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F. Other Relevant Projects

F1. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge F2. Container Terminal 10 F3. Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal

F1. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Background In January 2003, the HKSAR and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly commissioned the Institution of Comprehensive Transportation to conduct a study on the transport linkage between the HKSAR and Pearl River West. Completed in July 2003, the study concluded that the construction of a land transport link between Hong Kong and Pearl River West would contribute to the development of tourism, logistics, finance and trade in Hong Kong, reinforce our status as an international shipping and aviation centre, and also promote the economic integration between Hong Kong and Pearl River West. After the State Council had given approval for the Governments of the HKSAR, Guangdong Province and the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) to proceed with the preparatory work for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the three Governments set up the HZMB Advance Work Co-ordination Group in August 2003 and commissioned a feasibility study for the project subsequently. The three Governments are now deliberating the findings of the study and is mapping out the actions that should be taken in the next stage of work. On another front, the HKSAR Government is undertaking an Investigation and Preliminary Design Study on the Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and its connection with the North Lantau Highway (NLHC). Location of the landing point of the HZMB in Hong Kong Geographically, the Bridge has to land in the western part of Hong Kong. The possible sites for landing can be grouped into three main areas, namely Tuen Mun West, South West Lantau and North West Lantau. Tuen Mun West was ruled out as a landing point for the bridge because Tuen Mun West is the furthest away from Macao, hence resulting in the longest Bridge, and is away from the existing and planned strategic facilities such as the Airport and the Hong Kong Disneyland located in North Lantau; and the traffic impact of the Bridge on the local network in Tuen Mun would be severe. A landing at South West Lantau has also been ruled out because the waters off South West Lantau is frequented by Chinese White Dolphins and is an important habitat for the species; and a landing at South West Lantau would result in adverse impact on the proposed Marine Park, Lantau South Country Park and the ecologically sensitive sites in the area. Comparatively speaking, North West Lantau has the following advantages: (a) the proposed landing points are in closer proximity to the Hong Kong International Airport

and the Hong Kong Disneyland, and can bring cross-boundary traffic directly to these destinations through a shorter connecting infrastructure;

(b) a landing point at North West Lantau is found to have comparatively less environmental impact; and

(c) the existing road network can cope with the additional traffic generated by the Bridge when it opens. The network can also be improved incrementally in the longer term as traffic builds up.

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On 1 and 2 April 2005, the National Development and Reform Commission organized an Expert Panel Meeting on the HZMB Alignment. The Expert Panel Meeting recommended the bridge-cum-tunnel alignment with landings at San Shek Wan of the HKSAR, Gongbei of Zhuhai and A Pérola of the Macao SAR. This recommendation is in line with the conclusion that North West Lantau offers the best landing point for the Bridge. The HZMB would greatly benefit the development of Hong Kong, and in particular the development of Lantau, and was included as a planned project in the Concept Plan. Investigation and Preliminary Design Study for the Hong Kong Section of HZMB and Connection with North Lantau Highway (NLH) As mentioned above, an Investigation and Preliminary Design Study for the Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the NLHC is currently being undertaken by Highways Department. Various alignment options for the NLHC have been investigated for connecting the HZMB to the existing road network. For the section of the alignment west of the airport, some options are not recommended in the light of the constraints of airport height restriction or adverse environmental impacts. Preliminary assessment reveals that the option in the form of a viaduct along the Airport Channel will have less environmental impacts than the other options. It will also be compatible with the preferred Hong Kong landing point of the HZMB at San Shek Wan. For the eastern section of the NLHC, various short-listed alignment options are now under evaluation. Key Issues During the public consultation on the Concept Plan, a number of concerns/comments were raised on the HZMB, in particular on the following aspects: (a) justification of the need; (b) impact on the air quality in Tung Chung due to the increase in vehicle traffic; (c) loss of marine habitats; (d) loss of natural coastline; (e) visual impacts; (f) traffic implication on existing road networks; and (g) alignment options and built forms for minimizing environmental impacts. The Way Forward An Investigation and Preliminary Design Study for the Hong Kong Section of HZMB and connection with NLH will address the possible environmental concerns and other relevant issues raised. The HZMB project will need to go through the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation including those in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance. In accordance with the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance and the EIA Ordinance, the public will have opportunities to offer their comments on the project in due course.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses

General F1-1 The proposed HZMB is

supported as it helps strengthen the economic integration between Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta (PRD). The bridge is a key element for the economic development of Hong Kong, particularly in logistics and tourism developments.

Undisclosed (7) Wong Fuk-kan,

Islands DC Member & Mui Wo RC Member (46) (334)

Janet Law (190) Dr Stephen S M Wong

(192) So Chi-ming (356) DAB (430)

Noted.

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lee Chi-fung, Tai O

RC (PCF)

F1-2 The proposed HZMB is not supported on the following grounds:

Dr Martin Williams (118)

Keith Russell (242) Wong Wai-king (302) Paul Aston (342) Cyrus Cheng (412) 50 Standard Letters B

1. There is no strong justification for the needof the bridge.

The need for the Bridge has been established in the “Study on Transport Linkage between Hong Kong and Pearl River West” undertaken by the Institute of Comprehensive Transport (ICT) commissioned by the National Development and Reform Commission and HKSAR Government. The ICT report concluded that the construction of the HZMB will enhance the connection between Hong Kong and Pearl River West, Western Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and the South-Western Areas. The HZMB can promote the socio-economic development of the region, reinforce Hong Kong’s status as an international shipping and aviation centre, promote the development of regional tourism industries, and perfect the regional transport network. The report concluded that there is an urgent need for a transport link connecting Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao.

2. The living quality of Tung Chung would be further degraded.

The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. We will take into account any potential adverse environmental, landscape and visual impacts at Tung Chung in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project.

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 3. The air quality of Tung

Chung, which is already subject to high pollution level, would be even worsened due to more heavy vehicle flows through the bridge.

The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. We will take into account any potential adverse air qualityimpact at Tung Chung in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project.

4. The bridge, with part of its alignment running across the seaward side of thearea proposed for recreation facilities in the Concept Plan for Lantau, would adversely affect the attractiveness and quality of these proposed waterfront developments.

The Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the NLHC are in line with the planning vision and concept for Lantau. The landingpoint of the bridge has been most carefully chosen to minimize the ecological and other environmental impacts on Lantau Island. The bridge would not touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under our present proposal of landing the bridge at San Shek Wan. We will take account of the various land uses proposed in the Concept Plan in developing the design of the HZMB and the NLHC project.

5. The area where the proposed alignment of the HZMB is where the Chinese White Dolphin heavily recorded. The HZMB development would cause loss of the habitat of the Chinese White Dolphin.

When compared to Tuen Mun West or South West Lantau, landing at North West Lantau should in fact result in less impact on the Chinese White Dolphins. The possible impact on the dolphins and any necessary mitigation such as the use of bubble curtain, silt curtain, and compensation will be examined in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project.

