9 landscape & visual impact 9.1 introduction · landscape impact assessment (lia) as stated...

Final EIA Report – Section 9: LVIA (F0143-EB000560-MIEL-HKR-02)

July 2013

l:\environ\91164e trunk road t2\reports\public inspection\final eia report\09 lvia.doc

Page 9-1

9 LANDSCAPE & VISUAL IMPACT

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1.1 This chapter presents the potential landscape and visual impacts due to the construction

and operation of Trunk Road T2 (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”) in accordance

with the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO). The focus of the

Landscape Impact Assessment (LIA) as stated within the April 2009 EIA Study Brief

ESB-203/2009 shall include areas within 100 metres from the boundary of the project

and proposed off-site work sites. The focus of the Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) is

defined by the three visual envelopes of the project.

9.1.1.2 Since the 31 July 2009 date for commencement, the original proposals and locations for

the project, and the location of the Trunk Road T2 Eastern Ventilation Building have

been relocated to the Lam Tin Interchange. The Trunk Road T2 Eastern Ventilation

Building is outside the scope of this study and has been addressed by a separate

consultancy. For information regarding the Trunk Road T2 Eastern Ventilation

Building within Lam Tin Interchange, please refer to Section 9 Appendix A for the

relevant extracted text and supporting figures from AECOM’s October 2012,

Agreement No. CE 42/2008 Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel and Associated Works

– Investigation Report (TKO-LTT), which includes an in-depth section within their

LVIA and supporting photomontages for the Trunk Road T2 Eastern Ventilation

Building, located within the Lam Tin Interchange. Please note the TKO-LTT EIA is

awaiting approval.

9.1.1.3 Trunk Road T2 and associated buildings will be commissioned by the end of 2020 in

coordination with both the CKR and TKO-LTT Route 6 projects. According to the

approved March 2009 KTD EIA Report and the KTD Recommended Outline

Development Plan, the Kai Tak development is proposed to be commissioned by the

end of 2020.

9.1.1.4 This LVIA will focus on both the Cha Kwo Ling Eastern Works Area and the KTD

South Apron Western Works Area in the construction phase and the Trunk Road T2

Western Ventilation and Tunnel Portal Buildings in the operation phase. All future

developments planned within the Kai Tak Development (or any planned developments

as appropriate) do not form part of the Project and are not intended for approval under

this EIA Submission but are discussed in the section on Cumulative Landscape &

Visual Impacts.

9.1.1.5 The scale of the Project will inevitably cause landscape and visual impacts, on both

existing and future landscape resources and characteristics as well as visually sensitive

receivers (VSRs). Key issues on landscape and visual impacts during construction and

operation stages are identified and assessed. The scale and extent of the Project site is

likely to alter the visual context of some VSRs in Kowloon Bay, Kowloon City and

Kwun Tong.


July 2013


Page 9-2

9.1.1.6 Given that all underground activities and facilities will unlikely cause landscape and

visual impacts, this report assesses potential landscape and visual impacts associated

with surface construction activities, excavation, storage and above-ground structures

(Tunnel Portal Building & Ventilation Building).

9.1.1.7 The LVIA follows the criteria and guidelines in Annexes 10 and 18 of the EIAO TM.

Photographs showing baseline conditions, and photomontages and illustrative materials

supporting conclusions are provided and the locations of key viewpoints are mapped.

Photomontages provide comparisons between existing views, proposals on day 1 after

completion without mitigation measures, on day 1 after completion with mitigation

measures, and in year 10 after completion with mitigation measures in accordance with

EIAO Guidance Note No. 8/2010.

9.2 Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

9.2.1.1 The following legislation, standards and guidelines are applicable to landscape and

visual impact assessment associated with the construction and operation of the Project:

EIAO (Cap.499.S.16) and the TM on EIA Process, particularly Annexes 10 and

18;

EIAO Guidance Note 8/2010;

Protection of Endangered Species of Animals And Plants Ordinance (Cap 586);

Town Planning Ordinance (Cap 131);

Protection of the Harbour Ordinance (Cap 531);

Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines (HKPSG);

Study on Landscape Value Mapping of Hong Kong;

Land Administration Office Instruction (LAOI) Section D-12 - Tree Preservation;

WBTC No. 25/92 - Allocation of Space for Urban Street Trees;

WBTC No. 7/2002 - Tree Planting in Public Works;

ETWB TC(W) No. 13/2003 - Guidelines and Procedures for Environmental

Impact Assessment of Government Projects and Proposals;

ETWB TC(W) No. 13/2003A - Guidelines and Procedures for Environmental

Impact Assessment of Government Projects and Proposals; Planning for

Provision of Noise Barriers;

ETWB TCW No. 2/2004 - Maintenance of Vegetation and Hard Landscape

Features;


July 2013


Page 9-3

ETWB TCW No. 29/2004 - Registration of Old and Valuable Trees (OVTs), and

Guidelines for their Preservation;

ETWB TCW No. 8/2005 - Aesthetics Design of Ancillary Buildings in

Engineering Projects;

ETWB No. 36/2004 - Advisory Committee on the Appearance of Bridges and

Associated Structures (ACABAS);

ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 - Tree Preservation;

DEVB TCW No. 2/2012 - Allocation of Space for Quality Greening on Roads;

DEVB TCW No. 2/2013 - Greening on Footbridges And Flyovers;

DEVB TCW No. 3/2012- Site Coverage of Greenery for Government Building

Projects

Highways Department - Structures Design Guidelines for Highways & Railways,

Third Edition. Section 17.

9.2.1.2 As requested in the EIA Study Brief, relevant Outline Development Plans, Outline

Zoning Plans, Layout Plans, Recommended Outline Development Plan for the Kai Tak

Development, other planning briefs and studies, guidelines and reports on landscape

strategies and landscape/urban frameworks will be reviewed to understand the future

outlook of the area affected and to assess whether the project is compatible with its

surroundings.

9.2.1.3 The following Statutory and Administrative Plans are relevant to this Study:

Draft Ngau Tau Kok and Kowloon Bay Outline Zoning Plan No. S/K13/27

gazetted on 14/10/2011;

Approved Kwun Tong (South) Outline Zoning Plan No. S/K14S/18 gazetted on

14/6/2013;

Approved Cha Kwo Ling, Yau Tong, Lei Yue Mun Outline Zoning Plan No.

S/K15/19 gazetted on 17/06/2011;

Approved Kai Tak Outline Zoning Plan No. S/K22/4 gazetted on 14/09/2012; and

Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP) for Kai Tak Development.

9.2.1.4 The following approved EIA Reports are referred to in this Study:

Kai Tak Airport North Apron Decommissioning EIA Report (EIAO Register No.

AEIAR- 002/1998);


July 2013


Page 9-4

Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the Refined Scheme of South East Kowloon

Development (EIAO Register No. AEIAR-044/2001);

Further Development of Tseung Kwun O Feasibility Study (EIAO Register No.

AEIAR-092/2005);

Dredging Works for Proposed Cruise Terminal at Kai Tak (EIAO Register No.

AEIAR-115/2007);

Decommissioning of the Former Kai Tak Airport Other than the North Apron

(EIAO Register No. AEIAR-114/2007);

Kai Tak Development EIA (EIAO Register No. AEIAR-130/2009); and

Installation of Submarine Gas Pipelines and Associated Facilities from To Kwa

Wan to North Point for Former Kai Tak Airport Development (EIAO Register

No. AEIAR-153/2010).

9.2.1.5 The following previous Kai Tak Development studies and con-current works reports are

considered for this LVIA:

CE 35/2006 (CE) – Kai Tak Development Engineering Study cum Design and

Construction of Advance Works – Preliminary Design Report and Design

Memorandum of Trunk Road T2 (Final);

CE 35/2006 (CE) – Final Report on Planning, Landscape and Urban Design

Study;

CE 35/2006 (CE) – Final Preliminary Design Report for Advance Works;

CE 35/2006 (CE) – Review Report;

CE 35/2006 (CE) – Kai Tak Development Environmental Impact Assessment

Report;

CE 35/2006 (CE) – ACABAS Submission for Preliminary Design of Highway

Structures in KTD; (Revision A)(6-7-09);

CE 58/2006 (HY) – Central Kowloon Route and Gascoigne Road Flyover

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Report;

CE 42/2008 (CE) Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel and Associated Works –

Investigation Report;

CE 43/2010 (HY) Central Kowloon Route - Design & Construction: Draft

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment – Baseline Study;


July 2013


Page 9-5

SCL-NEX/2206 EIA Study for Tai Wai to Hung Hom Station (MTR Corporation

LTD);

CV/2009/06 - Greening Master Plan (GMP) for Kwun Tong District by CEDD;

and

Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP) for Kai Tak Development.

9.3 Assessment Methodology

9.3.1 General Methodology

9.3.1.1 Landscape and visual impacts have been assessed separately for the construction and

operation phases.

9.3.1.2 The methodology will comply with the requirements of Annexes 10 and 18 of the EIAO

TM, the EIA Study Brief ESB-203/2009 (issued in April 2009) and the EIAO Guidance

Note No. 8/2010. The methodology consists of the following procedures:

Review of the planning and development control framework;

Landscape impact assessment;

Visual impact assessment;

Recommendation on landscape and visual mitigation measures;

Identification of residual impacts; and

Predication of acceptability of impacts.

9.3.2 Review of the Planning and Development Control Framework

9.3.2.1 A review of the existing planning studies and documents for the Project is carried out to

understand the planned role of the site and help determine if the Project fits into the

wider landscape context.

9.3.2.2 The review will consider all areas zoned on the Outline Development Plans, Outline

Zoning Plans, Layout Plans, and Recommended Outline Development Plan for Kai Tak

Development which are physically affected by the Project including the area within the

project boundary and temporary construction or works areas. The review considers the

following aspects of planning designations:

Loss of zoning areas due to the implementation of the Project;

Degradation zoning areas which might affect the viability of its landscape

planning designation;

The visual amenity enjoyed by future residents or users; and


July 2013


Page 9-6

The compatibility of the Project with this future landscape.

9.3.3 Landscape Impact Assessment

9.3.3.1 The assessment of landscape impacts involves:

Baseline landscape review;

Assessment of the degree of sensitivity of the landscape resources and landscape

character areas;

Identification of potential sources of landscape impacts;

Assessment of the magnitude of landscape impacts before and after mitigation

measures: and

Prediction of significance of landscape impacts.

9.3.4 Baseline Landscape Review

9.3.4.1 A baseline landscape review is achieved by site visits and desktop study of

topographical maps, information databases and photographs to identify the baseline

landscape resources (LRs) and landscape character areas (LCAs) within the study area.

Landscape resources include vegetation, patterns of settlement, land use and water

bodies.

9.3.5 Assessment of the Degree of Sensitivity of the Landscape Resources and Landscape

Character area

9.3.5.1 Sensitivity of LCAs and LRs identified in the baseline landscape review is assessed by

the following factors:

Quality and maturity;

Importance or rarity;

Ability to accommodate change;

Significance of the change in local and regional context;

Overall size within the study area; and

Whether there are any statutory or regulatory limitations / requirements relating to

the LCAs and LRs.

9.3.5.2 Sensitivity of each LCA and LR is classified as follows:

High: Important landscape resources or landscape with particularly distinctive

character or high importance, sensitive to small changes.


July 2013


Page 9-7

Medium: Moderately important landscape resources or landscape with moderately

valued landscape characteristics reasonably tolerant to changes.

Low: Landscape resources of low value or relatively unimportant landscape

characteristics highly tolerant to changes.

9.3.6 Identification of Potential Sources of Landscape Impacts

9.3.6.1 These are various elements of construction and operational works which generate

landscape impacts. Such impacts are described, measured and illustrated in this report.

9.3.7 Assessment of the Magnitude of Landscape Impacts

9.3.7.1 The magnitude of the impact or magnitude of change depends on a number of factors

including:

Scale of Project;

Location of Project;

Compatibility of Project with the surrounding landscape;

Duration of impacts under construction and operation phases;

The relative size of the change in comparison to the size of the LCAs and LRs;

and

Reversibility of change (changes are residual or not residual after mitigation).

9.3.7.2 The magnitude of landscape impacts is classified as follows:

Large: The LCA or LR would experience major change.

Intermediate: The LCA or LR would experience moderate change.

Small: The LCA or LR would experience slight or barely perceptible

changes.

Negligible: The LCA or LR would experience no discernible change.

9.3.8 Prediction of Significance of Landscape Impacts

9.3.8.1 The degree of significance of landscape impact is derived from the magnitude of change

which the Project will cause to the existing LRs & LCAs and ability to tolerate the

change, i.e. their sensitivity. The landscape impacts during construction and operation

are assessed by combining the sensitivity and the magnitude of change for LRs and

LCAs according to Table 9.1. Any such impacts are further defined as beneficial or

adverse.


July 2013


Page 9-8

Table 9.1 Matrix for Impact Significance Threshold

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

Ch

an

ge

cau

sed

by

th

e P

roje

ct Large Moderate

Moderate /

Substantial Substantial

Intermediate Slight / Moderate Moderate Moderate /

Substantial

Small Slight Slight / Moderate Moderate

Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Low Medium High

Sensitivity (LCAs, LRs or VSRs)

9.3.8.2 The Degree of Impact Significance Threshold is divided into four thresholds:

Substantial: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause significant

deterioration or improvement in existing landscape.

Moderate: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause noticeable

deterioration or improvement in existing landscape.

Slight: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause slight or

barely perceptible deterioration or improvement in existing landscape.

Insubstantial: No discernible change in the existing landscape.

9.3.9 Visual Impact Assessment

9.3.9.1 The assessment of visual impacts has involved the followings procedures:

Identification of Zone of Visual Influence (ZVIs);

Identification of Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) within the ZVIs;

Identification of relative numbers of VSRs;

Assessments of the degree of sensitivity of the VSRs;

Identification of potential sources of visual impacts;

Assessment of the magnitude of visual impacts; and

Predication of significance of visual impacts.

9.3.10 Identification of Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI)

9.3.10.1 This is achieved by site visits and desktop study of topographic maps and photographs,

and preparation of cross-section to determine visibility of the Project from various


July 2013


-9

locations. The ZVI for both construction and operational phases of the Project are

identified.

9.3.11 Identification of Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) within the ZVI

9.3.11.1 These are the people who would reside within, work within, play within, or travel

through, the ZVI.

9.3.12 Identification of relative numbers of VSRs

9.3.12.1 The relative number of VSRs is expressed in terms of whether there are few, medium or

many.

9.3.13 Assessments of the Degree of Sensitivity of the VSRs

9.3.13.1 The individual VSRs identified are assessed by the following factors that influence

sensitivity:

The type of VSRs, which is classified as Residential User, Occupational User,

Recreational User or Travelling User according to whether the person is at home,

at work, at school, at play, or travelling;

Estimated number of receiver population;

Value and quality of existing views;

Availability and amenity of alternative views;

Duration or frequency of view; and

Degree of visibility.

9.3.13.2 The ratings for sensitivity of the VSRs are classified below:

High: The VSR is highly sensitive to any change in their viewing experience.

Medium: The VSR is moderately sensitive to any change in their viewing

experience.

Low: The VSR is slightly sensitive to any change in their viewing experience.

9.3.14 Identification of Potential Sources of Visual Impacts

9.3.14.1 These are the various elements of the construction works and physical aboveground

structures of the Project that would generate visual impacts.


July 2013


Page 9-10

9.3.15 Assessment of Magnitude of Visual Impacts

9.3.15.1 Factors for considering the Potential Magnitude of Visual Impacts include:

Compatibility with the landscape and character of the surroundings;

Duration of impacts;

Scale of the project;

Reversibility of the change (changes are residual or not residual after mitigation);

Viewing distance; and

Potential blockage of views.

9.3.15.2 The rating for Magnitude of Change of the view of VSRs is classified as below:

Large: The VSR would suffer major change in their viewing experience.

Intermediate: The VSR would suffer moderate change in their viewing experience.

Small: The VSR would suffer slight or barely perceptible changes.

Negligible: The VSR would suffer no discernible change.

9.3.16 Predication of Significance of Visual Impacts

9.3.16.1 The significance threshold for visual impacts is rated in a similar fashion to the

landscape impact, i.e. significant, moderate, slight and negligible. The visual impact

during construction and operation is assessed by combining the sensitivity of change

and the magnitude of change of various VSRs according to Table 9.1. The impacts may

be beneficial or adverse.

9.3.16.2 The Degree of the Impact Significance is divided into four thresholds:

Substantial: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause significant

deterioration or improvement in existing visual quality.

Moderate: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause noticeable

deterioration or improvement in existing visual quality.

Slight: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause slight or

barely perceptible deterioration or improvement in existing visual

quality.

Insubstantial: No discernible change in the existing visual quality.


July 2013


Page 9-11

9.3.17 Recommendation on Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

9.3.17.1 The identification of the landscape and visual impacts will highlight those sources of

conflict requiring design solutions or modifications to reduce the impacts, and, if

possible, blend the development and associated activities with the surrounding

landscape. Mitigation measures have considered factors including:

Adopting alternative design or revisions to the basic engineering or architectural

design to prevent and / or minimize adverse impacts;

Mitigation measures such as colour, architectural and landscape treatment of

physical, engineering and building features;

Compensatory measures such as the implementation of landscape design

measures such as creation of new amenity area to compensate for unavoidable

adverse impacts and to attempt to generate potentially beneficial long-term

impacts;

Compensatory tree planting to compensate for felled trees; and

Additional tree planting to screen the Trunk Road T2 and associated structures.

9.3.17.2 The mitigation measures will be included in the detail design, construction and

operation phases of the Project and associated works to reduce impacts to acceptable

levels. Responsible parties will be identified for the on-going management and

maintenance of the proposed mitigation measures to ensure their effectiveness

throughout the operation phase of the Project and associated works. The Funding

Agency and Implementation Agency for the implementation of the recommended

mitigation measures are presented in Tables 9.20 and 9.21. This will follow ETWB

TCW No.2/2004 Maintenance of Vegetation and Hard Landscape Features, and ETWB

TCW No.3/2006 - Tree Preservation.

9.3.18 Identification of Residual Impacts

9.3.18.1 Residual impacts are those which remain after the proposed mitigation measures have

been implemented. These are assessed both during the construction and operation

periods, which are taken to be day 1 and 10 years after the Project has been operational.

9.3.18.2 During the operational period the soft landscape mitigation measures will reach a level

of maturity that allows them to perform their original design objectives. The residual

impacts in this instance will reduce over time as the vegetation becomes established and

mature.

9.3.18.3 The significance threshold of residual impacts is derived from the matrices described

separately above for the landscape and visual impacts. Both landscape and visual

residual impacts are products of magnitude of change and sensitivity of the receiver.


July 2013


Page 9-12

9.3.19 Predication of Acceptability of Impacts

9.3.19.1 The acceptability of the Project is dependent upon the significance of the residual

impacts in accordance with the five criteria set out in Annex 10 of the Technical

Memorandum of the Environmental Impact Assessment Process (EIAO-TM). The

criteria are summarized below:

Beneficial. The project will complement the landscape and visual character of its

setting, will follow the relevant planning objectives and will improve the

landscape and visual quality of the study area;

Acceptable. The assessment indicates that there will be no significant effects on

the landscape, no significant visual effects caused by the appearance of the

project, or no interference with key views;

Acceptable With Mitigation Measures. There will be some adverse effects;

these can be eliminated, reduced or offset to a large extent by specific measures;

Unacceptable. The adverse effects are considered too excessive and are unable to

be mitigated practically; and

Undetermined. Significant adverse effects are likely, but the extent to which they

may occur or may be mitigated cannot be determined from the study. Further

detailed study will be required for the specific effects in question.

9.4 Scope and Content of the Study

9.4.1 Description of the Project

9.4.1.1 The nature, scope and implementation programme of the Project is described in Section

2 & 3 of this Report. In accordance with the Study Brief, this study will assess the

landscape and visual impacts during the construction and operation phases of the

Project.

9.4.1.2 Background: The Kai Tak (North) Outline Zoning Plan (OZP) and Kai Tak (South)

OZP were gazetted in 1998 providing the statutory planning framework for the area.

Following subsequent reviews and consultation processes, the OZP for the entire Kai

Tak area was gazetted and subsequently amended under the Town Planning Ordinance

between 2006 and 2012. It is noted that the land use proposals for Kai Tak would be

refined in later stages. This report also reflects the best available information from the

latest Kai Tak OZP and CEDD’s draft Recommended Outline Development Plan

(RODP) for Kai Tak Development at the time of preparing the report.

9.4.1.3 As a part of the strategic road network within the South East Kowloon Development,

Route 6 forms an east west express link between West Kowloon and Tseung Kwan O.

Route 6 comprises the Central Kowloon Route (CKR), Trunk Road T2 and Tseung

Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel (TKO-LTT).


July 2013


Page 9-13

9.4.2 Consideration of Alternatives and Development of a Preferred Option

9.4.2.1 Details of the comparison of various development options and how the preferred option

is formulated and translated are summarized in Section 2 of this report.

