Contents

Acronyms and ABBREVIATIONS

Acronyms	Description
C&D	Construction and Demolition
CAP	Contamination Assessment Plan
CEDD	Civil Engineering and Development Department
CWD	Chinese White Dolphin
DCM	Deep Cement Mixing
DO	Dissolved Oxygen
EIA	Environmental Impact Assessment
EIAO	Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance
EIS	Ecologically Important Stream
EM&A	Environmental Monitoring and Audit
EP	Environmental Permit
EPD	Environmental Protection Department
ER	Engineer's Representative
ERM	ERM-Hong Kong, Limited
ET	Environmental Team
HVS	High Volume Sampler
IEC	Independent Environmental Checker
PDA	Planned Development Area
PME	Powered Mechanical Equipment
QPME	Quality Powered Mechanical Equipment
RAP	Remediation Action Plan
RR	Remediation Report
RTTM	Real Time Tracking and Monitoring
SS	Suspended Solid
TCB	Tung Chung Bay
TCE	Tung Chung East
TCNTE	Tung Chung New Town Extension
TCW	Tung Chung West
The Project	Tung Chung New Town Extension (East)
THW	Tai Ho Wan
TSP	Total Suspended Particulate
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.

This is the Monthly EM&A report presenting the EM&A works carried out during the period from 1 to 31 December 2023 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 6 sessions

Noise Monitoring 6 sessions

Preserved Plant Species Monitoring 1 session

Transplanted Plant Species Monitoring 1 session

Soft Shore Ecological Monitoring 1 session

Environmental Site Inspection

· Contract 1 3 sessions

· Contract 2 4 sessions

· Contract 3 5 sessions

· Contract 7 4 sessions

Environmental Management Meeting

· Contract 1 1 session

· 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, Detailed Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan 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/ 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. Monitoring was conducted during the reporting period.

Soft Shore Ecological Monitoring

Impact soft shore ecological monitoring at Tung Chung Bay and Tai Ho Wan has been completed and the post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring commenced in December 2023.

Based on the post-construction monitoring conducted during the reporting period, there was no evidence showing any significant difference in intertidal communities when compared against the data obtained during baseline monitoring. The ET will continue to observe the change in density or the distribution pattern of horseshoe crab, seagrass and intertidal soft shore communities taking into account natural fluctuation in respect of the occurrence and distribution pattern.

Environmental Complaints, Non-compliance & Summons

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

One (1) environmental complaint related to Contract 1 and two (2) environmental complaints related to Contract 3 were received in the reporting period. Investigations were conducted for the environmental complaints in accordance with the complaint handling process as stated in the Complaint Management Plan.

Reporting Change

There was no reporting change in the reporting period.

Key Issues For The Coming Month

Potential environmental impacts arising from the upcoming construction activities in the next reporting period of January 2024 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

