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7. LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Introduction

7.1 This section presents the potential landscape and visual impact due to the construction and operation of the Project in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO).

7.2 Given that all underground activities and facilities would unlikely impose landscape and visual impact, only potential landscape and visual impact associated with surface construction activities and above-ground permanent structures have been assessed. Environmental Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

7.3 The following legislation, standards and guidelines are applicable to landscape and visual impact assessment associated with the construction and operation of the Project: ƒ Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap.499.S.16) and the Technical Memorandum on EIA Process (EIAO-TM), particularly Annexes 10 and 18 ƒ Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance Guidance Note 8/2002 ƒ ETWB TCW No. 17/2000 - Improvement to the Appearance of Slopes ƒ Town Planning Ordinance (Cap 131) ƒ Land Administration Office Instruction (LAOI) Section D-12 - Tree Preservation ƒ WBTC No. 7/2002 - Tree Planting in Public Works ƒ ETWB TCW No. 34/2003 - Community Involvement in Greening Works ƒ ETWB TCW No. 2/2004 - Maintenance of Vegetation and Hard Landscape Features ƒ ETWB TCW No. 11/2004 - Cyber Manual for Greening ƒ ETWB TCW No. 29/2004 - Registration of Old and Valuable Trees, and Guidelines for their Preservation ƒ ETWB TCW No. 10/2005 - Planting on Footbridges and Flyovers ƒ ETWB TCW No. 3/2006 - Tree Preservation ƒ Forests and Countryside Ordinance (Cap 96) and its subsidiary legislations ƒ GEO publication (1999) - Use of Vegetation as Surface Protection on Slopes ƒ GEO 1/2000 - Technical Guidelines on Landscape Treatment and Bio-engineering of Man-made Slopes and Retaining Walls ƒ HyD TC No.7/2006 – Independent vetting of Tree Works under the Maintenance of Highways Department ƒ Government General Regulation 740 – restrictions on the preservation and felling of trees in Hong Kong ƒ Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines Chapter 4 and Chapter 11 ƒ Study on Landscape Value Mapping of Hong Kong Assessment Methodology

7.4 Landscape and visual impacts have been assessed separately for the construction and operation phases, including: ƒ a definition of the scope and contents of the study, including a description of the assessment methodology;

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ƒ a review of the relevant planning and development control framework; ƒ a baseline study providing a comprehensive and accurate description of the baseline landscape resources, landscape character areas and Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs); ƒ recommendation of appropriate mitigation measures and associated implementation programmes; ƒ identification of the potential landscape and visual impacts and prediction of their magnitude and potential significance, before and after the mitigation measures; and ƒ an assessment of the acceptability, or otherwise, of the predicted residual impacts, according to the five criteria set out in Annex 10 of the Technical Memorandum on Environmental Impact Assessment Process (EIAO-TM).

7.5 The assessment of landscape impact has involved the following procedures: ƒ Identification of the baseline landscape resources and landscape character areas found within the sites and works area. This is achieved by site visits and a desktop study of topographical maps, information databases and photographs. ƒ Assessment of the degree of sensitivity to change of the landscape resources and landscape character areas. This is influenced by a number of factors including: ƒ quality and maturity of landscape resources/characters; ƒ rarity of landscape resources/characters; ƒ whether it is considered to be of local, regional, national or global importance; ƒ whether there are any statutory or regulatory limitations/requirements relating to the landscape resource/characters; and ƒ ability of the landscape resource/character to accommodate change.

7.6 The sensitivity of each landscape resource and character area is classified as follows: High: Important landscape or landscape resources of particularly distinctive characteristics or high importance, sensitive to relatively small changes. Medium: Landscape or landscape resources of moderately valued landscape characteristics reasonable tolerance to change. Low: Landscape or landscape resources of low valued landscape characteristics. ƒ Identification of potential sources of landscape impacts. These are various elements of construction works and operational procedures that would generate landscape impacts. ƒ Identification of magnitude of landscape impacts. The magnitude of the impact (or magnitude of change) depends on a number of factors including: ƒ the physical extent of the impact; ƒ compatibility of the project with the surrounding landscape; ƒ duration of impacts i.e. whether it is temporary (short, medium or long term), under construction and operation phases; and ƒ reversibility of change. The magnitude of landscape impacts is classified as follows: Large: The landscape or landscape resource would suffer a major change. Intermediate: The landscape or landscape resources would suffer moderate change. Small: The landscape or landscape resources would suffer slight or barely perceptible change. Negligible: The landscape or landscape resources would suffer no discernible change.

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ƒ Identification of potential landscape mitigation measures. Mitigation measures may take the form of: ƒ adopting alternative design or revisions to the basic engineering and architectural design to prevent and/or minimize adverse impacts; ƒ remedial measures such as colour and textural treatment of physical, engineering and building features; and ƒ compensatory measures such as implementation of landscape design measures (e.g. tree planting, creation of new open space etc) to compensate for unavoidable adverse impact and to attempt to generate potentially beneficial long term impacts.

7.7 The agencies responsible for the funding implementation, management and maintenance of the mitigation measures are identified. ƒ Predicted significance of landscape impacts before and after the implementation of the mitigation measures. By synthesising the magnitude of various impacts and the sensitivity of various landscape resources it is possible to categorise impacts in a logical, well-reasoned and consistent fashion. Table 7.1 shows the rationale for dividing the degree of significance into four thresholds, namely insubstantial, slight, moderate, and substantial, depending on the combination of a negligible-small-intermediate-large magnitude of impact and a low-medium- high degree of sensitivity of landscape resource/character. Table 7.1 Relationship between Receptor Sensitivity and Impact Magnitude in Defining Impact Significance

Moderate / Large Moderate Substantial Substantial Moderate / Intermediate Slight / Moderate Moderate Substantial

Magnitude of Small Slight Slight / Moderate Moderate Impact (Change) Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Low Medium High

Receptor Sensitivity (Landscape Resource, Landscape Character Area or VSRs)

ƒ Prediction of Acceptability of Impacts. An overall assessment of the acceptability, or otherwise, of the impacts according to the five criteria set out in Annex 10 of the EIAO-TM.

7.8 The assessment of visual impacts has involved the following: ƒ Identification of Zones of Visual Influence (ZVIs) during the construction and operation phase of the project. This is achieved by site visit and desktop study of topographic maps and photographs, and preparation of cross-sections to determine visibility of the Project from various locations. ƒ Identification of Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) within the Zone of Visual Influence (ZVIs) at construction and operation phases. These are the people who would reside within, work within, play within, or travel through, the ZVIs. ƒ Assessment of the degree of sensitivity to change of the VSRs. Factors considered include: ƒ the type of VSRs, which is classified according to whether the person is at home, at work, at school, at play, or travelling. Those who view the impact from their homes are considered to be highly sensitive as the attractiveness or otherwise of the outlook from their home would have a substantial effect on their perception of the quality and acceptability of their home

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environment and their general quality of life. Those who view the impact from their workplace and at school are considered to be only moderately sensitive as the attractiveness or otherwise of the outlook would have a less important, although still material, effect on their perception of their quality of life. The degree to which this applies depends on whether the workplace is industrial, retail or commercial. Those who view the impact whilst taking part in an outdoor leisure activity may display varying sensitivity depending on the type of leisure activity. Those who view the impact whilst traveling on a public thoroughfare would also display varying sensitivity depending on the speed of travel. ƒ other factors which are considered (as required by Preparation of Landscape And Visual Impact Assessment Under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO GN 8/2002) include the value and quality of existing views, the availability and amenity of alternative views, the duration or frequency of view, and the degree of visibility. The sensitivity of VSRs is classified as follows: High: The VSR is highly sensitive to any change in their viewing experience. Medium: The VSR is moderately sensitive to any change in their viewing experience. Low: The VSR is only slightly sensitive to any change in their viewing experience. ƒ Identification of relative numbers of VSRs. This is expressed in term of whether there are very few, few, many or very many VSRs in any one category of VSR. ƒ Identification of potential sources of visual impacts. These are the various elements of the construction works and operation procedures that would generate visual impacts. ƒ Assessment of the potential magnitude of visual impacts. Factors considered include: ƒ the compatibility with the surrounding landscape, ƒ the duration of the impact, ƒ the reversibility of the impact, ƒ the scale of the impact and distance of the source of impact from the viewer, and ƒ the degree of visibility of the impact, and the degree of which the impact dominates the field of vision of the viewer. The magnitude of visual impacts is classified as follows: Large: The VSRs would suffer a major change in their viewing experience. Intermediate: The VSRs would suffer a moderate in their viewing experience. Small: The VSRs would suffer a small change in their viewing experience. Negligible: The VSRs would suffer no discernible change in their viewing experience. • Identification of potential visual mitigation measures. These may take the form of adopting alternative designs or revisions to the basic engineering and architectural design to prevent and/or minimise adverse impacts, remedial measures such as colour and textural treatment of building features, and tree planting to screen the roads and associated bridge structures. A programme for the mitigation measures is provided. The agencies responsible for the implementation, management and maintenance of the mitigation measures are identified and their approval-in-principle has been sought. • Prediction of the significance of visual impacts before and after the implementation of the mitigation measures. By synthesising the magnitude of the various visual impacts and the sensitivity of the VSRs, and the numbers of VSRs that are affected, it is possible to categorise the degree of significance of the impacts in a logical, well-reasoned and consistent fashion. Depending on the combination of a negligible-small-intermediate-large magnitude of impact and a low-medium-high degree of sensitivity of VSRs, the rationale for dividing the degree of significance into four thresholds is shown below, including insubstantial, slight, moderate and substantial,

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The significance of visual impacts is categorised as follows: Substantial: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause significant deterioration or improvement in existing visual quality. Moderate: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause a noticeable deterioration or improvement in existing visual quality. Slight: Adverse / beneficial impact where the proposal would cause a barely perceptible deterioration or improvement in existing visual quality. Insubstantial: No discernible change in the existing visual quality. • Prediction of Acceptability of Impacts. An overall assessment of the acceptability, or otherwise, of the impacts according to the five criteria set out in Annex 10 of the EIAO-TM.