9.4.3 Scope and Content of the Study

9.4.3.1 The Project boundary covers the Kowloon Bay, Former Kai Tak South Apron, Kwun

Tong and Cha Kwo Ling as shown in Figures 9.1 and 9.2.

9.4.3.2 According to EIA Study Brief No. ESB-203/2009, the study area for the landscape

impact assessment shall include all areas within 100m extended from the Project

boundary and the proposed off-site work sites. The assessment area for the visual

impact assessment shall be defined by the visual envelope of the Project (ZVI). The

study area for the landscape impact assessment and ZVI are indicated in Figures 9.1

and 9.2.

9.5 Review of Planning and Development Control Framework

9.5.1 Review of Outline Development Plan and Outline Zoning Plans

9.5.1.1 The proposed Trunk Road T2 has been planned within limited land take and where

possible is in tunnel. A review of the existing and planned development framework for

the proposed works and for the surroundings is undertaken. It identifies issues for

neighbouring planned land uses, identifying potential resources and sensitive receivers,

and ensuring a high compatibility between the Project and the surroundings.

9.5.1.2 The study area is covered by:

Draft Ngau Tau Kok and Kowloon Bay Outline Zoning Plan No. S/K13/27

gazetted on 14/10/2011;

Approved Kwun Tong (South) Outline Zoning Plan No. S/K14S/18 gazetted on

14/6/2013;

Approved Cha Kwo Ling, Yau Tong, Lei Yue Mun Outline Zoning Plan No.

S/K15/19 gazetted on 17/06/2011;

Approved Kai Tak Outline Zoning Plan No. S/K22/4 gazetted on 14/09/2012; and

Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP) for Kai Tak Development

(KTD).

9.5.1.3 The review of ODPs and OZPs has not only included a review of the plans, but also the

“Notes” and “Explanatory Statements” which accompany, and form part of these plans.

9.5.1.4 The proposed alignment of the at-grade section of Trunk Road T2 at the south apron is

located within the planned road corridor of the approved Kai Tak OZP as shown in


July 2013


Page 9-14

Figures 9.5 and 9.5.1 to 9.5.8. However, some of the proposed works will cause a

minor change of current land use in the area. The change comprises:

9.5.1.5 The proposed Ventilation Building at Kai Fuk Road located within areas zoned “Other

Specific Uses (Tunnel Ventilation Shaft)” (“OU”) as shown in Figure 9.1. Since this

zone is already reserved for tunnel ventilation shaft use, it is not considered to have

potential conflicts with the planning intention of this OZP.

9.5.1.6 On completion of the approved design of the Trunk Road T2 and associated buildings,

it is recommended that the OZP shall be amended to incorporate the changes arising

from the Project.

9.5.1.7 Apart from the change in land use mentioned above, there will not be any impacts on

guidelines on landscape strategies, landscape frameworks, urban design concept,

building height profiles, special design areas, landmarks, designated view corridors,

open space networks and landscape links of the area except for the RODP for KTD.

Ongoing liaison between the proponent of this Project and KTD regarding the proposed

zoning and road alignment will be carried out throughout the design development

process to ensure the Project is compatible with the future context of the area.

9.5.1.8 As a whole, it is considered that the Project would be in accordance with the planning

intentions for the study areas, as set out in the OZPs and other planned development

framework.

9.6 Baseline Study

9.6.1 Baseline Study

9.6.1.1 The study areas cover the South Apron of the former Kai Tak Airport, Kwun Tong, Cha

Kwo Ling, and adjacent water bodies. The extent of works are illustrated in Figures 9.1

and 9.2.

9.6.1.2 The landscape baseline review comprises the identification of all existing Landscape

Resources (LRs) and Landscape Character Areas (LCAs) within 100m from the works

limit of the Project.

9.6.1.3 The visual baseline review comprises the identification of all Visually Sensitive

Receivers (VSRs) within the Zones of Visual Influence (ZVIs) of the Project.

9.6.1.4 For ease of reference each LR, LCA and VSR is given an identity number, which is

used in all relevant tables and figures in this report.

9.6.2 Landscape Resources

9.6.2.1 The baseline landscape resources that will be affected during the Construction and

Operation Phases, together with their sensitivity, are described in Table 9.2. The

locations of LRs are mapped in Figures 9.6.1 and 9.6.2. Photo views illustrating the

LRs within the study area are illustrated in Figures 9.7.1 to 9.7.4.


July 2013


Page 9-15

9.6.2.2 In surveying and reviewing the Trunk Road T2 Works Area, no Old and Valuable

Trees, important trees or wall trees are found within the site boundary or within the

proximity of the works area. For all tree locations, refer to Figures 9.10.1 and 9.10.2.

Table 9.2 List of Landscape Resources and their Sensitivity

ID.

No. Landscape Resources

Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LR1

Roadside Planting (Kai Fuk Road)

There are approximately 40 trees of semi-mature size planted

along the roadside. The area is approximately 6,430 square

metres. No area will be required by the Project for either

Construction or Operation phases. Trees in this area are 5-12

meters in height with low to medium amenity value. The species

mainly include Acacia confusa, Albizia lebbeck, Aleurites

moluccana, Caryota mitis and Melaleuca cajuputi subsp.

cumingiana. Some tall shrubs such as Schefflera arboricola and

Schefflera actinophylla are planted underneath. The sensitivity

of this landscape resource is considered medium.

Medium

LR2

Derelict / Disturbed Land Proposed as Open Space (Kai Fuk

Road)

There are approximately 78 trees of young to mature size

planted along the road side and periphery of the amenity area.

The size of the area is approximately 3,120 square metres. This

area is currently used for storage of construction materials. No

area will be required by the Project for either Construction or

Operation phases. Trees in this area are 3-9 meters in height

with low to medium amenity value. The species mainly include

Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Leucaena leucocephala,

Morus alba, Thevetia peruviana and Aleurites moluccana. The

sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered medium.

Medium

LR3

Roadside Planting (Sheung Yee Road)

Small shrubs in columnar form such as Garcinia subelliptica

and Podocarpus macrophyllus are planted along Sheung Tee

Road. Some colourful and flowering shrubs such as Cordyline

fruticosa, Duranta erecta, Osmanthus fragrans, Loropetalum

chinensis f. rubrum and Ixora chinensis are planted underneath.

The size of the area is approximately 2,560 square metres. No


Operation phases.The sensitivity of this landscape resource is

considered medium.

Medium


July 2013


Page 9-16

ID.


Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LR4

Car Park (GW Parking Lot at Sheung Yee Road)

There are approximately 28 trees of young to semi-mature size

planted within Sheung Yee Road Parking Lot. The size of the

area is approximately 4,710 square metres. Trees in this area

are 3-8 metres in height with low to medium amenity value. The

dominant species include Albizia lebbeck, Aleurites moluccana,

and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa. No area will be

required by the Project for either Construction or Operation

phases. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered

low.

Low

LR5

Occupational Land (Kai Fuk Road Shell Garage)

There are approximate 11 trees of young to semi-mature size

planted within amenity planters at Kai Fuk Road Shell Garage.

The size of the area is approximately 1,590 square metres. Trees

in this area are 5-8 metres in height with medium amenity value.

The dominant species include Aleurites moluccana, Bombax

ceiba and Delonix regia. No area will be required by the Project

for either Construction or Operation phases. The sensitivity of

this landscape resource is considered medium.

Medium

LR6

Amenity Area (Kai Fuk Road / Kwun Tong By-pass)

This amenity area comprises a series of small sitting out areas

and a footpath, in addition to planting under and next to the

elevated Kuwn Tong Bypass. The size of the area is

approximately 11,010 square metres. Within the site there are

approximately 81 trees of young to semi-mature size planted

along the amenity area next to Kwun Tong By-pass in the T2

area. Trees in this area are 5-12 mxeters in height with low to

medium amenity value. The dominant species include Albizia

lebbeck, Aleurites moluccana, Bauhinia variegata and

Spathodea campanulata. The overall form and health of trees

surveyed are fair to poor. A majority of them have broken

and/or dead branches and are damaged. Some colourful and

flowering shrubs such as Cordyline fruticosa, Duranta erecta,

Excoecaria cochinchinensis and Ixora chinensis are planted

underneath. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is

considered medium.

Medium


July 2013


Page 9-17

ID.


Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LR7

Amenity Area (under Kwun Tong By-pass)

This is a small amenity area connecting the Kowloon Bay

Industrial Area and the former Kai Tak South Apron. Parts of

the area are under the Kai Fuk Road Flyover and Kwun Tong

By-pass. The size of the area is Approximately 19,720 square

metres. There are approximately 100 semi-mature trees of 6 -

10 metres height with low to medium amenity value. Dominant

species include Acacia confusa, Lagerstroemia speciosa,

Caryota mitis, Schima superba and Delonix regia. Some shrubs

such as Cordyline fruticosa, Duranta erecta, Allamanda schottii

and Spathiphyllum floribundum are planted around the planting

area. No area will be required by the Project for either

Construction or Operation phases. Given the relative small size

of this open area and less prominent location, the sensitivity of


Medium

LR8

Derelict / Disturbed Land (KTD South Apron)

There are 46 trees recorded within the Project. The dominant

species include Melia azedarach and Archontophoenix

alexandrae. An exotic species of invasive weed tree is also

abundant in the area near Cheung Yip Street, namely Leucaena

leucocephala. There are two planters which combine to measure

159 square metres.

The size of the area is approximately 208,440 square metres.

The temporary Western Works construction area will require

approximately 75,300 square metres of LR8. The sensitivity of

this landscape resource is considered low.

Low

LR9

Water Body (Kai Tak Approach Channel)

It is an artificial water body connecting the Kai Tak Nullah and

Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter. The size of the area is

approximately 32,910 square metres. Both sides of the channel

are linear man-made intertidal hard shore with some weeds

scattered along it. It serves as a transition between a nullah and

open water which is sensitive to reclamation. The sensitivity of


Medium

LR10

Artificial Shoreline (KTD South Apron)

The straight artificial shoreline along former Kai Tak South

Apron comprises armour stone and concrete pavement. The size

of the area is approximately 1,100 square metres. Some self-

seeded trees, including the invasive weed tree Leucaena

leucocephala, grow between the gaps along the artificial

shoreline which are of low amenity value. It is currently

bounded by the construction site which is not accessible to the

public. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered

low.

Low


July 2013


Page 9-18

ID.


Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LR11

Amenity Area (Public Works Central Laboratory)


planted within the amenity areas in Public Works Central

Laboratory. The size of the area is approximately 870 square

metres. Trees in this area are 4-15 meters in height with low to

medium amenity value. The dominant species include Aleurites

moluccana, Bombax ceiba, Callistemon viminalis,

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens and Spathodea campanulata. Some

colourful and flowering shrubs such as Duranta erecta and

Ixora chinensis are planted underneath. No area will be

required by the Project for either Construction or Operation

phases. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered

medium.

Medium

LR12 Water Body (Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter)

It is a semi-enclosed water body bounded by the runway of

former Kai Tak Airport, the man-made hard shore of Kwun

Tong Public Cargo Working Area and the breakwater at

southern end. The size of the area is approximately 315,320

square metres. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is

considered medium.

Medium

LR13 Water Body (Victoria Harbour)

It is a recognised and distinctive feature of Hong Kong

worldwide, both as a tourist attraction and working port. The

size of the area is approximately 206,790 square metres. The

area will be used for barging construction and demolition waste

from the Western Works Area. No area will be required by the

Project throughout the Operation phase. The Harbour forms an

iconic centrepiece for Hong Kong, with the airport runway

forming a unique coastline edge. The sensitivity of this

landscape resource is considered high.

High

LR14 Roadside Planting (Cha Kwo Ling Road)


planted along the Cha Kwo Ling Road. The size of the area is

approximately 1,570 square metres. No area will be required by

the Project for either Construction or Operation phases. Trees in

this area are 5-12 meter in height with low to medium amenity

value. The dominant species include Bischofia javanica,

Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana and Spathodea

campanulata. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is

considered medium.

Medium


July 2013


Page 9-19

ID.


Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LR15 Residential Landscape (Cha Kwo Ling Residential Area)

There are approximately 80 trees within the low rise area of Cha

Kwo Ling Village. The size of the area is approximately 21,660

square metres. No area will be required by the Project for either


meter in height with low to medium amenity value. The

dominant species include Acacia spp., Eucalyptus spp., Ficus

spp., Litsea glutinosa, Mallotus paniculatus, Sterculia

lanceolata. The existing trees and shrubs occupy an area of 1ha.

The sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered

medium.

Medium

LR16 Derelict / Disturbed Land Proposed as Cha Kwo Ling

Promenade Park by Others (Cha Kwo Ling Former Public

Cargo Working Area)

It is currently a fenced-off area inaccessible to the public of

approximately 27,020 square metres. Some self-seeded weeds

and one tree, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, with low

amenity value grow between the gaps in the concrete pavement.

The sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered low.

Low

LR17 Derelict / Disturbed Land (Wai Lok Street Reclaimed

Industrial Area)

The size of the area is approximately 7,370 square metres. No


Operation phases. The area has some self-seeded weeds with

low amenity value. There are no trees within the promenade

area. It is currently fenced-off and inaccessible to the public. A

temporary holding nursery is beside Wai Lok Street Reclaimed

Industrial Area. There are approximately 15 trees of young to

semi-mature size within the area. Trees are 3-7 meters in height

with low to medium amenity value. The dominant species

include Delonix regia, Hibiscus tiliaceus and Senna siamea. The

sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered low.

Low

LR18 Occupational Land (Wai Lok Street Garage)


planted within Wai Lok Street Garage area. The size of the area

is approximately 7,040 square metres. No area will be required

by the Project for either Construction or Operation phases. The

trees in this area are 4-11 metres in height with low to medium

amenity value. The dominant species include Ficus elastica,

Callistemon viminalis, Hibiscus tiliaceus and Macaranga

tanarius var. tomentosa. An exotic species of invasive weed tree

is abundant within the area, namely Leucaena leucocephala.

The sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered low.

Low


July 2013


Page 9-20

ID.


Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LR19 Amenity Area and Access Road (Adjacent to Wai Lok Street

Temporary Soccer Pitch)


along the southern boundary of the area adjacent to the soccer

pitch. The size of the area is approximately 900 square metres.

No area will be required by the Project for either Construction

or Operation phases. The trees in this area are 3-6 metres in

height with medium amenity value. The dominant species

includes Delonix regia. Some colourful and flowering shrubs

such as Duranta erecta ‘Variegata’, Allamanda cathartica and

Wedelia trilobata are planted around the study area. A grass

soccer pitch is adjacent to the southern boundary of the area.

The sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered

medium.

Medium

LR20 Derelict / Disturbed Land Proposed as Cha Kwo Ling

Promenade Park by Others (Wai Yip Street / Cha Kwo Ling

Road Reclaimed Industrial Area)

This derelict/disturbed land is approximately 11,240 square

metres. No area will be required by the Project for either

Construction or Operation phases. There are approximately 5

trees of young to semi-mature size within the area. Trees in this

area are 5-11 metres in height with low to medium amenity

value. The dominant species includes Casuarina equisetifolia

and Ficus microcarpa. The sensitivity of this landscape resource

is considered low.

Low

LR21 Occupational Land (Wai Yip Street Car Park)

This is a hard standing area with approximately 4 trees of young

to semi-mature size. The size of the area is approximately 1,840

square metres. No area will be required by the Project for either


metres in height with low amenity value. The dominant species

include Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa and the invasive

exotic weed tree Leucaena leucocephala. The sensitivity of this

landscape resource is considered low.

Low

9.6.3 Landscape Character Areas

9.6.3.1 Landscape Character Areas have been identified within the Study Area in accordance

with the Study on Landscape Value Mapping of Hong Kong. These are described in

Table 9.3 and mapped in Figures 9.8.1 to 9.8.2. Photo views illustrating the LCAs

within the study area are illustrated in Figures 9.9.1 and 9.9.2.


July 2013


Page 9-21

Table 9.3 List of Landscape Character Areas and their Sensitivity

ID.

No. Landscape Character Area

Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LCA1 Major On-Going Development Landscape

This area comprises the former Kai Tak Airport which can be

further sub-divided to the North Apron area, the South Apron

corner and the Runway Precinct. The area is generally flat, open,

primarily hard standing. Currently the area is undergoing

various demolition/site clearance, infrastructure and

construction projects within both the South Apron and Runway

Precinct areas. The area is comprised of the following

Landscape Resources: LR8, LR10 & LR11. In total the

landscape resources is approximately 210,410 square metres.

As previously discussed, in the landscape resources section the

temporary Western Works construction area is approximately

75,300 square metres. Given the area is already disturbed by

ongoing construction work but includes 159 square metres of

planting and 71 trees, the sensitivity of this area is considered

low.

Low

LCA2 Kowloon Bay Industrial Urban Landscape

This is an area of industrial and commercial use. This

comprises medium to high -rise industrial buildings. The

streetscape is a mix of utilitarian with very little soft landscape

treatment within the older Kowloon Bay industrial areas and

upgraded streetscape of a mix of trees and planter beds around

the new developments. The area is comprised of the following

Landscape Resources: LR2, LR3 & LR4. In total the landscape

resources is approximately 10,390 square metres which includes

106 trees. Given the urbanized nature of the area the sensitivity

of this area is considered medium.

Medium

LCA3 Transport Corridor

This area are comprises the Kwun Tong Bypass (elevated

bypass expressway), Kai Fuk Road, Wai Yip Street and Cha

Kwo Ling Road. The area is comprised of the following

Landscape Resources: LR1, LR5, LR6, LR7 & LR14. In total

the landscape resources is approximately 40,320 square metres.

Within the area a few amenity plantings of low to medium

amenity value are found in the central medians on both sides of

the corridors which include 275 trees. It is slightly sensitive to

highway development. Given the urbanized nature of the area

and the few amenity plantings, the sensitivity of this area is

considered medium.

Medium


July 2013


Page 9-22

ID.


Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LCA4 Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter Landscape

This is an area for typhoon shelter use in Kwun Tong. It is

substantially enclosed by coast and offshore breakwater. Though

they consist primarily of water, other features in these

landscapes include jetties, pontoons and navigational features

resulting in a landscape that is a transitional one between land

and sea. The area is comprised of the following Landscape

Resources: LR12. In total the landscape resources is

approximately 315,320 square metres. Given this area is

comprised by mainly water body, the sensitivity of this area is

considered medium.

Medium

LCA5 Kai Tak Typhoon Shelter Landscape

This is an area for typhoon shelter use in Kai Tak and Kowloon

bay. It is enclosed by an artificial coastline and offshore

breakwater. The area is an unused large standing body of water.

It is comprised of the following Landscape Resource: LR9 and

LR10. In total the landscape resources is approximately 34,010

square metres. Given this area is comprised by mainly man

made artificial features the sensitivity of this area is considered

medium.

Medium

LCA6 Cha Kwo Ling Miscellaneous Urban Fringe Landscape

This area is dominated by low rise residential development

scattered along the hillside. There are patches of roadside tree

planting of low to medium amenity value along the Cha Kwo

Ling Road. Fruit trees have been planted by the villagers, in

front of their homes. The area is sensitive to tunnel and highway

development. The area is comprised of the following Landscape

Resources: part of LR15. In total the landscape resources is

approximately 21,660 square metres with approximately 80

trees. Given the urbanized nature of the area and the low to

medium amenity value of tree planting, the sensitivity of this

area is considered medium.

Medium

LCA7 Cha Kwo Ling Reclaimed Industrial Urban Landscape

This is a fenced-off area of mixed of reclaimed industrial areas,

sewage treatment works, reclaimed open storage, cargo and

dock. The study area is utilitarian and lack of amenity plantings.

Most of the study area is hard standing or vacant with self-

seeded weeds that are with low amenity value. The area is

slightly sensitive to the highway development. The area is

comprised of the following Landscape Resources: LR14, LR16

and LR17. In total the landscape resources is approximately

34,390 square metres with approximately 16 trees. Though

LR14 is within the boundary of LCA7, the area coverage is

included in LCA3. Given the urbanized nature of the area and

lack of amenity plantings, the sensitivity of this area is

considered low.

Low


July 2013


Page 9-23

ID.


Sensitivity

(Low, Medium,

High)

LCA8 Wai Yip Street/Cha Kwo Miscellaneous Urban Fringe

Landscape This is an area of mixed of a petrol station, car park,

temporary soccer pitch and temporary tree nursery. Some

amenity plantings with trees and shrubs of low to medium

amenity value are found within the petrol station and temporary

soccer pitch. The area is comprised of the following Landscape

Resources: LR18, LR19, LR20, LR21 and a small portion of

LR17. In total the landscape resources is approximately 21,020

square metres which include 57 trees. Given the urbanized

nature of the area and the low to medium amenity value of the

planting, the sensitivity of this area is considered medium.

Medium

LCA9 Victoria Harbour Inshore Water Landscape

This area refers to costal water off Kowloon Bay and Kwun

Tong. The extent of seascape is part of the open seascape

locally. The area is comprised of the following Landscape

Resources: LR13. In total the landscape resources is

approximately 206,790 square metres. As the area is very

sensitive to reclamation, the sensitivity of this area is considered

high.