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 December 2023 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
Environmental Team (ET) (ERM-Hong Kong, Limited)	ET Leader	Kelvin So	3894 9504
Environmental Team (ET) (ERM-Hong Kong, Limited)	Deputy ET Leader	Raymond Chow	3894 9509
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) (Binnies Hong Kong Limited)	IEC	Manuel Chua	3894 9807
	Deputy IEC	Edward Lau	3894 9695
Contract No. NL/2017/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Reclamation and Advance Works (Contract 1)
Civil Engineering and Development Department	Senior Geotechnical Engineer	C H Yan	3894 9702
Civil Engineering and Development Department	Marine Conservation Officer	Wo King Tai	3894 9707
Engineer’s Representative (ER) (AECOM Asia Company Limited)	Principal Resident Engineer	Frankie Fan	3894 9603
	Chief Resident Engineer	Chris Cheung	3894 9604
	Senior Resident Engineer	Chris Chow	3894 9651
	Resident Engineer	Victor Chan	3894 9666
	Senior Inspector of Works	C K Liu	3894 9733
Contractor (Build King – SCT Joint Venture)	Site Agent	David Wong	9653 8635
	Civil Division Head	Marco Chan	9257 7033
	Environmental Officer	Issac Wong	9873 8968
	24-hour Complaint Hotline	-	5976 1853
Contract No. NL/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water Supply System (Contract 2)
Civil Engineering and Development Department	Senior Engineer	Patrick C Y Yeung	2231 4435
Civil Engineering and Development Department	Electrical & Mechanical Engineer	Samson K L Yip	2231 4460
Engineer’s Representative (ER) (AECOM Asia Company Limited)	Principal Resident Engineer	Frankie Fan	3894 9603
	Senior Resident Engineer	Sunny Ng	3894 9605
	Senior Resident Engineer	Vincent Leung	3894 9645
	Resident Engineer	Amen Fung	3894 9676
	Senior Inspector of Works	Wong Ting Yu	3894 9706
Contractor (China Geo-Engineering Corporation)	Construction Manager	Ambrose Kwong	6198 7787
	Site Agent	Timothy Lo	9661 2662
	Construction Team Leader	Aaren Li	6468 8138
	Environmental Officer	Peter Ho	9457 0120
	24-hour Complaint Hotline	-	5976 1853
Contract No. NL/2020/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Major Infrastructure Works in Tung Chung East (Contract 3)
Civil Engineering and Development Department	Senior Engineer	Eddie W C Lam	2231 4445
	Senior Engineer	Phoebe Tang	2231 4423
	Engineer	Timothy H M Chan	2231 4473
	Engineer	Colin K C Wong	2231 4417
	Engineer	Wing Chen	3894 9704
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
	Resident Engineer	David Li	3894 9684
	Resident Engineer	Alvis Li	3894 9558
	Resident Engineer	Anson Yip	3894 9559
	Senior Inspector of Works	Douglas Ng	3894 9737
Contractor (Build King Civil Engineering Limited)	Construction Manager	Cheung Siu Lun	2272 3680
	Site Agent	Paul Lui	9095 7922
	Deputy Site Agent	Aldous Lo	9225 0368
	Construction Team Leader	Ken Yau	9197 2219
	Environmental Officer	Allen Wong	6012 2643
	24-hour Complaint Hotline	-	5976 1853
Contract No. NL/2020/07 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Tai Ho Interchange (Contract 7)
Civil Engineering and Development Department	Senior Engineer	Phoebe Tang	2231 4423
Civil Engineering and Development Department	Engineer	S H Leung	2231 4449
Engineer’s Representative (ER) (AECOM Asia Company Limited)	Principal Resident Engineer	Frankie Fan	3894 9603
	Senior Resident Engineer	Kelvin Kwan	3894 9641
	Senior Resident Engineer	Brian Li	3894 9556
	Resident Engineer	Kingsley Ho	3894 9552
	Resident Engineer	Carl Yu	3894 9671
	Senior Inspector of Works	Douglas Ng	3894 9554
Contractor (Build King Civil Engineering Limited)	Site Agent	Hon Yee	9090 3109
	Deputy Site Agent	Vincent Kwan	9833 1313
	Construction Team Leader	Vincent Lo	9883 9229
	Environmental Officer	Nash Wong	9810 1946
	24-hour Complaint Hotline	-	5976 1853

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

Contract No. NL/2017/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Reclamation and Advance Works (Contract 1)

Land-based Works

· Placing of sorted public fill

· Box culvert construction

· 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

· Potential surface runoff

· Noise from plant operation during normal working hours or restricted hours

· Dust emission during storage and transfer of sand/ sorted public fill

· 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

· Strictly follow requirement under CNP for the use of PMEs and works within restricted period

· Use of acoustic mat and other noise mitigation measures when necessary

· Regular maintenance of engines and mechanical equipment

Contract No. NL/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water Supply System (Contract 2)

Land-based Works

· Construction of pumping station at Portion 6

· Construction of service reservoir, deflector wall and rigid barrier at Portion 3

· CLP cable duct laying works at Wong Lung Hang at Portion 3

· Watermain laying works at Portion 3 along Chung Yan Road, Man Tung Road, Yi Tung Road and inside WSD facilities

· Pipe jacking works at Portion 3

· Road widening and watermain laying works at Yi Tung Road at Portion 4

· Installation of ELS and Pipe laying for drainage works at Portion 5A

· 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 structure

· 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 L4, L3, L5 and Portion 16

· DCS works at Road L4 and L3.

