This is the fifth EM&A Report for the project of Road Widening Works of Salisbury Road between Nathan Road and Canton Road. The contract entitled ‘Contract No. HY/98/22, Supplementary Agreement No. 3, Road Widening Works of Salisbury Road between Nathan Road and Canton Road’ was awarded to Downer Construction (Hong Kong) Limited in February 2002.

This report mainly presents the EM&A works undertaken for the captioned project from 1 July 2002 to 31 July 2002.

Air Quality

Site inspection was carried out once per week by checking the adequacy of the mitigation measures implemented by the Contractor with reference to the EM&A Manual.

No obvious air quality deterioration was recorded during the reporting period.

Noise Level

No indication of noise exceedance was observed during weekly site inspections for this reporting period.

Others

Three non-compliances were identified on 4 July 2002 and mitigation measures had been provided by the Contractor immediately and recorded by the ET on 22 July 2002 and 29 July 2002.

No notifications of summons, no successful prosecutions, no written and verbal complaints were received in July 2002.

Future Key Issues

Future construction activities, such as pavement and footpath construction, central divider reconstruction, road furniture and signage installation, resurfacing works and landscaping works will be closely monitored to ensure the effects on air quality and noise level are minimised.

1.0 BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1 Background

Downer Construction (Hong Kong) Limited is the Contractor for the Supplementary Agreement No. 3 (SA3) for the Contract No. HY/98/22 Road Widening Works of Salisbury Road between Nathan Road and Canton Road. The road widening works will provide an additional Salisbury Road southbound lane from Hong Kong Space Museum to Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Other construction works include pavement resurfacing, central divider and footpath reconstruction, drainage works and landscaping works.

The purpose of this report is to report the EM&A works in the period between 1 July 2002 and 31 July 2002.

1.2 Project Organisation and Management Structure for EM&A Works

An environmental team (ET) has been established to investigate and audit the Contractor’s equipment and work methodologies, to monitor and to audit reports, and to provide recommendations and improvements. An Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) has been employed to review the EM&A works by the ET. The Engineer is generally responsible for supervising the contractor’s activities, reviewing the EM&A works and mitigation measures. Section 1.4 of the EM&A Manual can also be referred for the overall works.

The project organization chart and management structure for EM&A works are shown in Appendix A.

1.3 Contact Details of Key Management

Titles, names and contact telephone numbers of the key personnel of the captioned project are tabulated below:

Title	Name	Contact Number
Project Director	Mr. Peter Bugden	2831 8335
Highways Department	Mr. Simon C.H. Leung	2707 7250
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) (EM&A Section)	Mr. Anthony Y.K. Ho	2835 1871
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)	Mr. Tim Cramp	2893 1551
The Engineer's Representative (ER)	Mr. Felix Chan	2605 6262
Quality and Environmental Department	Mr. Richard Cuta	2831 8123
Environmental Team (ET) – Babtie Asia Limited	Mr. Mark K.T. Cheung	2738 3803
Project Manager	Mr. Ricky Lee	9252 6252
Site Agent	Mr. M.W. Suen	6274 5512

Title	Name	Contact Number
General Foreman	Mr. K.K. Lau	6274 3128
Foreman	Mr. To Wing Tak	6274 5515
Survey Team	Mr. T.S. Chan	6274 3633
Safety Team	Mr. Yuen Wai Ip	9038 9055

1.4 Construction Programme

The latest construction programme is attached in Appendix B. Environmental protection/mitigation measures are implemented during the construction phase, the construction programme is subject to continuous refinement.

1.5 Works undertaken in July 2002

The major construction activities and works undertaken in July 2002 were as follows:

· Surfacing of the pavement of the additional Salisbury Road southbound lane.

· Reconstruction of central divider of Salisbury Road outside Peninsula Hotel and YMCA Hotel

· Resurfacing of the pavement outside Peninsula Hotel and YMCA Hotel

· Surfacing of pavement of the additional Salisbury Road southbound lane outside Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Centre

· Road furniture and signage installation at footpath area

· Reprovision of a park and landscaping works at the ex-location of the site office

1.6 Project Works Area

The project works area is shown in Appendix C. The boundary of the works area to the west of Nathan Road is also given in Appendix C.