High

9.6.4 Zones of Visual Influence

9.6.4.1 The Zones of Visual Influence for the Project vary between the Construction and

Operation Phases. Both ZVIs for Construction and Operation Phases are mapped in

Figures 9.14 to 9.14.7 and 9.15 to 9.15.6 respectively. VSRs within the study area are

illustrated in Figures 9.16.1 to 9.16.13.

9.6.4.2 For the Construction Phase the ZVI has been divided into Western and Eastern Works

Areas. The Western Works Area ZVI is quite extensive through the Construction Phase

as there are potentially clear views on to the works area whilst the Kai Tak

Development Runway Precinct and South Apron are under construction. The Eastern

Works Area ZVI is not as extensive, though there are still open views onto the works

area from the surrounding developments and across Kowloon Bay from Hung Hom.

9.6.4.3 In the Operation Phase only the Western Works Area ZVI is affected. The ZVI will be

limited to the above-ground permanent structures including the road corridor, tunnel

portal and ventilation buildings. Due to proposed developments, as per the

Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP) for Kai Tak, these buildings will be

potentially screened by the adjacent buildings and elevated Kwun Tong By Pass.


July 2013


Page 9-24

9.6.5 Visually Sensitive Receivers

9.6.5.1 Key VSRs found within the ZVI are described in Table 9.4. The assessments of the

degree of sensitivity are listed in Tables 9.5, 9.6 and 9.7. VSRs are divided into

Residential, Occupational, Recreational and Travelling.

Table 9.4 List of the Visually Sensitive Receivers – Construction Phase

VSR

ID. No. Visually Sensitive Receivers

Type of

VSRs Status

O1

General

Description

Newport Centre

The building is low rise, with eastern views

across Kowloon Bay and KTD: The Runway

Precinct on to the Western Works Area.

Currently the site is undergoing various

clearance, and infrastructure construction work

with no major aesthetic appeal for the area.

The building is planned for redevelopment.

The value and quality of the existing view is

fair.

Occupational Existing

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A

Western Works Area: VSRs in this location

have open eastern views of approximately

1150m min, onto the Western Works Area.

Depending on the detailed design and

construction of RE5, there could be glimpsed

views of the site. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered low.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Refer to R1 For

description.

O2

General

Description

Kai Tak 1M: Comprehensive Development

Area

A planned high rise building, on a reclaimed

site within the KTD: North Apron Area. The

Area is currently undergoing various

regeneration and construction projects.

Occupational Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: Development is planned

to be operational by 2016. VSRs in this

location will have a glimpse south eastern

view of approximately 1350m min towards the

Western Works Area. The sensitivity of this

VSR is considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-25

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O2

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Occupational Planned

(2016) Western Works Area: Depending on the detail

design of GIC6, GIC7, GIC9 & GIC10, future

VSRs in this location will have a glimpse

southern view of approximately 1450m min

towards the Trunk Road T2 Western Tunnel

Portal & Ventilation Building. The sensitivity

of this VSR is considered low.

O3

General

Description

Skyline Tower, Kowloon Bay

This VSR is one of the tallest commercial

buildings in Kowloon Industrial Area. Viewers

at medium to high levels in these buildings

have open and panoramic south eastern views

over the area and onto Victoria Harbour.


Construction

Phase



will have a partial south eastern view of

approximately 700m min towards the Trunk

Road T2 Works Area. The sensitivity of this


Operational

Phase Eastern Works Area: N/A

Western Works Area: Due to South Apron

Development being completed by 2021, the

view will be screened by GIC9 and GIC10

depending on the detailed design and

construction of the above buildings. VSRs in

this location will have a partial southern view

of approximately 650m min onto the Western

Tunnel Portal & Ventilation Building. The

sensitivity of this VSR is considered low.

O4

General

Description

Hong Kong International Trade and

Exhibition Centre

Existing medium rise building. VSRs in this

location will have partial views to the project

area. Views are blocked by the elevated Kwun

Tong By-pass, roadside trees and the Jordan

Valley Box Culvert; desilting & pumping

station house buildings, which are currently

under construction. South eastern facing users

will be affected.


Construction

Phase




approximately 400m min towards the Western

Works Area. As the VSR is currently looking

onto the derelict South Apron site, the

sensitivity of this VSR is considered medium.


July 2013


Page 9-26

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O4

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Occupational Existing



view will be screened by GIC6, GIC9 &

GIC10, depending on the detailed design and

construction of the buildings. VSRs will have a

partial southern view of approximately 500m

min onto the Western Tunnel Portal &

Ventilation Building. The sensitivity of this


O5

General

Description

Enterprise Square & Enterprise Square II,

Industrial/Office development Kowloon Bay

Existing medium to high rise buildings with

partial south and south-eastern views from the

upper building levels onto the Trunk Road T2,

area. The view to the project site is partially

blocked by elevated Kwun Tong By-pass,

roadside trees and the Jordan Valley Box

Culvert; desilting & pumping station house

buildings. South eastern facing users will be

affected.


Construction

Phase





Works Area. As the VSR is currently looking

onto the derelict South Apron site, the


Operational

Phase




view will be screened by GIC9 & GIC10,


construction of the buildings. VSRs will have a

partial southern view of approximately 250m

min towards upon the Western Tunnel Portal

& Ventilation Building. The sensitivity of this



July 2013


Page 9-27

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O6

General

Description

Kai Fuk Industrial Center, Hong Leong

Industrial Complex & Billion Centre

Existing medium to high rise buildings. The

view to the project site is partially blocked by

elevated Kwun Tong By-pass, roadside trees

and the Jordan Valley Box Culvert; desilting &

pumping station house buildings.

Occupational

Existing

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: VSRs will have a full

south eastern view of approximately 120m min

towards the Western Works Area. As the VSR

is currently looking onto the derelict South

Apron site, the sensitivity of this VSR is

considered medium.

Operational

Phase




area will be screened by the proposed

buildings. VSRs will have a partial southern

view of approximately 140m min towards

upon the Western Tunnel Portal & Ventilation

Building. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered medium.

O7

General

Description

Mega Box/Enterprise Square V, Enterprise

Square III, Exchange Tower, Manhattan

Place & One Kowloon

VSRs in these locations are some of

Kowloon’s industrial and commercial areas

tallest buildings. The users in mid to upper

levels will have panoramic views of the

Victoria Harbour area, depending on the detail

design of the completed Runway Precinct and

South Apron Area.


Construction

Phase



will have a full south eastern to south western


Western Works Area. As the VSR is currently

looking onto the derelict South Apron site, the



July 2013


Page 9-28

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O7

Operational

Phase



Development being completed by 2021, VSRs

will have a partial western to southern view of

approximately 70m min towards upon the

Western Tunnel Portal & Ventilation Building.

The sensitivity of this VSR is considered

medium.

O8

General

Description

Petrol Stations along Kai Fuk Road

VSRs in these locations are on separate sides

of the Kai Fuk Road. The existing view is a

typical road corridor comprised by elevated

Kwun Tong By-pass, Kai Fuk Road and

roadside amenity planting.

Occupational

Existing

Construction

Phase



will have a southern view of approximately

80m min to the Western Works Area has a

glimpse view due to screening of the roadside

amenity planting, the road corridor and the

Jordan Valley Box Culvert; desilting &

pumping station house buildings. The


Operational

Phase



will have a southern view of approximately

80m min to the Western Tunnel Portal &

Ventilation Buildings are glimpsed due to the

screening of roadside amenity planting, the

road corridor, GIC9 & GIC10. The sensitivity



July 2013


Page 9-29

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O9

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct Hotel Belt

A row of medium-rise buildings are planned

on the southern fringe for hotel development.

Occupational/

Recreational Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: N/A

Operational

Phase



will have glimpse of approximately 500m min

north and north-western views onto the project

site. Though buildings close to the D4 road

bridge will have direct northern views onto the

Western Tunnel Portal Building, depending on

the detail design and construction of GIC11A

which is planned to be completed by 2016, and

R5, RE8 & GIC11C, which are planned for

completion in 2021. The sensitivity of this


O10

General

Description

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal & Tourism

Related Commercial Development

A mixed use commercial development of low

to high rise buildings is currently under

construction and is planned for completion by

2014 and 2015.

Occupational/

Recreational

Planned

(2014-

2015)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: VSR’s in this location


approximately 1100m min onto the Eastern

Works Area. Additional marine traffic for

moving construction and demolition material

between the Eastern and Western Works Areas

will have an indirect impact onto this VSR. As

the view onto the eastern site waterfront area is

in context with adjacent redevelopment, the



will have a partial north western view of


Works Area. However this will be viewed

within the context of adjacent major KTD

redevelopment. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered medium.


July 2013


Page 9-30

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O10

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Occupational/


(2014-

2015) Western Works Area: Due to South Apron


area will be screened by O12 and GIC11A,

which are planned to be completed by 2016,

and R5, RE9 which are planned for completion

in 2021. Depending on the detail design and

construction of these developments, the future

users within the upper floors will have glimpse

north and north-western views of

approximately 1200m min onto the project site

onto the Western Tunnel Portal Building. The


O11

General

Description

Vacant Lot at southern end of former Kai

Tak South Apron/3E1 Commercial

Development

The Site is currently a bus parking area.

Within the construction phase the site is

planned to be used as a site works area. As per

the RODP, the Site is designated as a medium

to high rise commercial development. At

present, there is no re-development schedule

available for review. (Exact details for

demolition or redevelopment are not currently

known).

Occupational

Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: As this area is

designated as a site works area within the

Construction phase, it is not designated as a

VSR.

Operational

Phase



will have a partial north western to northern

view of approximately 320m min to the

Western Tunnel Portal & Ventilation

Buildings. As the completion of the buildings

is proposed for completion in 2021, the



July 2013


Page 9-31

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O12

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Gas Pigging Station

Within Appendix A – Development Schedule

for Draft RODP [Ref: WP019-02] (August

2012) A Gas Pigging Station is proposed for a

2012 completion. There is a caveat, that the

area could be rezoned for residential

development.


(2012-

2015)

Construction

Phase



will have a view of approximately 5m min

onto the Western Works Area. The sensitivity


Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: On completion of the

2021, South Apron Development the future

users will have partial north-western views of

approximately 350m min onto the project site

onto the Western Tunnel Portal Building. The


O13

General Description

Pacific Trade Centre/ Proposed 3D2

Commercial Development

The site is currently the Pacific Trade Centre.

As per the RODP the site is planned to be

redeveloped into a medium to high rise

commercial development. At present, there is

no re-development schedule available for

review (exact details for demolition or

redevelopment are not currently known).

Occupational Existing/Planned

(2021)

Construction Phase



will have south eastern partial views,

obstructed by 014, R3 and R4, of approx 200m

min onto the project area. The sensitivity of

this VSR is considered low.

Operational Phase


Western Works Area: Future viewers in this

VSR will have a partial north western to

northern view of approximately 380m min to

the Western Tunnel Portal & Ventilation


is proposed for completion in 2021, the



July 2013


Page 9-32

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O14

General Description

Octa Tower

Existing high-rise office development with 360

degree views on the Kowloon Bay/Kwun Tong

Commercial Areas and of Victoria Harbour.


Construction Phase

Eastern Works Area: VSRs in this location

will have glimpse south eastern views of

approximately 1800m min onto the Eastern

Works Area. As the view is onto the

waterfront area and Victoria Harbour, the



will have full south western to north western

views onto the Western Works Area of

approximately 20m. The sensitivity of this

VSR is considered medium.

Operational Phase



will have a partial north western to northern



Buildings. As the buildings are proposed to be

operational in 2021, the sensitivity of this VSR

is considered medium.

O15

General

Description

Not Used

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: Not Used.

Western Works Area: Not Used.

Operational

Phase Eastern Works Area: Not Used.


O16

General

Description

Proposed Industrial/Office development at

Kwun Tong Commercial Area

Planned high rise building. The view to the

project site is partially blocked by elevated

Kwun Tong By-pass.

Occupational\ Planned

(2015

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: There are glimpse views

onto the Eastern Works Area, though

additional marine traffic between the eastern

and Western sites will have an indirect impact

onto this VSR. As the view onto the waterfront

area is dominated by additional marine traffic

for construction and demolition material, the



July 2013


Page 9-33

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O16

Construction

Phase

Western Works Area: South west and north

west facing VSRs are affected whilst the

Trunk Road T2 Western Works Area is under

construction. VSRs in this location will have a

partial south western to north western view of

approximately 300m min to the Western

Works Area. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered medium.

Occupational\ Planned

(2015

Operational Eastern Works Area: N/A

Phase Western Works Area: VSRs in this location

will have a glimpse western view of


Tunnel Portal & Ventilation Buildings,


construction of R3, R4, O11, O13 and

GIC11B. The sensitivity of these VSRs is

considered low.

O17

General

Description

Industrial/Office development at Kwun

Tong Western commercial area

The existing view is of Kwun Tong Typhoon

Shelter to the south west and a typical

industrial area with medium to high-rise

buildings within Kwun Tong’s commercial

district.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: At the north western end,

there are no direct views onto the Eastern

Works Area, though views of approximately

200m min to additional marine traffic for

construction and demolition material between

the eastern and western sites will have a partial

indirect impact onto this VSR. The sensitivity


Western Works Area: The view to the project

site is partially blocked by elevated Kwun

Tong By-pass and cargo working areas. Only

south west facing users are affected whilst the

Western Works Area is under construction.

Viewers in these VSR’s will have a partial

south western – north western view of

approximately 320m min to the Trunk Road

T2 Western Works Area. The sensitivity of



July 2013


Page 9-34

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O17

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Viewers in these VSR’s

will have a glimpse western view of


Tunnel Portal & Ventilation Buildings,


construction of R3, R4, O11 and O13 the

completion of the buildings which are

proposed for completion in 2021, the


O18

General

Description


Tong Eastern commercial area

The existing view is of Kwun Tong Typhoon

Shelter & Kai Tak Cruise terminal to the south

west. The area is a mix of medium-to- high-

rise, new commercial and industrial buildings

within Kwun Tong’s commercial district.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: At the south eastern end,

the VSRs have glimpse south eastern views of

approximately 360m min onto the project site.

As the site is currently a decommissioned

cargo works area the sensitivity of this VSR is

considered low.

Western Works Area: The view to the project

site is partially blocked by elevated Kwun

Tong By-pass and a decommissioned cargo

Works Area. Only south west facing users are

affected whilst the Western Works Area is

under construction. VSRs in this location will

have a partial south western – north western

view of approximately 750m min to the Trunk

Road T2 Western Works Area. The sensitivity


Operational

Phase




July 2013


Page 9-35

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O19

General

Description

Kwun Tong Sewage Treatment

Works/Kwun Tong Pumping Station

/Planned Landscape Decked: Enclosed

Sewage Works

The development is divided into two sites,

separated by the Kwun Tong By-pass and

Kwun Tong Nullah. The existing view is an

open view of Victoria Harbour to the south

west, typical industrial area with medium rise

industrial buildings to the north and partially

blocked views of Laguna City by elevated

Kwun Tong By-pass to the north east. The area

is proposed to be redeveloped and enclosed

with landscaped deck.

Occupational Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area. Additional marine traffic

between the eastern and western sites will have

an indirect impact onto this VSR. VSRs in this

location will have partial south western views

of approximately 160m min to the Eastern

Works Area The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered low.


will glimpse western views of approximately

1400m min to the Western Works Area. The

views are blocked by the existing ferry piers

and Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter. Additional

marine traffic between the eastern and western

sites will have an indirect impact onto this

VSR. As the views onto the waterfront area

will be dominated by additional marine traffic

for construction and demolition material, the


Operational

Phase



O20

General

Description

Soccer Pitch, Car Park, Petrol Filling

Station & Vacant Sites (Proposed Cha Kwo

Ling Promenade Park)

This area comprises a soccer pitch, car park,

petrol filling station & vacant sites. The area is

planned to be redeveloped as part of the

proposed Cha Kwo Ling Promenade Park.

Occupational/

Recreational

Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The VSR will have full

south eastern views of approximately 5m min

to the Eastern Works Area whilst the project is

under construction. The sensitivity of this VSR




July 2013


Page 9-36

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

O20

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Occupational/

Recreational

Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Western Works Area: Refer to RE17: Cha

Kwo Ling Park, N/A

O21

General

Description

Proposed Cha Kwo Ling Promenade

The site is a decommissioned commercial

cargo working area. The area is planned to be

redeveloped as part of the proposed Cha Kwo

Ling Promenade/Park.

Occupational/

Recreational

Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: As this area is designated

as a site works area within the construction

phase, it is not designated as a VSR.


Operational

Phase



O22

General

Description

Tin Hau Temple

This is a Tin Hau Temple with a vegetated

hillside backdrop to the north.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The view to the project

site is partially screened by the roadside

planting along the Cha Kwo Ling Road.

The VSR will have partial south western views

of approximately 900m min to the Eastern


considered low.



Phase Western Works Area: N/A

GIC1

General

Description

EMSD Workshops, Sewage Pumping

Station & Electricity Substation.

Existing government workshops are proposed

to be redeveloped into a sewage pumping

station and electricity substation by 2016. The

buildings are low rise, with eastern views

across Kowloon Bay and KTD: The Runway

Precinct on to the Western Works Area.

Currently the KTD site is undergoing various

clearance, and infrastructure construction work

with no major aesthetic appeal for the area.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing/

Proposed


July 2013


Page 9-37

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

GIC1

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing/

Proposed Western Works Area: Buildings are planned to

be redeveloped by 2016. Depending on detail

design of RE4 & RE5. VSRs in this location

will have partial eastern views of

approximately 1000m min, onto the Western

Works Area. The value and quality of the

existing view is fair and the sensitivity of this


Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Depending on detail

design of RE8, GIC7, GIC8 & GIC11C, VSRs

in this location will glimpse eastern views of

approximately 1200m min onto the Western


considered low.

GIC2

General

Description

Electricity Substation

Planned low rise building on open land

adjacent to Kai Tak Tunnel and Kai Tak

Nullah. Views into the site are screened due to

existing and proposed CKR elevated roads,

and proposed South Apron pedestrian bridge

extensions.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



design of GIC6, GIC7 & GIC11C. VSRs in

this location will glimpse south eastern views

of approximately 900m min, onto the Western


considered low.

GIC3

General

Description

Tunnel Ventilation Shaft & Administration

Building

Planned low rise to medium rise building, on

open land adjacent to Kai Tak Tunnel and Kai

Tak Nullah.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)

Construction Eastern Works Area: N/A


will glimpse south eastern views of



considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-38

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

GIC3

Operational

Phase


/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)


design of GIC6, GIC7 & GIC11C, VSRs in


of approximately 640m min, onto the onto the

Western Tunnel Portal Building. The


GIC4

General

Description


Building (Kai Tak Tunnel Entrance)

Existing low rise to medium rise buildings

adjacent to the Kai Tak Nullah. Views into the

site are screened by existing and proposed

CKR elevated road, and proposed South Apron

pedestrian bridge extensions.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing

Construction

Phase






considered low.

Operational

Phase



design of GIC6, GIC7 & GIC11C, VSRs in


of approximately 800m min, onto the onto the



GIC5

General

Description

DSD Desilting Compound

Planned low rise to medium rise building, on

open land adjacent to Kai Tak Tunnel and Kai

Tak Nullah. Views into the site are screened

due to existing and proposed CKR elevated

roads, and proposed South Apron pedestrian

bridge extensions.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)

GIC5

Construction

Phase


/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)





considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-39

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

GIC5

Operational

Phase


/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)


design of GIC6, GIC7 & GIC11C, viewers

within this VSR will have glimpse south

eastern views of approximately 760m min,

onto the onto the Western Tunnel Portal


considered low.

GIC6

General

Description

Northern Undesignated Government Site at

former Kai Tak South Apron

Planned low rise to medium rise building.

Depending on detail design of buildings.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Viewers within this

VSR will have partial south eastern views of


Tunnel Portal Building. The sensitivity of this


GIC7

General

Description

Southern Undesignated Government Site at



Depending on detail design of buildings.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



will have partial south eastern to eastern views

of approximately 150m min, onto the Western

Tunnel Portal & Ventilation Buildings. The



July 2013


Page 9-40

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

GIC8

General

Description

Social Welfare Facilities


Depending on detail design of building.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



will have full south eastern to eastern views of




GIC9

General

Description

Animal Management Centre

Planned low rise building. Depending on detail

design of buildings.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



will have partial south eastern views of


Tunnel Portal Building. The sensitivity of this


GIC10

General

Description

Jordan Valley Box Culvert: DSD Desilting

Building & Pumping Station

Existing low rise to medium rise building.

