent of mosquito infestation,
construction dust and suppression, construction noise and suppression on 6, 13,
20 and 27 August 2025 were conducted for Contract 7.
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 Annex C.
1.7
STATUS OF OTHER STATUTORY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The
environmental licenses and permits, including environmental permit, discharge
license under Water Pollution Control Ordinance, registration as chemical waste
producer, construction noise permit and specified processes license, which were
valid in the reporting period are presented in Annex D. No
non-compliance with environmental statutory requirements was recorded.
2.
EM&A RESULTS FOR TUNG CHUNG EAST
The works area in
Area 113 has been
handed over to MTRC since 24 March 2025. The corresponding environmental
monitoring, site inspection, environmental complaint handling and EM&A
reporting in the above-mentioned works area will be covered by EM&A programme of TUE and carried out by existing ET and IEC of
TUE.
2.1
Air Quality
2.1.1
Monitoring Requirements and Equipment
According to
the Updated EM&A Manual of the Project, impact air quality monitoring in
terms of 1-hour Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) was conducted three (3) times
every six (6) days when the highest dust impact was expected. The Action
and Limit Levels of the air quality monitoring is
provided in Table 2.1 below.
Table 2.1 Action and Limit Levels for 1-hour TSP
|
Location |
Action Level (µg/m3) |
Limit Level (µg/m3) |
|
Monitoring station for Tung Chung East |
279 |
500 |
Portable direct reading dust meters were used
to measure 1-hour TSP levels in undertaking the air quality monitoring for the
Project. The proposed use of portable direct reading dust meters was
submitted to IEC and obtained agreement from the IEC as stated in 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.
The monitoring
location and equipment used in the impact air quality monitoring programme are summarized in Table 2.2 and
illustrated in Figure 2.1. Copies of the calibration
certificates for the equipment are presented in Annex E1, which
showed that the portable direct reading dust meter is capable of providing
comparable results with that provided by a HVS.
Table 2.2 Air Quality Monitoring Details
|
Monitoring Station |
Location |
Parameter |
Frequency and Duration |
Monitoring Dates |
Equipment |
|
DM-1 |
Tung Chung Area 56 –
Ying Tung Estate |
1-hour TSP |
Three times per six days during the
construction period of the Project |
4, 9, 15, 21, and 27 August 2025 |
1-hour TSP Dust Meter SIBATA LD-3B (S/N: 456666) |
Note: It
should be noted that impact monitoring at other construction dust monitoring
locations at TCE as stated in the Updated EM&A Manual will commence after
the flat intake (for Monitoring Stations DM-2, DM-3 and DM-4).
2.1.2
Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Month
The schedule
for air quality monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Annex E2.
2.1.3
Results and
Observations
The monitoring results for 1-hour TSP
are summarized in Table 2.3. The monitoring data and the graphical
presentation are provided in Annex E3.
Table 2.3 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-1 |
38 |
33-41 |
279 |
500 |
Major
dust sources in the reporting period included haul road traffic and excavation
under the Project.
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 Annex E4.
2.2
Noise Monitoring
2.2.1
Monitoring Requirements and Equipment
According to
the Updated EM&A Manual of the Project, impact noise
monitoring was conducted once per week during the construction phase of the
Project. The Action and Limit Level for construction noise of the Project
is provided in Table 2.4 below.
Table 2.4 Action and
Limit Levels for Construction Noise
|
Time Period |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|
0700 - 1900 hours on normal weekdays |
When one documented complaint is received |
75 dB(A) a, b |
Note:
a
Limit level is exceeded when Leq ≥
75 dB(A). 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.
b Reduce to 70 dB (A) for schools and 65 dB (A) during school examination
periods.
Noise monitoring was performed using
sound level meter at the designated monitoring stations NMS-CA-1A ([3])
([4])
and NMS-CA-4 (Figure 2.2; Table 2.5) in accordance with
the requirements stipulated in the Updated EM&A
Manual. Acoustic calibrator was deployed to check the sound level
meters at a known sound pressure level. Details of the deployed
equipment are provided in Table 2.5. Copies of the
calibration certificates for the equipment are presented in Annex F1.