· 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

· Foundation works for noise barrier at Portion 11

· Road widening works at Ying Hei Road

· Road D4, Road L7, ELS installation

· 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

Contract No. NL/2020/07 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Tai Ho Interchange (Contract 7)

Land-based Works

· Open cut excavation and pipe laying for rising main and watermain at Portion 146-5 to 146-14

· Pile cap excavation and RC for Pak Mong bridge at 146-3

· Trench excavation, pipe piles and pipe laying works at Portions 32 (Sham Shui Kok Drive), Portion 34 Phase 2, and Portions 38

· Trench excavation and pipe laying works at Portion 32 (Access Road adjacent to MTRC Siu Ho Wan Depot)

· Trench excavation at Portion 33

· Sheetpiling works at Portion 33 Jacking pit

· Pipe piles at Portion 32 for Receiving pit

· Trench excavation at Portion 38

· RC and ELS or construction of retaining walls FR1

· RC works for Pak Mong Subway Extension Phase 1

· Temporary working platform at abutment A1a ,A2b

· RC works for RW-R2, RW-R3 and ELS for RW-RW4 at Portion 146-2 and 146-6

· ELS at RW-R7

· Mini-piles at Wall E

· Pipe Piles for Casting Yard A2

· Bored Piles at Bridge A2b

· Site clearance and tidiness

· 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
Air Quality
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
Impact Monitoring	On-going for TCE, monitoring conducted three times every six days
Noise
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
Impact Monitoring	On-going for TCE, monitoring conducted once per week
Impact Monitoring for Road Traffic Noise during Operational Phase	To be conducted during operational phase
Fixed Noise Commissioning Test	To be implemented by the Contractor before operation of TCNTE
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
Impact Monitoring	Suspended for TCE with approval from EPD
Waste Management
Waste Monitoring	On-going
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.
Ecology
Monitoring for Compensation Woodland	Compensation Woodland Planting was completed on 30 September 2022 On-going, monitoring conducted quarterly
Monitoring for Emergent Plant inside the future River Park	To be conducted under TCW. Refer to the EM&A Reports of TCW.
Monitoring for Translocated Amphibians of Conservation Importance	To be conducted under TCW. Refer to the EM&A Reports of TCW.
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, and monitoring conducted once per month for the first year
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	Dry season monitoring was conducted
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
Regular Site Inspection	On-going
Dolphin Watching Plan implementation measures	Completed
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
Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of Conservation Importance implementation measures	Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 2
Detailed Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan implementation measures	Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 2
Waste Management Plan implementation measures	Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 1, 2, 3 and 7
Complaint Hotline and Email Channel	Under implementation by the Contractor of Contract 1, 2, 3 and 7
Environmental Log Book	On-going

Taking into account the construction works, impact monitoring of air quality, noise, soft shore ecological monitoring and waste management were carried out in the reporting period. The monitoring schedule of air quality, noise and soft shore ecological monitoring are provided in Annex E2, Annex F2 and Annex J1 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, Detailed Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan 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:

Four (4) environmental management committee meetings were held with the Contractors of Contract 1, 2, 3 and 7 and ER, ET, IEC and CEDD on 21, 20, and 12 December 2023, respectively;