2.0 SUMMARY OF EM&A REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Air Quality

According to Section 1.3 of the EM&A Manual, the captioned project involves minor road widening works. Because of the short construction period (approximately 6 to 7 months), together with staged construction sequence of works which will limit the extent of construction area at any one time. Therefore, air quality is monitored by means of checking the adequacy of dust mitigation measures implemented by the Contractor (Please refer to Section 2.1 of the EM&A Manual or Section 2.3.1 of this report for dust mitigation measures). It is anticipated that proper implementation of dust reduction measures will be adequate to mitigate dust impacts and maintain Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) concentration levels within those recommended under the Air Quality Objectives (AQO) and no further air quality monitoring will be necessary.

All of the dust monitoring locations identified in the EIA Study is located in the vicinity of the proposed vehicular underpass (located at the Salisbury Road/Chatham Road South junction), the monitoring works of which will be carried out as part of the works east of Nathan Road by KCRC. Hence, the standard requirements of collating Baseline Monitoring Results, calculation of Action and Limit Levels etc. have been omitted from this report. These requirements will be fulfilled under the EM&A for the works east of Nathan Road. Dust monitoring locations adjacent to the project works area of the captioned project are shown in Appendix D.

Should there be any obvious air quality deterioration as a result of the construction works, the ET will perform additional monitoring using, for example, High Volume Sampler (HVS), to measure TSP concentration levels so as to ensure that any deteriorating air quality can be readily detected and timely action is to be taken to rectify the situation.

According to Section 4.1 of the EM&A Manual, regular site inspections are carried out by the ET at least once per week.

Additional monitoring will be performed by the ET in the event of complaints from the local residents, and/or any obvious indication of deterioration of air quality is observed.

2.1.1 Air Sensitive Receivers

According to Section 7.4 of the Final EIA Report, Peninsula Hotel, YMCA Hotel, Hong Kong Space Museum, Museum of Art and Hong Kong Cultural Centre are identified as air sensitive receivers. Their locations are shown in Appendix E.

2.1.2 Air Quality Monitoring

According to Section 1.3 of the EM&A Manual, it is anticipated that proper implementation of dust reduction measures (see Section 2.1 of the EM&A Manual or Section 3.5 of the Final EIA Report for details) will be adequate to mitigate dust impacts and maintain TSP concentration levels within those recommended under the Air Quality Objectives (AQO), and no further air quality monitoring will be necessary.

Should the Contractor does not implement appropriate dust mitigation measures properly during construction phase and result in deterioration of air quality, and/or complaints (including verbal complaints) are received from local residents, the ET will perform TSP concentration level measurement.

Monitoring parameters

1. 24-hour TSP concentration level for every week

2. 3x1-hour TSP concentration level for every six days

2.1.3 Monitoring Locations

Dust monitoring locations adjacent to the project works area of the captioned project are shown in Appendix D. According to Section 10.1.3 of the Final EIA Report, these dust monitoring locations are closest to the air sensitive receivers affected by the captioned project.

2.2 Noise

Though requirements for noise monitoring has not been specified in the EM&A Manual, during the course of site inspection carried out by the ET, the ET will closely monitor construction noise. Should there be any obvious indication of construction noise level exceedance observed by the ET during site inspections, the ET will perform additional monitoring and will carry out noise monitoring works to measure the exceedance of noise level, with reference to the Noise Control Ordinance. Measurement of construction noise level will be carried out using an Integrating Sound Level Meter with calibrator which complied with EPD's requirements.

Additional monitoring will be performed by the ET in the event of complaints from the local residents, and/or any obvious indication of construction noise level exceedance is observed.

2.2.1 Noise Sensitive Receivers

According to Section 4.3 of the Final EIA Report, the noise standards only apply to dwellings relying on opened windows for ventilation. Since central air-conditioning systems are provided for all hotels which do not rely on openable windows for ventilation, these noise sensitive receivers are less sensitive to noise impacts.

2.2.2 Noise Level Monitoring

During the course of site inspection, the ET will closely monitor construction noise levels.

Should there be any obvious indication of construction noise level exceedance observed by the ET during site inspections, and/or complaints (including verbal complaints) are received from local residents, the ET will perform construction noise measurement.