Table 2.5 Noise Monitoring Details
|
Monitoring Station a |
Location |
Parameter |
Frequency and Duration |
Monitoring Dates |
Equipment |
|
NMS-CA-1A b |
Residential premise in
Tung Chung East – Century Link/Ying Hong Road c |
30-minute measurement between 0700
and 1900 on normal weekdays (Monday to Saturday). Leq,
L10 and L90 would be recorded. |
Once per week for 30 mins during the
construction period of the Project |
4, 9, 15, 21, and 27 August 2025 |
Sound Level Meter: Rion NL-52 (S/N:
00542913) Acoustic Calibrator: LARSON DAVIS
CAL200 (S/N: 15678) |
|
NMS-CA-4 |
Residential premise in the reclamation area next to
Tung Chung East – Ying Tung Estate |
Note:
a
It should be noted that impact monitoring at other construction
noise monitoring locations at TCE as stated in the Updated EM&A Manual will
commence after the flat intake of residential premise in TCE (for Monitoring
Station NMS-CA-1) and operation of schools (for Monitoring Stations NMS-CA-2
and NMS-CA-3).
b
Impact monitoring at monitoring station NMS-CA-1A commenced on 19
September 2018 in view of the close vicinity of the construction works near the
residential area at Century Link.
c
Due to land handover issue, NMS-CA-1A was relocated to Ying
Hong Road which is located 60m away from the original location. Proposal
on the relocation of NMS-CA-1A was approved by IEC on 23 November 2018.
Noise monitoring at the relocated location commenced since 24 November 2018.
2.2.2
Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Month
The schedule
for noise monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Annex F2.
2.2.3
Results and Observations
Results for
noise monitoring are summarized in Table 2.6. The monitoring data
and the graphical presentation are provided in Annex F3.
Table 2.6
Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period
|
Monitoring Station |
Average, dB(A), |
Range, dB(A), Leq (30mins) |
Limit Level, dB(A), Leq (30mins) |
|
NMS-CA-1A |
66.6 |
64.9-68.0 |
75 |
|
NMS-CA-4 |
64.6 |
63.0-66.8 |
75 |
Major noise sources during the noise
monitoring included noise from plant operation, craning,
piling, haul road traffic, nearby traffic and aircraft as well as nearby
construction sites.
No
exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded for construction noise
monitoring in the reporting period. No action was thus required to be
undertaken in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Annex F4.
2.3
WATER QUALITY Monitoring
No
monitoring event for impact water quality monitoring was conducted at all
designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. Water quality
monitoring has been suspended since 3 October 2023 as all reclamation works and marine construction activities have been
completed.
2.4
COMPENSATION WOODLAND MONITORING
Compensation
woodland planting under Contract 2 was completed on 30 September 2022.
With the approval from EPD on the monitoring proposal in August 2023, quarterly post-planting monitoring for compensation woodland was commenced in September 2023. Quarterly post-planting monitoring report was
submitted to EPD on 2 May 2025. No compensation woodland monitoring was
carried out in the reporting method. Photographic
record of the compensation woodland planting is provided in Annex G.
2.5
PRESERVED/TRANSPLANTED PLANT SPECIES OF CONSERVATION
IMPORTANCE MONITORING
Plant species
of conservation importance, including three individuals of Aquilaria
sinensis and 33 individuals of Gmelina chinensis, were identified
within works areas for Contract 2 during the survey conducted in August
2021. All individuals of Aquilaria sinensis and 31 individuals of Gmelina
chinensis were recommended being preserved in-situ while two individuals of Gmelina
chinensis (RT-07 and RT-08) were recommended being
transplanted to the receptor site in accordance with the Detailed Preservation
and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance approved
under Condition 2.21 of EP-519/2016.
Initial tree
survey was conducted in September 2021 under Contract No. NL/2020/02 before the
commencement of construction works. According to the initial tree survey
conducted, the in-situ preserved plant species of conservation
importance of which one individual of Aquilaria sinensis and six
individuals of Gmelina chinensis were found missing.
During the monthly monitoring of
the in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance in
November 2023, one individual of Aquilaria sinensis and one individual
of Enkianthus quinqueflorus
were newly observed and recommended being preserved in-situ.
Registration and measurement for two additional trees were conducted on 4
December 2023.
2.5.1
Preserved Plant Species of Conservation Importance
Monthly monitoring of the in-situ
preserved plant species of conservation importance by the Qualified Personnel
(QP) appointed under Contract 2 was implemented in the reporting period.
Health condition was considered fair for the majority
of the in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance, of
which two individuals of Gmelina chinensis could not be monitored as a
result of unsafe access to the locations, as recorded during the monitoring
carried out on 23 August 2025.