Depending on detail design of building.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing

Construction

Phase



will have full south eastern – eastern views of


Tunnel Portal & Ventilation Buildings The


Operational

Phase

As defined for the Construction Phase


Western Works Area: medium


July 2013


Page 9-41

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

GIC11A

General

Description

Hospital at Former Kai Tak South Apron

This planned VSR is proposed as one of three

planned medium-rise hospital buildings.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2018)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: The future users have an

open view at varying levels of approximately

10m min. The Trunk Road T2 and associated

work areas are located to the northwest and

south east of the hospital site, with full views

directly upon the construction of the T2

Ventilation, Tunnel Portal Building. As no

existing buildings were previously within this

part of the South Apron area, the sensitivity of

this VSR is considered medium.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: The future users have a

full northern view onto the project site at

varying levels of approximately 10m min, but

only those directly facing the project will be

affected. However, they will have an

alternative high amenity view to south of the

future metro park. The sensitivity of this VSR


GIC11B

General

Description

Electrical & Mechanical Services

Department, Kowloon Bay Vehicle

Servicing Station/ Proposed Hospital at


At present the site is an Electrical &

Mechanical Services Department, Kowloon

Bay Vehicle Servicing Station. The current

building is planned for demolition, as the

future area is planned to house a medium-rise

hospital building.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: Building is planned for

demolition. Date of Demolition unknown.

VSRs in this location will have full southern –

north western views of 10m min from the

Project in the construction phase. The



July 2013


Page 9-42

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

GIC11B

Operational

Phase


/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)


full view at varying levels of approximately

10m min onto the onto the Western Tunnel

Portal & Ventilation Buildings, which are

located to the northwest of the Hospital site,

with full views directly upon the Ventilation,

Tunnel Portal Buildings but only those directly

facing the project will be affected. The


GIC11C

General

Description

Derelict land and Proposed Hospital at


Currently the site is being used as a waste

holding area. The area has been designated as

a T2 works area until 2019 as per the

submitted CE38/2008 (HY) Land Requirement

Plan. On release of the land, this visually

sensitive receiver is proposed as one of three

planned medium-rise hospital buildings, with

direct northern and north-eastern views onto

the project site.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: As this area is

designated as a site works area within the

Construction phase, it is not designated as a

VSR.

Operational

Phase



full view at varying levels of approximately

10m min onto the Western Tunnel Portal &

Ventilation Buildings. Which are located to the

northwest of the Hospital site, with full views

directly upon the T2 Ventilation & Tunnel

Portal Buildings but only those directly facing

the project will be affected. However, they will

have an alternative high amenity view to south

of the future metro park. The sensitivity of this



July 2013


Page 9-43

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

GIC12

General

Description

Kwun Tong Public Transport Interchange

and Kwun Tong Ferry Pier

The area is an existing transportation hub for

buses, taxis and public ferries. The main

transportation hub is set back from the water’s

edge, and is partially blocked by existing

mature trees and the elevated Kwun Tong By-

pass. The ferry pier has open views onto

Victoria Harbour and the surrounding area.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: There are full views of

approximately 450m min from the ferry pier

onto the Eastern Works Area. The sensitivity


Western Works Area: Viewers within the

Ferry Pier will glimpse views of approximately

1250m min to the Western Works Area due to

obstruction by the existing breakwaters. The

VRS’s will have full southern views views of

approximately 80m min onto additional marine

traffic for construction and demolition material

within Victoria Harbour. The sensitivity of this


Operational

Phase



R1

General

Description

Comprehensive Development Area, Ma Tau

Kok.

A planned medium to high rise building with

eastern views across Kowloon Bay and KTD:

The Runway Precinct on to the Western Works

Area. The value and quality of the existing

view is good.

Residential Planned

(2021)


Phase Western Works Area: Refer to O1 for

description.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: After the completion of

Kai Tak Development, the view will be

screened by the South Apron Development

Government. The VSR would glimpse eastern

views of approximately 1350m min, onto the

Trunk Road T2 Western Ventilation Building,

depending of detailed design and construction

of RE5, RE8, GIC7, GIC8, & GIC11C. The



July 2013


Page 9-44

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R2

General

Description

Kai Tak 2B: Comprehensive Development

Area

A planned medium to high rise building, on a

reclaimed site within the KTD: North Apron

Area. The Area is currently undergoing

various regeneration and construction projects.

On completion South eastern facing users will

be affected.

Residential Planned

(2021)

Construction



Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Depending on the detail

design of GIC6, GIC7, GIC9 & GIC10, VSRs

in this location will have a glimpse southern


Trunk Road T2 Western Tunnel Portal &



R3

General

Description

S/K22/13 Commercial Development

Planned VSR on the western edge of the South

Apron.

Residential

Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The users within the

upper floors will have partial south eastern

views of approximately 1740m min onto the

Eastern Works Area. The sensitivity of these

VSR’s is considered medium.


will have partial north western – south eastern



VSR is considered high.

Operational

Phase



design of O11 & GIC11B, VSRs in this

location will have a partial north western -




is proposed for completion in 2021. The



July 2013


Page 9-45

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R4

General

Description

S/K22/11 Comprehensive Development

Area

Planned VSR on the western edge of the South

Apron.

Residential

Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The users within the

upper floors will have partial south eastern


Eastern Works Area. The sensitivity of these

VSR’s is considered medium.


VSR will have full western – eastern view of

approximately 10m min to the Western Works

Area. The sensitivity of this VSR is considered

high.

Operational

Phase



VSR will have a partial north western -



Buildings, depending on the detail design and

construction of O11 & GIC11B. As the

completion of the buildings is proposed for

2021, the sensitivity of this VSR is considered

medium.

R5

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct Housing

Development

A row of medium rise residential

developments are planned on the northern

fringe of the KTD Runway Precinct.

Residential

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: depending on the detail

design and construction of GIC11A which is

planned to be completed by 2016, and R5,

RE8, GIC11C and the D4 Road Bridge, which

are planned for completion in 2021, the future

VSRs will glimpse north and north-western





July 2013


Page 9-46

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R6

General

Description

Laguna City

The existing view is an open view of Victoria

Harbour to the south west, typical industrial

area with medium rise industrial buildings to

the north west and typical urban residential

area to the north east. Only south and south

west facing users are affected.

Residential Existing

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The residents at mid to

upper level of this visual sensitive receiver

have a full south eastern sea view to the

Eastern Works Area of approximately 160m

min. The sensitivity of this VSR is considered

high.

Western Works Area: The residents at mid to

upper levels of this residential development

have an glimpse western to north western s sea

view to the Western Works Area of

approximately 1600m min. The sensitivity of


Operational

Phase



R7

General

Description

Residential development at Cha Kwo Ling

Road

The existing view is of the decommissioned

open storage and cargo working area with a

backdrop of Victoria Harbour to the west and

vegetated hillsides to the east. Only west

facing users are affected.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: VSR’s will have a full

view to the Eastern Works Area of

approximately 50m min. Only east facing

users are affected within the construction stage

of the project. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered high.


Operational

Phase




July 2013


Page 9-47

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R8

General

Description

Cha Kwo Ling Tsuen

This visual sensitive receiver shares similar

existing views with R3 but Victoria Harbour is

highly blocked by the decommissioned cargo

working area and roadside planting in front as

the residential complex is close to the ground

level.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The VSRs have a full

view of approximately 20m min to the Eastern


considered high.




R9

General

Description

Grand Waterfront, To Kwa Wan

Existing high rise building. The existing view

is a panorama view across Kowloon Bay and

over the Kai Tak development, which is

currently undergoing various demolition/site

clearance, infrastructure and construction

projects throughout the KTD. The residents of

this visual sensitive receiver have a full view

to the Western Works area, but only those

facing east to north east are affected. However,

they have views south to south east of Victoria

Harbour and the planned Metro Park.


Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: VSRs will have a

glimpse view of approximately 1150m min to

the Western Works Area, depending on the

detailed design of RE4 & RE5. The sensitivity


Operational

Phase



design of RE4, RE5, RE8, GIC7, GIC8 &

GIC11C, the VSRs would have a glimpse

eastern view of approximately 1400m min,

onto the Trunk Road T2 Western Ventilation


considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-48

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R10

General

Description

Wyler Gardens, To Kwa Wan

Existing medium to high rise building. The

existing view is a panorama view across

Kowloon Bay and over the Kai Tak

development, which is currently undergoing

various demolition/site clearance,

infrastructure and construction projects

throughout the KTD.




will have a glimpse view of approximately

1250m min to the Western Works Area,

depending on detailed design of RE4 & RE5.

The sensitivity of this VSR is considered low.

Operational

Phase



design of RE4, RE5, RE8, GIC7, GIC8 &

GIC11, the VSRs would glimpse eastern views

of approximately 1500m min, onto the Trunk

Road T2 Western Ventilation Building. The


R11

General

Description

Sky Tower, Kowloon City

This is one of the tallest residential building

blocks in Ma Tau Kok and residents in mid

and upper levels currently enjoy a high quality

panoramic view of the surroundings. The

existing view is a panorama view across To

Kwa Wan, Kowloon Bay and over the Kai Tak




throughout the KTD.

These VSRs are medium to high rise buildings

and residents in the mid to upper levels will

have a direct view to the Project Site.


Construction

Phase



have a glimpse eastern to south eastern view of


Works Area, depending of detailed design of

RE4 & RE5. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-49

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R11

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Residential Existing


design of RE4, RE5, RE8, GIC7 & GIC11C,

the VSR would glimpse eastern to south

eastern views of approximately 1900m min,



considered low.

R12

General

Description

Sunrise Villas, To Kwa Wan







throughout the KTD.

These VSRs are medium to high rise buildings

and residents in the mid to upper levels will

have a direct view to the Project Site.


Construction

Phase



have an eastern glimpse view of approximately


depending on detailed design of RE4 & RE5.


Operational

Phase



design of RE5, RE8, GIC7, GIC8 & GIC11C

VSRs would glimpse eastern views of

approximately 2000m min onto the Trunk




July 2013


Page 9-50

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R13

General

Description

Laguna Verde Complex, Hung Hom







throughout the KTD.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: There are glimpse views

of approximately 3800m min onto the Eastern

Works Area, though these views will be

obstructed by operation of the Kai Tak Cruise

Terminal. Although additional marine traffic

between the Eastern and Western sites will

have an indirect impact onto this VSR. As the

view onto the waterfront is currently

dominated by the cruise terminal and

associated marine traffic, the sensitivity of this



have glimpse eastern views of approximately


depending on the detail design and

construction of RE5 and GIC11A. The


Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: depending on the detail

design and construction of O9, R5, RE6, RE8

& GIC11C, which are planned for completion

in 2021, this VSR, would have a glimpse

eastern view of approximately 1840m min,



considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-51

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R14

General

Description

Harbourfront Landmark & Harbour

Grand, Kowloon, Hung Hom

These buildings are the furthest away from the

Project. The developments house a high

number of residents. This existing VSR’s view

is a panorama across Victoria Harbour,


development and a direct view of the Kai Tak

Cruise Terminal.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area:

The VSR’s will have a glimpse eastern view of

approximately 3200m min view via the Kai

Tak Cruise Terminal onto the Eastern Works

Area. Though additional marine traffic

between the Eastern and Western sites will

have an indirect impact onto this VSR. As the

view is currently dominated by the cruise

terminal and associated marine traffic, the



design of RE5, & GIC11A the VSR would

glimpse a north eastern view of approximately

2110m min, onto the Trunk Road T2 Western




Phase Western Works Area: Depending on the detail

design of O9, R5, RE6, RE8, GIC7 & GIC11C

the VSR would glimpse north eastern views of

approximately 2000m min onto the Trunk



R15

General

Description

Kai Tak 2B Housing Development

A planned medium to high rise building, on a

reclaimed site within the KTD: North Apron

Area. The Area is currently undergoing

various regeneration and construction projects.

On completion South eastern facing users will

be affected.

Residential Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase




July 2013


Page 9-52

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R15

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Residential Planned


design of GIC6, GIC7, GIC9 & GIC10, future

viewers in this VSR will have a glimpse

southern view of approximately 1550mm min

towards the Trunk Road T2 Western Tunnel

Portal & Ventilation Building. The sensitivity


R16

General

Description

Kai Tak 1L & 1K Housing Development

Planned medium to high rise building. South

eastern facing users will be affected.

Residential Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



design of GIC6, GIC9 & GIC10, VSRs in this

location will have a partial southern view of


Road T2 Western Tunnel Portal & Ventilation


considered low.

R17

General

Description

Kai Tak 1H & 1I Housing Development

Planned medium to high rise building. South

eastern facing users will be affected. Views of

Western Works Area are obscured by the

Kowloon Bay commercial area.

Residential Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: The Development is

planned to be operational by 2016. VSRs in

this location will have a partial south eastern




Operational



design of GIC6, GIC9 & GIC10, VSRs in this

location will glimpse south eastern views of


Road T2 Western Tunnel Portal & Ventilation


considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-53

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

R18

General

Description

Hing Yan Street Residential Block

Existing medium rise building. South eastern

facing VSRs will be affected. Views of the

Western Works Area are obscured by the

Kowloon Bay commercial area.




will have an east to north east glimpse view of


Works Area, depending of detailed design of

RE5. The sensitivity of this VSR is considered

low.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Refer to R1 For details

R19

General

Description

Yau Tong Bay Development

Planned medium to high rise building mixed

use waterfront development.

Residential/

Occupational

Planned

(2018)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: VSRs in this location

will have a partial view of approximately

300m min to the Eastern Works area The

sensitivity of this VSR is considered high.




E1

General

Description

Ma Tau Kok: Regional Open Space

At present, proposed development is being

used as a Wilson Car park. The existing view

is a panorama at pedestrian level across





throughout the KTD.


(2014)

Construction

Phase



design of RE4 & RE5, Pedestrians at ground

level within this VSR will glimpse eastern to

north eastern views of approximately 1800m

min, onto the Western Works Area The



July 2013


Page 9-54

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

E1

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Recreational Planned


design of RE8, & GIC11C, pedestrians at

ground level within this VSR will glimpse

eastern to north eastern views of



considered low.

RE2

General Description

Hoi Sham Park, Ma Tau Kok

Existing public waterfront park. At pedestrian

level there are good panoramic views across





throughout the KTD.

Recreational Existing

Construction Phase



design of RE4 & RE5, pedestrians at ground

level within this VSR will glimpse eastern to

north eastern views of approximately 1500m

min, onto the Western Works Area The


Operational Phase



design of RE8 & GIC11C Pedestrians at

ground level within this VSR will have a

glimpse eastern to north eastern view of

approximately 1600m min, onto the Trunk



RE3

General Description

Current & Future Waterfront Promenade,

Ma Tau Kok

Existing waterfront park with good open south

eastern to north western views onto Victoria

Harbour and KTD. Promenade will later be

extended and connected to the Kia Tak

Development.

Recreational Existing/ Planned

(2021)

Construction Phase



design of RE4 & RE5, Pedestrians at ground

level within this VSR will glimpse south

eastern to north western views of



considered low.


July 2013


Page 9-55

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

RE3

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Recreational Existing/ Planned


design of RE8, GIC7, GIC8 & GIC11C

Pedestrians at ground level within this VSR

will glimpse south eastern to north western


Trunk Road T2 Western Ventilation Building.


RE4

General

Description

Planned Multi-Purpose Stadium Complex –

Park

Viewers in this future VSRs will mainly be

focused inside the stadium complex and their

views to the proposed Trunk Road T2 Site

could be potentially screened by landscaping

or other structures.


(2016-

2020)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: Pedestrians at ground

level within this VSR will have partial south

eastern views of approximately 1000m min

onto the Western Works Area. The sensitivity


Operational



design of RE8, GIC7, GIC8 & GIC11C.

Pedestrian VSRs will glimpse eastern to south

eastern views of approximately 1000m min



considered low.

RE5

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct: Metro Park

Proposed waterfront public park. This visual

sensitive receiver has north eastern and eastern

views into the site via the L18 Road. As per

the RODP the date of completion is under

review.


(2017)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: Pedestrians at ground

level within this VSR will have partial eastern

to south eastern views of approximately 300m

min to the Western Works Area. The



July 2013


Page 9-56

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

RE5

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Recreational Planned


design of RE8, GIC7, GIC8 & GIC11C

Pedestrians at ground level within this VSR

will have a glimpse of eastern to south eastern


Trunk Road T2 Western Ventilation Building.


medium.

RE6

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct Northern

Promenade

Proposed waterfront public promenade.


(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



design of RE8, GIC7, GIC8 & GIC11C and

the D4 road bridge, pedestrian VSRs at ground

level will have partial south eastern, north and

north-western views of approximately 330m

min onto the Western Tunnel Portal Building.


medium.

RE7

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Park

Proposed waterfront public park. The park is

built in 2 phases:

1st phase, planned 2013

2nd

phase is under review. Details unknown.


(2013)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: Pedestrians VSRs at

ground level will have full south eastern views

of approximately 700m min. Additional

marine traffic for construction and demolition

material will have an indirect impact onto this

VSR. The sensitivity of this VSR is considered

medium.

Western Works Area: Pedestrian VSRs will

have a full northern view of approximately

350m min to the Trunk Road T2 Works Area.


medium.

Operational

Phase




July 2013


Page 9-57

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

RE8

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Southern

Promenade

Proposed waterfront public promenade.


(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



design of RE8, GIC7, GIC11A & GIC11C and

the D4 road bridge, pedestrian VSRs will have

partial north and north eastern views of


Ventilation Building and the Tunnel Portal


considered medium.

RE9

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Kowloon Bay Square

Planned Public Waterfront Park with proposed

MTR/Light Rail Station (station details to be

finalised). As per the RODP of KTD, the

planned park is currently under review, details

unknown.


(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase



design of O11, O12, GIC11A & GIC11C,

future VSRs will have partial northern and

north western of approximately 450m min to


Buildings. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered medium.

RE10

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area

Undesignated Amenity Area, adjacent to the


Buildings.


(2021)


Phase Western Works Area: Area is designated to be

within site boundary area - N/A.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Pedestrian VSRs would

have full north western views of approximately

5m min, onto the Trunk Road T2 Western




July 2013


Page 9-58

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

RE11

General

Description

Enterprise Square: CIC Zero Carbon

Building

Existing Public Park. This VSR has slight

south western views towards the project site.

Views are screened mostly by the elevated

Kwun Tong By-pass, Kai Fuk Road and

roadside amenity planting.


Construction

Phase



design of GIC10, pedestrian VSRs would

glimpse southern views of approximately

150m min onto the Trunk Road T2 Western



Operational

Phase



design of GIC10, pedestrian VSRs would

glimpse southern views of approximately

150m min onto the Trunk Road T2 Western



RE12

General

Description

Hoi Bun Road Park

Existing Public Park. Views of the Project to

this VSR will be partially blocked by the

elevated Kwun Tong By-pass and existing

trees inside the park.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: There are no views onto

the Eastern Works Area, though VSRs may

glimpse views of approximately 300m min to

additional marine traffic for construction and

demolition material between the eastern and

western sites. This may have an indirect

impact. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered low.

Western Works Area: The view to the Project

is partially blocked by the elevated Kwun

Tong By-pass. Only south west facing VSRs

are affected. VSRs will glimpse south western

to north western views of approximately 350m

min to the Western Works Area. The


Operational

Phase




July 2013


Page 9-59

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

RE13

General

Description

Kwun Tong Promenade (Existing )

Existing Public Waterfront Promenade Park

with north western views onto the project site.


Construction

Phase


the Eastern Works Area, though VSRs will

have full views of approximately 200m to



western sites. This will have an indirect


considered low.

Western Works Area: Pedestrian VSRs would

have full north western to western views of


Works Area. VSRs will have full views of

approximately 200m to additional marine

traffic for construction and demolition material

between the eastern and western sites. This

will have an indirect impact. The sensitivity of

this VSR is considered medium.



RE14

General

Description

Kwun Tong Promenade (Planned)

This is a linear strip of decommissioned land

on the Kwun Tong Waterfront awaiting

redevelopment. This area will shortly become

a construction site for the new promenade,

hence VSRs are considered to be occupational

but will become recreational in 2021.

Occupational/


(2021)

Construction

Phase


the Eastern Works Area, VSRs will have full

views of approximately 200m min to



western site. This is considered an indirect


considered low.

Western Works Area: Viewers within this

VSR will have full south western to north

western views of approximately 200m min to

the Western Works Area. The sensitivity of


Operational


Western Works Area: N/A.


July 2013


Page 9-60

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

RE15

General

Description

Laguna Park

Existing Public Park. Views of the Project in

this location are partially blocked by the

elevated Kwun Tong By-pass, Kwun Tong

Nullah and existing trees inside the park.


Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: Pedestrian VSRs would

glimpse south eastern views of approximately

300m min onto the Eastern Works Area. The



Operational

Phase



T1

General

Description

Kwun Tong By-pass and Kai Fuk Road

These are elevated and at-grade roads. The

existing views are of the former Kai Tak South

Apron, Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter, Victoria

Harbour to the west and typical industrial area

to the east. VSRs travelling on these roads will

have direct sea views to the Project which in

part are blocked by roadside trees, shrub

planting and noise barriers.