F1-3 No further study should be taken forward for the proposed HZMB development unless the air quality problem in Tung Chung has been addressed.

Living Islands Movement (378)

The air quality problem in Tung Chung is a regional issue and has been on the agenda for on-going discussion between the Governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong.

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. We will take into account any potential adverse air qualityimpact at Tung Chung in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project.

F1-4 The HZMB must promotesustainable development and not simply economic development. Sustainability factors must be incorporated throughout the design, construction and operation.

Keep Lantau Beautiful Alliance (544)

Noted.

Need for the Bridge F1-5 The need for the bridge

should be well justified. Prof Chan King-ming

(205) Keith Russell (242) Undisclosed (347) Jo Clark (382) Dr Hung Wing-tat &

Albert Lai of CA (ECG)

See responses in F1-2 (Item 1).

Landing Point F1-6 The proposed landing point

of the bridge at San Shek Wan is supported.

HK Islands District Assoc. (321)

Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322)

Lantau AC (365) Liberal Party (505) Joint Submission from

Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538)

Noted.

F1-7 The proposed landing point of the Hong Kong Section of HZMB should be well justified in economic and environmental terms

Undisclosed (347) Chinese General

Chamber of Commerce (513)

Dr Hung Wing-tat & Albert Lai of CA (ECG)

Wong Man-kong of HK Marine Conservation Soc. (LCF)

The Government completed a Preliminary Environment Review in October 2002 for the possible landing points of the Bridge and the alignments of the connecting infrastructure. A large number of areas along the west coast of Hong Kong, including Black Point in Tuen Mun, Yi O and Peaked Hill in South West Lantau, and San Shek Wan in North West

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lantau had been examined. The landing points at South West Lantau are not acceptable as they would result in adverse impact on the proposed Marine Park, the Lantau South Country Park and the ecologically sensitive sites in the area. Tuen Mun West was also considered but there were concerns on ecological grounds as it is the major feeding ground for comparatively denser population of dolphins. It is also the furthest away from Macao as well as the existing and planned strategic facilities such as the Airport and the Hong Kong Disneyland located in North Lantau. It is proposed that the landing point of the Bridge should best be at North West Lantau because it has the following advantages: 1. the proposed landing points

are in closer proximity to the Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong KongDisneyland, and can bring cross-boundary traffic directly to these destinations through a shorter connecting infrastructure;

2. a landing point at North West

Lantau is found to havecomparatively less environmental impact; and

3. the existing road network can

cope with the additional trafficgenerated by the Bridge when it opens. The network can also be improved incrementally in the longer term as traffic builds up.

On 1 and 2 April 2005, the National Development and Reform Commission organized an Expert Panel Meeting on the HZMB Alignment. After detailed examination and discussion, the Expert Panel Meeting recommended the

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses bridge-cum-tunnel alignment with landings at San Shek Wan of the HKSAR, Gongbei of Zhuai and A Pérola of the Macao SAR.

F1-8 The proposed landing point at Sham Wat Wan would not be acceptable as it would destroy the shoreline and have adverse impacts to theunique geographical environment there.

Save Our Shorelines (372)

Gavin Coates (399)

It should be clarified that the preferred landing point is at the headland between Sha Lo Wan and San Shek Wan. It has been most carefully chosen to minimize the ecological and other environmental impacts on Lantau Island. The bridge would not touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under the present proposal.

F1-9 The landing of the HZMB near Tung Chung Bay wouldfurther affect the existing beautiful scenery in the area.

Oliver Win, Tung Chung resident (LCF)

It should be clarified that the preferred landing point is at the headland between Sha Lo Wan and San Shek Wan. It has been most carefully chosen to minimize the ecological and other environmental impacts on Lantau Island.

F1-10 It is doubted that the landing point of HZMB would affect North Lantau, in particular the Lantau Logistics Park.

Wesley Wan of HK Automobile Assoc. (LRS)

The Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the NLHC are in line with the planning vision and concept for Lantau. The interface between the HZMB project and other developments in North Lantau will be carefully considered in the planning stage.

F1-11 Possible landing point: 1. at somewhere close to

the Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering between the northern and southern runway on Airport Island, then link to NLH via tunnels and bridges.

Johnny Wong (24)

2. at the northwest corner of the Airport Island.

Undisclosed (151)

The Government has considered the possibility of an alignment directly approaching the southwestern tip of the Airport Island without touching any part of the Lantau coastline. However, this is not feasible mainly due to the airport height restriction constraint, the need to keep the navigation channel of the Airport Channel open, as well as the need to keep a safe distance from the Government Flying Services from where helicopters are operated. It is also important that the proposedconnecting infrastructure of

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 3. on Airport Island without

touching the North West Lantau and to save resources for building new access road.

John Strickland (60) Lantau Post (90) Wong Man-kong of HK

Marine Conservation Soc. (LCF)

4. at Tai O. Tam Ka-ki (44)

HZMB should not jeopardize the safe operation and sustainabledevelopment of the Hong Kong International Airport. As regards landing in Tai O, this would cause unacceptable environmental impact to the natural coastline and Tai O. The preferred landing point is at the headland between Sha Lo Wan and San Shek Wan. It has been most carefully chosen to minimize the ecological and other environmental impacts on Lantau Island. The bridge would not touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under the present proposal.

Slip Road Connection F1-12 Connection of HZMB to:

1. Sham Shek Tsuen to improve the accessibility of the village.

Wong Cho-kwong, Res. Rep of Sham Shek Tsuen, Tai O (45) (TORC)

2. adjacent villages and Tai O

Ho Wai-yip(435) Lee Chi-fung,

Chairman of Tai O RC (TORC) (HYK) (ACRC)

Lou Cheuk-wing (HYK)

HZMB, a dual 3-lane expressway, is a strategic link serving cross-boundary traffic. It will connect with NLH as part of the strategic road network. It is not intended to have much merging and diverging along the route of HZMB, and interchanges with HZMB should be kept to a minimum to ensure its efficient operation.

F1-13 Connection of HZMB to thefollowing points via the coastal road:

1. Tai O Four RCs of Lantau (1)

Tai O Residents Assoc. (179)

Serge Berthier (235)

HZMB, a dual 3-lane expressway, is a strategic link serving cross-boundary traffic. It will connect with NLH as part of the strategic road network. It is not intended to have much merging and diverging along the route of HZMB, and interchanges with HZMB should be kept to a minimum to ensure its efficient operation.

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 2. Tung Chung and Tai O HK Islands District

Assoc. (2) (321) Heung Yee Kuk NT

(381) Joint Submission from


3. Sham Wat Road or Tai O Tai O Hip Ching Assoc. (71)

4. adjacent villages and Tai O

Tai O RC (173) Lee Chi-fung,

Chairman of Tai O RC, Ng Kum-chuen, Chairman of South Lantao RC & Wong Chau-fuk, Chairman of Mui Wo RC (183)

Lantau AC (365) Ho Wai-yip (435)

A coastal road for North West Lantau would have serious environmental and visual impact, and is not justified taking intoaccount the small population there.

