Table
of Contents
Page
2.3 Construction
Programme and Activities
2.5 Status of
Environmental Licences, Notification and Permits
3 Environmental
Monitoring Requirements
3.1 Construction Dust
Monitoring
3.2 Construction Noise
Monitoring
4 Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
5.1 Construction Dust
Monitoring
5.2 Regular
Construction Noise Monitoring
6 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION AND AUDIT
7 Environmental
Non-conformance
7.1 Summary of
Monitoring Exceedances
7.2 Summary of
Environmental Non-Compliance
7.3 Summary of
Environmental Complaints
7.4 Summary of
Environmental Summon and Successful Prosecutions
8.1 Construction
Programme for the Next Three Months
8.2 Key Issues for the
Coming Month
8.3 Monitoring
Schedule for the Coming Month
9 ConclusionS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
List of Tables
Table 2.1........... Construction
Activities in the reporting month
Table 2.2........... Contact Information of Key Personnel
Table 2.3........... Status of Environmental Licenses, Notifications and Permits
Table 3.1 ......... Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
Table 3.2 ......... Location of Construction Dust
Monitoring Station
Table 3.3 ......... Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table 3.4 ......... Noise Monitoring Equipment for
Regular Noise Monitoring
Table 3.5 ......... Noise Monitoring Stations during Construction Phase
Table 3.6 ......... Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table 4.1........... Status of Required
Submission under Environmental Permit
Table 5.1 ......... Summary of 24-hour TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting
Period
Table 5.2 ......... Summary of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting
Period
Table 5.3 ......... Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the
Reporting Period
Table 6.1 ......... Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit
Table 8.1........... Construction
Activities in the coming three months
List of Figures
Site Layout Plan |
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Location of Air Quality Monitoring Station |
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Locations of Noise Monitoring Station |
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List
of Appendices
Construction Programme |
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Project Organization Structure |
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Implementation Schedule of Environmental Mitigation Measures |
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Summary of Action and Limit Levels |
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Calibration Certificates of Equipment |
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EM&A Monitoring Schedules |
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Air Quality Monitoring Results and their Graphical Presentations |
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Noise Monitoring Results and their Graphical Presentations |
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Event and Action Plan Cumulative Statistics on Complaints, Notification of Summons and
Successful Prosecutions |
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Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table Shatin to Central Link (Hung Hom – Admiralty
Section) Kai Tak Barging Facility under FEP-01/436/2012/F Monthly EM&A
Report |
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Central Kowloon Route – Kai Tak West (CKR-KTW; Contract No.
HY/2014/07) (hereafter called “the Project”) covers part of the construction of
the Central Kowloon Route (CKR).
The Project comprises
the follow works:
·
50x30m access
shaft with noise enclosure at Ma Tau Kok (MTK);
·
100m long
cut-and-cover (C&C) tunnel at MTK;
·
Demolition
and re-provisioning of MTK Public Pier;
·
160m long
underwater tunnel (UWT) (Stage 1);
·
210m long
UWT (Stage 2);
·
60m long
C&C tunnel at Kai Tak;
·
130m long
depressed road and 200m long underpass at Kai Tak;
·
390m long
underground tunnel ventilation audit at Kai Tak;
·
Seawall
demolition and construction of new landing steps; and
·
Barging
Point enclosure and conveyor system.
The EM&A programme commenced on 4 April 2018.The impact EM&A for the Project includes
air quality and noise monitoring.
This is the 62nd
monthly EM&A Report presenting the EM&A works carried out during the
period between 1 and 31 May 2023. As informed by the Contractor, major
activities in the reporting period were:
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai Tak |
- Road pavement at underpass,
depressed road and C&C; |
Ma Tau Kok |
- Temporary traffic management (TTM) implementation; |
Kowloon Bay |
- Road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; |
Breaches of Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality
All 24-hour TSP result was below the Action and Limit Levels at all
monitoring locations in the reporting month.
All 1-hour TSP result was below the Action and Limit Levels at all
monitoring locations in the reporting month.
Breaches of Action and Limit Levels for Noise
Regular Noise Monitoring
No exceedance of Action and Limit level of
noise was recorded in the reporting month.
Complaint, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecution
One (1) complaint
was received in the reporting month (May 2023). The investigation is under
investigated and would be provided in the next reporting month (June 2023).