7.9 Funding, implementation, management and maintenance of the mitigation proposals can be satisfactorily resolved according to the principles in ETWB TC No. 2/2004. All mitigation proposals in this report are practical and achievable within the known parameters of funding, implementation, management and maintenance. The suggested agents for the funding and implementation (and subsequent management and maintenance, if applicable) are indicated in Tables 7.10 and 7.11. Approval-in-principle to the implementation, management and maintenance of the proposed mitigation measures is being sought from the appropriate authorities.

7.10 Colour photographs showing baseline conditions, photomontages and illustrative materials supporting conclusions are provided and the locations of all key viewpoints are clearly mapped. Photomontages at representative locations provide comparison between existing views, proposals on day 1 after completion without mitigation measures, on day 1 completion with mitigation measures, and in year 10 after mitigation measures implemented in accordance with EIAO Guidance Note No. 8/2002. Scope and Content of the Study Description of the Project

7.11 The nature and scope of the Project is described in Section 2 of this Report. In accordance with the Study Brief, this study will assess the landscape and visual impacts during the construction and operation phase for the proposed development. The Project is a designated project under Items A.2, A.4, A.7 and Q.1 of Part1, Schedule 2 of the EIAO. All the construction works would commence in December 2009 and the overall project completion is anticipated to be in 2015. Considerations on Alternative Schemes for Ventilations Buildings and associated structures Ventilation Buildings (VB)/Emergency Access Point (EAP)

7.12 Constructing the Project totalling 26km in underground tunnel would generally reduce long-term landscape and visual impacts. However, ventilation buildings (VBs) are required for the tunnels to provide routes for air exchange for the railway system and the passengers, and in the emergency events such as fire and smoke control. Emergency access points would need to be provided as well for this 26km railway tunnel. The current design is to combine these two operation facilities to reduce land-taking, as well as the associated environmental impacts (e.g. landscape and visual impact) that may be brought about.

7.13 Efforts have been given in minimizing potential landscape and visual impacts through reducing the land-taking for the provision of aboveground facilities during design stage. Moreover, the following considerations were also taken in minimizing the landscape and visual impacts that may be caused by the Project: • The number of aboveground facilities such as ventilation buildings and EAP was optimized to satisfy the fire safety requirements. Under the current design, the maximum interval distance of approximately 4.1km between ventilation points has been adopted to minimise the numbers of ventilation building along the tunnel. As such a total of seven VBs will be required to meet the defined safety standards and ventilation requirements.

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• Considerable effort was also made in searching suitable locations for the aboveground facilities of the Project, including VBs, EAP as well as SSS, involved considerable effort. In urban areas adequately sized and available sites are few and too far apart so their locations had an influence on the rail alignment itself. In rural areas other factors such as land availability, accessibility and environmental sensitivity in choice of site have come into play. Alternative options were developed, where possible, and evaluated for their performance from landscape/visual perspective. Alternatives of rail alignment and VBs/EAP are discussed in Section 2.26 – 2.41 and 2.50-2.75 respectively. Under the preferred scheme, the whole alignment together with all VBs and EAP would be sited to avoid direct impingement on significant landscape resources such as natural woodland and old and valuable trees. General Design Principles

7.14 The VBs integrated with emergency access point are designed to provide functional requirements to support XRL tunnel sections in terms of safety under an unmanned facility. Emergency access point for fire fighters and tunnel ventilations is a necessary component to support emergency rescue team (e.g. fire services and police) in case of incident inside the rail tunnels. Furthermore, VBs are designed to accommodate facilities provisions such as power and signals which are essential to operation of XRL.

7.15 To further support the rescue team, an emergency vehicle access (EVA) will be provided to connect the existing road networks and the VB according to Fire Service Department’s requirement. The EVA is required to provide accessibility to at least 25% of the buildings perimeter and the EVA access would be situated at no more than 10m from the face of the building. This requirement would however set limitation to the sitting of VBs in particular for the sites in urban area with limited available land areas.

7.16 Considering the Project as a whole, the design of the VBs would be an expression of a system wide identity. A system wide identity would be beneficial to the Project when considering VBs of the Project as a whole. Building Form / Building Mass

7.17 As a general consideration, too innovative or extravagant designs would attract unwanted attention from criminal and vandals. As VBs/EAP would not be used unless in case of emergency, with the consideration of security of these unmanned nature buildings, such designs have been avoided.

7.18 From the engineering and efficiency perspective, a concise built form housing all the equipment aboveground is considered to be the most efficient form among others. However, this large built form would induce adverse visual impact to the environment. In general, the building form and mass could be improved through “subtraction and addition” approach to develop various physical forms for minimising the visual impact. For the building space not required for fundamental services, these unnecessary spaces have been reduced through subtraction approach. As the substantial building mass of VBs/EAP would result in adverse visual impact, and is also considered incompatible to the surrounding rural area with low rise development, adoption of additional approach is therefore considered unsuitable. Furthermore large footprint of VBs/EAP would pose adverse impact to landscape resources and landscape character. The additional approach has therefore been avoided to keep a balance between the footprint and height of VBs/EAP.

7.19 Louvers are an essential component of the VB. To meet the capacity of the VBs, the louvers required are at least 80m2 on each corner of ventilation towers. The louvers would be located at least 5m from ground level to accords with the design requirement. The size of louvers and restriction on louvers location would dictate the minimum height of VB.

7.20 Different design alternatives are carefully studied and carved out until the most preferred design option is reached. Each VB is designed with optimization of size, form and shape in accordance to the specific site context in order to mitigate the visual and landscape impact. Illustrative materials are presented in Appendix 7.1.

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Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV)

7.21 Initially, all the equipment plants would be house at aboveground level. However, the large building mass would result in adverse visual and ecological impacts. The geological conditions at Mai Po would allow 2 levels of basement to house tunnel ventilation fans. As such, the mass of MPV is limited to house transformer rooms which required accessibility from the ground level. The reduction of building mass would offer lower visual impact to nearby VSRs.

7.22 Apart from these functional spaces required, any unnecessary space would be subtracted. As such, only louvers were designed as a protrude element from the roof top area, the reduced space undulated the form of MPV. The undulated form of building would offer lower visual impact to the nearby VSRs.

Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building

7.23 The site at Ngau Tam Mei is elongated in view of the geographical context. As such a linear shape would be suitable for the site. The geographical conditions and slope stabilizations issues at Ngau Tam Mei limited the opportunity to accommodate equipment rooms underground. To substantially reduce the building height, the functional space required at upper level would be subtracted and added to the ground level. This would result in a substantial increase in building footprint. The reduction in height would pose potential lower visual impact to the nearby VSR but the increased footprint would offer higher visual impact to residential development along Ngau Tam Mei Channel. Furthermore, larger area is required to support the larger footprint required of land thereby increasing the number of trees to be felled. The loss of trees would in turn reduce the value of landscape resources and landscape character. Considering NTV is located within a green belt area, it is necessary to avoid tree felling to prevent adverse impact to its landscape resources and landscape character. To reduce the visual impact to VSR along Ngau Tam Mei Channel, unnecessary functional room would be subtracted leaving the two protruding louvers only. This undulated form of building would offer lower visual impact to the nearby VSRs.

Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP)

7.24 Tai Kong Po was initially identified as site for ventilation building, namely Tai Kong Po Ventilation Building (TPV), to serve for both ventilation and emergency access point. Geological constraint at the area limited the opportunities of accommodating equipment rooms underground. Furthermore, available land in the area limited the space available to accommodate equipment rooms at the ground level. After balancing the geographical and land resumption issue, the optimum building mass would be 30m wide x 42m long x 19m high. However, the large building mass resulted in adverse visual impact to the nearby VSRs. The ventilation building is located at agricultural area with pig farms of 2-3 stories high, the tall building structure would not be compatible with the surrounding environment thereby resulting potential higher visual impact.

7.25 In view of the above, the functions required to be performed at Tai Kong Po was further study to reduce its functional space required. As a result, Tai Kong Po would not be required to serve for ventilation purpose but as an emergency access point only through the provision of additional underground adits. Without the need of housing ventilation shaft, size of TPP would be substantially reduced. As such offering a potential lower visual and landscape impact to the nearby environment. Furthermore, the form of TPP is designed to be in an undulated form which offer lower visual impact to the nearby VSRs and serve as an element harmonizes with the backdrop environment to enhance its compatibility with the surrounding context.

Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV)

7.26 The equipment plants would initially required to be housed at aboveground level. As PHV is not located directly above the rail tunnels, an elevated tunnel adit is required to connect the tunnel and ventilation building. The massive building structure and elevated tunnel adit would pose adverse visual impact to the nearby VSRs. The geological conditions at Pat Heung would allow 1 level of basement to house tunnel ventilation fans. As such, the mass of PHV is limited to house transformer

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rooms which required accessibility from the ground level. The reduction of building mass would offer lower visual impact to nearby VSRs.