Environmental toolbox trainings on dust suppression, nuisance to residence (light pollution/ sudden noise/ dusty work), site hygiene (rubbish/ mosquito/ rodent control), suspension of work (pollution), wastewater handling, discharge and treatment facilities, construction noise permit, chemical handling, use of spill kits, waste management and disposal on 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 December 2023 were conducted for Contract 1;

Environmental toolbox trainings on excavation, rock bolts, rock dowels, soil nailing on 7 and 18 December 2023 were conducted for Contract 2;

Environmental toolbox trainings on construction dust and suppression, construction noise and suppression, wastewater handling, discharge and treatment facilities, waste collection, handling and disposal, handling and storage of chemical spillage, site plant and machinery (operation and maintenance) on 4, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21,28 December 2023 were conducted for Contract 3;

Environmental toolbox trainings on formwork and falsework, building demolition, fencing, excavation on 6, 13, 20 and 27 December 2023 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 EM&A programme for the Project required environmental monitoring for air quality, noise, water quality and marine ecology as well as environmental site inspections for air quality, noise, water quality, waste management, marine ecology and landscape and visual impacts. The EM&A requirements and related findings for each component are summarized in the following sections.

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

1, 7, 13, 19, 23 and 29 December 2023

1-hour TSP Dust Meter

SIBATA LD-3B (S/N: 627784)

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	52	40-63	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). L_eq, L₁₀and L₉₀would be recorded.

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

1, 7, 13, 19, 23 and 29 December 2023

Sound Level Meter: Rion NL-52 (S/N: 00331805)

Acoustic Calibrator: LARSON DAVIS CAL200 (S/N: 10227)

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),
L_eq_(30mins)

Range, dB(A),

L_eq_(30mins)

Limit Level, dB(A),

L_eq_(30mins)

NMS-CA-1A

67.9

66.2-69.2

NMS-CA-4

68.4

67.0-70.0

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 Action/ Limit Level exceedance was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting period. Investigation was conducted for the complaint in accordance with the Event and Action Plan (Annex F4) and the details are provided in Section 2.13.

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, the monitoring for compensation woodland was commenced in September 2023. Quarterly post-planting monitoring for the compensation woodland was carried out on 4, 7, 12, 15 and 27 December 2023. 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 29 December 2023.

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.

Monitoring of the replacement planting of Aquilaria sinensis was carried out on 18 December 2023. Three (3) individuals of the replacement planting trees were in fair health condition. Photographic record and tree schedule of Aquilaria sinensis monitoring are provided in Annex H2.

The transplanted plant species of conservation importance were watered twice a week to keep the soil moist except in days with heavy rainfall. The 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.

Monitoring of different types of eco-shorelines was on 5, 6 and 19 December 2023. Monitoring shall be conducted for at least 3 years after the completion of eco-shoreline, twice in wet season and twice in dry season, 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

2.7.1 Monitoring Requirements

According to the Updated EM&A Manual of the Project, post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring has to be conducted quarterly at each survey location at Tung Chung Bay (TCB) and Tai Ho Wan (THW) covering wet and dry seasons during the marine construction of the Project. The soft shore ecological monitoring consisted of qualitative walk-through surveys, quantitative transect surveys and sedimentation rate monitoring at the accessible survey locations of TCB and THW.

For qualitative walk-through surveys, the accessible shoreline of TCB and THW at each of the three shore heights: 2 m, 1.5 m and 1 m above Chart Datum was surveyed, and organisms encountered were recorded and their relative abundance noted. In particular, active search of horseshoe crabs and seagrasses were conducted to confirm whether these species are present along the sites.

