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 e Air Quality
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 f
NOISE
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 h2 Transplanted
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
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
|
LIST OF FIGURES |
|
|
FIGURE 1.1 |
|
|
FIGURE 1.2 |
|
|
FIGURE 1.3 |
|
|
FIGURE 1.4 |
|
|
FIGURE 2.1 |
|
|
FIGURE 2.2 |
|
Acronyms and abreviations
|
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 |
|
TUE |
Tung Chung Line Extension |
|
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 |
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 and was completed on 8 September 2025.
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 December 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
6 sessions
Noise
Monitoring
6 sessions
Compensation Woodland
Monitoring 1 session
Preserved Plant Species
Monitoring 1
session
Transplanted Plant Species
Monitoring 1 session
Environmental Site Inspection
· Contract 2
5 sessions
·
Contract
3
4 sessions
·
Contract
7
5 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,
Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation of Plant Species of Conservation
Importance, Detail Compensation 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.
No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded
for construction air quality monitoring in the reporting period.
No exceedance of
Limit Level was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting
period. However, one (1) Action Level were
triggered from one (1) environmental complaint related to noise nuisance in the
reporting period. Investigation was conducted for the
exceedance in accordance with the Event and Action Plan.
Water quality monitoring was suspended in the
reporting period.
The construction of vertical eco-shoreline, mangrove
eco-shoreline and rocky eco-shoreline has been substantially completed. No eco-shoreline
monitoring was scheduled during the reporting period.
There was no notification of
summons or prosecution recorded in the reporting period.
Three (3)
environmental complaints related to Contract 3 were received in the reporting
period. The environmental complaint handling and EM&A
reporting in the temporary works area in Area 113 used by MTRC will be covered
by EM&A programme of TUE and carried out by
existing ET and IEC of TUE.
There was no reporting change in the
reporting period.
Potential environmental impacts arising from the upcoming
construction activities in the next reporting period of January 2026 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.
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 and was completed
on 8 September 2025. The construction of Contracts 2, 3 and 7 commenced
on 4 September 2021, 5 November 2021 and 15 March 2022, respectively.
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 2025 for the
construction works.
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 |
|
Deputy
ET Leader |
Raymond
Chow |
2271
3281 |
|
|
Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC) (Binnies
Hong Kong Limited) |
IEC |
Manuel
Chua |
3894
9807 |
|
Deputy
IEC |
Edward
Lau |
3894
9695 |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
Lai Kwok Wai |
3894 9731 |
|
|
Contractor (China Geo-Engineering
Corporation)
|
Construction
Manager |
Ambrose Kwong |
6198 7787 |
|
Site
Agent |
Patrick Lam |
9227 9872 |
|
|
Construction
Team Leader |
Edward Mok |
6498 4306 |
|
|
Environmental
Officer |
Fung Ka Bao |
9120 1489 |
|
|
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 |
Phoebe Tang |
2231 4423 |
|
Senior Engineer |
Colin K C Wong |
2231 4417 |
|
|
Engineer |
Timothy H M Chan |
2231 4473 |
|
|
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 |
Marcus Choi |
3894 9649 |
|
|
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 |
Aldous Lo |
9225 0368 |
|
|
Deputy Site Agent |
Keith Chau |
9646 8283 |
|
|
Construction Team Leader |
Kwong Po Hang |
9283 6844 |
|
|
Environmental Officer |
Tim Lin |
6390 0018 |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
Jessie Tang |
3894 9678 |
|
|
Senior Inspector of Works |
C K Liu |
3894 9733 |
|
|
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 |
|
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/2020/02 - Tung Chung New Town Extension – Salt Water
Supply System (Contract 2) |
||
|
Land-based Works |
||
|
·
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 |
||
|
·
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 |
||
|
·
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 ·
Pipe laying for rising main at Portion 33, jacking
pit and receiving pit ·
RC construction of Retaining Wall FR1 at Portion 31 ·
Wavewall reinstatement at Portion 32 Depot section ·
Pak Mong Subway Extension Phase 2 - RC construction for
Bay 2 to 4 ·
Demolition of existing Tai Ho Bridge Abutment, Open cut
excavation and RC construction for RW-U3 ·
Backfilling at RW-R6 at A2a ·
Backfilling at RW-R7 at Portion 31 ·
Open cut Excavation and RC construction at RW-R5 and
Wall D Bay 1 ·
Deck and Abutment construction for Bridge C at Portion 146-12 ·
Parapet installation and backfilling at Box Structure
C1 at Portion 146-11 ·
Earthworks at SR-A3 near RW-R7, FR1, and casting yard
A1 ·
Demolition of Tai Ho Bridge at Casting Yard A2 ·
Asphalt paving, kerbs and concrete profile barriers
installation for Road P1 at 146-5 and 146-8 ·
Fire hydrant and watermains diversion at DS36-N ·
Fencing modification and ELS at FADS35-N ·
ELS and RC construction for Sign Gantry DS 37- S • 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.
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. 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 20 November 2025. |
|
|
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.
