ENVRIONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT

Integrated WasteManagement Facilities

Focus Group Meeting

May 2009

Meeting RundownIntroduction

20 min Background Presentation by Engineering Consultants

Discussion

90 min Your Concerns:-

• Technical• Environmental• Traffic• Social• Economic• Others

Closing Remarks & Acknowledgement

INTRODUCTION

Background

Municipal Solid Waste Problem

Treatment Technologies for IWMF

Potential Sites for IWMF

Engineering Investigation andEnvironment Impact Assessment

Public Engagement Process

Integrated Waste Management Facilities

To tackle the MSW problem

A Policy Framework for theManagement of MSW

Bulk Reduction &Disposal (Development

of Integrated WasteManagement Facilities)

Reuse, Recovery &Recycling

Waste Avoidance &Minimization

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Trend of MSW Generation

Year

MSW Generated

MSW Recovery Rate

MSW Landfilled

Amount ofMSW

Generated/ Landfilled

(milliontonnes/yr)

MSWRecoveryRate (%)

Increasing trend over the past years

There is still a substantial amount of unavoidable MSW requiring disposal(~9,500 tonnes per day in 2008)

Need for Alternative Disposal Means

The current practice of disposing unavoidable MSW at landfill is not sustainable:Limited landfill life, there is an urgent need to prolong the landfill life.Long-term land resource use and environmental burdens arising from landfilling ofwaste.

WENT Landfill NENT Landfill

SENT Landfill

Waste Management Strategy

IWMF Phase 1Mixed wasteCore facility: employs thermal treatmenttechnologyDemonstration-scale recycling facility for mixedwaste

Other Waste FacilitiesOrganic Waste Treatment Facility (OWTF) at aseparate location to treat source-separatedorganic wasteSludge Treatment Facility (STF) at a separatelocation to treat sewage sludge producedduring wastewater treatment

Integrated Waste ManagementFacilities (IWMF)

Policy Framework (2005-2014)Aims to treat unavoidable MSW, bulk reductionDeveloped in phasesCapacity of First Phase of IWMF - about 3,000tpd

good economy of scalecomparable to other densely populated cities withsimilar demographic and geographic situations

Capacity of Remaining Phase(s) of IWMFto be determined at a later stage

Area required for the First Phase of IWMFabout 10 hectares

Expression of Interest (EoI)

Aims to identify suitable MSW treatmenttechnologies for Hong Kong

In April 2002, local and overseas companieswere invited to submit a proposals on wastetreatment technologies for the GovernmentAn Advisory Group (AG) comprising membersfrom professional bodies, green groups andacademic sectors was set up to assess theproposals and to recommend suitable wastetreatment technologies for Hong Kong.