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 QP
since the previous monitoring events. Photographic record and tree
schedule of the preserved plant species of conservation importance monitoring
are provided in Annex H1.
The ET will continue to monitor the
implementation of monitoring of in-situ preserved plant species of
conservation importance.
2.5.2
Transplanted Plant Species of Conservation Importance
Site visit to
the receptor site for the transplanted plant species of conservation importance
under Contract 2 was carried out on 20 January 2022 prior to the commencement
of transplantation works for the transplanted plant species of conservation
importance on 21 January 2022.
The
transplanted plant species of conservation importance were both certified as
dead trees by the QP on 15 June 2022 as no living signs were observed.
Replacement planting of new trees of the same species, or other species to the
satisfaction of the Project Manager, at the Contractors’ expense would be
deemed necessary in accordance with the conditions under the approved Detailed
Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation
Importance. Replacement planting of three (3) Aquilaria sinensis
were completed on 28 April 2023. One (1) individual was certified dead by
the QP as no living signs were observed on 26 July 2023. The removal of
the dead tree and replanting of one (1) individual of Aquilaria sinensis
were completed on 19 September 2023.
The
establishment period of two (2) individuals of Aquilaria
sinensis was ended on 27 April 2024 and one (1) individual of Aquilaria
sinensis was
ended on 18 September 2024.
No transplanted plant species of
conservation importance monitoring was scheduled during the reporting
period.
ET will
continue to monitor the implementation of monitoring of in-situ preserved/
transplanted plant species of conservation importance.
2.6
ECO-SHORELINE MONITORING
The
construction of vertical eco-shoreline, mangrove eco-shoreline and rocky
eco-shoreline has been substantially completed. Photographic record is provided in Annex
I.
The second year dry season
monitoring was submitted to AFCD and EPD on 22 May 2025.
Second year wet season monitoring of ichthyoplankton was
conducted using plankton net on 12 August 2025 while monitoring of juvenile
fish was conducted using purse seine on 26 and 27 August 2025. Monitoring
is conducted for at least 3 years after the completion of eco-shoreline, twice
in wet season and twice in dry season, while ichthyoplankton and juvenile fish
monitoring will be conducted on a monthly basis covering May to August for at
least 3 years, in order to determine the effectiveness of the eco-shoreline in
accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual and Eco-shoreline Implementation
Plan.
2.7
Soft Shore
Ecological Monitoring
No post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring at
Tung Chung Bay and Tai Ho Wan was scheduled during the reporting period.
The post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring at Tung Chung Bay and
Tai Ho Wan was scheduled to be conducted in September 2025 in accordance with
the Updated EM&A Manual.
2.8
EM&A SITE
INSPECTION
Site
inspections were carried out on a weekly basis with the Contractor and ER to
monitor the implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for air quality,
noise, water quality, waste management, landscape and visual impacts and
preservation and/or transplantation of plant species of conservation
importance under the Project. In the reporting period, four (4)
site inspections were carried out on 6, 13, 20 and 27 August 2025 for Contract
2, five (5) site inspections were carried out on 1, 8, 13, 20 and 29 August
2025 for Contract 3 and four (4) site inspections were carried out on 6, 12, 19
and 26 August 2025 for Contract 7.