Monitoring conducted once per month for the first year, and quarterly from
second year onwards until land handover |
|
|
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 was completed. 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 |
Completed |
|
|
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 3 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Environmental Log
Book |
On-going |
|
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,
Detailed Preservation and/or Translocation Plan for Plant Species of
Conservation Importance, Detailed Compensation 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:
•
Three (3)
environmental management committee meetings were held among the relevant
contractors, ER, ET, IEC and CEDD on 17 December 2025 (for Contract 2 and 3)
and 9 December 2025 (for Contract 7);
• Environmental toolbox trainings
on construction dust and suppression, breaking, drilling, cutting and polishing
on 8 and 22 December 2025 were conducted for Contract 2;
•
Environmental toolbox
trainings on bored piling, mini piling, steel works, concreting, grouting,
handling and storage of chemicals, anti-mosquitos control measures, chemical
waste and handling of chemical spillage on 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 30
December 2025 were conducted for Contract 3;
•
Environmental toolbox
trainings on loading, unloading and transfer of materials, stockpiling,
backfilling, deposition and compaction of fill material, scaffolding, shotcreting on 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 December 2025 were
conducted for Contract 7.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
2, 8. 13, 19, 24, and 30 December 2025 |
1-hour TSP Dust Meter SIBATA LD-5R (S/N: 841723) |
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).
The schedule for air quality monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Annex E2.
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 |
45 |
35-57 |
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.
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 |
2, 8. 13, 19, 24, and 30 December 2025 |
Sound Level Meter: Rion NL-52 (S/N: 00175561) Acoustic Calibrator: LARSON DAVIS CAL200 (S/N:
15678, 16878) |
|
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.
The schedule for noise monitoring during the reporting period is provided in Annex F2.
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 |
67.5 |
65.4-69.8 |
75 |
|
NMS-CA-4 |
64.8 |
64.0-66.0 |
75 |
Major noise sources during the noise monitoring included noise from plant operation, craning, haul road traffic, nearby traffic and aircraft as well as nearby construction sites.
No
Limit Level exceedance was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the
reporting period. However, one (1) Action Level were
triggered from one (1) environmental complaint related to noise nuisance
received in the reporting period. Investigation was conducted for the
complaints in accordance with the Event and Action Plan Annex F4.
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.
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 20 November 2025. Quarterly post-planting
monitoring for the compensation woodland was carried out on 15, 18, 20 and 31
December 2025 ([5]).
Photographic record of the compensation woodland planting is provided in Annex G.
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.
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 2 December 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.
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.
Monitoring of
the replacement planting will be conducted once per month for the first year,
and quarterly from second year onwards until land handover. Quarterly
monitoring of three (3) individuals of Aquilaria sinensis were carried out on 23 December 2025. All 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.
ET will
continue to monitor the implementation of monitoring of in-situ preserved/
transplanted plant species of conservation importance.
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.
No eco-shoreline monitoring was scheduled during the
reporting period. 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.
The post-construction
soft shore ecological monitoring has been conducted for 2 years since the
completion of construction. As no significant changes in density or the
distribution pattern of horseshoe crab, seagrass and intertidal soft shore
communities were observed throughout the construction and post-construction
phase, the last round of the soft shore ecological monitoring was completed in
September 2025.
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, five (5) site inspections were carried
out on 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 December 2025 for Contract 2, four (4) site
inspections were carried out on 2, 12, 17 and 22 December 2025 for Contract 3
and five (5) site inspections were carried out on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 December
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 |
|
3 December 2025 |
Portion 3 •
Mud was
observed on public road. |
Portion 3 •
The Contractor was
urged to clean up the mud and keep the public haul road clean. |
|
|
10 December 2025 |
Portion 3, 6, HDD •
No deficiency was
observed. |
• Nil. |
|
|
17 December 2025 |
Portion 3 •
Wastewater
treatment system tank was observed not functioning properly. •
Refuse was observed
in u-channel. •
The Contractor was
reminded to ensure mud and debris would not enter the nearby u-channel. |
Portion 3 •
Contractor was
urged to rectify to ensure no site runoff or untreated discharge and comply
with the granted discharge license. •
The Contractor was
urged to remove the refuse from u-channel and maintain a proper drainage
system. •
Mud was observed on
public road. |
|
|
24 December 2025 |
HDD •
Mud was
observed on public road near site exit. |
HDD •
The Contractor was
urged to clean up the mud and keep the public road clean. |
|
|
31 December 2025 |
Portion 6 •
Accumulated refuse
was observed. |
Portion 6 •
The Contractor was
reminded to remove the refuse and maintain good housekeeping. |
|
|
Contract 3 |
2 December 2025 |
CUT •
Appropriate
Non-road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) label was not observed on generator. •
Oil stains were
observed on ground. |
CUT •
The Contractor was
reminded to affix appropriate NRMM label in accordance with the Air Pollution
Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation. •
The Contractor was
urged to clean the oil stain and rectify the situation immediately. |
|
12 December 2025 |
Road D5 •
Chemical containers
were observed placing on ground. |
Road D5 •
The Contractor was
urged to keep the chemicals in proper storage area with drip trays. |
|
|
17 December 2025 |
Main Haul Roads •
Dusty haul road was
observed. |
Main Haul Roads •
The Contractor was
reminded to provide adequate dust mitigation measures, such as watering. |
|
|
22 December 2025 |
Road L3, P1 •
No deficiency was
observed. |
•
Nil. |
|
|
Contract 7 |
2 December 2025 |
Portion 146 •
Appropriate
Non-road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) label was not observed on generator. |
Portion 146 •
The Contractor was
reminded to affix appropriate NRMM labels in accordance with the Air
Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation. |
|
9 December 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. |
|
|
16 December 2025 |
Portion 34 •
Chemical containers
were observed placing on the ground. |
Portion 34 •
The Contractor was
reminded to place the chemical containers in drip tray. |
|
|
23 December 2025 |
Road 30, 146 •
No deficiency was
observed. |
•
Nil. |
|
|
30 December 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. |
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.