F1-14 Connection of HZMB to NWNT:

1. direct to Airport Island and then connect to Tuen Mun and further to Mainland.

Real Estate Developers Assoc. of HK (299)

2. to Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link

MA in Transport Policy and Planning Alumni, HKU (396)

3. via tunnel link to NWNT and further to Shekou through the Shenzhen -Hong Kong Western Corridor.

Heung Yee Kuk NT (381)

The HZMB will be connected to the local road networks through the NLHC. The long-term transport infrastructure in NorthWest New Territories (NWNT), including the Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link and other options for linking Tuen Mun to Lantau, isbeing considered in the context of NWNT Traffic and Infrastructure Review.

F1-15 Slip roads, as many as possible, for connecting the bridge to Lantau should be provided.

DAB-Islands Branch Office (429)

See responses in F1-12.

F1-16 Road access from HZMB to Tai O should not be constructed. This would be environmentally damaging, and would simply be a precursor to plans to open up all Lantau roads to free traffic.



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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Alignment and Built Form F1-17 The proposed alignment

option should be well justified in environmental terms.

Mark Chan (281) Dr Hung Wing-tat &

Albert Lai of CA (ECG)

A Participant (REDA)

The Hong Kong Section of HZMB and NLHC are classified as a designated project under Schedule 2 of the EIA Ordinance. An EIA Study is being undertaken under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project in accordance with the study brief issued by Director of Environmental Protection on 15 November 2003. Detailed impact assessments are being carried out for various environmental aspects, such as air quality, water quality, noise, waste management, ecology, fisheries, hazards, cultural heritage, landscape and visual, taking into consideration the cumulative impact of various proposed projects in the vicinity.

F1-18 Concerns on one of the proposed alignment options passing through Tung Chung New Town which would have adverse environmental impacts on the residents of the new town. This alignment option should be well justified.

HKIP (230)


F1-19 The bridge roadway across the water area to the north of Tung Chung appears not necessary unless area enclosed by the bridge would be reclaimed.

HKIA (445) See responses in F1-2 (Item 2).

F1-20 The bridge roadway on the seaward side would adversely affect theattractiveness and quality of waterfront developments at Tung Chung including residential, or any proposed recreation and tourism facilities. It would restrict access to the waterfront. It repeats the mistake of the Island Eastern Corridor in which high speed motorway completely enclosed significant section of the

Paul Aston (342) Dr Glenn Frommer

(86) Lee Hak-yin (88) Oliver Win (130) Ryan Chu (199) Undisclosed (347) Conservancy Assoc.

(444) Joint Statement on

Sustainable Development for Lantau (541)

Michael Chiang of HKIA (ProIns)


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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses island waterfront blocking people for having at grade quality access of the Victoria Harbour.

HKTB (HKTB)

F1-21 The HZMB seems to cut through the airport cargo area. Concerns on the impacts on cargo operations at the HKIA

MA in Transport Policy and Planning Alumni, HKU (396)

It should be clarified that no airport cargo operation area on the Airport Island will be affected by the Hong Kong Section of HZMB and the NLHC.

F1-22 The bridge roadway will have adverse visual impacts on the hikers walking along the trail at North West Lantau.


Martin Williams (191)


F1-23 The proposed country park extension will be cut across by HZMB as its landing point is at San Shek Wan. It will have serious impacts on landscape, amenity and ecological aspects in the area.

Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corp. (449)

The preferred landing point is at the headland between Sha Lo Wan and San Shek Wan. It has been most carefully chosen to minimize the ecological and other environmental impacts on Lantau Island. The bridge would not touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under the present proposal. Alternative alignments for the connecting infrastructure for the HZMB are being examined in the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project. Some of the proposed alignments may have to pass through the proposed Country Park Extension. If these alignments are chosen, mitigation measures will be proposed to minimize the impacts on this affected area. But our preferred option will require no works within the Country Park Extension.

F1-24 The lighting along the proposed alignment of the bridge might impose risks on aviation operation since part of the alignment is in close proximity to the restricted area of the airport and running in parallel with the airport runway.

Lee Hak-yin (88) Highways Department has taken into account aircraft safety and already consulted Civil Aviation Department (CAD) regarding the issue. The proposed bridge running along the southern boundary of the Airport Island will comply with CAD’s requirementsuch as airport height restriction. Highways Department will keep in close liaison with CAD in the investigation and preliminary design study. In addition, in order not to cause possible

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses confusion to pilots, any straight alignment parallel to the airport runway has been ruled out.

F1-25 Proposed to widen the NLH, such as to increase the existing driving lanes of the NLH from 6 to 8, and to install noise barriers and green belt at the road side for replacing the section of the bridge running across the water area to the north of Tung Chung New Town.

Lee Hak-yin (88) Oliver Win (130)

A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) is being carried out under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study to identify the traffic impact arising from HZMB. The traffic flow to be generated by the bridge and its impact on the existing Lantau highway network will be assessed in the TIA study. The initial findings are consistent with those in the 2004 NWNT Traffic and Infrastructure Review(the Review), i.e. the existing transport infrastructure together with the committed projects (including the NLHC and Road P1) can cope with the traffic (including those from Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor and HZMB) up to 2016.We will monitor closely the traffic implications arising from the developments in Lantau. The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. We will take into account any potential adverse environmental, landscape and visual impact at Tung Chung in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project.

F1-26 Different alignment options, and build forms of the bridge, such as tunnel and depressed road bypass, should be examined in order to avoid adverse environmental impacts on Tung Chung New Town, and impacts on the cultural heritage, ecological value and natural coastline at

Lee Hak-yin (88) Undisclosed (152) Undisclosed (347) Michael Chiang of

HKIA (ProIns) Leung Kong-yiu of

CILTHK (ProIns) Martin Choi, Tsuen

Wan DC Member (PCF)

Two Participants


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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses North West Lantau, and relevant visual impacts. For example, an alternative route in tunnel to the south of Tung Chung to avoid adverse impacts on the town.

(REDA) Mr. Lam, resident of

Tung Chung Crescent (TCPRD)

A resident of Caribbean Coast (TCPRD)

F1-27 If bridge is the only option for the building form, it should be in good design taking into account all relevant financial and environmental factors.

Ryan Chu (199) Chinese General

Chamber of Commerce (513)

Noted.

Incorporation of Railway F1-28 The incorporation of railways

on the bridge or in rail only should be considered to reduce the air pollution from cargo trucks and to smooth the cargo flow.