Monitoring parameters

1. L_eq (30 min) for the time period between 0700-1900 hours on normal weekdays

2. L₁₀ and L₉₀ (for reference)

2.3 Environmental Mitigation Measures

2.3.1 Air Quality

Dust control and mitigation measures to be implemented during the construction phase are listed in Section 2.1 of the EM&A Manual and Sections 3.5 and 10.1.7 of the Final EIA Report. Some environmental mitigation measures are as follows:

· Use of regular watering to reduce dust emissions from exposed site surfaces and unpaved roads, with complete coverage, particularly during dry weather.

· Use of frequent watering for particularly dusty static construction areas and areas close to air quality sensitive receivers.

· Side enclosure and covering of any aggregate or dusty material storage piles to reduce emissions. Where this is not practicable owing to frequent usage, watering should be employed to aggregate fines.

· Tarpaulin covering of all dusty vehicle loads transported to, from and between site locations.

· Establishment and use of vehicle wheel and body washing facilities at the exit points of the site, combined with cleaning of public roads where necessary.

· Imposition of speed controls for vehicles and unpaved site roads.

· Where feasible, routing of vehicles and positioning of construction plant should be at maximum possible distance from air quality sensitive receivers.

· Instigation of an environmental monitoring and auditing program to monitor the construction process in order to enforce controls and modify methods of work if dusty conditions arise.

2.3.2 Noise

According to Section 4.4 of the Final EIA Report, construction noise level experienced by the noise sensitive receivers surrounding the project works area are significantly reduced by with window insulation and central air-conditioning. If the Contractor implements good site practices listed in Appendix H of the Final EIA Report, construction noise level experienced by the noise sensitive receivers will be further reduced. Some of these good site practices are as follows:

· The Contractor shall comply with and observe the Noise Control Ordinance and its subsidiary regulations in force in Hong Kong.

· Before the commencement of any works, the Engineer may require the methods of working, equipment and sound-reducing intended to be used on the site to be made available for inspection and approval to ensure that they are suitable for the project.

· The Contractor shall devise, arrange methods of working and carry out the Works in such a manner so as to minimise noise impacts on the surrounding environment, and shall provide experienced personnel with suitable training to ensure that these methods are implemented.

The noise reduction methods shall include, but not be limited to, scheduling of works, siting of facilities, selection of quiet equipment, and use of purpose-built acoustic panels and enclosures.

· The Contractor shall ensure that all plant and equipment to be used on site are properly maintained in good operating condition and noisy construction activities shall be effectively sound-reduced by means of silencers, mufflers, acoustic linings or shields, acoustic sheds or screens or other means to avoid disturbance to any nearby noise sensitive receivers.

3.0 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES

An implementation schedule of environmental mitigation measures is attached in Appendix F.

3.1 Environmental Mitigation Measures implemented by the Contractor in July 2002

The Contractor implemented adequate environmental mitigation measures to reduce dust emissions to the air sensitive receivers adjacent to the project works area by:

· Tarpaulin covering of excavated materials stockpiles temporarily stored on site and those on trucks being transported to dumping sites, to reduce dust emissions during transportation of dusty materials.

· Removal of surplus excavated materials from roadside to reduce dust emissions blown up by speedy vehicles.

· Regular watering of exposed site surfaces and excavated materials.

The aforementioned environmental mitigation measures are also listed in Section 2.1 of the EM&A Manual and Section 2.3 of this EM&A Report.

4.0 MONITORING RESULTS

During all site inspections carried out in July 2002, weather condition is mainly fine. Wind is clam.

4.1 Air Quality

The Contractor had implemented adequate and effective mitigation measures to reduce dust nuisance during execution of the Works. Since most of the widening works and surfacing of the additional Salisbury Road southbound lane had been finished, some area of the site was tidied up and hence visual impact of the construction works to surrounding environment was lessened.

Photo 1 in Appendix G shows that heaps of sand was covered with tarpaulin, which reduced dust emissions effectively.

Some of the pavement area was already opened to traffic, and others were screened with railings, safety of pedestrians and other road-users was assured.

4.2 Noise

No obvious noise level exceedance was observed during site inspections.