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 31 Oct 25 |
55,627.08 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
16,650.0 |
432.99 |
0.0 |
1,600.0 |
|
1 to 30 Nov 25 |
22,928.09 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
7,887.9 |
432.03 |
523.0 |
0.0 |
|
|
1 to 31 Dec 25 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
9,400.0 |
407.69 |
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.
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 |
A summary of the Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule is presented in Annex B. The necessary mitigation measures were implemented properly for the Project.
There was no notification of summons or prosecution recorded in the reporting period.
Three
(3) 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. Environmental complaints in the reporting period are
summarized below.
|
|
Complaint(s) |
Investigation/Follow up
action(s) |
|
1 |
Environmental complaint related
to Contract 3 regarding noise was received on 8 December 2025 and referred by EPD on 29 December 2025. The resident at
Ying Chui House, Ying Tung Estate complained that
workers were screaming from 2 to 4 am with speaker sound. |
According
to information provided by the Contractor with confirmation by RSS, no
construction activity was conducted at the concerned location during the
complaint date and time. Nevertheless, Contractor conducted a briefing
regarding construction noise and suppression to workers and foremen to
enhance their noise control awareness. |
|
2 |
Environmental complaint related
to Contract 3 regarding dust was received on 12 December 2025 and referred by
EPD on 29 December 2025. The complainant complained that Tung Chung East
reclamation site has been dusty and polluting the air for years. |
According
to information provided by the Contractor and ET’s regular inspections, water
trucks have been deployed to spray the haul roads on an hourly basis within
the Tung Chung East reclamation area on each working day (i.e., Monday to
Saturday, except public holidays) on works areas and haul roads starting at
08:00 except in rainy hours. In addition, dusty materials were covered
by green nets and automatic sprinklers were installed. Manual watering
by workers was also carried out for dust control. Although dust
mitigation was provided, Contractor conducted a briefing regarding
construction noise and suppression to workers and foremen to enhance their
noise control awareness. |
|
3 |
Environmental complaint related
to Contract 3 regarding dust was received on 15 December 2025 and referred by EPD on 29 December 2025. The complainant
complained that pipe laying
and pavement works were conducted without any dust mitigation at a long and
narrow construction site between Yu Nga Court and Century Link between 8 to
10am every day. The complainant also enquired about the completion time
of the project. |
According
to information provided by the Contractor with confirmation by RSS, both
manual watering and water trucks were used for dust suppression. Stockpiles
were also covered by green nets. In addition, the Contractor conducted
a joint site inspection with EPD and RSS, no dust was observed at the
concerned area. Although dust mitigation was provided, Contractor
conducted a briefing regarding construction noise and suppression to workers
and foremen to enhance their noise control awareness. |
Statistics on
complaints, notifications of summons, successful prosecutions are summarised in Annex K.
Works to be undertaken in the next monitoring period of January 2026 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 pumping station at Portion 6 ·
Construction of Intake Culvert at Portion 6 ·
Water tightness Testing on service reservoir at Portion 3 ·
Water main laying works and pressure test on watermain at Portion 3 at
Waterfront Road ·
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 1,2,3 ·
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 |
|
Contract No. NL/2020/07 - Tung
Chung New Town Extension – Tai Ho Interchange (Contract 7) |
||
|
Land-based Works |
||
|
·
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.
The
tentative schedules for environmental monitoring in January 2026 are provided in Annex L.
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 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, compensation
woodland, in-situ preserved plant species of conservation importance and
transplanted 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 Limit Levels was recorded for
construction noise monitoring in the reporting period. However, one (1)
Action Level was triggered from one (1) environmental complaint related to
noise nuisance 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. No eco-shoreline monitoring was
scheduled during the reporting period.
The post-construction soft shore ecological monitoring
has been conducted for 2 years since the completion of construction. As
no significant changes in density or the distribution pattern of horseshoe
crab, seagrass and intertidal soft shore communities were observed throughout
the construction and post-construction phase, the last round of the soft shore
ecological monitoring was completed.
Post-planting monitoring of the compensation woodland
was carried out in the 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. Three (3)
environmental complaints related to Contract 3 were received.
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.