Key
observations during the site inspections are summarized in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7 Key Observations Identified during the Site Inspection in this Reporting Month
|
Contract No. |
Inspection Date |
Environmental Observations |
Recommendations/ Remarks |
|
6 August 2025 |
Portion 3 • Suspected muddy strain was observed in u-channel
and stepped channel. Portion 6 • Chemical containers were observed placing on
ground. |
Portion 3 • The Contractor was urged to provide
rectification immediately and ensure no mud would enter drainage system. Portion 6 • The Contractor was urged to
keep the chemicals in proper storage area with drip trays. |
|
|
13
August 2025 |
Portion 3 •
Accumulated mud
was observed in sedimentation tank. •
Insufficient
drainage control was observed. |
Portion 3 • The Contractor was urged to
remove the mud to ensure the sedimentation tank would function properly. • The Contractor was urged to further
improve the drainage / water divert system to ensure surface runoff would be
directed to the sedimentation tank. |
|
|
20 August 2025 |
Portion 6 •
Accumulated
refuse was observed. •
Mud and sand were
observed on public road near site exit. |
Portion 6 • The Contractor was reminded to
remove the refuse and maintain good housekeeping. • The Contractor was reminded to keep
the public road clean. |
|
|
27 August 2025 |
Portion 3, 6 •
Accumulated
refuse was observed. |
Portion 3, 6 • The Contractor was reminded to
remove the refuse and maintain good housekeeping. |
|
|
Contract 3 |
1 August 2025 |
L3 •
Dusty haul road
was observed. L4 •
Poor housekeeping was
observed. |
L3 • The Contractor was reminded to
provide adequate dust mitigation measures, such as watering. L4 • The Contractor was reminded to
remove refuse and maintain good housekeeping. |
|
8 August 2025 |
L3 •
Dusty haul road was
observed. |
L3 • The Contractor was reminded to
provide adequate dust mitigation measures, such as watering. |
|
|
13 August 2025 |
L4 • Chemical container was observed placing on ground.. |
L4 • The Contractor was urged to keep the
chemicals in proper storage area with drip trays. |
|
|
20 August 2025 |
D4 •
Dusty haul road was
observed. |
D4 • The Contractor was reminded to
provide adequate dust mitigation measures, such as watering. |
|
|
29 August 2025 |
D4 •
Dusty haul road was
observed. •
Poor housekeeping was
observed. |
D4 • The Contractor was reminded to
provide adequate dust mitigation measures, such as watering. • The Contractor was reminded to
maintain good housekeeping. |
|
|
Contract
7 |
6
August 2025 |
Portion 146, R7 • Chemical containers were observed placing on the
ground. Portion 146 • Oil stain was observed on ground. |
Portion 146,
R7 • The Contractor was reminded to place
the chemical containers in drip tray. Portion 146 • The Contractor was urged to clean
the oil stain and rectify the situation immediately. |
|
12 August 2025 |
Portion 146 •
Accumulated refuse
and poor housekeeping was observed. |
Portion 146 • The Contractor was reminded to
maintain good housekeeping and remove refuse regularly. |
|
|
19 August 2025 |
Portion 146 • Chemical container was observed placing
on the ground. |
Portion 146 • The Contractor was reminded to place
the chemical container in drip tray. |
|
|
26 August 2025 |
Portion 34 •
Appropriate
Non-road Mobile
Machinery (NRMM) label was not observed on excavator. |
Portion 34 • The Contractor was reminded to affix
appropriate NRMM label in accordance with the Air Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation. |
The Contractors
have rectified all of the observations identified during environmental site
inspections in the reporting period. The
Contractors were reminded to implement all relevant mitigation measures
related to construction dust, construction noise, water quality and waste
management outlined in the EIA Report and Updated EM&A Manual.
2.9
Waste Management Status
The Contractors of Contract 2, 3
and 7 have registered as chemical waste producer. Sufficient numbers of
receptacles were available for general refuse collection and sorting.
All dump trucks engaged on site was equipped with RTTM system during the reporting
period. The Surveillance Team of the ET conducted regular site inspection
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
2.8.
Table 2.8
Quantities of Different Waste Generated and Imported Fill Materials
|
Contract No. |
Month/ Year |
Inert C&D Materials a (m3) |
Imported Fill b (sand) (m3) |
Imported Fill c (public fill) (m3) |
Inert Construction Waste Re-used d (m3) |
Non-inert Construction Waste e (m3) |
Recyclable Materials f (kg) |
Chemical Wastes (kg) |
|
TCNTE (East) |
1 to 30 Jun 25 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
12,928.0 |
342.88 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
1 to 31 Jul 25 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
12,455.0 |
399.65 |
0.0 |
1,200.0 |
|
|
1 to 31 Aug 25 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2,156.0 |
392.69 |
0.0 |
1,200.0 |
Note:
a Inert construction wastes include hard
rock and large broken concrete, and materials disposed as public fill.
b Imported
materials include of sand fill from any source outside
of TCNTE.
c
Imported sorted public fill include all G200, G400 and glass gullet (local
recycling materials) from any source outside of TCNTE.
d
Reuse of inert construction waste generated under the TCNTE contracts.
e Non-inert construction wastes include general refuse
disposed at landfill.
f
Recyclable materials include metals, paper, cardboard, plastics
and others.
2.10
LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL MONITORING
Implementation of applicable
landscape and visual mitigation measures was monitored in accordance with the
Updated EM&A 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 summarized below in Table 2.9.