Reporting Changes
No report changes in the reporting period.
Future Key Issues
Key issues to be considered
in the next three months included:
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai Tak |
- Road Pavement at underpass,
depressed road and C&C; |
Ma Tau Kok |
- TTM implementation; |
Kowloon Bay |
- Road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; |
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Section 1:
Introduction
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Section 2:
Project Information
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Section 3:
Environmental Monitoring Requirement
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Section 4:
Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
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Section 5:
Monitoring Results
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Section 6:
Environmental Site Inspection and Audit
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Section 7: Environmental Non-conformance
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Section 8:
Future Key Issues
· Section 9: Conclusions and Recommendations
(a)
construction of approximately 160m long
cut-and-cover tunnel and 370m long underwater tunnel between the tunnel section
at Ma Tau Kok and the depressed road of the CKR
within Kai Tak Development;
(b)
reconstruction of the seawall at Ma Tau
Kok public pier, and the sloping seawall at the
Former Kai Tak Airport Runway;
(c)
construction of approximately 125m long
depressed road and 200m long underpass of the CKR within Kai Tak Development;
(d)
construction of approximately 360m long
underground tunnel ventilation adit of the CKR;
(e)
reconstruction of Kowloon City Ferry
Pier Public Transport Interchange; and
(f)
other associated works.
Table 2.1 Construction Activities in the reporting month
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai
Tak |
-
Road pavement at underpass, depressed road and C&C; |
Ma
Tau Kok |
-
Temporary traffic management (TTM) implementation; |
Kowloon
Bay |
-
Road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; |
Table 2.2 Contact Information of Key Personnel
Party |
Role |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
Fax |
Arup-Mott
MacDonald Joint Venture |
Residential
Engineer (ER) |
Engineer’s
Representative |
Mr. Patrick Lo |
36195901 |
2268 3954 |
ERM |
Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC) |
Independent
Environmental Checker |
Ms. Mandy To |
2271 3113 |
3015 8052 |
Gammon |
Contractor |
Contracts Manager |
Mr. Kin Fai Tam |
2516 8823 |
2516 6260 |
Environmental Manager |
Ms. Michelle Tang |
9267 8866 |
2516 6260 |
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AECOM |
Contractor’s
Environmental Team (ET) |
ET Leader |
Mr. Y. W. Fung |
3922 9366 |
2317 7609 |
Table 2.3 Status of Environmental Licenses, Notifications and Permits
Permit / License No. / Notification/
Reference No. |
Valid Period |
Status |
Remarks |
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From |
To |
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Further Environmental Permit |
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FEP-01/457/2013/C |
28 Feb 2018 |
End of Project |
Valid |
-- |
Wastewater Discharge License |
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WT00043692-2023 |
1 Apr 2023 |
31 Mar 2028 |
Valid |
Ma Tau Kok |
Construction Noise Permit |
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GW-RE0248-23 |
31 Mar 2023 |
30 Jun 2023 |
Valid |
General Works at Ma Tau Kok |
GW-RE1237-22 |
28 Nov 2022 |
19 May 2023 |
Expired |
General Works at Kai Tak |
GW-RE0527-23 |
20 May 2023 |
31 Aug 2023 |
Valid |
|
GW-RE1335-22 |
21 Dec 2022 |
20 Jun 2023 |
Superseded by GW-RE0527-23 |
General Works at Stage 1 Underwater Tunnel |
GW-RE0516-23 |
19 May 2023 |
18 Nov 2023 |
Valid |
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GW-RE0421-23 |
27 Apr 2023 |
26 Jul 2023 |
Valid |
General Works at Stage 2 Underwater Tunnel |
GW-RE0018-23 |
3 Mar 2023 |
2 Aug 2023 |
Valid |
General Works at KT Barging Facility (KTW) |
Chemical
Waste Producer Registration |
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5118-247-G2347-47 |
30 Jan 2018 |
End of Project |
Valid |
-- |
5118-247-G2347-48 |
30 Jan 2018 |
End of Project |
Valid |
-- |
Marine Dumping Permit |
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EP/MD/23-101 |
20 Feb 2023 |
19 Aug 2023 |
Valid |
Sediments
requiring Type 1 - Open Sea Disposal |