Green Student Council (248)

Green Lantau Assoc. (274)



Gavin Coates (399) Business Environment

Council Ltd. (383) Friends of the Earth

HK (385) Dr Nigel Huckstep

(388) Islands DC (491) Joint Submission from



The suggestion of incorporating railways on the HZMB is a subject being examined in the feasibility study. The findings thus far do not support the suggestion: 1. According to the projection,

the passenger demand will not be sufficient to justify a rail before 2030. A road link is considered more urgentlyneeded. It can cater for freight and passenger transportation.

2. Providing a railway on HZMB

will adversely affect the financial viability of the project. It will increase the construction cost of the main bridge. Also, it will compete for passengers from the road link, thus seriously undermining the financial viability of the project.

Boundary Control Point F1-29 Custom office at HZMB

landing point on Lantau or at the airport should be provided to ease passenger and commodity flows.


Islands DC (491) Joint Submission from


The boundary control facility is a subject being examined in the feasibility study. The Governments of the HKSAR, Guangdong Province and the Macao SAR are now deliberating the findings, and are considering an arrangement similar to the co-location arrangement for the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor, but this can only be ascertained after the agreements of the parties concerned have

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses been obtained.

Environmental Issues F1-30 Concerns on the adverse

environmental impacts caused by the bridge.

Samuel Chan (208) Ho Tak-ching (262) Green Lantau Assoc.

(274) Mark Chan (281) HKIA (445) Michael Chiang of

HKIA (ProIns)


F1-31 Grave concerns on the worsening of air quality caused by heavy vehicles using the bridge, in particularof those fail to meet Hong Kong emission standards. The air quality of Tung Chung, which is already subject to high pollution level, would become even worse. The air quality of Tai O and even the whole territory may also be affected. Tight controls should be established.

John Strickland (60) Dr Glenn Frommer

(86) Lee Hak-yin (88) Lantau Post (90) Lam Chui-kok (126) Oliver Win (130) H Lee (160) Dr C Y Tang (167) Dr C Y Tang (168) Joanne Ng (170) Clear The Air (178) D J Latter (202) HKIP (230) Green Student Council

(248) Green Lantau Assoc.

(274) Mark Chan (281) Wong Bun-nam (283)Wong Wai-king (302) Paul Aston (342) Undisclosed (347) Dr Martin Williams

(352) Mientje Torey (355) So Chi-ming (356) South Lantau Liaison

Group (360) anitandickson (361) Save Our Shorelines

(372) Gavin Coates (399) Friends of the Earth

HK (385) Living Islands

Movement (378) Jo Clark (382) Business Environment

Council Ltd. (383) P F Lih et al. (384) Nigel Huckstep (388) Tai O Residents’


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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Concern Group for Concept Plan for Lantau (377)

DAB (430) Terri Lam (431) Ruy Barretto S C

(448) 30 Standard Letters A 50 Standard Letters BMichael Chiang of

HKIA (ProIns) Andrew Sheppard of

British Chamber of Commerce (PCF)

Lee Yiu-wing (LCF) Rob Bunker of LIM

(PCF) Oliver Win, Tung

Chung resident (LCF)

A C for SD Member (C for SD)

A resident of Coastal Skyline (TCPRD)

Mr. Ko, resident of Tung Chung Crescent (TCPRD)

Wong Chui-ha, resident of Yu Tung Court (LCF)

F1-32 Interconnection to Zhuhai and Macau would certainly bring economic benefit, but it is not clear what impact the increased vehicular traffic and growth of industry in the proximity of the road link would have on the air quality both locally and across the PRD.

Business Environment Council Ltd. (383)

A TSG Member (TSG)

The Hong Kong Section of HZMB and NLHC are classified as a designated project under Schedule 2 of the EIA Ordinance. An EIA Study is being undertaken under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project in accordance with the study brief issued by Director of Environmental Protection on 15 November 2003. The study area of the EIA study being carried out under the investigation and preliminary design study covers the part of the waters and territory of HKSAR through which the Hong Kong Section of the Bridge and its connecting infrastructure may run. The study, however, will take into account the cumulative impact of the construction and operation of the section of the

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Bridge within the Mainland waters. As regards the Mainland Section of HZMB, the assessment of the potential impacts on the environment arising from the construction and operation of the bridge is part of the feasibility study for the project. The three Governments of Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao have also commissioned a detailed EIA for the Mainland Section of HZMB.

F1-33 The HZMB would attract more heavy vehicles and cause adverse noise impacts to the residents of Tung Chung New Town.

Dr Glenn Frommer (86)

Lee Hak-yin (88) Lantau Post (90) Dr C Y Tang (168) Jo Clark (382) Nigel Huckstep (388) A resident of Coastal

Skyline (TCPRD) Mr. Ko, resident of

Tung Chung Crescent (TCPRD)

Wong Chui-ha, resident of Yu Tung Court (LCF)

The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. Any potential adverse noise impact at Tung Chung will be taken into account in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project.

F1-34 There are traffic implications on the NLH caused by the bridge.

HKIP (230) HK Policy Research

Institute Ltd. (307) Undisclosed (347) MA in Transport Policy

and Planning Alumni, HKU (396)

Mr. Lee, Tung Chung resident (TC)

A resident of Coastal Skyline (TCPRD)

Mr. Ko, resident of Tung Chung Crescent (TCPRD)

Hon Tam Yiu-chung (LegCo)

A TIA is being carried out under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study to identify the traffic impact arising from HZMB. The traffic flow to be generated by the Bridge and its impact on the existing Lantau highway network will be assessed in the TIA study. The initial findings are consistent with those in the 2004 NWNT Traffic and Infrastructure Review(the Review), i.e. the existing transport infrastructure together with the committed projects (including the NLHC and Road P1) can cope with the traffic (including those from Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor and HZMB) up to 2016.We will monitor closely the traffic implications arising from the developments in Lantau.

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No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses F1-35 The development of the

bridge would have possible adverse impacts on marine life, the habitats of horseshoe crab and Chinese While Dolphin along the northshore of Lantau

Johnny Wong (24) Martin Williams (191) Mientje Torey (355) HKIA (445) HK Dolphinwatch Ltd.

(193) Prof Chan King-ming

(205) HKIP (230) Ho Tak-ching (262) Wong Wai-king (302) Tai O Residents’

Concern Group for Concept Plan for Lantau (377)


F1-36 There might be possible adverse impacts caused by the HZMB on Tai Ho Valley, which is of significant ecological value.

Swire Properties Ltd. (186)

The possible alignments for the Hong Kong Section of HZMB and NLHC are at some distance from the Tai Ho Valley. See responses on environmental aspect in F1-17.

F1-37 The HZMB should not destroy the natural coastline, the coastal area of North West Lantau, including thehistorical trial linking Tung Chung and Tai O.

Johnny Wong (24) John Strickland (60) Undisclosed (151) Robin Peard (400) Chan Siu-lun (432) Ruy Barretto S C

(448) Kadoorie Farm &

Botanic Garden Corp. (449)


F1-38 The impacts on the visual amenity of the area caused by the HZMB should be carefully assessed.