Travelling Existing

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: VSRs travelling on these

roads will have a glimpse south eastern and

eastern view of the Eastern Works Area. The


Western Works Area: VSRs travelling on these

roads will have a full open view of

approximately 5m min to the Western Works

Area. The sensitivity of this VSR is considered

medium.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: The travellers of this

visual sensitive receiver have a full view of

approximately 5m onto the Trunk Road T2


Buildings. The sensitivity of this VSR is

considered medium.


July 2013


Page 9-61

VSR


Type of

VSRs Status

T2

General

Description

Cha Kwo Ling Road

This is a road with existing views of the

former open storage and cargo working area to

the west and low rise residential buildings with

a vegetated hillside backdrop to the east.

Travelling Existing

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: VSRs on this road will

have full views of the Project which in parts

will be blocked by roadside planting, fences,

walls, and the former cargo working area. The



Operational

Phase



T3

General

Description

Harbour Traffic at Victoria Harbour

VSRs in harbour traffic include cruise liners,

ferries and commercial boats, and will have

open sea views of the Project. The existing

view is of a water body with development as a

back drop.

Travelling Existing

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: VSRs will have full open

views to the Eastern Works Area. The


Western Works Area: VSRs will have full

open views of approximately 5m min to the




Phase Western Works Area: VSRs will have glimpse

views of approximately 100m onto the Project

due to the proposed O11, O12, GIC11A

GIC11C, R3, R4, RE8 & RE9 developments.


medium.


July 2013


Page 9-62

Table 9.5 Assessments of the Degree of Sensitivity: Construction Phase (Eastern Works

Area)

VSR

ID. No.

Number

of VSRs

(Many/

Medium/

Few)

Quality

of

Existing

View

(Good/

Fair/

Poor)

Availability

and

Amenity

Value of

Alternative

View

(High/

Medium/

Low)

Minimum

Distance

between

VSRs and

Impact

Sources

(m)

Duration

or

Frequency

of View

(Long/

Medium/

Short)

Degree

of

Visibility

(Full/

Partial/

Glimpse/

(M))*

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)

O10 Many Fair Medium 1100 Medium Partial Low

O14 Medium Fair Medium 1800 Medium Glimpse Low


O17 Medium Fair Medium 200 Medium Partial

(M) Low

O18 Many Fair Medium 360 Medium Glimpse Low

O19 Few Fair Medium 160 Medium Partial Low

O20 Medium Fair Medium 5 Medium Full Medium

O22 Few Fair Low 900 Medium Partial Low

GIC12 Medium Fair Medium 450 Medium Full (M) Low

R3 Many Fair Medium 1740 Long Partial Medium

R4 Many Fair Medium 1740 Long Partial Medium

R6 Many Fair Medium 160 Long Full High



R13 Many Fair High 3800 Long Glimpse Low


R19 Many Fair Medium 300 Long Partial High

RE7 Medium Fair High 700 Medium Full Medium

RE12 Medium Poor Medium 300 Medium Glimpse

(M) Low

RE13 Medium Poor High 200 Medium Full

(M)

Low

RE14 Medium Poor High 200 Medium Full (M) Low

RE15 Medium Fair Medium 300 Medium Glimpse Low

T1 Many Fair Medium 5 Short Glimpse Medium

T2 Many Fair Medium 5 Short Full Medium


Note: *Degree of Visibility (M) denotes:- No direct views onto Works Area; views are onto additional marine traffic

for construction and demolition materials


July 2013


Page 9-63

Table 9.6 Assessments of the Degree of Sensitivity: Construction Phase (Western Works

Area)

VSR

ID. No.

Number

of VSRs

(Many/

Medium/

Few)

Quality

of

Existing

View

(Good/

Fair/

Poor)

Availability

and

Amenity

Value of

Alternative

View

(High/

Medium/

Low)

Minimum

Distance

between

VSRs and

Impact

Sources

(m)

Duration

or

Frequency

of View

(Long/

Medium/

Short)

Degree

of

Visibility

(Full/

Partial/

Glimpse/

(M))*

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)

O1 Medium Fair High 1150 Medium Glimpse Low


O3 Medium Fair Medium 700 Medium Partial Low

O4 Medium Fair Medium 400 Medium Partial Medium

O5 Many Fair Medium 200 Medium Partial Medium


O7 Many Fair Medium 70 Medium Full Medium

O8 Few Fair Low 80 Medium Glimpse Low

O10 Many Fair High 500 Medium Partial Medium

O12 Few Fair Low 5 Medium Full Low






O19 Few Fair Medium 1400 Medium Glimpse Low

GIC1 Few Fair High 1000 Medium Partial Low

GIC3 Few Poor Medium 600 Medium Glimpse Low



GIC10 Few Fair Low 5 Medium Full Medium

GIC11A Medium Fair Low 10 Medium Full Medium

GIC11B Few Fair Low 10 Medium Full Medium

GIC12 Medium Fair Medium 1250 Medium Glimpse Low

R3 Medium Fair Medium 10 Long Partial High

R4 Medium Fair Medium 10 Long Full High

R6 Medium Fair Medium 1600 Long Glimpse Low

R9 Medium Fair High 1150 Long Glimpse Low







July 2013


Page 9-64

VSR

ID. No.

Number

of VSRs

(Many/

Medium/

Few)

Quality

of

Existing

View

(Good/

Fair/

Poor)

Availability

and

Amenity

Value of

Alternative

View

(High/

Medium/

Low)

Minimum

Distance

between

VSRs and

Impact

Sources

(m)

Duration

or

Frequency

of View

(Long/

Medium/

Short)

Degree

of

Visibility

(Full/

Partial/

Glimpse/

(M))*

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)

R17 Many Fair Medium 1050 Long Partial Low


RE1 Medium Fair High 1800 Medium Glimpse Low



RE4 Medium Fair High 1000 Medium Partial Low

RE5 Medium Fair High 300 Medium Partial Medium


RE11 Medium Fair Low 150 Medium Glimpse Low

RE12 Medium Fair Medium 350 Medium Glimpse

(M) Low


RE14 Medium Fair Medium 200 Medium Full Low



Note: *Degree of Visibility (M) denotes:- No direct views onto Works Area; views are onto additional marine traffic

for construction and demolition materials

Table 9.7 Assessments of the Degree of Sensitivity: Operation Phase (Western Works

Area)

VSR

ID. No.

Number

of VSRs

(Many/

Medium/

Few)

Quality

of

Existing

View

(Good/

Fair/

Poor)

Availability

and

Amenity

Value of

Alternative

View

(High/

Medium/

Low)

Minimum

Distance

between

VSRs and

Impact

Sources

(m)

Duration

or

Frequency

of View

(Long/

Medium/

Short)

Degree

of

Visibility

(Full/

Partial/

Glimpse/

M=V)

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)

O2 Many Fair Medium 1450 Medium Glimpse Low


O4 Medium Fair High 500 Medium Partial Low

O5 Medium Fair High 250 Medium Partial Low

O6 Medium Fair High 140 Medium Partial Medium

O7 Many Fair High 70 Medium Partial Medium

O8 Few Fair Low 80 Medium Glimpse Low



July 2013


Page 9-65

VSR

ID. No.

Number

of VSRs

(Many/

Medium/

Few)

Quality

of

Existing

View

(Good/

Fair/

Poor)

Availability

and

Amenity

Value of

Alternative

View

(High/

Medium/

Low)

Minimum

Distance

between

VSRs and

Impact

Sources

(m)

Duration

or

Frequency

of View

(Long/

Medium/

Short)

Degree

of

Visibility

(Full/

Partial/

Glimpse/

M=V)

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)

O10 Many Fair High 1200 Medium Glimpse Medium


O12 Few Fair Medium 350 Medium Partial Low





GIC1 Few Fair Medium 1200 Medium Glimpse Low





GIC6 Medium Fair Medium 400 Medium Partial Medium

GIC7 Medium Fair Medium 150 Medium Partial Medium

GIC8 Medium Fair Medium 140 Medium Full Medium

GIC9 Few Fair Medium 130 Medium Partial Low

GIC10 Few Good Medium 5 Medium Full Medium

GIC11A Medium Good Medium 10 Medium Full Medium

GIC11B Medium Good Medium 10 Medium Full Medium

GIC11C Medium Good Medium 10 Medium Full Medium

R1 Medium Good High 1350 Long Glimpse Low


R3 Medium Fair High 500 Long Partial Medium

R4 Medium Fair High 500 Long Partial Medium

R5 Many Fair Medium 400 Long Glimpse Medium







R15 Many Fair Medium 1550 Long Glimpse Low

R16 Many Fair Medium 1060 Long Partial Low

R17 Many Fair Medium 1100 Long Glimpse Low



July 2013


Page 9-66

VSR

ID. No.

Number

of VSRs

(Many/

Medium/

Few)

Quality

of

Existing

View

(Good/

Fair/

Poor)

Availability

and

Amenity

Value of

Alternative

View

(High/

Medium/

Low)

Minimum

Distance

between

VSRs and

Impact

Sources

(m)

Duration

or

Frequency

of View

(Long/

Medium/

Short)

Degree

of

Visibility

(Full/

Partial/

Glimpse/

M=V)

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)




RE5 Medium Fair High 400 Medium Glimpse Medium




RE10 Medium Fair Medium 5 Medium Full Medium

RE11 Medium Fair Low 150 Medium Glimpse Low


T3 Many Fair Medium 100 Short Glimpse Medium

9.7 Landscape Impact Assessment

9.7.1 Potential Sources of Impacts

9.7.1.1 The nature and scope of works are described in detail in Section 3. Sources of impacts

of Trunk Road T2 during the construction phase would include:

9.7.2 Construction Works (Direct Impacts)

Construction of a dual two-lane trunk road approximately 0.3km long at grade

section and about 2.7 km in the form of a tunnel and Tunnel Portal building;

Construction of Ventilation building, administration buildings and a traffic control

and surveillance system; and

Construction of associated civil, electrical, mechanical, landscape and

environmental protection and mitigation works.

9.7.3 Construction Site Operation (Indirect Impacts)

Stockpiling of excavated and building materials and storage of construction

equipment;

Minor demolition of existing facilities;

Temporary noise mitigation measures (e.g. barriers and enclosures);


July 2013


Page 9-67

Contractor’s temporary works areas, including site offices temporary barging

point, haulage between T2 sites, and parking areas.

9.7.4 Sources of Impacts in the Operation Phase

Dual two-lane trunk road of approximately 0.3km long at grade and 2.7km in the

form of a tunnel;

The completed ventilation and administration buildings; and

The completed associated civil, electrical, mechanical, landscape and

environmental protection and mitigation works.

9.7.5 Impact on Existing Trees

9.7.5.1 Within the 100m works boundary area, there are an approximately 605 trees.

9.7.5.2 128 trees are recorded within Trunk Road T2 area and 10m offset buffer zone from the

works limit. No registered Old and Valuable Tree, protected or endangered species are

recorded. 30 trees will be protected from the impact of the proposed T2 development,

31 trees are recommended for transplantation, and 67 trees unsuitable for transplanting

are recommended for felling. In total 152 new trees of minimum 75mm DBH are

proposed to compensate the loss of trees in T2 area. Refer to Figures 9.10.1 and 9.10.2.

9.7.5.3 Compensatory tree planting will be incorporated along all roadside amenity areas

affected by the construction works. The required numbers and locations of

compensatory trees shall be determined and agreed with the Government during the

Tree Removal Application under ETWB TCW No. 3/2006.

Table 9.8 Summary of Proposed Treatment of Trees (Trunk Road T2 Works

Area)

Proposed Treatment Quantity

Total tree quantity 128

Retain 30

Transplant 31

Fell 67

Accumulated loss of DBH (m) 114.00

9.7.5.4 Table 9.8 summarise the number of trees affected by the whole Trunk road T2 works

and Table 9.9 summaries the affected trees with respect to the Western and Eastern

Works Areas.

Table 9.9 Summary of Proposed Treatment of Trees (Individual Works Areas)

Proposed Treatment Western Works Area Eastern Works Area Total

Total tree quantity 127 1 128

Retain 30 0 30


July 2013


Page 9-68

Proposed Treatment Western Works Area Eastern Works Area Total

Transplant 31 0 31

Fell 66 1 67

Accumulated loss of

DBH(m) 113.865 0.135 114

9.7.6 Impact on Existing Passive Amenity Areas

9.7.6.1 The only area affected by construction of the Trunk Road T2 and associated buildings is

the amenity area next to Kwun Tong By-pass.

9.7.7 Degree of Compatibility of the Project and Associated Works

9.7.7.1 The Trunk Road T2, ventilation and tunnel portal buildings are scheduled to be

commissioned in 2020 and operational by 2021 within the Kai Tak South Apron

Development. Currently the land is mainly derelict with areas allocated for temporary

storage and on-going infrastructure projects. The proposed construction within the Kai

Tak Development covers 3 main areas: The North Apron, South Apron and Runway

Precinct. As per the KTD RODP, Trunk Road T2 will be operational at approximately

the same time as the surrounding South Apron. The KTD agency has provided a

landscape masterplan document for future Kai Tak Development to adhere to. As the

area is intended to have a cohesive design approach, Trunk Road T2 and associated

works will be designed in harmony with the surrounding context.

9.7.7.2 With the completion of Trunk Road T2 and associated works, the area of T2 will be

reinstated into a Kai Tak South: Amenity Area, with provision of street trees, shrubs

and ground cover planting. A green design approach is provided for the ventilation

building, tunnel portal and refuge collection buildings, including green walls and

stepped planted berms, which will minimise the visual impact and blend the

development into the design of the proposed surrounding landscape.

9.7.7.3 Tables 9.10 and 9.11 present the impacts on landscape resources and character areas

respectively. Magnitude of change is considered to be small to negligible at the

operation phase.

9.7.8 Nature and Magnitude of Unmitigated Landscape Impacts in Construction and

Operation Phases

9.7.8.1 The magnitude of impacts, before mitigation measures, on LRs and LCA’s in the

construction and operation phases are described below and tabulated in Tables 9.10 to

9.11.


July 2013


Page 9-69

Table 9.10 Impacts on Landscape Resources of the Proposed Works and their Magnitude of Change

LR

ID No.

Landscape

Resources

Size of LR

(m2)

Description of Impacts Sources of impact Reversibility Scale of

Development

Compatibility

with

Surrounding

Landscape

Duration of impact (Low,

Medium, High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,

Intermediate, Large)

Construction Operation Construction Operation

LR6 Amenity

Area (Kai

Fuk Road /

Kwun Tong

By-pass)

11,010 Within the portion of LR6 where impact

is expected, of the 81 nos. trees, 18 trees

will be retained and protected, 21 trees

will be transplanted and 42 trees will be

felled. Approximately 3,620 square

metres of planting area would be lost by

construction of building and temporary

works and associated impacts.

Approximately 1,250 square metres of

planting area will be permanently lost by

the construction of the Ventilation

Building.

Construction of

ventilation building,

Temporary storage and

stockpiling area.

No

Large

Low

Medium

High

Large

Large

LR8 Derelict /

Disturbed

Land (KTD

South

Apron)

208,440 The T2 Western Works Area is currently

an area of approximately 75,300 square

metres of hard standing which will be

temporarily lost in the construction

phase.

8,500 square metres of hard standing will

be lost by the construction of the Tunnel

Portal & Ventilation Buildings.

Approximately 46 nos. trees are recorded.

10 nos. of trees will be transplanted and

24 nos. trees unsuitable for transplanting

are recommended to be felled. The

remaining 12 nos. trees will be protected

on site. In addition, two planting areas

containing 159 square meters will be lost.

Impacts due to the construction of cut and

cover tunnel, underwater tunnel, minor

demolition works of existing facilities,

temporary traffic arrangement, temporary

Storage and stock piling, temporary

barging point and associated impacts.

Temporary Storage

area and site office,

work site for proposed

temporary traffic

arrangement,

temporary storage and

stock piling area,

temporary barging

point.

Construction of

Ventilation Building,

Tunnel Portal

Buildings,

construction of

depressed road,

construction of cut and

cover tunnel,

construction of

underwater tunnel,

minor demolition

works of existing

facilities.

No

Large

Medium

Medium

High

Large

Large


July 2013


Page 9-70

LR

ID No.

Landscape

Resources

Size of LR

(m2)

Description of Impacts Sources of impact Reversibility Scale of

Development

Compatibility

with

Surrounding

Landscape

Duration of impact (Low,

Medium, High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,



LR12 Water Body

(Kwun Tong

Typhoon

Shelter)

315,320 Barges operating between 07.00 and

19.00.

Impacts due to the

construction of

underwater tunnel and,

temporary barging

point.

The temporary barging

point has a vertical

seawall face and no

temporary facilities

would be needed to be

constructed above the

sea. It will be consist

of a one vehicle

unloading ramp and a

fully enclosed

conveyor belt

unloading chute from

LR8

Yes Large Low Medium

N/A Small Negligible

LR16 Derelict /

Disturbed

Land

Proposed as

Cha Kwo

Ling

Promenade

Park by

Others (Cha

Kwo Ling

Former

Public Cargo

Working

Area)

27,020 1 tree to be felled.

Impacts due to the additional construction

works traffic in area and views onto

Trunk Road T2 Western Works Area.

An approximate area of 21,500 square

metres of hard standing will be temporary

lost for the Eastern Works Area site

offices.

Temporary Storage


Temporary vehicular

haulage from Trunk

Road T2 Eastern

Works Area to T2

Western Works Area.

Yes

Large

High

Medium

N/A

Intermediate

Negligible

Notes: The duration of impacts will be from 2016 to 2020 for both Construction Stages of the Eastern and Western areas.

Only Landscape Resources that are impacted are discussed.


July 2013


Page 9-71

Table 9.11 Impacts on Landscape Character Areas of the Proposed Works and their Magnitude of Change

LCA

ID No.

Landscape

Resources

within the

LCA

Size of LR

(m2)

Description of Impacts Sources of Impact Reversibility Scale of

development

Compatibility

with

Surrounding

Landscape

Duration of impact Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,



LCA1 LR8, LR10

& LR11

210,410 The Western Works Area site boundary is

approximately 75,300 square metres of

hard standing. This area will be

temporarily lost throughout the

construction phase. 8,500 square metres of hard will be lost

by the construction of the Tunnel Portal &

Ventilation Buildings.

Within LR8 and LR11, approximately 71

nos. trees are recorded.

Within the portion of LR8 where impact

is expected, approximately 46 nos. trees

are recorded. 10 nos. of trees will be

transplanted and 24 nos. trees unsuitable

for transplanting are recommended to be

felled. The remaining 12 nos. trees will be

protected on site. In addition, two planting

areas containing 159 square meters will be

lost. Impacts due to the construction of cut and

cover tunnel, underwater tunnel, minor

demolition works of existing facilities,

temporary traffic arrangement, temporary

Storage and stock piling, temporary

barging point and associated impacts.

Temporary storage


work site for proposed

temporary traffic

arrangement,


stock piling area,

temporary barging

point.

Construction of

Ventilation and Tunnel

Portal Buildings,

construction of

depressed road,

construction of cut and

cover tunnel,

construction of

underwater tunnel,

minor demolition

works of existing

facilities.

No

Large

Medium

Medium

High

Large

Large

LCA3 LR1, LR5,

LR6, LR7 &

LR14

40,320 Within LR1, LR5, LR6, LR7 & LR14,

approximately 275 nos. trees are recorded.

Within the portion of LR6 where impact

is expected, 18 trees will be retained and

protected, 21 trees will be transplanted

and 42 trees will be felled.

Approximately 3,620 square metres of

planting area would be lost by

construction of building and temporary

works and associated impacts. Approximately 1,250 square metres of

planting area will be permanently lost by

the construction of Ventilation Building.

Construction of

ventilation building,


stockpiling area.

Temporary vehicular

haulage from Trunk

Road T2 Eastern

Works Area to

Western Works Area.

No Large Low Medium

High

Large

Large


July 2013


Page 9-72

ID No. Landscape

Resources

Size of LR

(m2)

Description of Impacts Sources of Impact Reversibility Scale of

Development

Compatibility

with

Surrounding

Landscape

Duration of impact Magnitude of Change (Negligible,

Small, Intermediate, Large)


LCA4 LR12 315,320 Impacts due to the construction of

underwater tunnel and temporary barging

point.

Impacts due to the

construction of

underwater tunnel and,

temporary barging

point. The temporary

barging point has a

vertical seawall face

and no temporary

facilities would be

needed to be

constructed above the

sea. It will be consist

of a one vehicle

unloading ramp and a

fully enclosed

conveyor belt

unloading chute from

LCA1 (LR8).

Yes Large Low Medium

N/A Small Negligible

LCA7 LR14&

LR16

34,390 Impacts due to the additional construction

works traffic in the area, temporary

excavation works, site offices, structures

and heavy machinery and 1 tree to be

felled.

An approximate area of 21,500 square

metres of hard standing will be temporary

lost for the Eastern Works Area site

offices.

Temporary storage


temporary vehicular

haulage from Trunk

Road T2 Eastern

Works Area to Trunk

Road T2 Western

Works Area.

Temporary vehicular

haulage from Trunk

Road T2 Eastern

Works Area to Trunk

Road T2 Western

Works Area.

1 tree to be felled.