7.27 To further alleviate visual impact resulted from the elevated tunnel adit, the tunnel adit would be placed underground as geological conditions favours. As such, the mass of PHV is limited to house transformer rooms which required accessibility from the ground level. Apart from these functional spaces required, any unnecessary space would be subtracted. As such, only louvers were designed as a protrude element from the roof top area, the reduced space undulated the form of PHV. The undulated form of building would offer lower visual impact to the nearby VSRs. This undulated form of building would also serve as an element harmonizes with the backdrop environment, thereby enhancing the compatibility with the surrounding context.

Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV)

7.28 SMV is currently proposed to sit along Cheung Shan Estate Road West, which causes adverse visual impact to the nearby VSRs. However, considering the small site available for SMV, no space is available to provide EVA according to Fire Service Department’s requirement. Instead of providing an EVA within the site, Cheung Shan Estate Road West would serve as the EVA. As such, SMV would sit along Cheung Shan Estate Road West.

7.29 Initially, all the equipment plants would be house at aboveground level. The massive building structure would pose adverse visual impact to the nearby VSRs. The geological conditions at Shing Mun would allow 2 level of basement to house tunnel ventilation fans. The reduction of building mass would offer lower visual impact to nearby VSRs.

7.30 Apart from constraint of geological conditions, the building height is further limited by the small site area. As larger footprint area is needed to further reduce the building height, the larger footprint would reduce the area for EVA parking. This reduction of EVA parking would subject to agreement with Fire Service Department. Resumption of additional land is limited as the site is surrounded by the slope, Cheung Shan Estate Road East and Cheung Shan Estate Road West. Furthermore, larger footprint would cause impact to the nearby man-made slope, thereby increasing the number of trees to be felled. The loss of trees would in turn reduce the landscape value of man-made slope and urban fringe landscape character. As visual impact to nearby VSRs could be further alleviated by creating an undulated form through the subtraction and addition approach, while impact on landscape resources and character area is irreversible, consideration is given to landscape impact.

7.31 In spite of the abovementioned landscape and visual impact, the proposed building mass has been considered to strike the balance of both landscape and visual impact. As a result, both landscape and visual impact would be acceptable.

Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV)

7.32 The geographical conditions and slope stabilizations issues at Kwai Chung limited the opportunity to accommodate equipment rooms underground. The massive building structure would pose adverse visual impact to the nearby VSRs. As only louvers were designed as a protrude element from the roof top area, the reduced space undulated the form of KCV. The undulated form of building would offer lower visual impact to the nearby VSRs. This undulated form of building would also serve as an element harmonizes with the backdrop environment, thereby enhancing the compatibility with the surrounding context.

7.33 As KCV is not located directly above the rail tunnels, an elevated tunnel adit is required to connect the tunnel and ventilation building. The geographical conditions and slope stabilizations issues at Kwai Chung limited the opportunity to house underground tunnel adit. The size of ventilation adit is limited by the section required to maintain the ventilation flow rate. To alleviate the visual impact from the elevated tunnel adit, the size of ventilation adit is proposed to be the minimum section required to maintain the ventilation flow rate. To further alleviate the visual impact from the elevated ventilation adit, it is proposed to design at the back of the KCV. By hiding the view of elevated tunnel adit would offer potential lower visual impact to nearby industrial area, in particular to pedestrians.

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7.34 In view of the abovementioned limitation, two viable locations, Option KCV1a at open car park at Wing Yip Street and Option KCV1b at Highways Department Depot next to the open car park area, has been considered. Even though Option KCV1b would provide a visual benefit by increasing compatibility of the VB to the surrounding environment, the longer elevated ventilation adit would offset the visual benefit. Furthermore, the further set back of ventilation building provided in Option KCV1a would offer lower visual impact to travellers at Wing Yip Street and Tai Lin Pai Road than Option KCV1b. Therefore, Option KCV1a is preferred.

Nam Cheong Ventilation Building

7.35 NCV is currently proposed to sit along Sham Mong Road, which causes adverse visual impact to the pedestrian VSRs. However, as the site is constrained by the future planned housing estate, the site available for NCV is limited. Considering the small area available, no space is available to provide EVA according to Fire Service Department’s requirement. Instead of providing an EVA within the site, Sham Mong Road would serve as the EVA. As such, NCV would sit along Sham Mong Road.

7.36 Initially, all the equipment plants would be house at aboveground level. The massive building structure would pose adverse visual impact to the nearby VSRs. The geological conditions at Nam Cheong would allow 2 level of basement to house tunnel ventilation fans. As such, the mass of NCV is limited to house transformer rooms which required accessibility from the ground level. The reduction of building mass would offer lower visual impact to nearby VSRs. Apart from these functional spaces required, any unnecessary space would be subtracted. As such, only louvers were designed as a protrude element from the roof top area, the reduced space undulated the form of NCV. The undulated form of building would offer lower visual impact to the nearby VSRs. However, the opportunities of varied roof level facing Sham Mong Road is limited site area. The footprint of NCV proposed has been maximized and there is no room for increasing the length to allow unused space in between the ventilation fans. In addition, lengthening NCV will offer potential high visual impact.

7.37 Considering operational noise impact arised from operation of NCV on the future planned housing estate. Ventilation fans and associated louvers are requested to face Sham Mong Road instead of the planned housing estate. As the louvers are required to be located at least 5m from ground level to accords with the design requirement, the ventilation shafts would be located at the upper levels of NCV.

Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV)

7.38 Initially, all the equipment plants would be house at aboveground level. However, the large building mass would result adverse visual impact. The geological conditions at Mong Kok West would allow 2 levels of basement to house tunnel ventilation fans. As such, the mass of MKV is limited to house CLP transformer rooms which required accessibility from the ground level. The reduction of building mass would offer lower visual impact to nearby VSRs.

7.39 Apart from these functional spaces required, any unnecessary space would be subtracted. As such, only louvers were designed as a protrude element from the roof top area, the reduced space undulated the form of MKV. The undulated form of building would offer lower visual impact to the nearby VSRs. Architectural Finishing

7.40 The VBs would be used by Firemen or Project Proponent for emergency purposes only, without frequent access, durable and low maintenance materials should be adopted. It is necessary to remain weather resistant for 20 years without noticeable change and thereafter be easy to overhaul. A particular note has been made to consider the humid climate in Hong Kong, the material chosen has to be resistant to moulding and avoid excessive water absorption on exposed surface thereby avoid staining or discolouring.

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7.41 Rendered surface concrete is resistant from rain, humidity and fungal attack allowing it to be more durable and easier to maintain. Whilst, other finishing materials like masonry would be vulnerable to moulding. Therefore other finishing materials were not preferred. With the addition of natural tones and textures, such as rock (rendered concrete surface) and timbers (vertical brown PVF2 coated aluminium), would increase the compatibility of the VB to the environment, thereby alleviating visual impact.

7.42 Recessive colours offer potential lower visual impact than aggressive colour. This is because recessive colours provide a warm and comfortable feeling to the nearby VSRs. In contrast, aggressive coloured VBs/EAP would stand out from the rural setting, the incompatibility with the surrounding will offer higher potential visual impact.

7.43 Grey is well-known for its character as warm recessive tone for all kinds of colour match. To further increase the compatibility of VB to the surroundings, in particular the rural environment, natural tones and textures have been considered. The use of timber is not considered suitable due to safety reasons, therefore, a material that could disguise as timber viewing from distance is preferred. As such, vertical brown PVF2 coated aluminium fins is preferred. Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS)

7.44 The SSS would serve as an infrastructure and building maintenance centre for the Project and stabling of revenue trains and engineering trains. The ERS would allow trains to stop and to discharge passengers either to another train in the event of mechanical problems or evacuation to ground level in the event of train fire.

7.45 A number of above-ground facilities would be needed to serve the operational requirements of stabling sidings. ERS would be a depressed box with an open top for safety reason and access ramps would be provided to allow ease of access for fireman. A summary of above-ground facilities are presented in Table 7.2. Table 7.2 Summary of Aboveground Facilities Approximate Aboveground Location Permanent Dimension Structures Site Area (ha) Shek Kong 21.6 Main Building 30m wide x 81m long x 19m high Maintenance Shed 29m wide x 452m long x 11m high Infrastructure and 23m wide x 200m long x 9m Building Maintenance high Traction Power 34m wide x 41m long x 7m Building high Locomotive Shed 16m wide x 66m long x 9m high Gatehouse 11m wide x 16m long x 4m high Dangerous Goods 12m wide x 21m long x 5m Store high Emergency Escape 73m wide x 77m long x 5m Point at Shunt Neck high Emergency Rescue 28m wide x 540m long x 12m Station high General Design Principles

7.46 The form of ERS has been optimised to fulfil requirement of Fire Service Department (FSD) and also minimise airborne noise impact. As ERS will be located underground and there would be no adverse visual impact to the nearby VSRs.