HKIP (230) Jo Clark (382)


F1-39 The landing point of the NLHC of the HZMB at Tai Ho is likely be sizable and would cause adverse visual impacts in the area. Alternatives such as routing via the Lantau Logistics Park should be investigated.

Julian T H Kwong (350)

See responses in F1-10 and F1-17.

F1-40 The provision of the HZMB, together with the Lantau Logistics Park and extension of the Lantau Expressway, will turn North Lantau into a massive building site. The proposed HZMB west of Tung Chung would inevitably

Nick Shaw (263) An AAB Member

(AAB)

Although no decision has yet been made on the various proposals in the Concept Plan, the EIA being undertaken for the HZMB and the NLHC project will take into consideration the potential cumulative environmental impacts arising

p.382 Annex 4 – F1

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses encourage substantial developments in west Tung Chung and Tai O and spoil their scenic natural setting.

from the relevant projects. In particular, the EIA Study will take account of the following developments proposed in the Concept Plan, which are at close proximity to the bridge site: Lantau Logistics Park at Siu Ho Wan, possible theme park or recreational uses at Tung Chung East, cross-boundary transport hub at Siu Ho Wan, and leisure and entertainment node at Sunny Bay. See responses on environmental aspect in F1-17.

F1-41 Hydropower installation, which provides environmental-friendly energy to Lantau Island and China, is not included in the HZMB project.

South Lantau Liaison Group (360)

Hydropower generation is outside the scope of the HZMB project which is a road project.

Other Relevant Impacts F1-42 It is doubted that the HZMB

would affect the overall planning of Lantau.

A Participant (REDA) The Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the NLHC are in line with the planning vision and concept for Lantau. The interface between the HZMB project and other developments in Lantau will be carefully considered in the planning stage.

F1-43 The number of people using the HZMB would have significant implication on thetransport load on Lantau and on the need for the commercial and recreation facilities proposed in theConcept Plan.

A LBAC Member (LBAC)

Hon Tam Yiu-chung (LegCo)

See responses in F1-34. The Hong Kong Section of HZMB and the NLHC are in line with the planning vision and concept for Lantau. The interface between the HZMB project and other developments in the Concept Plan will be carefully considered in the planning stage. The benefits and opportunities arising from the HZMB have been taken into account in the Concept Plan.

Consultation F1-44 Public consultation should be

provided so that the public can give comments on the landing point, the alignment, the design, the transport mode and the environmental impacts. Similar to other

Green Lantau Assoc. (274)


Friends of the Earth HK (385)

Kadoorie Farm &

The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. In accordance with the Roads

Annex 4 – F1 p.383

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses large-scale infrastructure development, the HZMB development should proceed in accordance with theprovision of relevant legislation, including the EIA Ordinance.


Lau Tai-yin (451)

(Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance and the EIA Ordinance, the public will have opportunities to offer their comments on the project in due course.

F1-45 No detailed information relating to HZMB is covered in the Concept Plan. Such information is necessary as it would have implications on the future development of Lantau.

Dr Hung Wing-tat & Albert Lai of CA (ECG)

The HZMB project is included in the Concept Plan as a planned project. The Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the NLHC are in line with the planning vision and concept for Lantau. The interface between the HZMB project and other developments in the Concept Plan will be carefully considered in the planning stage. The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. In accordance with the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance and the EIA Ordinance, the public will have opportunities to offer their comments on the project in due course.

p.384 Annex 4 – F2

F2. Container Terminal 10 Background The Study on Hong Kong Port - Master Plan 2020 (HKP2020 Study) commissioned by Economic Development and Labour Bureau (EDLB) was completed recently. The main objective of the HKP2020 Study is to formulate a competitive and sustainable strategy and master plan for Hong Kong’s port development over a 20-year time frame. HKP2020 Study has identified two possible locations for Container Terminal 10 (CT10), namely, Northwest Lantau (NWL) and Southwest Tsing Yi (SWTY). Both sites have their pros and cons. No decision has been made on the location of CT10 at this stage. As recommended in the HKP2020 Study, the EDLB will conduct an ecology study on the NWL site option to further assess its environmental suitability for constructing CT10 and further evaluate the relative merits and suitability of the possible locations of NWL and SWTY in light of findings of this ecological study. In parallel, the EDLB will update the Port Cargo Forecast to work out the optimal timing for constructing CT10. When a decision is made on the preferred site, a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and feasibility study will have to be conducted to fulfill the various planning and other requirements. As there is no decision on the location of CT10, it is not appropriate to include the NWL option in the Concept Plan. The NWL option for CT10 has been referred to on Page 3 of the Concept Plan consultation digest and mentioned in various consultation meetings. Key Issues Many commenters queried the need and justifications of CT10 and its possible location in NWL. Many were concerned that the CT10 would have serious impacts on the country park extension, the South West Lantau Marine Park, the habitats of Chinese White Dolphins, the preservation of Tai O, and the eco- and heritage-trails. Many were concerned about the conflict between the location of CT10 in NWL and the Concept Plan. The Way Forward The EDLB will conduct an ecological study on the NWL site option to further assess its environmental suitability for constructing CT10 and further evaluate the relative merits and suitability of the possible locations of NWL and SWTY in light of findings of this ecological study.


General F2-1 CT10 was not included in

the Concept Plan for unclear reasons.

Keep Lantau Beautiful (371)

HK Discovery (227) Nigel Easterbrook (11)Green Power (440) P F Lih et al. (384) 30 Standard Letters A50 Standard Letters BA HKLDC Member

(HKLDC) Leung Kong-yui of

CILTHK (ProIns) Michael Chiang of

HKIA (PCF) Rob Bunker of LIM

(PCF)

The Study on HKP2020 Study has identified two possible locations for CT10, namely, NWLand SWTY. Both sites have their pros and cons. As no decision has been made on the location for CT10, it is not appropriate to include the NWL option in the Concept Plan. Nevertheless, the NWL option for CT10 has been referred to on Page 3 of the Concept Plan consultation digest and mentioned in various consultation meetings.

Annex 4 – F2 p.385

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Clive Noffke of GLA

(ECG)

F2-2 The reasons for not including CT 10 into the Concept Plan seem weak. The failure to include this project as a “conceptual proposal” invalidates the Concept Plan as a consultation document.




F2-3 As one of the possible locations identified in the HKP2020 Study for the development of CT10, the North West Lantau site should feature in the Concept Plan.

A HKLDC Member (HKLDC)

A CMPB Member (CMPB)


F2-4 The Concept Plan has not taken into account the possible container terminal in North West Lantau. This appeared to signal a lack of co-ordination among Government bureaux.

A C for SD Member (C for SD)


F2-5 The port location at North West Lantau could also be integrated as part of a comprehensive study for Lantau.

A TPB Member (TPB) See responses in F2-1.