Examples of landscape and visual mitigation measures are presented in Annex J1.
The monitoring programme for detailed design,
construction and establishment stages is presented in Table 2.10. Event
and Action Plan for Landscape and Visual impacts is stated in Annex J2.
Table 2.9
Implementation Status of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures
|
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. |
NA
|
|
MM2 – Minimize Topographical Changes |
Implementation of the measures were carried out during the detailed design stage of the Project. |
NA |
|
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 Contractors submitted Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance under EP condition 2.21. 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 Contractors submitted Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance under EP condition 2.21. The transplanted plant species of conservation importance were both certified as dead trees by the QP on 15 June 2022 as no living signs were observed. |
Contract 2 |
|
MM5 – Screen Hoarding
|
All works contracts |
|
|
MM6 – Adopting Non-dredge Method for the Reclamation |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
MM9 – Providing Natural Rock Material/ Planting for Artificial Seawall |
Rock armour reused and construction of eco-shoreline (mangrove eco-shoreline, rocky eco-shoreline and vertical eco-shoreline) in progress. The implementation of mitigation measures was checked by ET during weekly site inspection. Implementation of the measures by Contractors was observed. |
Contract 3 |
|
MM10 – Compensatory Planting |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
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 3 |
|
MM12 – Screen Planting |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
MM13 – Roadside Planting |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
MM14 – Aesthetic Design of Built Development |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
MM15 – Maximise Greening on Structures |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
MM16 – Noise Barrier Design |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
MM18 – Landscaping on Slopes |
Not applicable during the reporting period. |
NA |
|
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 2.10 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. |
Approval by Project Proponent |
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 |
2.11
IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES
A summary of
the Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule is presented in Annex B.
The necessary mitigation measures were implemented properly for the Project.
2.12
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 both Contract 2 and Contract 3. Investigation was conducted for the environmental complaint in accordance with the
complaint handling process as stated in the Complaint Management Plan.
Environmental complaints in the reporting period are summarized below.
|
Complaint(s) |
Investigation/Follow up action(s) |
|
|
1 |
Environmental complaint related to
both Contract 2 and Contract 3 regarding water quality was received on 7
August 2025 and referred by EPD on 21 August
2025. The complainant complained yellow muddy water was discharged to
the sea near Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and Tung Chung East
Promenade on 4 August 2025. |
According to
information provided by the Contractor with confirmation from RSS, there was
no discharge point outside of site areas of Contract 2 and Contract 3.
Besides, there was no spillage, leakage, or discharge of site effluent into
the existing stormwater drains at Yi
Tung Road or other drains that would ultimately flow into the concerned
drainage outfall during the complained period. ET reminded the
Contractors to provide toolbox trainings regarding proper treatment /
handling of polluted site effluent to workers and foremen. |
Statistics on complaints, notifications
of summons, successful prosecutions are summarised in
Annex K.
3. Future Key Issues
3.1
Construction Programme for the Coming Month
Works to be undertaken in the
next monitoring period of September 2025 are summarized in Table 3.1
below, together with the key issues and the key mitigation measures:
Table 3.1 Major Activities for the
Next Reporting Period
|
Activities |
Key Issues |
Key Mitigation Measures |
|
Contract No. NL/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water Supply System (Contract 2) |
||
|
Land-based Works |
||
·
Construction of L3 Road
at Portion 5 |
· 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, unpaved haul road and land filling area · 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/2020/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Major Infrastructure Works in Tung Chung East (Contract 3) |
||
|
Land-based Works |
||
|
· Excavation and ELS works at Portion
104 · Excavation and ELS works at CUT
no.1, 2, 3, 4 and supporting building · Construction works for CUT no. 1 and
3 structure · UU laying works in CUT 1 · Back-filling works for CUT 2 · Construction works and furniture
installation of PM office at WA9 · Construction works of Contractor
office at WA6 · Drainage, Sewerage and watermain