EP/MD/23-124 |
12 Apr 2023 |
11 May 2023 |
Expired |
Sediments
requiring Type 1 (Dedicated Site) and Type 2 Confined Marine Disposal |
Billing Account for Construction
Waste Disposal |
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7029909 |
22 Jan 2018 |
End of Project |
Account Active |
-- |
7031949
(CEDD01195) |
1 Mar 2023 |
28 May 2023 |
Expired |
Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste (by
vessels) |
7031949
(CEDD01200) |
29 May 2023 |
28 Aug 2023 |
Valid |
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Notification Under Air Pollution
Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
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429442 |
5 Jan 2018 |
5 Jul 2025 |
Notified |
-- |
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Monitoring Requirements
Monitoring Equipment
Table 3.1 Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
Tisch
Total Suspended Particulate Mass Flow Controlled High Volume Air Sampler |
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Calibration
Kit (24-hour
TSP) |
TISCH
Environmental Orifice |
Portable
direct reading dust meter |
Sibata Digital Dust Monitor |
Monitoring Locations
Table 3.2 Location of Construction Dust Monitoring Station
Location |
Monitoring Station |
Description |
E-A14a
[1] |
Block
B of Merit Industrial Centre |
Rooftop
(13/F) |
[1] The air monitoring station
proposed in the EM&A Manual (i.e. Wyler Gardens with ID: E-A14) was not
available for impact dust monitoring, therefore impact monitoring was conducted
at E-A14a as an alternative which was agreed by the ER, IEC and EPD.
Monitoring
Methodology
(a)
The HVS
was installed in the vicinity of the air sensitive receivers. The following criteria were considered in the
installation of the HVS as far as practicable: -
(i)
A horizontal platform with
appropriate support to secure the sampler against gusty wind was provided.
(ii)
Two samplers should
not be placed less than 2m apart from each other;
(iii)
The distance between the HVS and
any obstacles, such as buildings, was at least twice the height that the
obstacle protrudes above the HVS.
(iv)
A minimum of 2 meters separation
from walls, parapets and penthouse for rooftop sampler.
(v)
A minimum of 2 meters separation
from any supporting structure, measured horizontally is required.
(vi)
No furnace or incinerator flues
nearby.
(vii)
Airflow around the sampler was
unrestricted.
(viii)
The sampler was located more than
20 meters from any dripline.
(ix)
Any wire fence and gate, required
to protect the sampler, did not obstruct the monitoring process.
(x)
Permission was obtained to set up
the samplers and access to the monitoring station.
(xi)
A secured supply of electricity
was obtained to operate the sampler.
(b)
Preparation
of Filter Papers
(i)
Glass fibre filters, G810 were
labelled and sufficient filters that were clean and without pinholes were
selected.
(ii)
All filters were equilibrated in the
conditioning environment for 24 hours before weighing. The conditioning
environment temperature was around 25 °C and not variable by more than ±3 °C;
the relative humidity (RH) was < 50% and not variable by more than ±5%. A
convenient working RH was 40%.
(iii)
All filter papers were prepared
and analysed by ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd., which is a HOKLAS accredited
laboratory and has comprehensive quality assurance and
quality control programmes.
(c)
Field
Monitoring
(i)
The power
supply was checked to ensure the HVS works properly.
(ii)
The filter holder and the area
surrounding the filter were cleaned.
(iii)
The filter holder was removed by
loosening the four bolts and a new filter, with stamped number upward, on a
supporting screen was aligned carefully.
(iv)
The filter was properly aligned
on the screen so that the gasket formed an airtight seal on the outer edges of
the filter.
(v)
The swing bolts were fastened to
hold the filter holder down to the frame.
The pressure applied was sufficient to avoid air leakage at the edges.
(vi)
Then the shelter lid was closed
and was secured with the aluminium strip.
(vii)
The HVS was warmed-up for about 5
minutes to establish run-temperature conditions.
(viii)
A new flow rate record sheet was
set into the flow recorder.
(ix)
On site temperature and
atmospheric pressure readings were taken and the flow rate of the HVS was
checked and adjusted at around 1.3 m3/min, and complied with the
range specified in the EM&A Manual (i.e. 0.6-1.7 m3/min).