For quantitative transect survey, one 50 – 100 m horizontal (belt) transect (actual length subject to the site conditions) was surveyed at each of the three shore heights: 2 m, 1.5 m and 1 m above Chart Datum of each survey location. On each transect, five quadrats (50 cm x 50 cm) were placed randomly in each transect to assess the abundance and distribution of flora and fauna. For each quadrat, surface layer to 5 cm depth was sieved and microbenthic organisms (e.g. crustaceans) were recorded and identified. Density of organisms was expressed as individuals / m². Areas with seagrass were also recorded and identified and other information, such as the percentage cover, were also recorded. Sessile animals such as barnacles and oysters in each quadrat were not counted but estimated as percentage cover on the rock surface. All species of algae (encrusting, foliose and filamentous) were also identified and recorded by estimating the percentage cover on the rock surface. All organisms were identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level (at least Genus level). Species encountered outside the quadrat but in the vicinity of survey transect were also recorded.

For sedimentation rate monitoring, to avoid disturbance to the mudflat and nuisance to navigation, no fixed marker/monitoring rod was installed at the monitoring stations. A high precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) real time location fixing system was used to locate the station in the precision of 1 mm, which is reasonable under flat mudflat topography with uneven mudflat surface only at micro level.

Measurements were taken directly on the mudflat surface. The Real Time Kinematic GNSS (RTK GNSS) surveying technology was used to measure mudflat surface levels and 3D coordinates of a survey point. The RTK GNSS survey was calibrated against a reference station in the field before and after each survey. The reference station is a survey control point established by the Lands Department of the HKSAR Government using professional surveying instruments such as total station, level and geodetic global navigation satellite system. The coordinates system is in HK1980 GRID system. The reference station was surveyed and established by traditional land surveying methods using professional surveying instruments such as total station, level and geodetic GNSS. The accuracy was down to mm level and higher than the proposed RTK GNSS cm level so that the reference control station has relatively higher accuracy. As the reference control station has higher accuracy, it was set as true evaluation relative to the RTK GNSS measurement. All position and height correction were adjusted and corrected to the reference control station.

The precision of the measured mudflat surface level reading (vertical precision setting) was within 10 mm (standard deviation) after averaging the valid survey records of the XYZ HK1980 GRID coordinates. Each survey record at each station was computed by averaging at least three measurements that are within the above specified precision setting. Both digital data logging and written records were collected in the field. Field data on station fixing and mudflat surface measurement were recorded.

2.7.2 Monitoring Schedule for the Reporting Month

The schedule for soft shore ecological monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Annex J1.

2.7.3 Results and Observations

Post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring was conducted at three (3) monitoring locations at Tung Chung Bay (TCB), situated in the eastern side (TCB1), southern side (TCB2) and western side (TCB3) as well as one (1) monitoring location at Tai Ho Wan (THW) as shown in Figure 2.3 during the reporting period. Representative photographs taken during the impact monitoring are presented in Figure 2.4.

For qualitative walk-through surveys, horseshoe crabs and intertidal soft shore communities were recorded during the impact monitoring. The survey results for each monitoring location are summarized in Table 2.7 below and detailed in Annex J2.

Table 2.7 Summary of Qualitative Walk-through Surveys

Location	Date and Time ^a	Horseshoe Crabs		Seagrass		No. of Other Intertidal Species
Location	Date and Time ^a	No. of Species	No. of Individuals	No. of Species	Area Coverage (m²)	No. of Other Intertidal Species
TCB2	01/12/2023 08:30-12:30	1	3	-	-	24
TCB3	01/12/2023 08:30-12:30	1	18	1	236.3	31
THW	18/12/2023 09:30-13:30	1	2	-	-	23
TCB1	19/12/2023 09:30-13:00	-	-	-	-	28

Note:

^a Quantitative and qualitative transect surveys were conducted on 1 December 2023 at TCB2 and TCB3, 18 December 2023 at THW and 19 December 2023 at TCB1.

For the quantitative transect surveys, a total of 6,627 individuals were recorded from all transects at monitoring stations TCB1, TCB2, TCB3 and THW. The most abundant group of intertidal soft shore communities recorded was gastropods, with a total of 6,492 individuals (relative abundance of 98.0% and density of 432.8 individual m^-2). The summary of the top three dominant species at each shore height of each monitoring station and the complete list of species and density recorded are presented in Annex J2. When compared with the results obtained during the baseline monitoring as presented in the Baseline Monitoring Report [5], there was no indication of a change in the composition of intertidal communities recorded during the reporting period.