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7.47 The forms of different facilities have been explored to minimise the potential visual impact but the forms are constrained by the limited site area due to land availability. Considering SSS as a whole in Shek Kong, “addition and subtraction” approach, similar to design principles for VBs, has been adopted to avoid monotonous form for the facilities in SSS. SSS facilities would be frequently viewed by workers and the public, these facilities which would be permanently manned thereby allowing maintenance of the appearance. Building Form

7.48 The form of SSS facilities are dictated by clarity, maximum efficiency, and also feasibility. Clarity is provided by careful attention to workflow and operational concerns. Furthermore, efficiency should be maximized to minimize internal circulation by ensuring optimal spatial adjacencies. However, various built forms of facilities have been designed not only to cater for the operation function, but also concern with the visual compatibility with the local context. Location of Aboveground Facilities

7.49 The estimated total area required for the aboveground facilities listed in Table 7.2 would be approximately 3.5ha, land take has however been minimised to reduce environmental impacts and other impacts as described in Section 2, as such the site at Shek Kong could provide a maximum area of 2.2ha. The limited area has reduced the flexibility of aboveground facilities and sidings layout.

7.50 To avoid expanding the footprint of SSS which would result in adverse impact on landscape resource and landscape character, a ‘T’ shaped building, instead of an elongated shape, would be adopted to house the maintenance facilities such as offices, workshops, plantrooms and stores. The layout adopted for SSS and ERS is considered to be at its maximal use of land to minimize adverse impact on the landscape resource and landscape character, in particular minimize impact to the natural stream at Shek Kong. Architectural Finishing and Landscape Plan

7.51 VSRs around would have a partial view of SSS and ERS facilities, in particular VSRs along Kam Tin Road would have a larger view of SSS facilities because of the height of SSS facilities. For security purpose, unwanted attention from the public should be prevented. As such, subtle and discrete architectural finishing would be most suitable for SSS and ERS facilities. Similar to VBs/EAP, subtle and discrete architectural finishing would offer lower visual impact to VSRs.

7.52 To further alleviate the visual impact from SSS and ERS, buffer planting would be planted where possible to screen the view of these facilities. Evaluation of Options

7.53 Two design options, namely Option SSS1a and Option SSS1b, have been considered for layout of SSS and ERS facilities. Illustrative materials would be presented in Appendix 7.1. The two options are differ by the operational requirement which would affect the area of land required. Option SSS1b would require less land for aboveground facilities than Option SSS1a. The reduced land take for permanent facilities in Option SSS1b would allow larger area of land for landscape planting than Option SSS1a. The larger land take in Option SSS1a would results in potentially more significant effects on landscape character and visual amenity and reduced areas for landscape mitigation. As such Option SSS1b is preferred. West Kowloon Terminus (WKT)

7.54 Aboveground structures in WKT would include a terminus entrance, island podiums which sits below the four property development in Site A and a public transport interchange (PTI) located north of Jordan Road. The island podiums would also serve as the public plaza that would connect WKT in Site A to the PTI by a bridge. The following facilities would also be required to support the functions of WKT and a summary of above-ground facilities is presented in Table 7.3: • Two ventilation shafts located within WKCD site;

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• West Kowloon Ventilation Building (WKV) integrated with the PTI; and • Traction substation integrated with the PTI.

Table 7.3 Summary of Aboveground Facilities at WKT

Approximate Aboveground Approximate Location Permanent Site Area Facilities Dimension (ha) West Kowloon 4.6 Podium 220m wide x 310m long x 19m high Terminus entrance 130m wide x 160m long x 30m high 2 Public Transport 97m wide x 348m long Interchange x 15m high West Kowloon 15m wide x 67m long x Ventilation 25m high 1.4 Substation 32m wide x 40m long x 11m high 0.2 Ventilation shaft near 24m wide x 32m long x to Canton Road (at 12m height WKCD) Ventilation Shaft near 36m wide x 34m long x to Lin Cheung Road 12m height (at WKCD) General Design Principles

7.55 It is expected that WKT would become the transport hub and generator for the West Kowloon district. With such an important function, the terminus entrance would be designed to be a significant architectural expression, visible from Hong Kong and stand out as an urban landmark in order to make its presence felt amongst the towers of the adjacent developments. As a gateway to Mainland China and Hong Kong, the terminus entrance should be designed to provide a sense of arrival to the passengers arrived for their Journey in Hong Kong. The sense of arrival would provide visual benefits to VSRs. These design objectives would dictate the architectural design of the terminus entrance Location of Aboveground Facilities

7.56 The location of the terminus entrance would be dictated by the station traffic strategy and the station functional layout. The terminus entrance would be located to the south of Site A fronting WKCD, this would allow the terminus entrance to be highly visible and provide views that enhance the sense of arrival, thereby fulfilling the design objectives of terminus entrance.

7.57 The public plaza would be designed for a high quality pedestrian environment. The mass and layout of building structures should ensure a minimum of 30% green coverage of Site A visible to pedestrian and provide open space at 0.5m2 per worker. With these requirements, Site A is required to provide a greening area of 17,640m2 and 8900m2 of open space for the estimated working population of 17,800 workers. As such these requirements would limit the mass and layout of building structures.

7.58 According to the requirement from Transportation Department, the PTI should be located as close as possible to the WKT. This requirement would dictate the sitting of PTI, as such the PTI would be located at the north of Jordan Road.

7.59 A major portion of the terminus will be located within the underground areas of the future development site of WKCD. The said portion consists of four levels with a footprint of about 3.55 hectare. The departure hall and future shuttle train and long-haul train platforms will occupy the

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second and third level of basement respectively. The eastern part of the remaining two levels will serve as station car park, and the two levels on the western part are reserved for the WKCD.

7.60 To ventilate the terminus, supply air shafts are required to bring air into the terminus and similarly exhaust air shafts are required to let air out. As the shuttle and long haul platforms are in a North- South configuration which requires the supply and exhaust air fans and shafts are to be sited at the north and south ends of the platforms such that the shafts can connect efficiently to the ducts which run along all 15 tracks. As the shuttle platform and long haul platform are to be in separate fire compartments, separate dedicated ventilation shafts are required, one on the west to serve the six shuttle platforms and other shaft on the east side to serve the nine long haul platforms.

7.61 Dedicated fireman’s accesses and Means of Escape are required to serve the southern portion of the terminus and they will be integrated with the ventilation shaft structures to minimize the number of free standing structures and the visual impact.

7.62 Relocation of these operational facilities away from the waterfront is however limited by the planned transportation network in West Kowloon. This is because locating the two ventilation shafts would create blockage to the traffic corridors along Austin Road West. In addition, the location of ventilation shaft is further constrained by the function of fireman lifts which should be integrated into the ventilation shaft. For safety reasons, the fireman lifts are required to be located at the end of both shuttle and long haul platforms in which a protection zone should be provided at the end of both platforms, and therefore fireman lifts could not be located directly above the platforms. Given the above constraints, the proposed location of ventilation shafts have been selected to allow direct and safe fireman access and have been shifted to the north, i.e. away from the waterfront, as far as practicable for minimising visual impact.

7.63 The ventilation shafts could either exist as a freestanding ventilation shaft or fully integrated with the future development at WKCD subject to the design at WKCD. It is recognised that the WKCD is a major arts and cultural district and the future visual context would be very sensitive to the design of the utility structures, the ventilation shafts will be designed to high aesthetic quality and fully integrated as part of the future WKCD development as a priority. The constraints that might put on WKCD are that the two ventilation shafts shall be accessible by emergency vehicles. Furthermore, as required by FSD, air inlet or building opening of building structures in WKCD shall not be less than 5 meters from the louvers of the ventilation shafts. Coordination with WKCD during the detailed design of the ventilation shafts will be conducted such that any operational constraints to WKCD can be minimized as far as possible. Examples demonstrating possible integration of ventilation shafts with different landuses are presented in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/638.

7.64 Considering the design of WKCD site is not available at the time of reporting, flexibility is allowed for the architectural design of the free standing ventilation shafts. Good design examples for free standing vent shaft structures shown in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/639 could also be adopted as far as practical. Before any development at WKCD site, the two ventilation shafts would be left free standing. To reduce the adverse visual impact, vertical greening and tall trees would be planted around the two ventilation shaft. Apart from alleviating the visual impact by plantation, the plantation area would also serve for security purpose. As an interim measure, a temporary access road would be assigned by contractor of WKCD during its construction for emergency vehicles access to the ventilation shaft. The current layout is an optimized and efficient engineering design following the same design principle in previous MTR railway projects. However, there are also flexibilities on the exact layout and appearance which allow later adjustments following coordination with WKCD developments.

7.65 Ongoing liaison would be conducted to consult with WKCDA with respect to the proposed design of future development around the ventilation shafts. Architectural treatment to the ventilation shafts would be carried out during the detailed design stage of WKT to ensure the shafts would be a pleasing and world-class design such that they could be encapsulated in the WKCD development to eliminate any protrusive appearance detracting from the development character of that area and also blend into its future visual context and surroundings.

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Building Form

7.66 The building form of the terminus entrance would be governed by the architectural design concept of speed. Speed is related to movement and time. Once moving train were captured by camera, the sweeping curves and lines created by the speed of train would be recorded. These sweeping curves identified as the mimics the essence of speed would suit the purpose of a railway terminus. Building Mass

7.67 The general design principles would be similar to those adopted for ventilation building, except the requirement of EVA would not be applicable. Initially, all the equipment plants would be house at aboveground level. However, the large building mass would result adverse visual impact. To reduce the visual impact, size of ventilation shaft would be minimized to house the most essential equipment rooms to support terminus operation. Most of the equipment plant rooms would be located between the ground level and the level above both the long haul and shuttle platforms and tracks. Ground floor level would house the necessary equipments to serve the purpose of intake and exhaust for trackside ventilation, fireman’s access points to the portion of WKT encroaching into the WKCD area.