4.3 Adverse effects on Air Quality and Noise Level from Non-construction Activities and/or Activities from other Construction Sites

During the course of site inspection, no adverse effects on air quality and noise level due to non-construction activities and/or activities from other construction sites were observed.

5.0 RECORD OF NON-COMPLIANCES, COMPLAINTS, NOTIFICATIONS OF SUMMONS AND SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTIONS

5.1 Non-compliances

Three non-compliances were identified on 4 July 2002.

5.2 Complaints and Verbal Complaints

No written and verbal complaints were received in the month.

5.3 Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

No notifications of summons or successful prosecutions were received by the Contractor in the reporting month.

5.4 Review of the Reasons for, and the Implications of, Non-compliances

Details of the three non-compliances identified on 4 July 2002 are as follows:

1) Aggregate and the exposed site surfaces were not covered with tarpaulin.

2) No drip trays were provided underneath chemical drums.

3) Tree roots of the trees affected by the captioned project were not protected with wet Hessian bags.

Regarding non-compliance no. 1, uncovered aggregate (and other materials) and exposed site surfaces may result in dust emission nuisance due to strong wind and speedy passing vehicles.

Regarding non-compliance no. 2, not providing drip trays underneath chemical drums cannot hold any leaked chemicals in case of leakage, soil underneath and surrounding soil may be polluted.

Regarding non-compliance no. 3, health of the trees without properly-protected roots may be adversely affected. The reason is that unprotected tree roots are exposed to strong sunlight and therefore water stored in the tree roots will be evaporated, and this may cause dewatering and deterioration of the tree roots and more seriously, desiccation of the whole tree structure. Regular watering can only provide water to the tree roots, but not protecting the tree roots, therefore covering the tree roots with wet Hessian bags is the most effective measures to protect the tree roots.

5.5 Actions taken to rectify the Non-compliances

During the site inspection on 8 July 2002, it was observed that all aggregates and exposed site surfaces were covered with tarpaulin. The chemical drum was already removed and relocated at Downer’s site office.

During the site inspection on 29 July 2002, it was observed that tree roots of the trees affected by the captioned project were protected with wet Hessian bags.

5.6 Actions taken in the event of Non-compliances

If non-compliances are identified during site inspections, the ET Leader will sign a site inspection proforma. The site inspection proforma records the locations and descriptions of the non-compliances identified and will propose mitigation actions to rectify the non-compliances. Such mitigation actions must be implemented and the non-compliances must be rectified within the date of confirmation stipulated in the site inspection proforma.

6.0 FUTURE KEY ISSUES

According to the latest construction programme attached in Appendix B, the proposed construction works to be carried out in the next reporting period (August 2002) are as follows:

· Reconstruction and reinstatement of footpath area outside Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Centre

· Installation of road furniture and road signage

· Reconstruction of central divider of Salisbury Road outside Peninsula Hotel and YMCA Hotel

· Resurfacing of the pavement outside Peninsula Hotel and YMCA Hotel

· Surfacing of pavement of the additional Salisbury Road southbound lane outside Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Centre

· Reprovision of a park and landscaping works at the ex-location of the site office

Some of them may have potential environmental impact and will require mitigation measures, and such activities will be monitored closely during future site inspections.

6.1 Potential Environmental Impacts

Potential environmental impacts on surrounding environment from the aforementioned construction works are:

· Dust and odour (from hot asphalt) will be generated from surfacing works of the additional Salisbury Road southbound lane and resurfacing works of Salisbury Road northbound lane.

· Operation of plant and equipment during the aforementioned construction works will deteriorate air quality and increase construction noise level.

· Construction waste, general refuse and office wastes will be produced.

· Used oil and lubricant will be produced from plant and equipment employed in the aforementioned construction works.

6.2 Mitigation Measures

According to Waste Management Plan and Section 7.3 of this EM&A Report, construction waste generated in the captioned project which cannot be reused and recycled will be transported to either Tseung Kwan O public filling area or Tolo Harbour Reclamation Area. In order to minimise environmental impacts of these demolition wastes before and during transportation, such wastes must be properly covered when temporarily stored on site before transportation and during transportation for disposal.