F2-6 The on-going consultation on the CT10 was done on a selective basis confining to the trade. The public should also be consulted on the findings of the HKP2020 Study, particularly the need and possible location of the CT10 from a wider perspective.

Leung Kong-yui of CILTHK (ProIns)

A Participant (ECG)

The consultation process of the HKP2020 study is transparent and comprehensive. As a port study to outline the master plan of Hong Kong port (HKP), it carried out comprehensive interviews and consultation with the port and related industries and organisations. The relevant Government bureaux and departments have also participated in monitoring the progress of the Study to ensure a balanced view on the port development. The HKP2020 Study findings have the support of the Hong Kong Port Development Council, Logistics Development Council and Maritime Industry Council.

p.386 Annex 4 – F2

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses After a briefing for the Economic Services Panel of the Legislative Council in late November 2004, the draft Executive Summary of the Study was made available for public consultation. Thereafter, the study outcome was also presented to the Town Planning Board and the Advisory Council on the Environment as well as the Environmental Improvement and Food Hygiene Committee of the Islands District Council. During the consultation period, submissions from various sectors of the community were received. The views received will be collated and analyzed, and the stakeholders will be further consulted in formulating the programme for implementing the recommendations. The Government remains open to views and suggestions from members of the public.

The need for further port development in Hong Kong F2-7 There is no information

about the need for CT10 provided in the consultation document.

HK Discovery (227) Friends of the Earth

HK (385) Green Lantau Assoc.

(274) Gloria Chan (38) Swire Properties Ltd.

(186) Kadoorie Farm &



Ruy Barretto S C (448)

Conservancy Assoc. (318) (444)

Joint Statement on Sustainable Development for Lantau (541)

Lantau Island Residents’ Assoc. (386)

30 Standard Letters A

See responses in F2-1. The need for CT10 development is assessed based on the port cargo forecasts, supply of port facilities in the South China region and the competitiveness of Hong Kong port relative to other ports. The relevant analysis is detailed in the Executive Summary of the HKP2020 Study, which is available at the web site of the Port Development Council (http://www.pdc.gov.hk). In short, the study compared the estimated future capacities of the existing port facilities with the port cargo forecasts. This showed when new port facilities might be needed and the extent of such new facilities should the assumptions behind the forecast be met. If the preferred scenario occurred, and assuming certain productivity improvements at Hong Kong’s existing facilities,

Annex 4 – F2 p.387

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses then there is likely to be a need for new container terminals in the first half of the next decade. The Indicative Master Plan suggests that 3 new container berths will be needed by the first half of the next decade and 3 more over thesubsequent years.

F2-8 Manufacturing has largely gone to the Pearl River Delta (PRD) and the port facilities there are now almost equal to Hong Kong in service standards and capacity. It seems clear that the Hong Kong port is now in the wrong place for the current and future demand. We should reduce the decline in container throughput in improving the efficiency of existing facilities instead of pushing through massive investments in a move reminiscent of a dangerous gamble. Using the present

Clear The Air (178) Green Student Council

(248)

Noted. The observations of HKP’s gradual declining market share in the South China cargo were in line with the findings of the HKP2020 Study. HKP has been facing competition from the neighbouring ports, whose services level and connectivity to other ports are strengthening. HKP’s comparative advantages are under threat. Nevertheless, the HKP2020 Study pointed out that the growth of the South China cargo base was generally expected to be robust over much of the planning period as globalization and the Mainland’s continuing process of trade liberalization would continue to fuel the ports in the region. Moreover, HKP still possesses many competitive advantages, such as high frequency of services, simple customs formalities and high productivity, which were unable to be matched by other competitors, at least, in the medium term. The Study concludes that if competitive measures are implemented to enhance the competitiveness of HKP, our port will still be competitive and would be able to bring forward significant economic contributions to the Hong Kong economy. The HKP2020 Study acknowledged the uncertainties of the demand and supply of port facilities in the region in the light of the changing market environment and economic situation. Given the uncertainties, the HKP2020 Study has recommended updating the port

p.388 Annex 4 – F2

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses forecast as a basis for postulating new port facilities is optimistic. The construction of CT10 is not supported on over-riding environmental grounds, and in the absence of substantiated information justifying large-scale public funds spending on infrastructure likely to benefit mostly private sector stakeholders, instead of the whole community.

cargo forecasts and reviewing the demand and supply of facilities in South China and the competitiveness of HKP in order to review the timing of future container terminals. HKP sector has significant contribution to the economy. The port is a part of a wider cluster of activities that combine to support South China regional trade growth and prosperity. Taking into account interactions between the core port industries and the rest of the economy, the port sector constituted around 4% of Hong Kong’s GDP and about 110,000 jobs or 3.4% of total employment is closely linked to the port sector. It is understood that further port and associated infrastructure development may cause environmental concerns. The economic benefits and environmental issues have been weighed very carefully in the Study. Should new port be required in the future, all possible environmental and ecological impacts will need to be examined in detail in the EIA stage to confirm the environmental acceptance and mitigation measures required.

F2-9 It is wrong in principle to look at Hong Kong in isolation from the rest of the PRD and try to build more ports and infrastructure. If other places in China can deliver port services cheaper and with less pollution and loss of countryside than Hong Kong, they should be encouraged. There is no need to import and create pollution and environmental damage just to compete for port services.



The study has taken a South China perspective in analysing the relative competitiveness and growth opportunity of HKP. The Study acknowledged the uncertainties of the demand and supply of port facilities in the region in the light of the changing market environment and economic situation. Given the uncertainties, the HKP2020 Study has recommended updating the port cargo forecasts and reviewing the demand and supply of facilities in South China and the competitiveness of HKP in order to work out the optimal

Annex 4 – F2 p.389

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses timing of future container terminal development.

F2-10 The need for building another container terminal in Hong Kong is questionable. The Government is urged to conduct a thorough EIA of the proposed CT 10 and Logistic Park before making any decision.

Conservancy Assoc. (318)

So Chi-ming (356) Samuel Chan (208)

See responses in F2-8 and F2-9.

Site Selection for CT10 F2-11 Noting the planning

intention to preserve the beauty of Lantau stated in the HK2030 Study, what bearing this should have on deciding the locations of the proposed CT10?


As the future container terminal should be able to meet the operational requirements of the latest and planned mega container vessels and the mode of operation when the terminal is in place, the following broad criteria were adopted in evaluation during site selection process: 1. Port Development and

Programme 2. Engineering Feasibility 3. Marine Impact Assessment 4. Land Use Compatibility

Performance 5. Environmental Acceptability 6. Economic and Financial

Performance Two sites, namely SWTY and NWL have been identified and both of them have their pros and cons.

F2-12 It may be more cost effective to combine the logistic park and CT10, and construct them in Tsing Yi, which is a more developed place with existing logistic/port facilities.