7.68 The size of PTI would be largely limited by its provision and capacity required which is determined by Transport Department. Furthermore, spaces would be required to support the bus office, public toilet and plant room building within the PTI. The PTI lies within a densely populated urban area which requires the support of many underground utilities. Possibilities of locating the PTI at underground level would therefore be heavily constrained by the underground facilities across the area. Drainage reserves and box culverts running below the PTI could not be diverted due to engineering constraint, thereby housing the PTI at underground level is considered infeasible. Evaluation of Options

7.69 Different options have been considered in terms of building form and mass. A summary of options selection is presented in Table 7.4. Illustrative materials would be presented in Appendix 7.1. Table 7.4 Summary of WKT Options Selection Aboveground Building Selection of Preferred Option Building Mass Facilities Form Option Terminus WKT1a Canopy layer 130m wide x 210m long x 17m high Option WKT1b would suit the Entrance WKT1b Vortices or 130m wide x 160m long x 30m high concept of speed more than swirling WKT1a. Furthermore the size typhoons of Option WKT1b is substantially smaller than that of Option WKT1a, therefore offering a potential of higher visual benefit to nearby VSR. Therefore Option WKT1b is preferred. Conclusion: Option WKT1b is selected. Ventilation WKT2a Triangular Ventilation shaft 22m wide x 35m Even though Option WKT2a Shaft at near to Canton long x 12m high would offer a higher visual WKCD(1) Road benefit from the smaller Ventilation shaft 24m wide x 35m building mass than Option near to Lin long x 12m high WKT2b, however, the Cheung Road rectangular form of Option WKT2b would be more subtle WKT2b Rectangular Ventilation shaft 24m wide x 32m than the triangular form of near to Canton long x 12m height Option WKT2a. Therefore, Road Option WKT2b is preferred. Ventilation shaft 36m wide x 34m Conclusion: Option WKT2b is near to Lin long x 12m height selected. Cheung Road

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Note: (1) Consultation with WKCDA with respect to the architectural treatment to the ventilation shafts would be carried out during the detailed design stage of WKT to ensure the shafts blend into both the future WKCD and surroundings. Review of Planning and Development Control Framework

7.70 This section provides an overview of Government’s development intentions of the Study Area, specifically from landscape and visual standpoints. These have been identified from Government studies and documents which represent strategic development proposals for Project. Review of Visions and Goals for Victoria Harbour by Town Planning Board (1999)

7.71 The Town Planning Board recognizes that the Victoria Harbour is a special public asset and part of the natural heritage of Hong Kong. The Board also shares the community’s desire to protect and preserve the Harbour. Based on public aspiration, the Board has formulated its “Vision and Goals for Victoria Harbour”. The vision is to make Victoria Harbour attractive, vibrant, accessible and symbolic of Hong Kong – a harbour for the people and a harbour for life. The goals include: ƒ To bring the people to the Harbour and the Harbour to the people; ƒ To enhance the scenic views of the Harbour and maintain visual assess to the harbour-front; ƒ To enhance the Harbour as a unique attraction for our people and tourists; ƒ To create a quality harbour-front through encouraging innovative building design and a variety of tourist, retail, leisure and recreational activities, and providing an integrated network of open space and pedestrian links; ƒ To facilitate the improvement of water quality of the Harbour; and ƒ To maintain a safe and efficient harbour for transportation of both passengers and goods and for operating an international hub port.

7.72 It is considered that the Project and associated works would comply with the Visions and Goals for Victoria Harbour formulated by the Town Planning Board in 1999. Review of Stage II Study on Review of Metroplan and Related Kowloon Density Study Review (2003)

7.73 Both the Review of Stage II Study on Review of Metroplan and Related Kowloon Density Study Review (2003) aim at establishing coherent planning policy statements based on the finding of previous studies, and reviewing and updating the land use-transport-environmental framework for the Metro Area up to the year 2016. The Metroplan advocates development of West Kowloon as a Cultural District where it is predominated by harbourside environments. The development of West Kowloon shows immense potential to serve as a tourist destination. The Project is connected to mainland as the gateway towards the regional Pearl River Delta area. As a result, the Project would further strengthen the cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland in terms of commercial, tourist, social and cultural aspect and raise the competitiveness of the region as a whole. The Planned new link with the Pearl River Delta would release the pressure of increasing usage of the existing SAR's transportation network. The West Kowloon Development is planned to accommodate housing with associated community facilities. Other major facilities within the overall development include Parks and an international conference centre. Comprehensive Pedestrian Circulation Framework is proposed to integrate the West Kowloon Cultural District with the existing, promenade, open space and streetscape framework.

7.74 The high speed rail service provided by the Project would provide better linkage between cities in the Pearl Delta Region and major cities in Mainland China. As a result, Hong Kong would be benefitted by the social and economic integration with the connecting cities and promotion of business and tourism. West Kowloon development area would be benefitted in particular in terms of employment and development opportunities provided by the Project as indicated in Section 2.7. It is considered that the Project would and further reinforces the aims of Metroplan.

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Review of the Outline Zoning Plans (OZPs)

7.75 The existing and planned development frameworks for the proposed works and for the surroundings have been reviewed, to identify potential existing resources and sensitive receivers as well as neighbouring planned land uses, and to ensure a high compatibility between the proposed works and the surroundings. A summary of proposed works is presented in Appendix 2.2. Surrounding planning and development control of the proposed work is shown on Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/050 - 069.

7.76 Details list of Outline Zoning Plans (OZPs) and Zoning of the Project is presented in Table 7.5. Table 7.5 Details list of OZPs and Zoning of the Project

Location OZPs Zoning Project scope Refers drawing number

Mai Po S/YL-MP/6 OU(CDWRA), V 0.32 ha for MPV NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/051

Ngau Tam Mei S/YL-NTM/12 GB, G/IC 0.33 ha(NTV) NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/052

AGR 0.21 ha(TPP) NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/054 Tai Kong Po S/YL-KTN/7 2.4 km (Tai Kong Po Access AGR, V NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/053-054 Road) S/YL-KTN/7 AGR, I(D), OS, V 21.6 ha (SSS and ERS) Shek Kong S/YL-PH/11 1.6 km (Shek Kong NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/054-055 R(C) 2, V S/YL-SK/9 Temporary Access Road) V, AGR Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area Pat Heung S/YL-SK/9 NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/055 AGR 0.44ha (PHV)

Shing Mum and R(A), O, G/IC 0.2ha (SMV) S/TW/26 NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/057 Shek Yam O, G/IC Shek Yam Works Areas 0.35ha (KCV) I, G/IC NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/058 Kwai Chung Works Areas Kwai Chung S/KC/22 Rambler Channel Barging G/IC NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/062 Point S/K16/14 and GB, G/IC,R(A), Mei Lai Road Works Area Lai Chi Kok NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/059 S/K20/22 Roads Lai Chi Kok Works Areas OU, CDA, G/IC,O, 0.12ha (NCV) Nam Cheong S/K20/22 NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/059 Roads Nam Cheong Works Areas 0.6ha (MKV) 10ha (WKT) G/IC, O, CDA, OU, West Kowloon S/K20/22 4ha (PTI) NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/060-061 R(A), Roads 0.2ha (ventilation shafts at WKCD) So Kwun Wat Nursery & So Kwun Wat S/TM-SKW/9 GIC, GB, R(C)1 NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/063 Magazine Site Siu Lam S/TM/24 CDA Siu Lam Barging Point NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/064

Siu Lang Shui S/TM/24 GB Siu Lang Shui Nursery Area NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/065 Tai Shu Ha Road West Tai Tong S/YL-TT/14 CA NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/067 Magazine Site Tsing Chau Tsai Barging North-East Lantau S/I-NEL/12 U NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/069 Point Lung Kwu Sheung Lung Kwu Sheung Tan N/A N/A NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/066 Tan Barging Point

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7.77 The existing and planned development framework for the proposed works and for the surroundings has been considered. It aims at identifying issues for the neighbouring planned land uses, identifying potential resources and sensitive receivers, and ensuring a high compatibility between the proposed project and the surroundings.

7.78 The proposed works are located within different Zonings as shown in Table 7.5. However, some of the existing landuses would be permanently alienated by the proposed works and they are listed as follow: ƒ approximately 0.32 ha OU (CDWRA) zone of Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV) ƒ approximately 0.33 ha Green Belt (GB) zone of Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV) ƒ approximately 0.21 ha Agriculture (AGR) zone of Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP) ƒ approximately 21.6 ha Agriculture (AGR), Village (V) zone of Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS) ƒ approximately 0.44 ha Agriculture (AGR) zone of Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) ƒ approximately 0.2 ha Residential(A) (R(A)) zone of Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) ƒ approximately 0.35 ha Industrials (I) zone of Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) ƒ approximately 0.12 ha Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) zone of Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) ƒ approximately 0.6ha of Road of Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) ƒ approximately 4 ha Open Space (O) zone of Public Transport Interchange (PTI) ƒ approximately 0.2ha of Other Specified Uses (Arts, Cultural, Entertainment, Commercial and Other Uses) (OU) zone of ventilation shafts at WKCD

7.79 The proposed MPV would have approximately 0.5 ha of construction site on the planned Wo Shang Wai Developments Area (commence in 2013) during construction stage. Both of the Project and Wo Shang Wai Development would be constructed simultaneously.

7.80 The proposed NTV is located on Green Belt (GB) zone; however all the works would be inclusively at roadside area with limited landscape and visual significance. It is consider that the green corridor can be maintained.