AG Members & Evaluation Criteria

Ms. Connie Lau

Mrs. KatherineShum

Ms. JasminiaCheung

Dr. Ng Tat Lun

Dr. W K Lo

Prof. Francis Lui

Dr. Luk Yim-fai

Dr. Liu Chun-wah

Mr. Wong Pit-kwong

Mr. Mak Nak-keung

Dr. Man Chi Sum

Mr. Michael Lai

Mr. Chua Hoi-wai

Dr. Elaine Chan

Mr. Apo Leong

Prof. Joseph Lee

Dr. Albert Koenig

Dr. C K Chan

Prof. Herbert Fang

Mr. C M Lin

Prof. C S Poon

Mr. Edwin Lau

Prof. Ho Kin-chung

Dr. Ng Cho-nam

Prof. Lam Kin-che

Dr. Gordon Ng

Mr. Maurice Lee

Mr. Keith K K Kwok

Prof. C S Poon

Prof. Joseph Lee

Dr. Man Chi Sum

Prof. Francis Lui

Ms. Connie Lau

Prof. Wong Tze Wai

Mrs. Teresa Wong

Prof. Lam Kin-che

ConsumerEconomicsSocialTechnologyEnvironment

Sub-GroupsAdvisory Group(AG) on WasteManagement

Facilities

EoI Evaluation Process

RecommendedTechnology

Approach forthe IWMF

EoIInvitation

EoIEvaluation

Formulationof Strategy

Options

StrategyOptions

Evaluation

July 2002

Apr 2002

Submissions of59 proposals

July 2003Elimination of 38proposals

November 2003Formation of 7integrated wastemanagementstrategy options

July 2004Results of theevaluation

IWMF Treatment Technology

Core Treatment - AdvancedThermal Incineration

Bulk reduction of volume ofMSW for disposalRecovery of energy byincorporating “Waste-to-Energy” system

Recovery of recyclablesSorting and recyclingrecyclables by Mechanical-Biological Treatment plant(MBT)

Comply with the moststringent internationalemission standards

Schematic Integrated WasteManagement Facilities

Thermal

Landfill

Mixed WasteRecycle

EnergyRecovery& Sale

MBT

Residue Residue

Incineration Plant - Worldwide Examples

Reported to ACE Waste ManagementSubcommittee on 6 July 2006 that a sitesearch exercise would be initiated

CDM International Inc. was engaged tocarry out the site search

Worked closely with GovernmentDepartments

Completed in January 2008

Presented the findings to ACE andLegCo EA Panel in early 2008

Site Selection for IWMFSite Selection for IWMF

Site Selection for IWMF Phase 1Site Selection for IWMF Phase 1

LegCo EA Panel Paper, [CB(1)724/07-08(01)] )

http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr07-08/english/panels/ea/papers/eacb1-724-1-e.pdf

http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr07-08/chinese/panels/ea/papers/eacb1-724-1-c.pdf

ACE Paper, [9/2008]

http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/boards/advisory_council/files/ACE_Paper_9_2008.PDF

All Special Areas (outside CountryParks);All Restricted Areas (Wildlife); TheRAMSAR Site (including bufferarea);All Green Belt (GB) and UrbanFringe Parks;All Conservation Areas (CA);All Coastal Protection Areas (CPA);All Water Gathering Grounds;All Wetlands Areas;All Fish Culture Zones;

All area without marine accessArea very exposed to wave ortyphoon if island is chosenAll areas for Residential andCommercial Use;All 23 existing or potential CountryParks;All existing or potential MarineParks and Marine Reserves;All Sites of Special ScientificInterest (SSSI) (including bufferareas);

Identification of Potential Sites

AG recommended to exclude the following areas:

All Airports and Restricted Areasaround them (including theMilitary Airport);All Other Major Infrastructure(including Castle Peak FiringRange);All Major Tourism DevelopmentAreas; andAll Priority Sites for EnhancedConservation promulgated underthe New Nature ConservationPolicy.

All Proposed Fisheries ProtectionAreas;All Gazetted Beaches;All Declared Monuments, GradedHistorical Buildings and Structures,Deemed Monuments andArchaeological Sites;All Cemeteries, Burial Grounds orGrave Zones;All Fairways and Shipping Lanesand Port Areas;All Tunnels and Roads, existingand proposed Railways;

Identification of Potential Sites

AG recommended to exclude the following areas(Cont’)

6 Potential Sites

Ha Mei Wan,Lamma Island

Tseung Kwan OArea 137

Ex-Lamma Quarry,Lamma Island

Shek Kwu Chau

Tsang TsuiAsh Lagoons

Tuen MunArea 38

Methodology of Site Search forIWMF

5 main categoriesEnvironmental

Engineering / Technical

Economics

Social

Consumer & User (CommunityImpacts)