works at Road L5, L7, L8, L9, D4 and D5 and Portion 16 · DCS works at Road L5, D4 and L7. · Pipe laying works for twin rising
mains/ watermain laying at Man Tung Road · Preparation and pipe jacking works
at Ying Tung Road · Pipe jacking works at Yi Tung Road · Backfilling works for noise barrier
at Portion 11 · Road and drainage works
in Road P1 · Road works in Road L3, L4 and L5 · Road widening works at Ying Hei Road · ELS for SIBC construction · Construction for BC3 at Portion 22B · Pipe pile installation at
underpass D1 |
· 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 |
· Good site practices · Regular water spraying on
stockpiles, unpaved haul road and land filling area · 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 |
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Land-based Works |
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Backfilling and testing
for rising main and watermain at Portion 146-1 to 146-11 ·
Road and Drainage works
at Portion 30 ·
Road and Drainage works
at SR-A1 to A5 and RW-R7 at Portion 31 ·
Drainages works at
Portion 146-1 to 146-3, 146-4, 146-6, 146-7, 146-10 and 146-11 ·
Smart lamp post ducting
laying at Road P1 footpath at 146-3, 146-6, 146-7 and 146-11 ·
Formation for Road P1
footpath and cycle track at 146-1, 146-3,
146-6, 146-7, and 146-11 ·
Pak Mong
Bridge insitu deck and furniture ·
Pressure tests and
backfilling at Portion 32 (Access Road adjacent to MTRC Siu Ho Wan Depot) ·
Pipe jacking at Portion
33 ·
RC construction of
Retaining Wall FR1 at Portion 31 ·
Pak Mong
Subway Extension Phase 2 - Demolition of existing Subway and Sheetpiling for ELS ·
Bridge Connection at
Abutments for Bridge A1 and A2 at Portion 31 ·
RC construction for
RW-R6 at A2a ·
RC construction at
RW-R7 at Portion 31 ·
RC works at Wall D at
Portion 30 ·
Pile cap, Piers, deck
and Abutment construction for Bridge C at Portion
146-12 ·
ELS at Bridge C
Abutment East ·
RC works for Box
Structure C1 at Portion 146-11 ·
Earthworks at SR-A3
near RW-R7, FR1, and casting yard A1 ·
Asphalt paving, kerbs and concrete profile barriers installation for Road
P1 at 146-5 and 146-8 ·
Fire hydrant diversion
at DS36-N ·
fencing modification at
FADS35-N ·
Removal of existing Tai
Ho Bridge ·
Erection of Sign Gantry
DS36 and DS37 ·
Site clearance |
· 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, unpaved haul road and land filling area · 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 |
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.
3.2
MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING MONTH
The tentative schedules for
environmental monitoring in September 2025 are provided in Annex L.
4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
This
EM&A Report presents the findings of the EM&A activities undertaken for
the TCE Project during the period from 1 to 31 August 2025 in accordance with
the Updated EM&A Manual and the requirements of the Environmental Permit
(EP-519/2016). The environmental monitoring, site inspection,
environmental complaint handling and EM&A reporting in the works area in
Area 113 occupied by MTRC will be covered by EM&A programme
of TUE and carried out by existing ET and IEC of TUE.
Air quality (1-hour TSP), noise and in-situ preserved
plant species of conservation importance were carried out in the reporting
period.
The monitoring results for air quality monitoring (1-hour
TSP) complied with the Action/ Limit levels in the reporting period.
No exceedance of Action/Limit Level was recorded for
construction noise monitoring in the reporting period.
Water quality monitoring was suspended in the reporting
period.
Mangrove eco-shoreline, rocky eco-shoreline and vertical
eco-shoreline were completed. Eco-shoreline monitoring was scheduled
during the reporting period.
No post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring at
Tung Chung Bay and Tai Ho Wan was scheduled during the reporting period.
No compensation woodland monitoring was carried out in
the reporting month.
Monitoring of the in-situ preserved plant species
of conservation importance was carried out in the reporting period.
No monitoring of the transplanted plant species of
conservation importance was carried out in the reporting period.
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.
There were no notification
of summons or prosecution recorded in the reporting period. One (1)
environmental complaint related to both Contract 2 and Contract 3 was
received. Investigation was conducted for the
environmental complaint in accordance with the complaint handling process as
stated in the Complaint Management Plan.
The ET will keep track on the construction
works to confirm compliance of environmental
requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation
measures.
([1])
ERM (2018a). Updated Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual for
Tung Chung New Town Extension. Deposited to EPD under EP-519/2016
([2])
Arup (2015). Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Tung Chung
New Town Extension. Deposited to EPD under Register No. AEIAR-196/2016
([3])
Impact monitoring at monitoring station NMS-CA-1A commenced on 19
September 2018 in view of the close vicinity of the construction works near the
residential area at Century Link.