Yes

Large

High

Medium

N/A

Intermediate

Negligible

Notes: The duration of impacts will be from 2016 to 2020 for both Construction Stages of the Eastern and Western areas.

Only Landscape Resources that are impacted are discussed.


July 2013 Page 9-73 l:\environ\91164e trunk road t2\reports\public inspection\final eia report\09 lvia.doc

9.7.9 Assessment of Significance of Landscape Impacts

9.7.9.1 The significance threshold of landscape impacts are tabulated in Tables 9.12 and 9.13.

All impacts are adverse unless otherwise stated.

Table 9.12 Significance Threshold of Landscape Resources before Mitigation

ID.

No.

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,


Significance Threshold Before

Mitigation

(Insubstantial, Slight,

Moderate, Substantial)


LR6 Medium Large Large

Moderate Moderate

LR8 Low Large Large Moderate Moderate

LR12 Medium Small

Negligible Slight

Insubstantial

LR16 Low Intermediate Negligible

Slight

Insubstantial

Note: Only Landscape Resources that are impacted are discussed.

Table 9.13 Significance Threshold of Landscape Character Areas before

Mitigation

ID.

No.

Sensitivity

(Low,

Medium,

High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,



Mitigation

(Insubstantial, Slight,

Moderate, Substantial)


LCA1 Low Large Large Moderate Moderate

LCA3 Medium Large Large

Moderate

Moderate

LCA4 Medium Small

Negligible Slight

Insubstantial

LCA7 Low Intermediate Negligible

Slight

Insubstantial

Note: Only Landscape Resources that are impacted are discussed.

LR6 – Amenity Area (Kai Fuk Road / Kwun Tong By-pass)

9.7.9.2 The significance threshold before mitigation for LR6 within the construction phase of

the Ventilation Building and Western Works Area is considered as moderate, due to the

loss of an amenity area, which includes sitting out areas, a footpath and a planting area

of 3,620 square metres. 18 of the trees at this location will be retained and protected, 21

trees will be transplanted and 42 trees unsuitable for transplanting will be felled. The

significance threshold before mitigation for LR6 within the operation phase is

considered as moderate as, on completion of the Project a planting area of 1,250 square

metres will be lost due to Trunk Road T2 and Ventilation Building.



LR8 - Derelict / Disturbed Land (KTD South Apron)

9.7.9.3 Since this is an area of derelict / disturbed land measuring 75,300 square metres and a

planting area of 159 square metres, where 12 trees will be protected, 10 trees are

recommended for transplanting, and 24 trees which are not suitable for transplanting

will be felled. The significance threshold before mitigation for LR8 within the

construction phase of the Ventilation and Tunnel Portal Buildings and Western Works

Area is considered as moderate. On completion of the Project, an area of 8,500 square

meters will be permanently lost to the Trunk Road T2, Ventilation and Tunnel Portal

Buildings.

LCA1 – Major On-Going Development Landscape

9.7.9.4 Since this is an area of derelict / disturbed land measuring 75,300 square metres and a

planting area of 159 square metres, where 12 trees will be protected, 10 trees are

recommended for transplanting, and 24 trees which are not suitable for transplanting

will be felled. The significance threshold before mitigation for LCA1 within the

construction phase of the Ventilation and Tunnel Portal Buildings and Western Works

Area is considered as moderate. On completion of the Project, an area of 8,500 square

meters will be permanently lost to the Trunk Road T2, Ventilation and Tunnel Portal

Buildings.

LCA3 – Transport Corridor

9.7.9.5 The significance threshold before mitigation for LCA3 within the construction phase of

the Ventilation Building and Western Works Area is considered as moderate, due to the

loss of an amenity area, which includes sitting out areas, a footpath and a planting area

of 3,620 square metres. 18 of the trees at this location will be retained and protected, 21

trees will be transplanted and 42 trees unsuitable for transplanting will be felled. The

significance threshold before mitigation for LCA3 within the operation phase is

considered as moderate as, on completion of the Project a planting area of 1,250 square

metres will be lost due to Trunk Road T2 and Ventilation Building.

9.8 Visual Impact Assessment

9.8.1 Potential Sources of Visual Impacts

9.8.1.1 The sources of impacts due to the Project would create varying levels of visual impact

during the construction and operation phases. Potential visual impacts would result

from the elements stated in Sections 9.7.1 to 9.7.4. Compatibility of the Project within

its visual context is described in Section 9.7.7.

9.8.2 Assessment of Magnitude to Change and Significance of Visual Impacts before

Mitigation

9.8.2.1 The sensitivity and magnitude of change to VSRs is presented in Table 9.14 and the

magnitude of change to VSRs before mitigation in the construction and operation



phases is then summarised in Tables 9.15 to 9.17 below. The significance of visual

impacts before mitigation is presented in Tables 9.18 and 9.19.

Table 9.14 Sensitivity and Magnitude of Change for Visual Sensitive Receivers

VSR

ID. No.

Sensitivity and Magnitude of Change for

VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O1

General

Description

Newport Centre

This low rise commercial building is planned

for redevelopment. Please refer to R1 for

description.

The description and evaluation of impacts on

the workers are discussed below:


Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: The frequency and

duration of views would be medium.

Sensitivity for this VSR is considered low. The

degree of visibility to the Project will be

glimpse, and the distance of the view is

approximately 1150 meters min.

The scale of the development is considered

small. Compatibility within the surrounding

visual context is considered medium. Overall

the magnitude of impact for this VSR is

considered negligible during the construction

phase.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Refer to R1 For

description.

O2

General

Description

Kai Tak 1M: Comprehensive Development

Area


the both the residents and workers are

discussed below:


(2016)

Construction

Phase













phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O2

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Occupational Planned

(2016) Western Works Area: The frequency and








visual context is considered medium.

Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC7, GIC9 &

GIC10 within the operation phase, the

magnitude of impact for this VSR is

considered negligible.

O3

General

Description

Skyline Tower, Kowloon Bay




Construction

Phase






partial, and the distance of the view is






considered small during the construction

phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O3

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by GIC9 & GIC10 within

the operation phase, the magnitude of impact

for this VSR is considered small.

O4

General

Description

Hong Kong International Trade and

Exhibition Centre


the both the visitors and workers are discussed

below:


Construction

Phase




Sensitivity for this VSR is considered medium.

The degree of visibility to the Project will be








phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O4

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC9 & GIC10

within the operation phase, the magnitude of

impact for this VSR is considered small.

O5

General

Description

Enterprise Square & Enterprise Square II,

Industrial/Office development Kowloon Bay




Construction

Phase












considered intermediate during the

construction phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O5

Operational

Phase














O6

General

Description

Kai Fuk Industrial Center, Hong Leong

Industrial Complex & Billion Centre




Construction

Phase






full, and the distance of the view is



large. Compatibility within the surrounding




construction phase.

Operational

Phase









medium. Compatibility within the surrounding



considered small during the operation phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O7

General

Description

Mega Box/Enterprise Square V, Enterprise

Square III, Exchange Tower, Manhattan

Place & One Kowloon


both the visitors and workers are discussed

below.


Construction

Phase













construction phase.

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A.














VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O8

General

Description

Petrol Stations along Kai Fuk Road


the both the visitors and workers are discussed

below:

Occupational

Existing

Construction

Phase













phase.

Operational

Phase
















VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O9

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct Hotel Belt



below:

Occupational/

Recreational

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by R5, RE8, GIC11A &

GIC11C within the operation phase, the



O10

General

Description

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal & Tourism

Related Commercial Development



below:

Occupational/

Recreational

Planned

(2014-

2015)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The frequency and

duration of views would be medium


degree of visibility to the Project will be partial

and the distance of the view is approximately

1100 meters min.






phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O10

Construciton

Phase









visual context is considered low. Overall the



construction phase.

Occupational/

Recreational

Planned

(2014-

2015)

Operational











Due to obstruction by O12, GIC11A, R5 &

RE9 GIC6 within the operation phase, the



O11

General

Description

Vacant Lot at southern end of former Kai

Tak South Apron/3E1 Commercial

Development


workers are discussed below:

Occupational

Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: The site is designated as

a construction works area.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O11

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Occupational

Existing/

Planned

(2021) Western Works Area: The frequency and











O12

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Gas Pigging Station


the visitors and workers are discussed below:


(2012-

2015)

Construction

Phase





degree of visibility to the Project will be full,

and the distance of the view is approximately 5

meters min.






construction phase.

Operational

Phase















VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O13

General

Description

Pacific Trade Centre/ Proposed 3D2

Commercial Development




Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase













phase.

Operational

Phase













O14

General

Description

Octa Tower




Construction

Phase




degree of visibility to the Project will be a








phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O14

Construction

Phase











considered large during the construction phase.


Operational

Phase













O15

General

Description

Not Used

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase Eastern Works Area: Not Used.




VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O16

General

Description

Proposed Industrial/Office development at

Kwun Tong Commercial Area




(2015)

Construction

Phase












phase.












phase.


Phase Western Works Area: The frequency and









Due to obstruction by R3, R4, O11, O13 and

GIC11B within the operation phase, the





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O17

General

Description


Tong Western commercial area




Construction

Phase












phase.




degree of visibility to the Project will be partial


320 meters min.






phase.











Due to obstruction by R3, R4, O11 and O13


impact for this VSR is considered negligible.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O18

General

Description


Tong Eastern commercial area


the workers are discussed below


Construction

Phase












phase.












construction phase.

Operational

Phase





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O19

General

Description

Kwun Tong Sewage Treatment

Works/Kwun Tong Pumping Station

/Planned Landscape Decked: Enclosed

Sewage Works




Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area The frequency and











construction phase.












phase.

Operational

Phase





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O20

General

Description

Soccer Pitch, Car Park, Petrol Filling

Station & Vacant Sites (Proposed Cha Kwo

Ling Promenade Park)


the users and workers are discussed below.

Occupational/

Recreational

Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase













Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Refer to RE17: Cha

Kwo Ling Park, N/A

O21

General

Description

Proposed Cha Kwo Ling Promenade



Occupational/

Recreational

Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area: The site is designated as



Operational

Phase



O22

General

Description

Tin Hau Temple


the users are discussed below


Construction

Phase












phase.




VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

O22

Operational

Phase



GIC1

General

Description

EMSD Workshops, Sewage Pumping

Station & Electricity Substation.



Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing/

Proposed

Construction

Phase











Due to obstruction by RE4 & RE5 within the

construction phase, the magnitude of impact


Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by RE8, GIC7, GIC8 &

GIC11C, within the operation phase, the





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC2

General

Description

Electricity Substation



Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational











Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC7 & GIC11C.



GIC3

General

Description


Building



Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)













phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC3

Operational

Phase


/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)










Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC7, & GIC10



GIC4

General

Description


Building (Kia Tak Tunnel Entrance)



Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing

Construction













phase.

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC7 & GIC11C,





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC5

General

Description

DSD Desilting Compound



Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase













phase.

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC7 & GIC11C,





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC6

General

Description

Northern Undesignated Government Site at




Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase













GIC7

General

Description

Southern Undesignated Government Site at




Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational












considered intermediate during the operation

phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC8

General

Description

Social Welfare Facilities


the workers are discussed below.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase













phase.

GIC9

General

Description

Animal Management Centre



Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase













phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC10

General

Description

Jordan Valley Box Culvert: DSD Desilting

Building & Pumping Station


the workers are discussed below.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing

Construction

Phase













Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Same as Construction

Phase

GIC11A

General

Description

Hospital at Former Kai Tak South Apron


the visitors and workers are discussed below

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2018)

Construction

Phase















VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC11A

Operational

Phase


/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2018)











considered large during the operation phase.

GIC11B

General

Description

Electrical & Mechanical Services

Department, Kowloon Bay Vehicle

Servicing Station/ Proposed Hospital at




Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase













Operational

Phase















VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC11C

General

Description

Derelict land and Proposed Hospital at




Government

/Institutional/

Community

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase


Western Works Area: The site is designated as


Operational

Phase













GIC12

General

Description

Kwun Tong Public Transport Interchange

and Kwun Tong Ferry Pier


the users and workers are discussed below

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing

Construction

Phase






450 meters min.






phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

GIC12

Construction

Phase












phase.

Government

/Institutional/

Community

Existing

Operational

Phase



R1

General

Description

Comprehensive Development Area, Ma Tau

Kok.


the residents are discussed below

Residential

Planned

(2021)


Phase Western Works Area: Refer to O1 for

description.

Operational

Phase



duration of views would be long. Sensitivity

for this VSR is considered low. The degree of

visibility to the Project will be glimpse, and

the distance of the view is approximately 1350

meters min.




Due to obstruction by RE5, RE8, GIC7, GIC8,

& GIC11C within the operation phase, the





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R2

General

Description

Kai Tak 2B: Comprehensive Development

Area


the residents and workers are discussed below

Residential Planned

(2021)

Construction



Operational







meters min.








R3

General

Description

S/K22/13 Commercial Development



Residential

Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase



for this VSR is considered medium. The









phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R3

Construction

Phase



for this VSR is considered high. The degree of

visibility to the Project will be partial, and the

distance of the view is approximately 10

meters min.






Residential

Planned

(2016)

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by O11 & GIC11B within



R4

General

Description

S/K22/11 Comprehensive Development

Area



Residential

Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase












phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R4

Construction

Phase




visibility to the Project will be full, and the


meters min.






Residential

Planned

(2016)

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by O11 & GIC11B. within



R5

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct Housing

Development



Residential

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R5

Operational

Phase

Eastern Works Area: N/A Residential

Planned

(2021)










Due to obstruction by RE8, GIC11A, GIC 11C



R6

General

Description

Laguna City




Construction

Phase






meters min.











meters min.






phase.

Operational

Phase





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R7

General

Description

Residential development at Cha Kwo Ling

Road




Construction

Phase






meters min.







Operational

Phase



R8

General

Description

Cha Kwo Ling Tsuen




Construction

Phase






meters min.











VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R9

General

Description

Grand Waterfront, To Kwa Wan




Construction







meters min.






phase.

Operational

Phase







meters min.




Due to obstruction by RE4, RE5, RE8, GIC7,

GIC8 & GIC11C within the operation phase,





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R10

General

Description

Wyler Gardens, To Kwa Wan










meters min.







Operational

Phase







meters min.





GIC8 & GIC11 within the operation phase, the





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R11

General

Description

Sky Tower, Kowloon City




Construction

Phase







meters min.




Due to obstruction by RE4 & RE5, within the



Operational

Phase







meters min.





& GIC11 within the operation phase, the





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R12

General

Description

Sunrise Villas, To Kwa Wan




Construction

Phase







meters min.




Due to obstruction by RE4 and, RE5, within

the construction phase, the magnitude of


Operational

Phase







meters min.




Due to obstruction by RE5, RE8, GIC7, GIC8

& GIC11C within the operation phase, the





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R13

General

Description

Laguna Verde Complex, Hung Hom




Construction

Phase




visibility to the Project will be a glimpse, and


meters min.




Overall the magnitude of impact for this VSR

is considered negligible during the

construction phase.






meters min.




Due to obstruction by RE5, & GIC11A within

the construction phase, the magnitude of


Operational

Phase







meters min.




Due to obstruction by O9, R5, RE6, RE8 &






VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R14

General

Description

Harbourfront Landmark & Harbour

Grand, Kowloon, Hung Hom




Construction

Phase

Eastern Works Area:

The frequency and duration of views would be

long. Sensitivity for this VSR is considered

low. The degree of visibility to the Project will

be a glimpse, and the distance of the view is







phase.






meters min.




Due to obstruction by RE5, & GIC11A within









meters min.




Due to obstruction by O9, R5, RE6, RE8,

GIC7 & GIC11C within the operation phase,





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R15

General

Description

Kai Tak 2B Housing Development



Residential Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase







meters min.








R16

General

Description

Kai Tak 1L & 1K Housing Development



Residential Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase







meters min.




Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC9 & GIC10,





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R17

General

Description

Kai Tak 1H & 1I Housing Development



Residential Planned

(2016)

Construction

Phase







meters min.






phase.

Operational







meters min.




Due to obstruction by GIC6, GIC9 & GIC10





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R18

General

Description

Hing Yan Street Residential Block










meters min.






phase.

Operational

Phase


Western Works Area: Refer to R1 for details

R19

General

Description

Yau Tong Bay Development



Residential/

Occupational

Planned

(2018)

Construction

Phase






meters min.






construction phase.






VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE1

General

Description

Ma Tau Kok: Regional Open Space


the recreational users are discussed below:


(2014)

Construction

Phase











Due to obstruction of RE4 & RE5 within the

operation phase, the magnitude of impact for

this VSR is considered small

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by RE8, & GIC11C within


for this VSR is considered negligible.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE2

General

Description

Hoi Sham Park, Ma Tau Kok

Existing public waterfront park. At pedestrian

level there are good panoramic views across





throughout the KTD.


Construction

Phase











Due to obstruction of RE4 & RE5 within the


this VSR is considered small

Operational











Due to obstruction by RE8 & GIC11C within


for this VSR is considered negligible.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE3

General

Description

Current & Future Waterfront Promenade,

Ma Tau Kok



Recreational Existing/

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase













for this VSR is considered small during the

phase.

Operational

Phase

















VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE4

General

Description

Planned Multi-Purpose Stadium Complex –

Park




(2016-

2020)

Construction

Phase













phase.

Operational

















VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE5

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct: Metro Park




(2017)

Construction

Phase













phase.

Operational

Phase










visual context is considered high.







VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE6

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Precinct Northern

Promenade




(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase














considered intermediate.

RE7

General

Description

Kai Tak Runway Park


the recreational users are discussed below:.


(2013)

Construction

Phase












construction phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE7

Construction

Phase












construction phase.


(2013)

Operational

Phase



RE8

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Southern

Promenade




(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by RE8, GIC7, GIC11A &






VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE9

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Kowloon Bay Square




(2021)

Construction

Phase



Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by O11, O12, GIC11A &




RE10

General

Description

Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area




(2021)


Phase Western Works Area: Area is designated to be

within site boundary area - N/A.

Operational















VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE11

General

Description

Enterprise Square: CIC Zero Carbon

Building




Construction

Phase













phase.

Operational

Phase











Due to obstruction by GIC10, within the


this VSR is considered negligible.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE12

General

Description

Hoi Bun Road Park




Construction

Phase












phase.





glimpse (M), and the distance of the view is







Operational

Phase



RE13

General

Description

Kwun Tong Promenade (Existing )




Construction

Phase






200 meters min.






phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

R13

Construction

Phase












construction phase.




RE14

General

Description

Kwun Tong Promenade (Planned)



Occupational/

Recreational

Planned

(2021)

Construction

Phase






200 meters min.



visual context is considered high. Overall the



phase.






200 meters min.






phase.

Operational





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

RE15

General

Description

Laguna Park




Construction

Phase












phase.


Operational

Phase



T1

General

Description

Kwun Tong By-pass and Kai Fuk Road


the travellers are discussed below:

Travelling Existing

Construction

Phase


duration of views would be short. Sensitivity










phase.



VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

T1

Construction

Phase






meters min.






construction phase.

Travelling Existing

Operational

Phase







meters min.






phase.

T2

General

Description

Cha Kwo Ling Road



Travelling Existing

Construction

Phase






meters min.






construction phase.


Operational

Phase





VSR

ID. No.


VSRs

Type of

VSRs Status

T3

General

Description

Harbour Traffic at Victoria Harbour



Travelling

Existing

Construction

Phase






meters min.






construction phase.






meters min.






construction phase.











Due to obstruction by O11, O12, GIC11A

GIC11C, R3, R4, RE8 & RE9 within the


this VSR is considered negligible.

Note:- “N/A” denotes – No views of Project or construction traffic



Table 9.15 Magnitude of Change to Visually Sensitive Receivers: Eastern Works Area - Construction Phase

VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

under Construction

Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Construction

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)

Degree of Visibility under

Construction

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None)

(M)*

Magnitude of Change

under Construction

(Negligible, Small,


O10 Medium Medium Small No Partial Small

O14 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Small

O16 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Negligible

O17 Medium Medium Small No Partial (M) Small

O18 Medium Medium Medium No Glimpse Small

O19 Medium Medium Large No Partial Intermediate

O20 Medium Medium Large No Full Large

O22 Medium Medium Medium No Partial Small

GIC12 Medium Medium Medium No Full (M) Negligible

R3 Medium Medium Small No Partial Small

R4 Medium Medium Small No Partial Small

R6 Low Medium Large No Full Large



R13 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Negligible

R14 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Negligible

R19 Low Medium Small No Partial Intermediate

RE7 Low Medium Small No Full Intermediate

RE12 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse (M) Negligible

RE13 Medium Medium Small No Full (M) Small

RE14 High Medium Small No Full (M) Negligible

RE15 Low Medium Small No Glimpse Negligible



VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

under Construction

Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Construction

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)


Construction

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None)

(M)*

Magnitude of Change

under Construction

(Negligible, Small,


T1 Medium Short Small No Glimpse Small

T2 Medium Short Small No Full Intermediate


Notes: Compatibility: The visual context within which the Project is located.