(x)
The programmable digital timer
was set for a sampling period of 24 hrs, and the starting time, weather
condition and the filter number were recorded.
(xi)
The initial elapsed time was
recorded.
(xii)
At the end of sampling, on site
temperature and atmospheric pressure readings were taken and the final flow
rate of the HVS was checked and recorded.
(xiii)
The final elapsed time was
recorded.
(xiv)
The sampled filter was removed
carefully and folded in half length so that only
surfaces with collected particulate matter were in contact.
(xv)
It was then placed in a clean envelope
and sealed.
(xvi)
All monitoring information was
recorded on a standard data sheet.
(xvii)
Filters were then sent to ALS Technichem (HK)
Pty Ltd. for analysis.
(d)
Maintenance
and Calibration
(i)
The HVS and its accessories were maintained in good working condition, such as
replacing motor brushes routinely and checking electrical wiring to ensure a
continuous power supply.
(ii)
HVSs were calibrated using
TE-5025A Calibration Kit upon installation and thereafter at bi-monthly
intervals.
(iii)
Calibration certificate of the TE-5025A Calibration Kit and the HVSs are provided in
Appendix E.
(a)
Measuring Procedures
The measuring procedures of the 1-hour dust meter are in accordance with
the Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual as follows:
(i)
Turn the power on.
(ii)
Close the air collecting opening cover.
(iii)
Push the “TIME SETTING” switch to [BG]
(iv)
Push “START/STOP”
switch to perform background measurement for 6 seconds.
(v)
Turn the knob at SENSI ADJ position to insert
the light scattering plate.
(vi)
Leave the equipment for 1 minute upon “SPAN
CHECK” is indicated in the display.
(vii)
Push “START/STOP” switch to perform automatic
sensitivity adjustment. This measurement takes 1 minute.
(viii)
Pull out the knob and return it to MEASURE
position.
(ix)
Push the “TIME SETTING” switch the time set
in the display to 3 hours.
(x)
Lower down the air collection opening cover.
(xi)
Push “START/STOP” switch to start
measurement.
(b)
Maintenance and
Calibration
(i)
The 1-hour TSP meter
was calibrated at 1-year intervals against a High Volume Samplers. Calibration certificates of the Laser Dust Monitors are provided in Appendix E.
Monitoring Schedule for the
Reporting Month
Monitoring Requirements
Table 3.3 Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Parameter and Duration |
Frequency |
30-mins
measurement at each monitoring station between 0700 and 1900 on normal
weekdays. Leq, L10 and L90
would be recorded. |
At least once per week |
Table 3.4 Noise Monitoring Equipment for Regular Noise Monitoring
B&K (Model No. 2250, 2250L&
2270) |
|
Acoustic
Calibrator |
Rion (Model No.
NC-74) & B&K (Model No. 4231) |
Monitoring Locations
Table 3.5 Noise Monitoring Stations during Construction Phase
Location |
Monitoring Station |
Description |
Measurement |
E-N12a [1] |
19 Hing Yan Street |
Rooftop (9/F) |
Façade |
E-N21a [1] |
Block B of Merit Industrial Centre |
Rooftop (13/F) |
Free field[2] |
Notes:
[1] The noise monitoring stations proposed in
the EM&A Manual (i.e. Grand Waterfront Tower 3 with ID: E-N12 and Hang
Chien Court Block J with ID: E-N21) were not available for impact noise
monitoring, therefore impact monitoring was conducted at E-N12a and E-N21a as
an alternative which was
agreed by the ER, IEC and EPD.
[2] A
correction of +3 dB(A) was made to the free field measurements.
Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table 3.6 Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Location |
Parameter and Duration |
Frequency |
E-N12a
and E-N21a |
30-mins measurement at each
monitoring station between 0700 and 1900 on normal weekdays. Leq, L10 and L90 would
be recorded. |
At
least once per week |
Monitoring Methodology
(a)
The sound level meter was set on
a tripod at a height of 1.2 m above the ground.
(b)
Façade measurement was made at
E-N12a.
(c)
Free field measurements was made
at monitoring location E-N21a. A correction of +3 dB(A) shall be made to the
free field measurements.
(d)
The battery condition was checked to ensure the correct
functioning of the meter.