General refuse and office wastes can be reduced by recycling and reuse, please refer to Waste Management Plan and Section 7.5 of this EM&A Report for details.

The Contractor can devise, arrange and implement methods of working and carry out the works in such a manner to minimise noise impacts on surrounding environment. Moreover, the Contractor must ensure that all plant and equipment to be used on site are properly maintained in good operating condition and noisy construction activities must be effectively sound-reduced using silencers, shields or acoustic sheds. Please refer to Section 2.3.2 of this EM&A Report and Appendix H of the Final EM&A Report for more details.

7.0 ADVICE ON THE SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT STATUS

The Contractor had carried out adequate solid and liquid waste management during construction works in accordance with the revised Waste Management Plan in this reporting period.

7.1 Excess Excavated Materials

The estimated quantity of excavated materials produced during execution of the captioned project in July 2002 is 80m³.

The Contractor stockpiles excavated materials which will be reused for landscaping and backfilling temporarily on site. These excavated materials are covered with tarpaulin.

Excavated materials which cannot be reused for backfilling were transported to either Tseung Kwan O public filling area or Tolo Harbour Reclamation Area, according to the Waste Management Plan. Such materials were covered with tarpaulin, which could effectively reduce dust emissions during transportation.

7.2 Construction Waste

According to the Waste Management Plan, the Contractor separated construction wastes which could be reused on site and recycled with those to be disposed of. This was carried out by general workforce under supervision of Foremen and charge hands. For example, timber (for formwork) was cleaned for reuse, steel was stored for reuse, reinforcement was sorted into usable lengths for recycling or reuse on site.

7.3 Demolition Waste

None of the demolition waste generated in the captioned project will be reused, according to the Waste Management Plan. Such waste is transported to either Tseung Kwan O public filling area or Tolo Harbour Reclamation Area.

7.4 Chemical Waste

No chemical waste is generated in the captioned project.

7.5 General Refuse

The Contractor deposited aluminium cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles in separately labelled bins for recycling and reuse.

The Contractor reduced office wastes through recycling of paper. Signs encouraging environmental awareness, such as reducing the number of photocopies to a minimum and using both sides of papers, etc., were put on in the Contractor’s site office.

8.0 SITE INSPECTION PROFORMA FOR JULY 2002

Site inspection proforma for July 2002 is attached in Appendix H. Locations of deficiencies are shown on the site plan attached in Appendix H.

A standard site audit checklist is attached in Appendix I.

Appendix A PROJECT ORGANISATION CHART AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR STRUCTURE FOR EM&A WORKS

	Highways Department Contact Person: Mr. Simon C.H. Leung Telephone No.: 2707 7250 · Overall responsibility of the Project · Co-ordinate with EPD for decision making for any non-compliance observed







		The Engineer’s Representative (ER) Contract Person: Mr. Felix Chan Telephone No.: 2605 6262 · Supervise the Contractor’s activities and ensure that requirements in the EM&A Manual are fully complied with · Inform the Contractor when action is required to reduce impacts · Review the EM&A works performed by the ET







Environmental Protection Department (EPD) (EM&A Section) Contact Person: Mr. Anthony Y.K. Ho Telephone No.: 2835 1871 · Regulatory body · EM&A approval		The Contractor Contact Person: Mr. M.W. Suen (Site Agent) Telephone No.: 9202 9341 · Employ the ET to undertake monitoring, and reporting of EM&A · Provide assistance to the ET in carrying out monitoring · Implement measures to reduce impact







Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) Contact Person: Mr. Tim Cramp Telephone No.: 2893 1551 · Review the EM&A works performed by the ET · Audit monitoring activities and results · Review the EM&A reports submitted by the ET		Environmental Team (ET) Contact Person: Mr. Mark K.T. Cheung Telephone No.: 2738 3803 · Monitor the various environmental parameters as required in the EM&A Manual · Carry out site inspections to investigate and audit the Contractor’s site practices, equipment and work methodologies with respect to pollution control and environmental mitigation and anticipate environmental issues for proactive action before problems arise · Audit and prepare audit reports on the environmental monitoring data and the site environmental conditions