The mudflat surface levels at the four selected monitoring stations in December 2023 and the corresponding XYZ HK1980 GRID coordinates are presented in Table 2.8. When compared with the results obtained during the baseline monitoring as presented in the Baseline Monitoring Report, slight changes with <0.05 mPD of sediment levels are recorded for the monitoring stations. The ET will continue to observe the trend of change in sediment levels over time for further comparison and review.

Table 2.8 Results of Sedimentation Rate Monitoring

Monitoring Station	Northing (m)	Easting (m)	Z level at December 2023 (mPD)	Remarks
TCB1	816068.671	811129.272	1.296	Soft mudflat
TCB2	815812.768	810917.373	1.109	Soft mudflat
TCB3	816027.394	810696.230	1.065	Soft mudflat
THW	817472.017	815850.350	1.031	Soft mudflat

Based on the post-construction monitoring results, there was no evidence showing any significant difference in intertidal communities when compared against the data obtained during baseline monitoring. No action is thus required to be undertaken in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Annex J3. The ET will continue to observe the change in density or the distribution pattern of horseshoe crab, seagrass and intertidal soft shore communities taking into account natural fluctuation in respect of the occurrence and distribution pattern.

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, marine ecology, landscape and visual impacts and preservation and/or transplantation of plant species of conservation importance under the Project. In the reporting period, three (3) site inspections were carried out on 14, 21 and 28 December 2023 for Contract 1, four (4) site inspections were carried out on 6, 13, 20 and 27 December 2023 for Contract 2, five (5) site inspections were carried out on 1, 6, 15, 20 and 29 December 2023 for Contract 3 and four (4) site inspections were carried out on 5, 12, 19 and 28 December 2023 for Contract 7.

Key observations during the site inspections are summarized in Table 2.9.

Table 2.9 Key Observations Identified during the Site Inspection in this Reporting Month

Contract No.

Inspection Date

Environmental Observations

Recommendations/ Remarks

Contract 1

14 December 2023

Interim Open Rectangular Channel (IORC)

• No deficiency was observed.

• Nil.

21 December 2023

IORC

• Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) label was not observed on excavator.

IORC

• The Contractor was reminded to affix appropriate NRMM label in accordance with the Air Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation.

28 December 2023

IORC

• No deficiency was observed.

• Nil.

Contract 2

6 December 2023

Portion 3

• Stockpile was observed not covered.

• General refuse was observed on ground.

Portion 3

• The Contractor was reminded to cover stockpile properly with impervious sheeting.

• The Contractor was reminded to maintain good housekeeping.

13 December 2023

Portion 3

• Oil leakage from excavator hammer was observed.

Portion 3

• The Contractor was reminded to provide measures to avoid oil leakage from hammer, as such wrapping with impervious sheets.

20 December 2023

Portion 6

• Chemical containers were observed placing on the ground.

Portion 6

• Contractor was reminded to provide a drip tray for chemicals.

27 December 2023

Portion 5, 6

• No deficiency was observed

• Nil.

Contract 3

1 December 2023

TTA

• Chemical was observed placing on ground.

• General refuse was observed on ground.

TTA

• The Contractor was reminded to provide drip tray for chemicals to prevent spillage.

• The Contractor was reminded to remove waste and maintain good housekeeping.

6 December 2023

TTA

• No deficiency was observed

• Nil.

15 December 2023

Portion 16a, 16b, 104, TTA

• No deficiency was observed

• Nil.

20 December 2023

Portion 104

• Discolored Non-road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) labels were observed on generator and excavator.

Portion 16b

• Exposed soil was observed.

TTA

• Oil stain was observed on ground.