7.81 The proposed TPP is located on Agricultural (AGR) zone; which is mostly abandoned pig farm shed with disturbance of animal waste and very limited in landscape and visual value. The proposed works would not create conflict with adjacent environment.

7.82 The proposed Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Road on Agricultural (AGR) and Village (V) zone would be aligned with existing EVA along Kam Tin Channel. There would be some impact on the existing roadside planting from widening works. Overall the proposed works would not create conflict with adjacent environment.

7.83 SSS and PHV have similar landscape and visual setting. Because of the massive land take, there is unavoidable adverse impact on permanent Agriculture (AGR) zone; however the Project would be carefully designed to minimize any potential landscape and visual impact.

7.84 The proposed SMV is located on Residential (A) zone on existing bus transit station area. Beside the reduction of 0.2ha R(A) areas, there is no further impact on landscape frameworks.

7.85 The proposed PTI is located on 4ha Open Space (O) zone. Considering there would be a podium garden of 4 ha proposed on PTI, there is no further impact on landscape and planning frameworks.

7.86 The proposed ventilation shafts at WKCD is located on 0.2ha Other Specified Uses (Arts, Cultural, Entertainment, Commercial and Other Uses) (OU) zone. Given to the small land take area, it is

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considered that the impact on the OU zone would be moderate. In addition, the Project would be carefully designed to minimize any potential landscape and visual impact.

7.87 Apart from the proposed permanent changes in landuse mentioned above, some of the existing landuses listed in Table 7.5 would be temporary alienated by the proposed construction works. As the construction works are temporary in nature and disturbed areas would be reinstated to match the existing condition or a condition that is suitable for future development, the impact on these zones would be temporary and become negligible in operation phase.

7.88 It is consider that currently planning goals and objectives on proposed project is under Railway Ordinance; Apart from the permanent changes in landuse mentioned above; there would not be any impact on guidelines in landscape strategies, landscape frameworks, urban design concept, building profile, special design, landmarks, designated view corridors, open space networks and landscape connectivity. In view of the above, it is considered that the Project would not create any insurmountable impact on the planning goals and objectives for the study areas as set out in the OZPs. Baseline Study

7.89 Landscape baseline review comprises the identification of all existing Landscape Resources (LR) and Landscape Character Areas (LCA) within 500m from the Project. LRs are mapped in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/100 to 119, and illustrative photographs are presented in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/151 to 159, whereas LCAs are mapped in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/200 to 220 and illustrative photographs are presented in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/251 to 259. The tree numbers quoted in this report were estimated based on the broad brush tree surveys conducted by the Project Proponent at the time of reporting.

7.90 In terms of the visual aspect, Visually Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) within the Zones of Visual Influence (ZVI) of the Project are mapped in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/300 to 319. Illustrative photographs of visual sensitive receivers group are presented in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/351 to 376.

7.91 Reference should be made to Section 8 and Table 8.5 of this EIA study, with regard to cultural heritage sites as potential VSRs. Landscape Resources (LR)

7.92 LRs within the study boundary are divided into 12 broad types, including fish pond (1), farmland/orchard (2), woodland/dense semi natural hillside vegetation (3), shrubland/grassland (4), roadside planting (5), open space (6), drainage channel (7), artificial wetland (8), man-made slope (9), In-shore Water (10), developed area(11) and natural stream course (12).

7.93 Each component affecting the sensitivity of the LR has been reviewed and is summarized below: ƒ Quality of landscape characters/resources; ƒ Importance and rarity of special landscape elements; ƒ Ability of the landscape to accommodate change; ƒ Significance of the change in local and regional context; and ƒ Maturity of the landscape

7.94 A broad brush tree survey was carried out to identify tree groups across different urban districts and rural territories in the NT. The broad brush tree survey plans are shown in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/160 to 183. Dominant tree species found within the identified tree groups are shown in tree survey plans. Aerial photos showing the site areas of the proposed above ground structures and existing trees are shown in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/001 to 012. Detailed tree survey report including recommendation

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on individual tree treatments prepared in accordance with ETWB TCW 3/2006 will be submitted separately to seek relevant authorities’ approval. Mai Po Area - Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV)

7.95 The site of MPV would occupy approximately 0.3 ha of a hard-paved concrete space. Its existing usage includes open car parking, logistic and cargo storage. There are limited landscape resources. Most of the trees identified in the area are common species planted along Castle Peak Road such as Cassia surattensis, Acacia mangium and Melaleuca quinquenervia. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as below: LR 1.1 - Fish pond

7.96 The fish ponds located to the west of MPV are regarded as significant contributor to the greater Mai Po Nature Reserve wetland ecosystem. The embankment is covered with grass and small trees; this local fish farming is part of the conservation of fishponds programme; aims to protect relevant ecosystems so that wildlife can continue to utilize of fishpond wetland habitats. This LR is of regional importance and the overall landscape amenity, quality and significance are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 1.2 – Farmland/ Orchard

7.97 Small farming patches include orchards and vegetable fields are found around the villages located at the East of MPV. Orchards are common around villages and dwellings. Typical orchard species include wampi, longan, litchi, breadfruit, mango, banana, jackfruit and citrus trees. Farmland consists of a wide variety of species including cabbages, lettuce, choi-sum, papaya, Chinese broccoli and taro, etc. Most of the trees are common species of medium amenity value with around 4-6 metre height, trunk diameters 100-150mm. The agricultural landscape quality is moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 1.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.98 Woodland and dense semi-natural hillside vegetation areas are located to the east of MPV. These woodlands, together with the grassland/shrub areas create a green backdrop to the valley and serve as an important burial ground and Fung Shui amenity for local villagers. Tree species includes Acacia mangium, Mallotus paniculatus, Sapium discolor, Cinnamonum camphora, Ficus microcarpa, Litsea glutinosa, Sterculia lanceolata. The woodland is of local significant. The landscape resource’s quality and significance are high with relatively little tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 1.4 – Shrubland/ Grassland

7.99 An open grassland is found extending from on the planned Wo Shang Wai development and to the west side of Mai Po San Chuen. Vegetative cover consists of grassland with some small shrubs and isolated trees. Shrub species identified includes Ficus microcarpa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Macaranga tanarius, Sapium sebiferum, Syzygium cumini, etc. Most of the trees are common species of medium amenity value; around 3-8 metre height, crown spread 2-8 m; trunk diameters 160-450mm. The quality of the landscape resource is moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 1.5 – Roadside Planting

7.100 Roadside planting is located along San Tin Highway from San Tin Interchange to Yuen Long. This roadside planting strip of mature trees creates an extensive green corridor, which provides a landscape / visual buffer between the San Tin Highway and adjacent residential developments. Typical species identified include Acacia auriculiformis, Leucaena leucocephala, Macaranga tanarius, Melia azedarach, etc. which are all in mature size. One important species with outstanding form which is Ficus microcarpa of DBH, height and spread are over 2m, 9m and 8m respectively Some Eucalyptus citriodora even grown to a height of 5-14metres, crown spread 3-8m, trunk diameter 110-655mm. Roadside planting is locally important. The amenity value and the quality of

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this LR is high with relatively little tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 1.7 – Drainage Channel

7.101 The drainage channel near fish pond of Wo Shang Wai is covered with grass and weeds. No dominant tree species is found. There is only small tree and shrubs growing along the embankment, most tree species are common such as Macaranga tanarius with medium amenity value. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 1.9 – Man-made Slope

7.102 This refers to the man-made slope next to Mai Po San Tsuen and Mai Po Lo Wai near Castle Peak Road. Dense cluster trees are located on the top of the slope and graves are scattered around the edges; small path and tracks exist on the slope which link to the village entrance. This man-made slope generally consists of native and exotic common woodland species such as Celtis sinensis, Ficus spp., Macaranga tanarius and bamboo planting, etc. Most of the trees are of medium size and amenity value with around 4-10 metre height, crown spread 4 – 8 m; trunk diameters 100-250mm. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 1.11 – Developed Area

7.103 This LR largely covers the village development, such as village houses, roads, pathways, private gardens and backyards, streetscapes. Mostly hard-surface with limited softscape treatment. Common trees identified include Leucaena leucocephala, Macaranga tanarius, Psidium guajava, and Sapium sebiferum. Some private developments are well-planned with amenity planting in exotic species and dense boundary planting within their premises. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LR is moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. Ngau Tam Mei Area - Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV)

7.104 The site of NTV would occupy approximately 0.33 ha of existing roadside area of Upper Chuk Yau Road. The dense planting area is responsible for the slope formation and stabilization. It is comprised of mature common woodland species of 10m high such as Macaranga tanarius, Albizia lebbeck and Leucaena leucocephala. Most of them are of medium amenity value with around crown spread 3 – 8 m; trunk diameters 100-150 mm. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 2.1 - Fish pond

7.105 Several fish ponds located within the study area are generally abandoned, under-utilized or have been filled but with a few remain managed. Only a few fish ponds facing Chun Shin Road next to Ngau Tam Mei Channel are still in operation. Salix babylonica is the main species planted along the fish pond boundary as buffer planting. This LR is locally important and the quality of this landscape resource is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 2.2 – Farmland/ Orchard

7.106 Similar with Mai Po farmland and agricultural land includes orchards and vegetable fields. The typical orchards plantation is commonly found around New Territories. Most orchards are planted along with village dwellings; species include Artocarpus macrocarpus, Averrhoa carambola, Clausena lansium, Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis, Mangifera indica and Psidium guajava. Patches of farmland is planted with local vegetables species of choi-sum, papaya, Chinese broccoli and taro, etc. Most of the trees are common species of medium amenity value with around 4-8 metre height and trunk diameters 100-300mm. The quality of this landscape resource is moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium.