Scale of Construction: Based on distance from Project and compatibility with surrounding redevelopment

* Degree of Visibility (M): No direct views onto Works Area; views are onto additional marine traffic for construction and demolition materials



Table 9.16 Magnitude of Change to Visually Sensitive Receivers: Western Works Area - Construction Phase

VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

under Construction

Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Construction

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)


Construction

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None) (M)*

Magnitude of Change

under Construction

(Negligible, Small,






O5 Medium Medium Small No Partial Intermediate

O6 Medium Medium Large No Full Intermediate


O8 Medium Medium Large No Glimpse Small

O10 Low Medium Small No Partial Intermediate



O14 Medium Medium Large No Full Large



O18 Medium Medium Small No Partial Intermediate


GIC1 Medium Medium Small No Partial Small

GIC3 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Small



GIC10 Medium Medium Large No Full Large

GIC11A Medium Medium Large No Full Large



VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

under Construction

Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Construction

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)


Construction

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None) (M)*

Magnitude of Change

under Construction

(Negligible, Small,


GIC11B Medium Medium Large No Full Large

GIC12 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Negligible

R3 Low Long Large No Partial Large

R4 Low Long Large No Full Large

R6 Medium Long Small No Glimpse Small







R17 Medium Long Small No Partial Small


RE1 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Small



RE4 Medium Medium Medium No Partial Small

RE5 Medium Medium Medium No Partial Small

RE7 Medium Medium Medium No Full Intermediate


RE12 Medium Medium Medium No Glimpse (M) Small

RE13 Medium Medium Small No Full Intermediate

RE14 Medium Medium Small No Full Small



VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

under Construction

Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Construction

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)


Construction

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None) (M)*

Magnitude of Change

under Construction

(Negligible, Small,









Table 9.17 Magnitude of Change to Visually Sensitive Receivers: Western Works Area - Operation Phase

VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

Operation Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Operation

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)

Degree of Visibility in

Operation Phase

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None)

(M)*

Magnitude of Change

Operation Phase

(Negligible, Small,








O8 Medium Medium Medium No Glimpse Small














GIC6 Medium Medium Small No Partial Small

GIC7 Medium Medium Large No Partial Intermediate



VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

Operation Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Operation

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)


Operation Phase

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None)

(M)*

Magnitude of Change

Operation Phase

(Negligible, Small,


GIC8 Medium Medium Large No Full Intermediate

GIC9 Medium Medium Large No Partial Intermediate

GIC10 Medium Medium Large No Full Large

GIC11A Medium Medium Large No Full Large

GIC11B Medium Medium Large No Full Large

GIC11C Medium Medium Large No Full Large

R1 Medium Long Small No Glimpse Negligible


R3 Medium Long Medium No Partial Small

R4 Medium Long Medium No Partial Small

R5 Medium Long Medium No Glimpse Negligible








R16 Medium Long Small No Partial Small


RE1 Medium Medium Small No Glimpse Negligible





VSR

ID. No.

Compatibility

with surrounding

(High/ Medium/

Low)

Duration of Impacts

Operation Phase

(Long/ Medium/

Short)

Scale of the

Operation

Project

(Large/ Medium/

Small)

Reversibility

(Yes/No)


Operation Phase

(Full/Partial/

Glimpse/None)

(M)*

Magnitude of Change

Operation Phase

(Negligible, Small,


RE4 Medium Medium Medium No Glimpse Negligible

RE5 High Medium Medium No Glimpse Negligible

RE6 Medium Medium Medium No Partial Intermediate



RE10 Medium Medium Large No Full Large



T3 Medium Short Small No Glimpse Negligible






Table 9.18 Significance of Visual Impacts before Mitigation (Eastern Works Area)

VSR

ID. No.

Sensitivity

(Low, Medium, High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,


Significance Threshold

Before Mitigation (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate,

Substantial)

Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation

O10 Low N/A Small N/A Slight N/A


O16 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A



O19 Low N/A Intermediate N/A Slight/Moderate N/A

O20 Medium N/A Large N/A Moderate/Substantial N/A


GIC12 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A

R3 Medium N/A Small N/A Slight/Moderate N/A

R4 Medium N/A Small N/A Slight/Moderate N/A

R6 High N/A Large N/A Substantial N/A



R13 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A

R14 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A

R19 High N/A Intermediate N/A Moderate/Substantial N/A

RE7 Medium N/A Intermediate N/A Moderate N/A

RE12 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A

RE13 Low N/A Small N/A Slight N/A


RE15 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A

T1 Medium N/A Small N/A Slight/Moderate N/A



VSR

ID. No.

Sensitivity

(Low, Medium, High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,




Substantial)


T2 Medium N/A Intermediate N/A Moderate N/A

T3 Medium N/A Intermediate N/A Moderate N/A



Table 9.19 Significance of Visual Impacts before Mitigation (Western Works Area)

VSR

ID. No.

Sensitivity

(Low, Medium, High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,




Substantial)


O1 Low N/A Negligible Negligible Insubstantial N/A

O2 Low Low Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial

O3 Low Low Small Small Slight Slight

O4 Medium Low Small Small Slight/Moderate Slight

O5 Medium Low Intermediate Small Moderate Slight

O6 Medium Medium Intermediate Small Moderate Slight/Moderate

O7 Medium Medium Intermediate Small Moderate Slight/Moderate

O8 Low Low Small Small Slight Slight

O9 N/A Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial

O10 Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial

O11 N/A Medium N/A Small N/A Slight/Moderate

O12 Low Low Intermediate Small Slight/Moderate Slight

O13 Low Medium Small Small Slight Slight/Moderate

O14 Medium Medium Large Small Moderate/Substantial Slight/Moderate

O16 Medium Low Small Negligible Slight/Moderate Insubstantial

O17 Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial

O18 Low N/A Intermediate N/A Slight/Moderate N/A

O19 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A

GIC1 Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial

GIC2 N/A Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial

GIC3 Low Low Small Small Slight Slight





VSR

ID. No.

Sensitivity

(Low, Medium, High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,




Substantial)


GIC6 N/A Medium N/A Small N/A Slight/Moderate

GIC7 N/A Medium N/A Intermediate N/A Moderate

GIC8 N/A Medium N/A Intermediate N/A Moderate

GIC9 N/A Low N/A Intermediate N/A Slight/ Moderate

GIC10 Medium Medium Large Large Moderate/Substantial Moderate/Substantial

GIC11A Medium Medium Large Large Moderate/Substantial Moderate/Substantial

GIC11B Medium Medium Large Large Moderate/Substantial Moderate/Substantial

GIC11C N/A Medium N/A Large N/A Moderate/Substantial

GIC12 Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial N/A

R1 N/A Low N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial


R3 High Medium Large Small Substantial Slight/ Moderate

R4 High Medium Large Small Substantial Slight/ Moderate

R5 N/A Medium N/A Negligible N/A Insubstantial

R6 Low N/A Small N/A Slight N/A

R9 Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial







R16 N/A Low N/A Small N/A Slight




VSR

ID. No.

Sensitivity

(Low, Medium, High)

Magnitude of Change

(Negligible, Small,




Substantial)


R18 Low N/A Small N/A Slight N/A

RE1 Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial




RE5 Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight/Moderate Insubstantial

RE6 N/A Medium N/A Intermediate N/A Moderate




RE10 N/A Medium N/A Large N/A Moderate/Substantial





T1 Medium Medium Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate

T3 Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial



9.9 Mitigation Measures

9.9.1 Tables 9.20 and 9.21 describe a series of mitigation measures to be used within the

construction and operational phases to potentially reduce any landscape or visual

impacts that have previously been identified within other sections of this report. The

landscape and visual mitigation measures are illustrated in Figure 9.11.2.

Table 9.20 Construction Phase Mitigation Measures

ID No. Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measure Funding

Agency

Implementation

Agency

CM1 All works shall be carefully designed to

minimize impacts on existing landscape

resources and visually sensitive receivers.

Existing trees within works area shall be

retained and protected.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

CM2 Existing trees of good quality and condition

that are unavoidably affected by the works

should be transplanted.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

CM3 Not used Not used Not used

CM4 Not used. Not used. Not used.

CM5 Large temporary stockpiles of excavated

material shall be covered with unobtrusive

sheeting to prevent dust and dirt spreading to

adjacent landscape areas and vegetation, and

to create a neat and tidy visual appearance.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

CM6 Construction plant and building material shall

be orderly and carefully stored in order to

create a neat and tidy visual appearance.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

CM7 Erection of decorative screen hoarding should

be designed to be compatible with the existing

urban context.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

CM8 All lighting in construction site shall be

carefully controlled to minimize light pollution

and night-time glare to nearby residences and

GIC user. The contractor shall consider other

security measures, which shall minimize the

visual impacts.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor



Table 9.21 Operation Phase Mitigation Measures

ID

No.

Landscape and Visual

Mitigation Measure

Funding

Agency

Implementation

Agency

Maintenance/

Management

Agency

OM1 Compensatory tree planting shall

be incorporated along roadside

amenity areas affected by the

construction works. The required

numbers of compensatory trees

shall follow the requirements of

ETWB TCW No. 3/2006.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

LCSD

OM2 Compensatory tree planting shall

be incorporated by the Project.

The required numbers of

compensatory trees shall follow

the requirements of ETWB TCW

No. 3/2006. Loss of amenity area

adjacent to the Kwun Tong By-

pass and planting areas in KTD

South Apron will be mitigated by

the creation of the Kai Tak South

Apron: Amenity Area, which will

be equal to or larger than the

current provision.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

LCSD

OM3 Trees, shrubs and climbers shall

be planted to soften and screen

proposed roads, central medians

and associated structures, and to

enhance streetscape greening.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

LCSD

OM4 All works areas, excavated areas

and disturbed areas for tunnel

construction and temporary road

diversion or any other proposed

works shall be reinstated to

former conditions or better, with

landscape treatment and to the

satisfaction of the relevant

Government departments.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

Relevant

Government

Departments



ID

No.

Landscape and Visual

Mitigation Measure

Funding

Agency

Implementation

Agency

Maintenance/

Management

Agency

OM5 Tunnel portals and all above

ground structures shall be

sensitively designed to ensure the

element with colour, texture and

tonal quality being compatible to

the existing urban context. Trees

and shrub planting to minimize

the potential adverse landscape

and visual impacts shall be

included where space permits.

Roof top greening and vertical

greening shall also be provided.

CEDD CEDD’s

Contractor

LCSD/ HyD

9.10 Environmental Monitoring & Audit Requirement

9.10.1 Construction Phase

9.10.1.1 It is recommended that professionally qualified (i.e. LARB) Resident Site Landscape

Staff (SRLA/RLA) supervise and monitor the construction phase landscape and visual

mitigation measures. This is necessary, to ensure that topsoil is saved, to ensure that

existing trees earmarked for retention on site or transplanting are protected and to

monitor advance screen planting works, including procurement of plants, and the

effectiveness of temporary screen hoardings. Regular site inspections should be

undertaken to closely monitor all these aspects of the work.

9.10.2 Operation Phase

9.10.2.1 During the operation phase, landscape and visual mitigation measures should be monitored by the Environmental Team and Independent Environmental Checker –

during the first 10 years to check that the intended mitigation effects are realised.

Regular monitoring should be undertaken to ensure that the landscape and visual

mitigation measures have been implemented, are effective and are being managed and

maintained. The compensatory tree planting required to offset the loss of existing trees

should be checked, and the additional planting works for screening and amenity

purposes. Planting must be established and sustainable and provide long term landscape

and visual mitigation. Hardworks elements that have been provided as part of the new

works or as the reinstatement of impacted works should also be monitored and checked

that they are being maintained and are achieving their mitigation function.

9.11 Residual Impacts

9.11.1 Illustrations of Residual Impacts

9.11.1.1 Figures 9.17.1 to 9.17.4 provide photomontages of Trunk Road T2 and associated

buildings and adjacent developments, showing the outline massing of the proposed

developments, as per the KTD Recommended Outline Development Plan.



9.11.1.2 Landscape and visual impacts, at both construction and operation phases, which remain

after all mitigation measures have been assessed, are provided in Tables 9.22 to 9.25.

9.11.2 Illustrations of Residual Visual Impacts (Refer to Figures 9.17 and 9.17.1 to 9.17.4)

9.11.2.1 In reviewing the location and context of the T2 Project in both the construction and

operation phases, it is considered that on completion the only above ground structures

that may impact the immediate and surrounding areas are within the Western Works

Area. The views from Hung Hum, To Kwa Wan, Kwun Tong and Cha Kwo Ling would

be significantly screened by the proposed KTD Runway Precinct and South Apron

Development. As the maximum proposed height of the Ventilation and Tunnel Portal

building is +17m PD, the following views were proposed to show context and detail of

the T2 Works Area and associated buildings:

9.11.2.2 Figure 9.17.1: Viewpoint No 1. - 16th Floor of Mega Box. Mega Box is part of the

Enterprise Square V complex. Upper floors of these buildings have a direct view onto

the site from the Kowloon Bay Commercial Area. The views looking onto the Western

Works Area and the proposed T2 Buildings are partially screened by Kowloon

Bay/Kwun Tong By-Pass on lower floors of the buildings. The photomontages show the

existing and proposed operational phase in scale and context, both with and without

mitigation measures as per the latest Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP)

for Kai Tak Development. With the proposed mitigation measures and greening

initiatives, the T2 Ventilation and Tunnel Portal Buildings complement the proposed

KTD considering the current existing conditions.

9.11.2.3 Figure 9.17.2: Viewpoint No 2. – Trunk Road T2 & Road 18. The photomontages are

based upon a pedestrian view at ground level and show the Tunnel Portal and the

descending T2 Road. On Day 1, the view shows the Tunnel Portal and Ventilation

Buildings with vertical greening and planting. The trees are planted at semi mature size

to help screen the buildings on Day 1. Within 10 years, the trees will soften and mask

the top and sides of the tunnel portal from views at both pedestrian level and from the

surrounding buildings.

9.11.2.4 Figure 9.17.3: Viewpoint No 3. – Trunk Road T2, refuse collection building & Road

D4. The photomontages are based on a pedestrian view at ground level to provide a

scale perspective of the Refuse Collection & Ventilation Building, both in size and

context with the existing Kwun Tong By-pass, Kowloon Bay Commercial Area and the

proposed KTD: South Apron Developments. It is anticipated that the refuse collection

building will have vertical greening and planting. The greening measures will soften the

hard concrete structure, and blend into the context of the regenerated surrounding area.

Trees are planted on either side of the building so that their canopies, within 10 years,

will help to screen the structures from surrounding roads and buildings.

9.11.2.5 Figure 9.17.4: Viewpoint No 4. – Top Floor Proposed Residential Block at R3 Runway

Precinct Housing Development. The photomontages are based on a resident’s view

within the Runway Precinct Housing Development. The photomontages illustrate the

size and scale of the Tunnel Portal and refuse collection buildings against the back drop

of the Kwun Tong By-pass with proposed mitigation measures. The refuse collection



building on Day 1 fits in with the proposed soft landscape. In 10 years the building is

screened by trees along the D6 bridge, and merges into the back drop of the trees along

the edge of the Kwun Tong By-pass.

9.11.3 Concurrent Projects

9.11.3.1 Trunk Road T2 is to be constructed in conjunction with two other Route 6 Projects; the

CKR in the western South Apron area and the Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel

Interchange at the eastern end, forming a major transportation route within the Kowloon

Peninsula. The Kai Tak South Apron Development has a series of residential,

commercial and government buildings proposed adjacent to the Trunk Road T2,

Ventilation & Tunnel Portal Buildings. The various developments are scheduled to be

completed and operational by 2021.

9.11.3.2 As per the KTD Recommended Outline Development Plan the North Apron and

Runway precinct areas will also be constructed and operational by 2021.

9.11.4 Assessment of the Significance of Residual Landscape Impacts

9.11.4.1 On completion of the Project, at the eastern end of Trunk Road T2 and associated

works, within Cha Kwo Ling Road area, the residual landscape impacts are considered

to be insubstantial.

9.11.4.2 On Day 1 of completion of the Project, at the western end of Trunk Road T2 and

associated buildings, the residual landscape impacts are considered slight to

insubstantial as the project will adhere to the mitigation measures shown in Tables 9.22

and 9.23, and illustrated in Figure 9.11.2 and Figures 9.12.1 to 9.12.4. At Year 10 the

impacts are slight to insubstantial, though are considered beneficial to the Project.

9.11.4.3 Residual landscape impacts on Landscape Resources & Landscape Character Areas at

Day 1 and Year10 are summarised in Tables 9.22 and 9.23 respectively. Impacts on

Landscape Resources by the Project are described as follows:

LR6 – Amenity Area (Kai Fuk Road / Kwun Tong By-pass): An amenity area

including sitting out areas along a footpath and a planting area of 3,620 square

metres will be lost by the construction of the Ventilation Building and Western

Works Area. On completion of the Project a planting area of 1,250 square metres

will be lost due to Trunk Road T2 and Ventilation Building. This will be

compensated by a planting area to the immediate east of approximately 4,900

square metres (refer to Figure 9.11.2). Within the Western Works Area, 18 trees

will be retained and protected, 21 trees will be transplanted and 42 trees

unsuitable for transplanting will be felled. 63 trees will be provided as

compensation in accordance with ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 (refer to Figure

9.11.2).

LR8 – Derelict / Disturbed Land (KTD South Apron): An area of derelict /

disturbed land measuring 75,300 square metres and a planting area of 159 square

metres will be lost due to the Western Works Area. On completion of the Project,



an area of 8,500 square meters will be permanently lost to the Trunk Road T2,

Ventilation and Tunnel Portal Buildings. This will be compensated by a planting

area of approximately 15,740 square metres. 12 trees will be protected from

impact by the Project, 10 trees are recommended for transplanting, and 24 trees

which are not suitable for transplanting will be felled. 89 trees will be provided as

compensation in accordance with ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 (refer to Figure

9.11.2).

LR12 – Water Body (Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter): A temporary barging

point will be located at the south eastern corner of the South Apron LR8 during

the construction phase only. The barging point will not damage any parts of the

seabed and is situated on the existing seawall. Residual impacts will be the

operation of barges between 07.00 & 19.00 in the construction phase only. The

sea wall will be reinstated following completion of the Project.

LR16 – Derelict / Disturbed Land Proposed as Cha Kwo Ling Promenade

Park by Others (Cha Kwo Ling Former Public Cargo Working Area): An

approximate area of 21,500 square metres of hard standing will be lost for the

Eastern Works Area site offices. One tree, Macaranga tanarius, which is not

considered suitable for transplanting is recommended to be felled. Mitigation for

the felled tree has been included within the compensatory trees for the Western

Works Area in accordance with ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 (refer to Figure 9.11.2).

The site will be reinstated and handed over for future development of Cha Kwo

Ling Promenade Park under a separate project.

9.11.4.4 Impacts on Landscape Character Areas affected by the Project are described as follows:

LCA1 – Major On-Going Development Landscape: An area of derelict /

disturbed land measuring an area of 75,300 square metres and a planting area of

159 square metres will be lost to the Western Works Area. On completion of the

Project an area of 8,500 square meters will be lost to the Trunk Road T2,

Ventilation and Tunnel Portal Buildings. A planting area of 15,740 square metres

will be provided to compensate the loss of this area. 12 trees will be protected

from the impact of the proposed T2 development, 10 trees are recommended for

transplanting, and 24 trees which are not suitable for transplanting will be felled.

89 trees will be provided as compensation in accordance with ETWB TCW No.

3/2006 (refer to Figure 9.11.2).

LCA3 – Transport Corridor: An approximate planting area of 3,620 square

metres will be lost as a result of the Western Works Area. On completion of the

Project a planting area of 1,250 square metres will be lost by the Western

Ventilation Building. This will be compensated by approximately 4,900 square

metres of amenity area as referred to in the report as RE10 Kai Tak South Apron:

Amenity Area. Within the works area, 18 trees will be retained and protected, 21

trees are recommended for transplanting and 42 trees which are not suitable for

transplanting will be felled. 63 trees will be provided as compensation in

accordance with ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 (refer to Figure 9.11.2).



LCA4 – Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter Landscape: A temporary barging will be

located at the south eastern corner of the South Apron (LCA1) within the

construction phase. For mitigation measures please refer to LR12 above.

LCA7 – Cha Kwo Ling Reclaimed Industrial Urban Landscape: Within the

Eastern Works Area, no planting areas will be lost as the site is currently hard

standing. An approximate area of 21,500 square metres of hard standing will be

lost for the Eastern Works Area site offices. One tree, a Macaranga tanarius

which is not considered suitable for transplanting is recommended to be felled.

Mitigation for the felled tree has been included within the compensatory trees for

the Western Works Area in accordance with ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 (refer to

Figure 9.11.2). The site will be reinstated and handed over for future

development of Cha Kwo Ling Promenade Park under a separate project.

9.11.4.5 The following Table 9.22 refers to the Landscape Resources impacted by the Project

and Table 9.23 refers to the Landscape Character Areas impacted by the Project.