Mientje Torey (355) While the SWTY site is one of the options for container terminal development, it has its own weaknesses. It is likely that land resumption would be highly problematic and the need to relocate the existing oil depots and decontaminate the site would have other planning, land use and environmental implications. We will further evaluate the relative merits and suitability of the

p.390 Annex 4 – F2

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses possible locations of NWL and SWTY in the light of the findings of the proposed ecology study.

F2-13 Alternative locations for CT10 have been proposed by some consultees, such as:

Charles Frew (48) Tam Ka-ki (44)

- Chek Lap Kok;

Port development at Chek Lap Kok will be subject to the restrictions imposed by the airport (e.g. airport height restrictions, marine restriction zone, etc.). The waters around the airport is also not deep enough for cargo vessels.

- in close proximity to the Airport and Logistics Park

While locating CT10 in close proximity to the Airport and Logistics Park may have certain competitive advantage and synergy, it would be subject to the restrictions imposed by the airport and the water depth of associated navigational channel. The current location at NWL has already taken the above into account.

- Other locations far away from residential areas, e.g. Chi Ma Wan or Fan Lau; and

Chi Ma Wan and Fan Lau are falling within the Lantau South Country Park. Port development at Chi Ma Wan/Fan Lau would contravene the conservation theme and sustainable recreation theme for South Lantau, and would create adverse environmental and transport problems. The waters around Fan Lau is a proposed Marine Park. The development of CT10 at Fan Lau would jeopardize the implementation of the Marine Park. Fan Lau is too close to the busy shipping route for fast ferries and too exposed to weather.

Annex 4 – F2 p.391

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The waters at Chi Ma Wan is

shallow, substantial dredging will be required. The approach has limited sea room which may not be sufficient for large container vessels to manoeuvre. Also, the approach will cross the existing main shipping lanes, this is not satisfactory from a marine safety point of view.

- Other locations outside Lantau, e.g. Tuen Mun

The west Tuen Mun site is limited by the high volumes of marine traffic present in Urmston Road and strong ocean currents. In addition, the required new approach channel situated outside Hong Kong waters will bring substantial planning and operational difficulties.

The Impacts of CT10 F2-14 As the construction of CT 10

will involve extensive reclamation to form an offshore island covering 245 ha, with roads connecting to the proposed HZMB and roads along the North Lantau, resulting in increased pollution created by container ships and container trucks, there would be a serious impact on the Country Park extension, the South West Lantau Marine Park, the living environment of Chinese White Dolphins, the preservation of Tai O, and the eco- and heritage trails.


Green Student Council(248)

HK Discovery (227) Lantau Post (90) Keep Lantau Beautiful

(371) Dr Martin Williams

(352) Robin Peard (400) S Y (63) So Chi-ming (356) Undisclosed (161) Tai O Residents’

Rights Concern Group (380)

Cheung Man-kuen (367)

Samuel Chan (208) Wong Wai-king (302) Wong Man-kwong

(232) Tam Ka-ki (44) 30 Standard Letters AA TPB Member (TPB) Rob Bunker of LIM

(LCF)

The HKP2020 Study has identified two possible locations for further investigations for the development of CT10, namely NWL and SWTY. Both sites have their pros and cons. According to the HKP2020 Study, it is not possible at this stage to determine whether or not it will be environmentally acceptable for the NWL site or for the SWTY site. As recommended in the Study, an ecological study on the NWL site will be carried out, prior to any project level EIA under the EIA Ordinance, to study the cumulative ecological impacts as well as the feasibility and practicability of any ecological mitigation measures. The proposed container port development is one of the designated projects under Schedule 2 of the EIA Ordinance, it therefore, regardless of the location, will be subject to the statutory requirements of the EIAOrdinance, including feasibility study and detailed environmental assessment to comply with the procedures and requirements stipulated under the EIAOrdinance to prove its

p.392 Annex 4 – F2

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses environmental acceptability. The public can offer their comments on the Project Profile and EIA Report.

F2-15 The proposed facilities in the Concept Plan would have a cumulative impact on the environment of Lantau far more significant than each of the individual facilities may have on their own. Not only has this cumulative impact not been explained in the Concept Plan, but also many other related developments, including the HZMB, the proposed CT 10 off Tai O, the proposed LNG Terminal at Soko Islands, are not included in the Concept Plan. The public is therefore being deprived of the opportunity to consider the pros and cons of the Concept Plan in a holistic manner.

An AAB Member (AAB)



The Concept Plan proposals to be taken forward will be subject to detailed studies, including EIAs,to establish their feasibility including the environmental acceptability. Cumulative impacts arising from relevant projects will be taken into account in the study process as required under the EIA Ordinance.

F2-16 The Port Master Plan simply contradicts the conservation efforts outlined in the Concept Plan. It would be interesting to know how the Government intends to commit to and successfully implement the conservation proposals in the Concept Plan, if CT 10 goes ahead at North West Lantau. The impacts of the port-related traffic both on land and at sea has been downplayed under the Concept Plan.



F2-17 The possible location of CT 10 on North Lantau has been calculated to increase traffic on the NLH by 5.8% during rush hour. This figure is highly doubtable because the number of heavy vehicles between 5.5 and 24 tonnes increased with approximately 19% in 2004 as compared to 2003. The same happened with


Traffic forecast modeling based on input assumptions indicates that container traffic constitutes only part of the total traffic, which can be accommodated within the strategic network, given further improvement in boundary arrangements and continued rationalisation. Nevertheless, the HKP2020 Study acknowledged the possible

Annex 4 – F2 p.393

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses heavy vehicles of more than 24 tonnes with about 12.5%. That would mean that an increase of heavy vehicles of more than 15% on average.

traffic impact of further port development. Container terminal development is one of the designated projects listed under Schedule 2 of the EIAOrdinance. The proposed container terminal development must, regardless of the location of the preferred site, be subject to feasibility study as well as detailed environmental assessment to comply with the procedures and requirements stipulated under the EIAOrdinance to prove its environmental acceptability. The traffic flow to be generated by the terminal development and its impacts on the existing traffic network will be assessed in theTraffic Impact Assessment study under the feasibility study.

F2-18 The existing highly scenic natural coastline should be conserved. CT10 must not be placed off Tai O. There should be no further degradation of dolphin habitat.



p.394 Annex 4 – F3

F3. Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal Background The CLP Power (CLP)/Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO) intended to develop a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in Hong Kong. On their own initiative, CLP/CAPCO have started a search for a site for the proposed LNG Terminal and have initiated an environmental and risk assessment as part of the site search. Soko Islands and Black Point are the two preferred sites. In June 2005, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) issued an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study Brief under the EIA Ordinance to the CLP/CAPCO to commission an EIA for the proposed LNG terminal for both sites. To date the CLP/CAPCO has yet to make a formal submission to the Economic Development and Labour Bureau (EDLB) for a LNG Terminal in Hong Kong. Key Issue Grave concerns and speculation were raised on a LNG Terminal proposed at Soko Islands. Many considered that it was in conflict with the marine park proposed at Soko Islands. Many enquired on the position of the marine park proposal. The Way Forward Soko Islands is one of the preferred sites being considered by CLP/CAPCO for the proposed LNG Terminal. It is not part of the Concept Plan. The land use compatibility, environmental feasibility and other issues are yet to be resolved.