Portion 104

• The Contractor was reminded to affix appropriate NRMM labels in accordance with the Air Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation.

Portion 16b

• The Contractor was reminded to cover the soil with impervious sheets properly.

TTA

• The Contractor was urged to remove the oil stains.

29 December2023

TTA

• Oil stain was observed on ground.

• Chemical was observed placing on the ground.

TTA

• The Contractor was urged to remove the oil stains.

• The Contractor was reminded to provide drip tray for chemical.

Contract 7

5 December 2023

Portion 30, 31

• No deficiency was observed.

• Nil.

12 December 2023

Portion 30

• Oil leakage from excavator hammer was observed.

Portion 30

• The Contractor was reminded to provide measures to avoid oil leakage from hammer, as such wrapping with impervious sheets.

19 December 2023

Portion 32

• Chemical container was observed placing on the ground.

• Accumulated waste was observed.

Portion 32

• The Contractor was reminded to provide drip tray for chemicals.

• The Contractor was reminded to remove waste in a timely manner.

28 December 2023

Portion 146

• Chemical container was observed placing on the ground.

Portion 146

• The Contractor was reminded to provide drip tray for chemicals.

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 1, 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 2.10.

Table 2.10 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 31 Oct 23	0.0	0.0	0.0	153.8	633.9	0.0	0.0
	1 to 30 Nov 23	0.0	0.0	0.0	1,855.6	161.3	0.0	3,000.0
	1 to 31 Dec 23	31.8	0.0	0.0	298.9	246.2	0.0	0.0

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 2.11. Examples of landscape and visual mitigation measures are presented in Annex K1. The monitoring programme for detailed design, construction and establishment stages is presented in Table 2.12. Event and Action Plan for Landscape and Visual impacts is stated in Annex K2.

Table 2.11 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	The implementation of mitigation measures was checked by ET during weekly site inspection. Implementation of the measures by Contractors was observed.	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 1
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 2
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 2.12 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 Contract 1 and two (2) environmental complaints related to Contract 3. Investigations were conducted for the environmental complaints in accordance with the complaint handling process as stated in the Complaint Management Plan. Environmental complaints in the reporting period are summarized below.

	Complaint(s)	Investigation/Follow up action(s)
1	Environmental complaint related to Contract 1 regarding dust on 24 November 2023 was referred by EPD on 5 December 2023.	Based on the information provided by the Contractor with confirmation by RSS, surcharge removal and fill up were conducted on the complaint date. Despite the dust mitigation measures had been implemented, Strong Monsoon Signal was hoisted by the Hong Kong Observatory, which could be a potential cause of the dust issue. Nevertheless, the Contractor would enhance the green mesh cover of surcharge slope facing the sea and watering more frequently whenever necessary under dry weather.
2	Environmental complaint related to Contract 3 regarding noise opposite Yu Nga Court during restricted hours on 22 November 2023 was referred by EPD on 5 December 2023.	Based on the information provided by the Contractor with confirmation by RSS, no construction work was conducted during the complained date and time. However, groundwater seepage was spotted at the pipe jacking pit, which could be a potential noise source. Although the complaint case was rectified to prevent recurrence, the Contractor would ensure all works conducted during restricted hours are under a valid CNP and strictly adhere to the conditions in the CNP.
3	Environmental complaint related to Contract 3 regarding noise near Century Link during restricted hours on 26 November 2023 was referred by EPD on 5 December 2023.	Based on the information provided by the Contractor with confirmation by RSS, no construction work was conducted during the complaint date and time. Nevertheless, the Contractor would convey the complaint case to frontline workers and reminded them to follow the CNP during restricted hours.

Statistics on complaints, notifications of summons, successful prosecutions are summarised in Annex I.