Table 9.22 Residual Impacts on Landscape Resources after Mitigation

ID.

No.

Landscape resources Significance Threshold Before Mitigation

(Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Recommended Mitigation Measures

Residual Impact After Mitigation

(Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial)

Adverse or Beneficial

Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day1 Operation Year 10

LR6 Amenity Area (Kai Fuk Road

/ Kwun Tong By-pass)

Moderate

Moderate CM1 to CM2 OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

LR8 Derelict / Disturbed Land

(KTD South Apron)

Moderate Moderate CM1 to CM2 OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

LR12 Water Body (Kwun Tong

Typhoon Shelter)

Slight Insubstantial CM1 OM4 Slight

Adverse

Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR16 Derelict / Disturbed Land

Proposed as Cha Kwo Ling

Promenade Park by Others

(Cha Kwo Ling Former Public

Cargo Working Area)

Slight

Insubstantial CM1 to CM2 OM4 Slight

Adverse


Table 9.23 Residual Impacts on Landscape Character Areas after Mitigation

ID.

No.

Landscape

Character Areas Significance Threshold Before Mitigation

(Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Recommended Mitigation Measures

Residual Impact After Mitigation


Adverse or Beneficial

Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Operation Year 10

LCA1 LR8, LR10 and LR11 Moderate Moderate CM1 to CM2 OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

LCA3 LR1, LR6 and LR14 Moderate

Moderate CM1 to CM2 OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

LCA4 LR12 Slight Insubstantial CM1 OM4 Slight

Adverse


LCA7 LR14 and LR16 Slight

Insubstantial CM1 to CM2 OM4 Slight

Adverse


Note: The impacts on Landscape Resources and Landscape Character Areas are considered to reduce after 10 years of operation due to the maturity of tree and plant growth.

The impacts are considered beneficial.



9.11.5 Assessment of the Significance of Residual Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers

9.11.5.1 Residual landscape impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers are summarised in Tables

9.24 and 9.25 respectively. Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers by the Project are

described as follows:



Table 9.24 Residual Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers after Mitigation (Eastern Works Area)

VSR

ID.

No.


Mitigation

(Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate,

Substantial)

Recommended Mitigation Measures Residual Impact After Mitigation



Day 1

Operation Year

10

O10 Slight N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8 N/A Insubstantial N/A NA


CM8

N/A Insubstantial N/A NA

O16 Insubstantial N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8



CM8



CM8


O19 Slight/ Moderate N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight

Adverse

N/A NA

O20 Moderate/

Substantial

N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Moderate

Adverse

N/A NA


CM8


GIC12 Insubstantial N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8


R3 Slight/ Moderate N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight

Adverse

N/A NA

R4 Slight/ Moderate N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight

Adverse

N/A NA



VSR

ID.

No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




Day 1

Operation Year

10

R6 Substantial N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Moderate/

Substantial

Adverse

N/A NA


CM8

N/A Moderate/

Substantial

Adverse

N/A NA


CM8

N/A Moderate/

Substantial

Adverse

N/A NA

R13 Insubstantial N/A CM1, CM5 to


R14 Insubstantial N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8


R19 Moderate/

Substantial

N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Moderate

Adverse

N/A NA

RE7 Moderate N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight/ Moderate

Adverse

N/A NA

RE12 Insubstantial N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8


RE13 Slight N/A CM1, CM5 to



CM8




VSR

ID.

No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




Day 1

Operation Year

10

RE15 Insubstantial N/A CM1, CM5 to


T1 Slight/

Moderate

N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight

Adverse

N/A NA

T2 Moderate N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight/

Moderate

Adverse

N/A NA

T3 Moderate N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight/

Moderate

Adverse

N/A NA

Table 9.25 Residual Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers after Mitigation:(Western Works Area)

VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)



Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Operation Year

10


CM8

OM1 to OM5 Insubstantial N/A N/A

O2 Insubstantial Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial



VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




10

O3 Slight Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8


O4 Slight/

Moderate

Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight

Adverse


O5 Moderate Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight/

Moderate

Adverse


O6 Moderate Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8 OM1 to OM5 Slight/

Moderate

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Insubstantial

O7 Moderate Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight/

Moderate

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Insubstantial

O8 Slight Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8


O9 N/A Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8 OM1 to OM5 N/A Insubstantial Insubstantial

O10 Moderate Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight/

Moderate

Adverse


O11 N/A Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 N/A Slight

Beneficial

Insubstantial



VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




10

O12 Slight/

Moderate

Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight

Adverse


O13 Slight Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Insubstantial Slight

Beneficial

Insubstantial

O14 Moderate/

Substantial

Slight/ Moderate CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Insubstantial

O16 Slight/

Moderate

Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight

Adverse


O17 Slight

Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8


O18 Slight/

Moderate

N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8

N/A Slight

Adverse

N/A Insubstantial


CM8

N/A Insubstantial N/A Insubstantial

GIC1 Slight Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8


GIC2 N/A Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 N/A Insubstantial Insubstantial

GIC3 Slight Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8



CM8 OM1 to OM5 Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial



VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




10


CM8


GIC6 N/A Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8


Beneficial

Insubstantial

GIC7 N/A Moderate CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 N/A Slight/

Moderate

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

GIC8 N/A Moderate CM1, CM5 to

CM8 OM1 to OM5 N/A Slight/

Moderate

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

GIC9 N/A Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8


Beneficial

Insubstantial

GIC10 Moderate/

Substantial

Moderate/

Substantial

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Moderate

Beneficial

Slight/Moderate

Beneficial

GIC11A Moderate/

Substantial

Moderate/

Substantial

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Moderate

Beneficial

Slight/Moderate

Beneficial

GIC11B Moderate/

Substantial

Moderate/

Substantial

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Moderate

Adverse

Moderate

Beneficial

Slight/Moderate

Beneficial

GIC11C N/A Moderate/

Substantial

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 N/A Moderate

Beneficial

Slight/Moderate

Beneficial

GIC12 Insubstantial N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8




VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




10

R1 N/A Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8



CM8


R3 Substantial Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8 OM1 to OM5 Moderate/

Substantial

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Insubstantial

R4 Substantial Slight/

Moderate

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Moderate/

Substantial

Adverse

Slight

Beneficial

Insubstantial


CM8


R6 Slight

N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8


R9 Slight Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to



CM8



CM8






VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




10


CM8



CM8



CM8 OM1 to OM5 N/A Insubstantial Insubstantial

R16 N/A Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8



CM8


R18 Slight N/A CM1, CM5 to

CM8


RE1 Slight Slight CM1, CM5 to

CM8


RE2 Slight Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8



CM8



CM8



CM8 OM1 to OM5 Slight

Adverse




VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




10

RE6 N/A Moderate CM1, CM5 to

CM8


Moderate

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial


CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight/

Moderate

Adverse

N/A N/A


CM8 OM1 to OM5 N/A Slight/

Moderate

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial


CM8


Moderate

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

RE10 N/A Moderate/

Substantial

CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 N/A Moderate

Beneficial

Slight/Moderate

Beneficial


CM8



CM8 N/A Insubstantial N/A N/A


CM8

N/A Slight/

Moderate

Adverse

N/A N/A


CM8

N/A Insubstantial N/A N/A



VSR

ID. No.


Mitigation


Substantial)




10

T1 Moderate Moderate CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight/

Moderate

Adverse

Slight/

Moderate

Beneficial

Slight

Beneficial

T3 Moderate Insubstantial CM1, CM5 to

CM8

OM1 to OM5 Slight/

Moderate

Adverse




9.11.6 Summary of Residual Impacts on Landscape Resources and Landscape Character Areas

9.11.6.1 Residual Impacts on Landscape Resources and Landscape Character Areas are

described in Tables 9.22 and 9.23 respectively.

9.11.6.2 LR6, amenity area, will experience moderate adverse residual impacts during the

construction phase, due to the felling of trees and loss of amenity area to accommodate

the Western Works Area and Ventilation Building. Within the operation phase, impacts

are slight and are considered beneficial, due to compensatory roadside tree and shrub

planting and construction of approximately 4,900 square metres of amenity area as

referred to in the report as RE10 Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area (refer to Figure

9.11.2). In addition, there will be comprehensive greening to roofs and associated

structures of the Tunnel Portal and Ventilation Buildings which help blend the Project

into the surrounding landscape (refer to Figures 9.12.1 to 9.12.4). By Year 10 of

operation, residual landscape impacts are considered slight and beneficial in nature.

9.11.6.3 LR8, derelict / disturbed land, will experience moderate adverse residual impacts during

the construction phase, due to the loss of hard standing to accommodate the Western

Works Area. Within the operation phase, impacts are slight and are considered

beneficial, due to compensation by approximately 4,900 square metres of amenity area

as referred to in the report as RE10 Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area (refer to

Figure 9.11.2). By Year 10 of operation, residual landscape impacts are considered

slight and beneficial in nature.

9.11.6.4 LR12, water body, will experience slight adverse residual impacts during the

construction phase, due to the barges carrying materials to and from a temporary

barging point located on the sea wall. Within the operation phase the barging point will

be removed and impacts on Day 1 and Year 10 are considered insubstantial.

9.11.6.5 LR16, derelict / disturbed land in the Eastern Works Area, will experience slight

adverse residual impacts during the construction phase, due to loss of one tree, a

Macaranga tanarius, and hard standing to accommodate the Eastern Works Area. The

tree will be mitigated by trees, shrubs and amenity space created in the Western Works

Area by the Project (refer to Figure 9.11.2). Within the operation phase the impacts on

Day 1 and Year 10 are considered insubstantial. The site will be reinstated and handed

over for future development of Cha Kwo Ling Promenade Park under a separate project.

9.11.7 Impacts on Landscape Character Areas

9.11.7.1 LCA1, derelict / disturbed land, will experience moderate adverse residual impacts

during the construction phase, due to the loss of hard standing to accommodate the

Western Works Area. Within the operation phase, impacts are slight and are considered

beneficial, due to compensatory roadside tree and shrub planting and compensation by

approximately 4,900 square metres of amenity area as referred to in the report as RE10

Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area (refer to Figure 9.11.2). By Year 10 of operation,

residual landscape impacts are considered slight and beneficial in nature.



LCA3, amenity area, will experience moderate adverse residual impacts during the

construction phase, due to the felling of trees and loss of amenity area to accommodate

the Western Works Area and Ventilation Building. Within the operation phase, impacts

are slight and are considered beneficial, due to compensatory roadside tree and shrub

planting and construction of approximately 4,900 square metres of amenity area as

referred to in the report as RE10 Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area (refer to Figure

9.11.2). In addition, there will be comprehensive greening to roofs and associated

structures of the Tunnel Portal and Ventilation Building which help blend the Project

into the surrounding landscape (refer to Figures 9.12.1 to 9.12.4). By Year 10 of

operation, residual landscape impacts are considered slight and beneficial in nature.

9.11.7.2 LCA4, water body, will experience slight adverse residual impacts during the

construction phase, due to the barges carrying materials to and from a temporary

barging point located on the sea wall. Within the operation phase the barging point will

be removed and impacts on Day 1 and Year 10 are considered insubstantial.

9.11.7.3 LCA7, derelict / disturbed land in the Eastern Works Area, will experience slight

adverse residual impacts during the construction phase, due to loss of one tree, a

Macaranga tanarius, and hard standing to accommodate the Eastern Works Area. The

tree will be mitigated by trees, shrubs and amenity space created in the Western Works

Area by the Project (refer to Figure 9.11.2). Within the operation phase the impacts on

Day 1 and Year 10 are considered insubstantial. The site will be reinstated and handed

over for future development of Cha Kwo Ling Promenade Park under a separate project.

9.11.8 Impacts on Visually Sensitive Receivers

9.11.8.1 At the Eastern Works Area, upon implementation of mitigation measures, VSRs with

moderate to substantial residual impacts in the construction phase are R6, R7, R8, R19,

and O20. They have close and direct views onto the construction site and are also

impacted by additional barges within Victoria Harbour. There will be no impacts onto

the Eastern Works Area after completion of the construction phase, as after the

operational stage the site will be handed back to CEDD, where the site is planned to be

developed into the Cha Kwo Ling Promenade and Park. VSRs with slight to moderate

residual impacts in the construction phase are O19, R3, R4, RE7, T1, T2 and T3 and the

remaining VSRs will experience visual impacts of insubstantial significance.

9.11.8.2 Upon implementation of mitigation measures, within the Western Works Area in the

construction phase, VSRs O14, GIC10, GIC11A, GIC11B, R3 & R4 will experience

moderate to substantial residual impacts. This is due to the T2 works area being

adjacent to the VSRs in the construction phase. VSRs with slight to moderate residual

impacts in the construction phase is O4. O5, O6, O7, O10, O12, O16, O18, RE5, RE7,

RE13, T1 and T3 and the remaining VSRs will experience visual impacts of

insubstantial significance. As a large area of the KTD Runway Precinct and South

Apron will also be under construction at the same time, the residual impacts within the

western area are not viewed as adverse and cumulative impacts are not considered to be

unacceptable within such a context.



9.11.8.3 Residual visual impacts to a majority of VSRs in the Western Works Area in the

operation phase will be of slight to insubstantial significance, except for the VSRs

GIC10, GIC11A, GIC11B, GIC11C, and RE10 which will experience moderate visual

impacts and VSRs O6, O7, O11, O13, O14, GIC6, GIC7, GIC8, GIC9, R3, R4, RE6,

RE8, RE9, and T1 that will experience visual impacts of slight to moderate significance.

Despite the presence of physical above ground structures the residual visual impacts

could be considered to be positive, since the structures are sensitively designed and

extensive greening and tree planting will be in place to improve the overall visual

experience of the structures and the surrounding area.

9.12 Cumulative Landscape & Visual Impacts

9.12.1 Concurrent Projects

9.12.1.1 The landscape and visual impacts generated by the Project are assessed in the context of

associated impacts of concurrent projects.

9.12.1.2 Previously the Kai Tak Development (KTD) was a disused airport runway. On

regenerating the area into a high-end mixed use development, the KTD will create a

multifunctional mixed use area, providing various government, occupational, residential

and recreational facilities for the Kowloon Bay and Hong Kong areas as a whole.

9.12.1.3 Trunk Road T2 is to be constructed in conjunction with two other Route 6 Projects; the

CKR Route (Western Kowloon – Kai Tak) in the western South Apron area and the

Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel Interchange at the eastern end, forming a major

transportation route within the Kowloon Peninsula. For the CKR & TKO-LTT Route 6

projects that interface with the Project, separate EIAs have been carried out. The CKR

and the Trunk Road T2 connect at the South Apron area running north west to south

east directly through the site, while the Trunk Road T2 & TKO LTT will join at the

Lam Tin Interchange.

9.12.1.4 The Project and associated buildings will be viewed from the north by the Kowloon Bay

commercial area, comprised of newly built high rise commercial developments. From

the south and south eastern areas, a cruise terminal, hotels, residential developments, a

government hospital, and other related medical centers would be either in construction

or are planned. Due to the increase in developments within the area, the Trunk Road T2

will play a vital role in providing public access for the growing urban population and

linking the Kai Tak Development to both the immediate local areas and Hong Kong as a

whole.

9.12.1.5 The Trunk Road T2 and associated buildings have insubstantial impacts to the area and

are in keeping with the contemporary character of the proposed KTD. Trunk Road T2

and associated buildings will be commissioned by the end of 2020, in coordination with

both the CKR and TKO-LTT Route 6 projects.



9.12.2 Impacts on Landscape Resources and Character Areas

9.12.2.1 Impacts on existing Landscape Resources and Character Areas will be mitigated in the

construction and operation phases.

9.12.2.2 The cumulative impacts of the Project on Landscape Resources and Character Areas in

the Western and Eastern Works Areas are listed below:

Western Works Area, temporary loss of 75,300 square metres and a permanent

loss of 8500 square meters of hard standing, 5029 square meters of planting areas

and loss of 66 trees. This will be mitigated by 15,740 square meters of planting

areas and 4,900 square meters of Amenity Area as referred to in the report as

RE10 Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area. Extensive compensatory planting will

include 152 trees in accordance with ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 (refer to Figure

9.11.2). Within the operation phase, impacts are slight and are considered

beneficial.

Eastern Works Area: no planting areas will be lost as the site is currently hard

standing. An approximate area of 21,500 square metres of hard standing will be

lost for the Eastern Works Area site offices. One tree, a Macaranga tanarius

which is not considered suitable for transplanting is recommended to be felled.

Mitigation for the felled tree has been included within the compensatory trees for

the Western Works Area in accordance with ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 (refer to

Figure 9.11.2). The site will be reinstated and handed over for future

development of Cha Kwo Ling Promenade Park under a separate project.

9.12.2.3 If the Trunk Road T2 and associated buildings were the only developments in the area,

the discussed landscape and visual impacts would appear more significant. As the

Project is scheduled to be constructed at the same time as many KTD proposed

developments, it would appear to blend into the South Apron Development with

landscape mitigation measures. As a large area of the KTD Runway Precinct and South

Apron will also be under construction at the same time, the residual impacts within the

western area are not viewed as adverse and cumulative impacts are not considered to be

unacceptable within such a context.

9.12.2.4 On assessing the Project within the context of the CKR & TKO LTT Route 6 Projects

and the KTD RODP plan for other proposed developments, and reviewing the

cumulative impacts generated by the Trunk Road T2 and associated buildings, it is

considered compatible with the surrounding proposed landscape. Mitigation measures

will include extensive compensatory tree and shrub planting, sensitive design and

architectural detailing, and finishing of built structures and provision of new public

amenity area.

9.13 Summary and Conclusions

9.13.1 For the construction phase of the Trunk Road T2 within the Eastern Works Area, there

are anticipated to be only very limited impacts, due to the relatively small amount of

construction works to be carried out in the Eastern Works Area. Upon implementation



of mitigation measures, VSRs R6, R7, R8 and R19 will be affected due to their being

adjacent to the works area throughout the construction phase. However, they will only

be affected by excavation of the receiving shaft early in the Project, and later the

extraction and removal off-site of the tunnel boring machine. There will be no visual

impacts by the Project in the Operation Phase.

9.13.2 For the construction phase of Trunk road T2 within the Western Works Area, upon

implementation of mitigation measures, VSRs O14, GIC10, GIC11A, GIC11B, R3 &

R4 will experience moderate to substantial residual impacts. This is due to the T2 works

area being adjacent to the VSR’s in the developments through the construction phase.

VSR’s with slight to moderate residual impacts in the construction phase are O4. O5,

O6, O7, O10, O12, O16, O18, RE5, RE7, RE13, T1 and T3 and the remaining VSR’s

experience visual impacts of insubstantial significance. As a large area of the KTD

Runway Precinct and South Apron will also be under construction at the same time, the

residual impacts within the western area are not viewed as adverse and cumulative

impacts are not considered to be unacceptable within such a context.

9.13.3 On completion of the Project, the majority of Trunk Road T2 is underground, except for

the low rise (+17mPD) Ventilation Building, Tunnel Portal Building and refuse

collection building. In the Western Works Area, there will be a temporary loss of

75,300 square metres and a permanent loss of 8500 square meters of hard standing and,

5029 square meters of planting areas will be permanently lost. This will be mitigated by

15,740 square meters of planting areas and 4,900 square meters of Amenity Area as

referred to in the report as RE10 Kai Tak South Apron: Amenity Area. 98 trees will be

impacted upon. 67 trees are recommended to be felled and 31 are proposed to be

transplanted to a location that will be identified at a later stage of the project. Extensive

compensatory planting will include 152 trees in accordance with ETWB TCW No.

3/2006 (refer to Figure 9.11.2). In the Eastern Works Area one tree and an approximate

area of 21,500 square metres of hard standing will be lost. Mitigation for the felled tree

has been included within the compensatory trees for the Western Works Area. The site

will be reinstated and handed over for future development of Cha Kwo Ling Promenade

Park under a separate project. Details of the landscape proposals for the Western Works

Area will be reviewed within the detail design stage. It is considered there will be no

substantial adverse landscape and visual impacts by the Project during the operation

phase.

9.13.4 For VSRs in the Kowloon Bay area having southern views towards the development,

Trunk Road T2 and associated buildings are considered to be in context with the future

developments in the South Apron and KTD.

9.13.5 The tunnel portal and refuse collection building would be sensitively designed and

proposed to be no higher than 17mPD (Figures 9.12.1 – 9.12.4). Mitigation measures

including vertical greening and tree planting are proposed to be provided. The overall

visual impacts on the surrounding VSRs would not be significant and could be

considered positive to a certain extent.

9.13.6 Due to the intended 2021 completion dates of the Kai Tak Development including the

Metro Park, Runway Residential and Hotel Precinct, the Cruise Terminal and Tourism



and Leisure Hub, three hospital sites and other government buildings, views from the

Victoria Harbour and Southern Kowloon areas will be screened and covered.

Substantial adverse visual impacts are not expected.

9.13.7 Overall, it is considered that the residual landscape and visual impacts of the Project are

acceptable with mitigation measures during construction and operation phases.

9 landscape & visual impact 9.1 introduction · landscape impact assessment (lia) as stated...

Documents