(e)
Parameters such as frequency
weighting, the time weighting and the measurement time were set as follows:
(i)
frequency weighting
(ii)
time weighting: Fast
(iii)
time measurement: Leq(30-minutes) during non-restricted
hours i.e. 0700 – 1900 on normal weekdays.
(f)
Prior to and after each noise
measurement, the meter was calibrated using the acoustic calibrator for 94
dB(A) at 1000 Hz. If the difference in
the calibration level before and after measurement was more than 1 dB(A), the measurement
would be considered invalid and repeat of noise measurement would be required
after re-calibration or repair of the equipment.
(g)
During the monitoring period, the
Leq, L10 and L90
were recorded. In addition, site
conditions and noise sources were recorded on a standard record sheet.
(h)
Noise measurement was paused
during periods of high intrusive noise (e.g. dog barking, helicopter noise) if
possible. Observations were recorded when intrusive noise was unavoidable.
(i)
Noise monitoring was cancelled in
the presence of fog, rain, wind with a steady speed exceeding 5m/s, or wind
with gusts exceeding 10m/s.
(a)
The
microphone head of the sound level meter was cleaned with soft
cloth at regular intervals.
(b)
The meter
and calibrator were sent to the supplier or HOKLAS laboratory to check and
calibrate at yearly intervals.
(c)
Calibration
certificates of the sound level meters and acoustic calibrators are
provided in Appendix E.
Monitoring
Schedule for the Reporting Month
Table 4.1 Status of Required Submission under Environmental Permit
EP Condition |
Submission |
Submission
Date |
Condition 3.4 of |
Monthly EM&A Report
for April 2023 |
12 May 2023 |
Table 5.1 Summary of 24-hour
TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting Period
ID |
Average (mg/m3) |
Range (mg/m3) |
Action Level (mg/m3) |
Limit Level (mg/m3) |
E-A14a |
40.3 |
23.7 - 61.7 |
197.3 |
260 |
Table 5.2 Summary of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting Period
ID |
Average (mg/m3) |
Range (mg/m3) |
Action Level (mg/m3) |
Limit Level (mg/m3) |
E-A14a |
60.8 |
58.9 – 63.2 |
302.4 |
500 |
Table 5.3 Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period
ID |
Range, dB(A), Leq (30 mins) |
Limit Level, dB(A), Leq (30 mins) |
E-N12a |
67.9 – 70.8 |
75 |
E-N21a |
59.5 – 61.7 |
75 |
Table 6.1 Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit
Parameters |
Date |
Observations and Recommendations |
Follow-up |
Air Quality |
31 May 2023 |
Reminder ·
The
contractor was reminded to pump the water out of the construction waste
container at Depressed road tunnel. |
The item was rectified by the
Contractor on 6 Jun 2023. |
Noise |
10 May 2023 |
Observation ·
The NRMM
label was found missing at the generator at stage 2 marine platform. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
Water Quality |
5
May 2023 |
Observation ·
The mud
water was observed leaking out to the sea. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
10 May 2023 |
Observation ·
The mud
was found accumulated in the U channel at the exit of the west side MTK site. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
|
Waste/ Chemical Management |
3
May 2023 |
Observation ·
The
chemical comtainers were observed not locating in the drip tray at stage 2
marine platform. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
10 May 2023 |
Observation ·
The
chemical liquid was found in the drip tray at the west side MTK site. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
|
10 May 2023 |
Observation ·
The
chemical containers were observed not keeping in the drip tray at stage 2
marine platform. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
|
17 May 2023 |
Observation ·
The oil leakage was observed at stage 2
marine platform. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
|
17 May 2023 |
Observation ·
The oil
container was observed no any drip tray to contain at stage 2 marine
platform. |
The
item was rectified by the Contractor on |
|
31 May 2023 |
Reminder ·
The contractor
was reminded to watering at haul road near KTW site office regularly |
The item was rectified by the
Contractor on 1 Jun 2023. |
|
Landscape & Visual |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Permits/ Licenses |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Table 8.1 Construction Activities in the coming three months
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai
Tak |
-
Road Pavement at underpass, depressed road and C&C; |
Ma
Tau Kok |
-
TTM implementation; |
Kowloon
Bay |
-
Road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; |