3. Future Key Issues

3.1 Construction Programme for the Coming Month

Works to be undertaken in the next monitoring period of January 2024 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/2017/03 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Reclamation and Advance Works (Contract 1)
Land-based Works
· Placing of sorted public fill · Box culvert construction	· 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 · Potential surface runoff · Noise from plant operation during normal working hours or restricted hours · Dust emission during storage and transfer of sand/ sorted public fill	· 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 · Strictly follow requirement under CNP for the use of PMEs and works within restricted period · Use of acoustic mat and other noise mitigation measures when necessary · Regular maintenance of engines and mechanical equipment

Contract No. NL/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water Supply System (Contract 2)

Land-based Works

· Construction of pumping station at Portion 6

· Construction of service reservoir, deflector wall and rigid barrier at Portion 3

· CLP cable duct laying works at Wong Lung Hang at Portion 3

· Watermain laying works at Portion 3 along Chung Yan Road, Man Tung Road, Yi Tung Road and inside WSD facilities

· Pipe jacking works at Portion 3

· Road widening and watermain laying works at Yi Tung Road at Portion 4

· Installation of ELS and Pipe laying for drainage works at Portion 5A

· 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 structure

· 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 L4, L3, L5 and Portion 16

· DCS works at Road L4 and L3.

· 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

· Foundation and backfilling works for noise barrier at Portion 11

· Road and drainage works in Road P1

· Road widening works at Ying Hei Road

· Road D4, Road L7, ELS installation

· 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

Contract No. NL/2020/07 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Tai Ho Interchange (Contract 7)

Land-based Works

· Open cut excavation and pipe laying for rising main and watermain at Portion 146-5 to 146-14

· Pile cap excavation and RC for Pak Mong bridge at 146-3

· Existing seawall demolition at Pak Mong Channel

· Trench excavation, pipe piles and pipe laying works at Portions 32 (Sham Shui Kok Drive), Portion 34 Phase 2, and Portions 38

· Trench excavation and pipe laying works at Portion 32 (Access Road adjacent to MTRC Siu Ho Wan Depot)

· Trench excavation at Portion 33

· ELS at Portion 33 Jacking pit

· Drilling TAM pipes and grout curtain at Portion 32 for Receiving pit

· RC construction of retaining walls FR1

· RC works for Pak Mong Subway Extension Phase 1

· Pipe piles and ELS at Casting Yard A1 and A2

· Bored piles at A1b and A2a

· RC works for RW-R2, RW-R3 and ELS for RW-RW4 at Portion 146-2 and 146-6

· RC construction at RW-R7

· Mini-piles at Wall E

· GI works for open space at portions 146

· Site clearance and tidiness

· 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 SUMMARY OF EXCEEDANCES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE LIMIT

The monitoring results for air quality monitoring (1-hour TSP) complied with the Action/ Limit levels in the reporting period. No Action/Limit Level exceedance was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting period.

Cumulative statistics on exceedances is provided in Annex L.

3.3 MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING MONTH

The tentative schedules for environmental monitoring in January 2024 are provided in Annex M.

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 December 2023 in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual and the requirements of the Environmental Permit (EP-519/2016).

Air quality (1-hour TSP), noise, eco-shoreline, compensation woodland, in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance, transplanted plant species of conservation importance and post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring 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. Dry season monitoring was conducted during the reporting period.

Based on the monitoring results for post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring, there was no evidence showing any significant change in intertidal communities when compared against the data obtained during baseline monitoring. The ET will continue to observe the change in density or the distribution pattern of horseshoe crab, seagrass and intertidal soft shore communities taking into account natural fluctuation in respect of the occurrence and distribution pattern.

Post-planting monitoring of the compensation woodland was carried out in the last reporting month.

Monitoring of the in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance and monitoring of the transplanted plant species of conservation importance were 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 Contract 1 and two (2) environmental complaints related to Contract 3. Investigations were 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.

[4] 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.

[5] ERM (2018b). Baseline Monitoring Report for Tung Chung New Town Extension (East). Submitted to EPD under EP-519/2016