LNG Terminal is proposed at Soko Islands and the proposal is not included in theConcept Plan F3-1 The proposal is outside

public discussion; there is no mention of public objection against the proposal.



CLP/CAPCO have, on their own initiative, started a search for a site for a proposed LNG Terminal in Hong Kong and have initiated an environmental and risk assessment as part of the site search. Soko Islands and Black Point are two preferred sites being considered by CLP/CAPCO. On 13 May 2005, the CLP/CAPCO formally submitted the project profile on both sites for the application of an EIA study brief under the EIA Ordinance. The project profile was exhibited for public comments under the EIA Ordinance between 14 and 27 May 2005. In June 2005, EPD issued an EIA Study Brief under the EIA Ordinance for the CLP/CAPCO to commission an EIA for the proposed LNG terminal for both sites. To date, the CLP/CAPCO has yet to make a formal submission to EDLB for a LNG Terminal in Hong

Annex 4 – F3 p.395

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Kong. It is therefore not appropriate to include the proposal of CLP/CAPCO in the Concept Plan.

F3-2 The community must be able to see how this as well as other community needs fit into the strategic plan and vision for Lantau; the public is deprived of opportunity to consider the pros and cons of the Concept Plan in a holistic manner.

Business Environment Council Ltd. (383)




F3-3 The omission of the outlying islands which are for conservation and Soko Islands intended for a marine park in the South West New Territories Recommended Development Strategy 2001 from the Concept Plan is not acceptable.

Green Lantau Assoc. (65) (274)



Clive Noffke of GLA (PCF)

For Soko Islands and the surrounding waters, apart from being a potential site for designation as a marine park, there are other competing uses.

F3-4 The impact of the proposed LNG Terminal should be assessed together with developments in South Lantau.


Gavin Coates (399)


F3-5 The status of the project should be clarified and to assess whether the development is considered viable and how public would be engaged in the whole process for shaping a sustainable plan for the long-term development of Lantau.

Green Power (440) See responses in F3-1.

Proposed LNG Terminal not compatible with planning principle in the Concept Plan F3-6 It is hard to see how a LNG

Terminal at Soko Islands can be compatible with a possible marine park or the principle of protecting other parts of Lantau by restricting major infrastructure to North Lantau.

Swire Properties Ltd. (186)

Noted. Soko Islands is one of the preferred sites being considered by CLP/CAPCO for a proposed LNG Terminal in Hong Kong. To date, EDLB has yet to receive a formal submission from CLP/CAPCO for a LNG Terminal in Hong Kong. The land use compatibility, environmental feasibility and other issues are yet to be resolved.

p.396 Annex 4 – F3

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses F3-7 It is not compatible with

intention of conserving the beautiful coastline of South Lantau for conservation and tourism; not compatible with proposed recreational uses in South Lantau.

HK Discovery (227) A Participant

(HKGCC)


F3-8 It would affect development potential of the islands for recreational use.

Choi Yiu-cheong, Tung Chung resident (LCF)


F3-9 Concern about the combination of a LNG Terminal together with the planning of a marine park at Soko Islands.


Nick Shaw (263) Chan Siu-lun (432)


LNG proposal would have negative environmental impact F3-10 The possible development

of a LNG Terminal at Soko Islands will have a huge impact on the marine life in the area, and is likely to cause irreparable damage; would cause destruction to the islands


Clive Noffke of GLA (PCF)

F3-11 The Soko Islands are environmentally sensitive since turtles lay eggs on the beaches and the islands are breeding area for sea eagles. The proposed LNG Terminal should be sited at another location.

Robin Peard (400)

Under the EIA Ordinance, a storage, transfer and transfer-shipment of LNG facilities with a storage capacity of not less than 200 tonnes is a designated project. Therefore, unless exempted, an environmental permit is required under the EIA Ordinance for the construction and operation of the proposed LNG Terminal.

Object to the LNG Terminal proposal F3-12 The beautiful beaches and

scenic environment of Soko Islands are suitable for resort development.

Chan Choi-fung (53) Noted.

Other Comments F3-13 Although LNG is more

environmental-friendly, LNG is still fossil fuel. The increased production of energy still encourages people to use more electricity from fossil fuels.


Noted.

F3-14 The use of LNG would deter the use of recycle energy.

Ng Wing-choi (308) As a means to enhance supply reliability, the Government supports diversity in the use of fuels, including natural gas, for power generation.

Annex 4 – F3 p.397

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses F3-15 CLP/CAPCO are

considering the development of a LNG Terminal in Hong Kong. Site selection work for the LNG Terminal is sill in progress, and no decision has yet been made on the final choice of the site. Tai A Chau at Soko Islands being one of the preferred sites. The use of natural gas in power generation has helped to ensure a reliable supply to electricity and has contributed to significant reductions in air emissions. Importing LNG to Hong Kong is considering the most cost-effective and sustainable solution for securing a long-term reliable gas supply for Hong Kong. With proper planning, careful design and responsible operations, a LNG Terminal could co-exist with the context of the conservation plan for the waters off South Lantau.

CLP Power HK Ltd. (441)

See responses in F3-14. To date, the CLP/CAPCO has yet to make a formal submission to the EDLB for a LNG Terminal in Hong Kong. The land use compatibility, environmental feasibility and other issues relating to a proposed LNG Terminal at Soko Islands are yet to be resolved.

Abbreviations AAHK Airport Authority, Hong Kong AC Area Committee Assoc. Association CA The Conservancy Association CILTHK The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong CMPB Country and Marine Parks Board Co. Company Corp. Corporation Ctr Centre CUHK The Chinese University of Hong Kong DAB Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong DC District Council GLA Green Lantau Association HK Hong Kong HKCA The Hong Kong Construction Association HKIA The Hong Kong Institute of Architects HKIE The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers HKIP Hong Kong Institute of Planners HKIS The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors HKU The University of Hong Kong HKUSU Hong Kong University Students’ Union In. Rep Indigenous Inhabitant Representative KFBG Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation KTCRSAA Kwun Tong Culture, Recreation, Sports and Arts Association LIM Living Islands Movement Ltd. Limited MTRCL MTR Corporation Limited NT The New Territories OC The Owners’ Committee RC Rural Committee Reg. Registered Res. Rep Resident Representative Soc. Society WWF HK World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (AAA) Abbreviation in brackets indicates the respective consultative sessions

(Please refer to Annex 1 – List of Consultative Sessions for details). (000) Number in brackets indicates the number of submission (Please refer to

Annex 2 – List of Written Submissions for details).

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