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LR 2.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.107 Woodland and dense semi-natural hillside vegetation areas are located at Ngau Tam Mei Tsuen with sparse village dwellings at the southern area creating a typical countryside idle landscape with graves interspersed in this grassland and shrubby area. Tree species identified are common, including Acronychia pedunculata, Bauhinia variegata, Carica papaya, Eurya macartneyi, Ficus hispida, Lophostemon confertus, Machilus pauhoi, Tetradium glabrifolium, etc. Most of the trees are of medium amenity value with around 2-18 metre height, crown spread 1-15 m and trunk diameters 90-380mm. This LR is locally important. The amenity value and quality of this LR is high with relatively little tolerance to change. Therefore the sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 2.4 – Shrubland/ Grassland

7.108 Most of the grasslands are abandoned farmlands and fish ponds located next to village of Ngau Tam Mei Tsuen. Vegetation cover consists of grassland as well as some small shrubs and isolated trees. Shrub species identified includes Celtis sinensis, Ficus hispida, Macaranga tanarius and Leucaena leucocephala. Their conditions are generally fair with medium amenity value. Most are of the trees are around 4-6 metre height, crown spread 2-6 m; trunk diameters 100-200mm. The landscape quality is moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 2.5 – Roadside Planting

7.109 Roadside planting located along upper Chuk Yau Road are typical woodland mix species which contributed as part of the Lam Tsuen Country Park region at Kai Kung Lang. Trees planted along manmade slope formation includes Leucaena leucocephala, Lophostemon confertus, Macaranga tanarius, Acacia confuse, etc. There are 5 individuals of important trees, Aquilaria sinensis, which is listed under Cap. 586; and 3 individuals of important trees with outstanding form, including Phyllanthus emblica, Glochidion wrightii and Diospyros species; their size and height are 1m to 23m, trunk diameter 95mm to 430mm, crown spread 1m to 17m. Most of trees are of 10m in height with high amenity value. This LR is locally important and the quality is high with some tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 2.7 – Drainage Channel

7.110 This LR refers to the drainage channel at lower plain of Ngau Tam Mei Tsuen; diverted water from upper natural stream through village down to Ngau Tam Mei Channel; covered with grass and weeds. No dominant tree species is found. There is only small tree and shrubs growing along the embankment, most tree species are common such as Macaranga tanarius with medium amenity value. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 2.9 – Man-made Slope

7.111 This refers to the man-made slope next to Northern Hillside of Kai Kung Leng near Chuk Yau Road. The vegetative coverage of this LR are mainly grass and lower shrubs generally consists of common woodland species such as Leucaena leucocephala, Macaranga tanarius, Acacia confusa, and Acacia mangium, etc. Most of the trees are of medium size and amenity value with around 4-15 metre height, crown spread 4 – 10 m; trunk diameters 80-150mm. The sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 2.11 – Developed Area

7.112 This LR largely covers the village development, such as village houses, roads, pathways, private gardens and backyards and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard-surface with limited softscape treatment; some private developments are well-planned with amenity planting in exotic species and dense boundary planting within their premises. Dominated tree species include Casuarina equisetifolia, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens and Roystonea regia. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change within this area. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LR is considered to be medium.

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LR 2.12 – Natural Stream Course

7.113 Two stream courses of about 300m long located at northern hillside of Kai Kung Leng run to Yau Tam Mei village through farmlands, fish ponds area and ended at Ngau Tam Mei Channel. This LR can be rapidly change its appearance depending on rainfall condition in different season; which is mostly grassy with natural substrate and relatively natural river bed created a relatively unique landscape resource. Details of the stream condition are presented in Section 3. The stream courses are locally important and the landscape amenity, quality and significance are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. Kam Tin Area - Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP) and access road, Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS), Emergency Rescue Station (ERS), Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV), Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area (TUW)

7.114 A total of 25 ha at Kam Tin Area would be occupied by Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP), and emergency vehicular access (EVA), Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS), Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) and Tse Uk Tsuen temporary works area (TUW). Current land uses is largely dominated by villages, shrubland, farmland and open storage. A summary of land uses of specific works area are as follows: ƒ Existing/abandoned domestic pig farm shed at the proposed TPP ƒ Mix use of farmland, orchids, plantations nursery and logistic and cargo storage at proposed SSS ƒ Shrub land and hillside woodland at proposed PHV ƒ Farmland at proposed TUW

7.115 The trees within these areas, which are mainly common species such as Cassia surattensis, Acacia mangium and Melaleuca quinquenervia are planted along Kam Tin Channel. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 3.1 – Fish Pond

7.116 Isolated fish ponds lie along with farmland and orchard generally are either abandoned from previous fish farming, under-utilized or have been filled but with a few remain managed. Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis and Psidium guajava are the main species found in this study area. These fish ponds are locally significant. The overall landscape amenity and quality are high with relatively little tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 3.2 – Farmland/ Orchard

7.117 The areas identified as agricultural land includes orchards and vegetable fields. Orchards are commonly found around villages and dwellings. Collective farmland area is found in Kei Ling and Chun Sum Tsuen, Sheung Tsuen, Tse Uk Tsuen and Tsang Uk Tsuen, which grew local vegetables species of choi-sum, papaya, Chinese broccoli and taro etc. Tree species such as Averrhoa carambola, Clausena lansium, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus microcarpa, Litchi chinensis, Mangifera indica, Psidium guajava and Peltophorum pterocarpum were identified. The condition of trees is good with medium amenity value; 2-3m height; crown spread 1-10 m; trunk diameters 100-890mm. The landscape quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is medium. LR 3.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.118 Woodland and dense semi-natural hillside vegetation areas are located within the PHV on the southern side of Kam Sheung Road. These woodlands, together with the grassland/shrub areas, are part of the Tai Lam Country Park creating a green backdrop to the valley, and is an important visual amenity along the villages of Lai Uk Tsuen, Tsang Uk Tsuen, Tse Uk Tsuen and Tai Ling. Tree species includes Acacia mangium, Mallotus paniculatus, Sapium discolor, Cinnamonum camphora, Ficus microcarpa, Litsea glutinosa and Sterculia lanceolata.

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7.119 The slope areas on the northern edge between Tai Kong Po Tsuen and Tsat Sing Kong Tsuen are covered with woodland mix with graves scattered in the grassland and shrubby area. Common tree species are found including Celtis sinensis, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Ficus variegata var. chlorocarpa, Ligustrum sinense, Macaranga tanarius and Sterculia nobilis.

7.120 The woodland and dense semi-natural hillside vegetation is locally important and the overall quality of this LR is high with little tolerance to change. The overall sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered to be high. LR 3.4 – Shrubland/ Grassland

7.121 Most grassland found in Leung Uk Tsuen and Wang Toi Shan San Tsuen near Shek Kong Area are abandoned farmlands and fish ponds. Vegetative cover consists of grassland including some small shrubs and isolated trees. Vegetation species identified include Casuarina equisetifolia, Delonix regia, Diospyros kaki, Psidium guajava, Roystonea regia, Salix babylonica, etc. Their condition is generally fair to good with medium amenity value. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 3.5 – Roadside Planting

7.122 Roadside planting located along Kam Sheung Road and Kam Tin Road are typical species including Melia azedarach, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus hispida etc,. Although most of the roadside planting is quite isolated on pit planting, some of the species reach 2-12m height; The condition of trees is good with high amenity value; crown spread 1-13 m; trunk diameters 100- 1000mm.

7.123 Roadside planting located along Chi Ho Road and Kam Tai Road are strip planting along with the Kam Tin Channel. This 5m buffer planting are primarily Acacia confusa species in medium size. This long green corridor provides a good vista for nearby residents, walkers, bikers and motorists.

7.124 The roadside planting is locally significant and the overall landscape amenity and quality is high with relatively little tolerance to change. Therefore, the overall sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered to be high. LR 3.6 – Open Space

7.125 Small parks are found next to the village temple and the village meeting point. These parks serve as pavilions, sport playgrounds and sitting-out areas for leisure and traditional worship activities such as Pak Heung Temple Park, Sheung Tsuen Park. Tree species identified are Ficus microcarpa, Casuarina equisetifolia, Eucalyptus citriodora and Macaranga tanarius. Although most species are commonly found in public parks, there are important amenity space for local villages and most trees are in good form with high amenity value; 8-12 m height; crown spread 4-15 m; trunk diameters 100- 500mm. The open space is locally significant and the landscape amenity and quality is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape area is high. LR 3.7 – Drainage Channel

7.126 The upper stream of Kam Tin River near Tsat Sing Kong Tsuen is constructed from gabion wall riverbank which is covered with climber plants and grass and may attract insects and bird nesting. No dominant tree species is found. The main river is channelized with an EVA on one side and farmland or village houses lie along the other side. The main tree species found are Bauhinia spp, Ficus microcarpa and Peltophorum pterocarpum and Melia azedarach. Amenity value is fair to medium. The landscape quality and significance is moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR3.8 – Artificial Wetland

7.127 Areas of artificial wetland are located on the works area of Kam Hing Wai and Ko Po Tsuen adjacent to the Kam Tin River underneath the West Rail viaduct. This artificial wetland was not developed