Methodology of Site Search for IWMF

20 Selection criteria from 5 main categories

10. Ease of Integrationwith Existing orPlanned MSWInfrastructure

9. Community Impacts

8. Traffic Impact

7. Land Ownership

6. Land Use

5. Drainage, WaterQuality, MarineEcology & Fisheries

4. Ecology (Terrestrial)

3. Visual and Landscape

2. Noise

1. Air Quality

•Consumer•& User•Social•Economic

s•Technical/

•Engineering•Environmental•Major Criteria

20. Hazard to Life

19. Opportunity Cost ofLand

18. Operating Cost

17. Capital Cost

16. Operational Risk

15. Construction Risk

14. Duration

13. Utilities

12. Constraints to SiteLayout

11. Site Access

•Consumer•& User•Social•Economics•Technical/

•Engineering•Environmental•Major Criteria

Methodology of Site Search for IWMF

20 Selection criteria from 5 main categories (cont.)

Consultant’s Recommendation

Recommend Tsang Tsui AshLagoons Site and Shek Kwu ChauSite to be taken forward for detailedengineering and EIA studies.

Locations of Potential Sites for IWMF

Tsang Tsui

Shek Kwu Chau

Shek Kwu Chau Site

Potential Site for IWMFby Reclamation

Chi Ma Wan PeninsulaChi Ma Wan Peninsula

ShekShek KwuKwu ChauChauCheungCheung ChauChau

Key Features ofShek Kwu Chau site

Terrestrial ecology - some fauna species ofspecial ecological interest. However,development will be on reclaimed land only.

Marine ecology - Water quality, marine ecologyand fishery may be impacted during theconstruction period, can possibly be mitigated.

Would involve reclamation, statutory gazettingprocedures, and installation of power lines.

The compatibility of the IWMF with the adjacentrehabilitation centre will need to be carefullystudied.

Marine transport only

Tsang Tsui Site

Potential Site of IWMFon Existing Ash Lagoon

WENTLandfill

Black PointPower Station

Key Features ofTsang Tsui Ash Lagoons site

Synergy effect for locating right next tothe WENT Landfill could sharefacilities like berthing facilities .

Near existing power plant Surplusenergy can easily be connected to thepower grid.

Both marine and land transport of wasteare possible

No reclamation is required. No marineecological impact.

Engineering Investigation andEnvironment Impact Assessment

Engineering Investigation (EI) Study

MSW treatment technology review

Energy export & recycling options

Transportation & procurement arrangements

Engineering assessments including traffic impact

Engineering design including reclamation etc

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study

Assessment of potential impacts arising from theconstruction and operation of the IWMF at the twopotential sites

Recommendation of suitable mitigation measures

Public Engagement

Programme

EI and EIA studiesCommenced in Nov 2008

Conducting surveys, reviews, publicengagement etc & agreeing assessmentmethodologies with relevant authorities

Completion: by 2010

Final recommendation on site selection

IWMF Phase 1Tentatively, commissioning: 2015/2016

Public Engagement

Public engagement events held in2008:-

30 Meetings & Public Forums withDCs and Stakeholders

25 Exhibitions

Public engagement will continuethroughout the EI and EIA studies

Public Engagement Process

To identify the concerns of the interested groupson key issues such as site selection,environmental & health risk, etc.

May 2009 –Jun 2009

Focus GroupMeetings

To update the public on the latest study progress,report major comments received, discuss localenhancement opportunities, present possiblesolutions/mitigations, and provide opportunity tovisit the two sites.

Jan 2010 –Feb 2010

Public Workshops &Site Visits

To present the findings of the EI and EIA studiesand the engagement, report the analysis of keyissues and areas of concern, and proposeenhancement and/or mitigations.

Sep 2010 –Oct 2010

Town Hall Meeting

Events Time Purpose

Public Engagement Process

Our continuous public engagement processinvolves other public engagement activities,such as exhibition, website, newsletter.

Please visit our website www.iwmf.hk forinformation and updates about this projectand share with us your view anytime by:-Email: enquiry.iwmf@aecom.com

Post: Metcalf & Eddy Ltd9/F, Tower 2, Grand Central Plaza138 Shatin Rural Committee RoadShatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Attn: IWMF Project Team

DISCUSSION