Project Organisation for EM&A Works

Contract No. HY/98/22

Supplementary Agreement No. 3

Road Widening Works of Salisbury Road

between Nathan Road and Canton Road

Management Structure for EM&A Works

Contract No. HY/98/22

Supplementary Agreement No. 3

Road Widening Works of Salisbury Road

Between Nathan Road and Canton Road

APPENDIX B CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

APPENDIX C PROJECT WORKS AREA

APPENDIX D DUST MONITORING LOCATIONS

APPENDIX E LOCATIONS OF AIR SENSITIVE RECEIVERS

APPENDIX F IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES

The schedule of implementation of the recommended mitigation measures for various environmental aspects are presented in Tables F1 and F4 for different environmental aspects

Table F1 Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures for Construction Dust Impact

EIA Ref.	EM&A Log Ref	Environmental Protection Measures	Location/Duration of measures/Timing of completion of Measures	Implementation Dept/agent	Implementation Stage			Relevant Legislation and Guidelines
					Des	Con	Op
Section 3.5	Section 2.1	Established standards and guidelines with EPD’s recommended pollution control clauses should be incorporated in the contract documents	During Construction Phase within the site area	Contractor	Ö	Ö
		Dust reduction measures while carrying out construction works in accordance with the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation to minimise the dust emission from the construction site			Ö	Ö		TM on EIA Process, APCO, Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Notes:

1. Des = Design, C = Construction, O = Operation

2. EIA Ref = Section number reference in EIA for Salisbury Road Underpass and Associated Road Improvement Works including Middle Road Circulation System (Final EIA Report (June 1999))

3. EM&A Log ref = Section number reference in EM&A Manual

Table F2 Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures for Construction Waste Management

EIA Ref.	EM&A Log Ref	Environmental Protection Measures	Location/Duration of measures/Timing of completion of Measures	Implementation Dept/agent	Implementation Stage			Relevant Legislation and Guidelines
					Des	Con	Op
Section 6.3	Section 3.1	On-site separation of both municipal solid waste and C&D waste should be conducted as far as possible. Construction waste should be sorted on-site into construction & demolition waste and public fill fraction for re-use and recycling as far as practical	During Construction Phase within the site area	Contractor	Ö	Ö	Ö	TM on EIA Process, WDO
		Waste management measures would be proposed in accordance with the Criteria for Evaluating Waste Management Implications stipulated in Annex 7 of the TM EIAO and follow the Guidelines for Assessment of Waste Management Implications stated in Annex 15 of the TM EIAO as appropriate
		Standard C&D materials management clause should be included in the construction contact

Notes:

1. Des = Design, C = Construction, O = Operation

2. EIA Ref = Section number reference in EIA for Salisbury Road Underpass and Associated Road Improvement Works including Middle Road Circulation System (Final EIA Report (June 1999))

3. EM&A Log ref = Section number reference in EM&A Manual

Table F3 Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures for Visual Impact

EIA Ref.	EM&A Log Ref	Environmental Protection Measures	Location/Duration of measures	Funding Dept/agent	Implementation Dept/agent	Maintenance Agent	Implementation Stages			Relevant Legislation and Guidelines
							Des	Con	Op
Section 8.7 (Temporary Mitigation Measures	N/A	Screening of site works by hoardings	In place at the commencement and for the duration of the Construction Phase with the site area	HyD	Contractor	Contractor (During Construction Phase)	Ö	Ö
		Surface treatment of site hoardings to enhance their visual interest and harmony with surrounding landscape/townscape
		Locating temporary buildings (e.g. Site office) in least visually prominent locations			Design Engineer/Contractor			Ö
		Retention of vegetation within the works site area where possible			Landscape Architect / Contractor		Ö	Ö
		Provision of fences around all the low, circular raised planters to ensure that materials and debris will not be dumped on tree roots			Contractor			Ö
		Footpaths along south side of Salisbury Road will be replanted with heavy standard trees where possible. The proposed planning will also reprovide shading along the footpath temporarily removed during the construction stage	In place by the completion of Construction Phase within the site area, to be maintained for the duration of Operation Phase	HyD	Landscape Architect/Contractor	Contractor (During construction phase) LCSD (during operation phase)	Ö		Ö

Notes:

1. Des = Design, C = Construction, O = Operation

2. EIA Ref = Section number reference in EIA for Salisbury Road Underpass and Associated Road Improvement Works including Middle Road Circulation System (Final EIA Report (June 1999))

3. EM&A Log ref = Section number reference in EM&A Manual

Table F4 Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures for Landscape and Townscape Impacts

EIA Ref.	EM&A Log Ref	Environmental Protection Measures	Location/Duration of measures	Funding Dept/agent	Implementation Dept/agent	Maintenance Agent	Implementation Stages			Relevant Legislation and Guidelines
							Des	Con	Op
Section 8.8 (Temporary Mitigation Measures	N/A	Re-routing of pedestrian routes away from the work site where possible	In place at the commencement and for the duration of the Construction Phase with the site area	HyD	Contractor	Contractor (During Construction Phase)		Ö
		Re-routing of pedestrian routes through well defined public access
		Retaining and minimizing damage to vegetation where possible. Care shall be taken not to damage those trees identified in the Tree Survey Report to be retained during the construction phase
		Careful and efficient transplanting of existing vegetation carried out under the supervision of a professional landscape architect

Notes:

1. Des = Design, C = Construction, O = Operation

2. EIA Ref = Section number reference in EIA for Salisbury Road Underpass and Associated Road Improvement Works including Middle Road Circulation System (Final EIA Report (June 1999))

3. EM&A Log ref = Section number reference in EM&A Manual

Table F4 Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures for Landscape and Townscape Impacts (continued)

EIA Ref.	EM&A Log Ref	Environmental Protection Measures	Location/Duration of measures	Funding Dept/agent	Implementation Dept/agent	Maintenance Agent	Implementation Stages			Relevant Legislation and Guidelines
							Des	Con	Op
Section 8.8 (Temporary Mitigation Measures)	N/A	Mitigation for vegetation loss may be achieved in the form of compensatory planting of transplanting of existing trees in the area or new plant material as suggested in the Tree Survey Report. This is recommended to be implemented on the footpaths of Salisbury Road where space allows	In place at the commencement of the Construction Phase within the site area, to be maintained for the duration of Operation Phase	HyD	Contractor (The detailed landscape proposal shall be provided to LCSD for endorsement)	Contractor (During Construction Phase) HyD (first 12 months of operational phase) LCSD (after first 12 months in operational phase)	Ö		Ö	Works Bureau Technical Circular No. 24/94
		Relocation of existing trees within the site and where possible, ensuring transplanted trees are to be planted to new position within the site			Landscape Architect / Contractor		Ö		Ö
		Planting of heavy standard trees along footpaths of Salisbury Road to create vegetation screen
		Detailing of street furniture such as footpath surfaces and railings to enhance the pedestrian environment			Contractor	HyD	Ö	Ö

Notes:

1. Des = Design, C = Construction, O = Operation

2. EIA Ref = Section number reference in EIA for Salisbury Road Underpass and Associated Road Improvement Works including Middle Road Circulation System (Final EIA Report (June 1999))

3. EM&A Log ref = Section number reference in EM&A Manual

Table F4 Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures for Landscape and Townscape Impacts (continued)

EIA Ref.

EM&A Log Ref

Environmental Protection Measures

Location/Duration of measures

Funding Dept/agent

Implementation Dept/agent

Maintenance Agent

Implementation Stages

Relevant Legislation and Guidelines

Des

Con

Section 8.8 (Temporary Mitigation Measures)

N/A

Planting of flowering trees and shrubs etc, shall be considered so as to create colour impacts, strong sense of seasonal changes and where possible, provide shade for the pedestrians

In place at the commencement of the Construction Phase within the site area, to be maintained for the duration of Operation Phase

HyD

Landscape Architect/Contractor

Contractor (During Construction Phase)

HyD (first 12 months of operational phase)

LCSD (after first 12 months in operational phase)

Works Bureau Technical Circular No. 24/94

Notes:

1. Des = Design, C = Construction, O = Operation

2. EIA Ref = Section number reference in EIA for Salisbury Road Underpass and Associated Road Improvement Works including Middle Road Circulation System (Final EIA Report (June 1999))

3. EM&A Log ref = Section number reference in EM&A Manual