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through natural colonization but is created as part of the mitigation measures of the MTR West Rail Development. In additional to its ecological value, it provides a unique visual and landscape component within the study area. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 3.11 – Developed Area

7.128 This LR largely covers the village development such as village houses, roads, pathways, private gardens and backyards and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard-surface with limited softscape treatment. Some private developments are well-planned with amenity planting in exotic species and dense boundary planting within their premises. Some of the species recorded include Morus alba, Psidium guajava, Punica granatum, Trema tomentosa and Yucca elephantipes. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 3.12 – Natural Stream Course

7.129 Several stream course spread across approximately 1.55km long farmland located adjacent to Kam Tin and Shek Kong flat-low plain area would be affected. The relatively large stream next to Shek Kong Barracks is composed of relatively natural river bed with fruit trees grown along the banks created a relatively unique landscape resource. Some of the small streams are channelized toward the farmland for irrigation. Details of the stream condition are presented in Section 3. The stream courses are locally significant and the overall landscape amenity and quality are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. Tsuen Wan - Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Works Area

7.130 The site of Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) would occupy approximately 0.2 ha on existing roadside amenity and bus stop of Cheung Shan Estate. The site is mostly hard-paved with linear roadside planting on the edge of Cheung Shan Estate Road West. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 4.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.131 Woodland and dense semi-natural hillside vegetation area is located at the SMV are part of the Shing Mun Country Park area next to Cheung Pei Estate. The works area on Kwok Shui Road lies next to the former Kwai Chung School and is a thickly vegetated mount with trees height averaging in 8-15 metres; crown spread 2-6 m; trunk diameters 150-500mm. These woodlands create a great green vista to provide a good balance environment for an urbanised city. Woodland mix species such as Acacia spp, Sapium discolor, Ficus microcarpa, Celtis sinensis, Litsea glutinosa and Sterculia lanceolata are the dominated trees found within the study area. This LR is locally significant. The landscape amenity and quality are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 4.5 – Roadside Planting

7.132 Roadside planting are typical species including Melia azedarach, Bauhinia blakeana, Plumeria rubra, Syzygium jambos, Ficus microcarpa, etc. Most of them are planted along Wo Yi Hop Road and around 2-12 m high; crown spread 1-7 m; trunk diameters 100-760 mm with medium amenity value. Although roadside planting is common,, it is relatively important to the urban built up area. The landscape quality is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered to be medium. LR 4.6 –Urban Open Space

7.133 Shing Mun Valley Park provides recreation facilities such as multiple sport grounds, walking trails, and sitting area for residents and students. Mix flower shrub and groundcovers are planted alongside with the walkway. Mature trees provide shade cool space for seating and resting for park users. Main trees species are Acacia spp, Bauhinia spp. and Ficus microcarpa; mostly around 6 to 15 metres high; crown spread 2-8 m; trunk diameters 100-550mm with high amenity. The open

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space is locally significant and the quality of this LR is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be high. LR 4.9 - Man-made Slope

7.134 This LR refers to the man-made slope with shotcrete surface and soil nail heads, probably due to the site formation works for hillside development and slope improvement work. The trees are generally medium in size, native and exotic common woodland species, such as Macaranga tanarius, Ficus spp. and Leucaena leucocephala. This LR provides a greening connection from the flat areas like developments / open space to the semi-natural hillside vegetation up to the hill. The overall landscape amenity, quality and significance are low with high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is low. LR 4.11 – Developed Area

7.135 This LR largely covers the development such as residential/ industrial blocks, roads, pathways, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard-surface with limited softscape treatment. Some of the species recorded include Aleurites moluccana, Bauhinia variegata, Bridelia tomentosa, Caryota mitis, Syzygium jambos, and Tetradium glabrifolium. The overall landscape amenity, quality and significance are low with high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be low. Kwai Chung Area - Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Areas

7.136 The site of Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) occupied approximately 0.35 ha on the existing Highway construction site on Tai Lin Pai Road. Stockpiling, site cabin and machinery storage are found in the mostly concrete paved site. Vegetation is limited within the site except the green backdrop blanket which is represented by the Central Kwai Chung Park. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 5.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.137 Woodland and dense semi-natural hillside vegetation areas located at KCV lies on the edge of Central Kwai Chung Park next to the industrial zone of Tai Lin Pai Road. Common tree species identified include Cinnamomum camphora, Ficus variegata var. chlorocarpa, Litsea glutinosa, Macaranga tanarius and Bridelia tomentosa. In addition, two Aquilaria sinensis of approximately 4-6 metres high; crown spread 2 m; trunk diameters 100-120mm with medium amenity is found on the edge of the works area. The Aquilaria sinensis is one of the protected tree species stipulated under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586). This LR is locally significant and the landscape quality is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 5.5 – Roadside Planting

7.138 Roadside planting comprised of typical species including Bauhinia variegata, Ficus microcarpa and Melaleuca leucadendron. Most of the trees are planted along San Kwai Street, Kwai Foo Road and Kwai Chung Road and are around 6 to 8 metres in height with medium amenity value. The landscape quality is fair with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is low. LR 5.6 –Urban Open Space

7.139 Central Kwai Chung Park is located on a steep hillside with pavilions, basketball courts, tennis courts, walking trails and sitting-out areas for mixed use of passive and active leisure activities. Trees and shrub mix planting along walking trails create a passive and active pocket space for different users. Most of the trees are well cultivated in good form, thereby amenity value is considered to be high; species identified include Bauhinia spp., Ficus microcarpa, Casuarina equisetifolia, Eucalyptus citriodora, Melaleuca leucadendron, Melia azedarach and Schefflera octophylla with typical height around 10-20 m; spread 5-15 m and trunk diameter 100-700mm. The open space is locally important and the landscape quality is high with relatively little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is high.

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LR 5.9 - Man-made Slope

7.140 This LR refers to man-made slope, probably due to the site formation works for hillside development and slope improvement work. The trees are generally medium in size, native and exotic common woodland species, such as Macaranga tanarius, Mallotus paniculatus, Ficus spp., Leucaena leucocephala. This LR provides a greening connection from the flat areas like developments / open space to the semi-natural hillside vegetation up to the hill. The landscape quality is low with considerably high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is low. LR 5.11 – Developed Area

7.141 This LR largely covers the urban built-up area, including residential/ industrial/ commercial blocks, roads, pathways, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard-surface with limited softscape treatment. Most tree species such as Macaranga tanarius, Leucaena leucocephala, and Celtis sinensis are common trees. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are low with high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be low. Lai Chi Kok and Nam Cheong Area – Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Area, Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Areas

7.142 The site of Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) would occupy approximately 0.12ha on existing open car park along Sham Mong Road. The sites including the proposed construction shaft at Mei Lai Road and associate works area along Lai Chi Kok/ Sham Mong Road are mostly concrete paved with shrub and tree planting near the site boundary. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 6.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.143 Woodland and dense semi-natural hillside vegetation area located at Mei Foo are part of the Wu Tip Kuk (Butterfly Valley). Species potentially affected within the study area include Leucaena leucocephala with 7m height. This LR is locally significant and the landscape amenity and quality are high with little tolerance. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 6.4 – Shrubland/ Grassland

7.144 Dry grassland found in Mei Foo and Lai Chi Kok areas are remnant government lands with hydroseeding betweens works area and road traffic. Vegetative cover consists of grassland with some small shrubs and isolated trees. Species potentially affected include Sapium sebiferum and Leucaena leucocephala. Their condition is generally fair with medium amenity value. The quality of the landscape resource is moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 6.5 – Roadside Planting

7.145 Roadside planting comprised of typical species, such as Leucaena leucocephala, Sapium sebiferum etc. Most of them are planted along Sham Mong Road. Massive shrub planting at the traffic intersection on Kwai Chung Road and Lai Chi Kok Road provides greening along pedestrian paths. Roadside trees are approximately 6 to 8 metres in height with medium amenity value. Although roadside planting is common, it is relatively significant to urban build up area. The quality of the landscape resource is high with some tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 6.6 –Urban Open Space

7.146 Lai Chi Kok Park provides a wide range of recreational and sports facilities and nearby complementary facilities includes tennis courts, hard-surfaced soccer pitch, basketball come with volleyball courts, children's playground, gate ball court, roller skating rink, jogging trail and landscape area. It adjoins to Lai Chi Kok Park Swimming Pool, sports centre and library. Potentially affected species include Leucaena leucocephala. It is a vital amenity for local residents and visitors for all years around. It is predominated by hard surface primarily for passive recreation. It’s a popular garden for local resident and tourists. There are more than 500 trees within the garden with height

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around 2-12 m, spread 2-10 m, trunk diameter 100-700 mm. Dominant species include Albizia lebbek, Bauhinia blakeana, Ficus microcarpa, and Schefflera octophylla.

7.147 Sham Shui Po Park was formerly Sham Shui Po Camp during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong between 1941 and 1945. Some of the big trees, such as Eucalyptus robusta, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus virens var. sublanceolata and Plumeria rubra 'Acutifolia', are over 60-80 years old and are preserved as feature trees of the Park. Some trees were planted in early 1990’s as memorial tree for soldiers who died during the War.

7.148 Tung Chau Street Park provides active and passive recreational amenity, such as a hard-surfaced soccer pitch, basketball cum volleyball courts, children's playground, landscape walkway, artificial lake, pavilions and square. It is a vibrant space that attracts group practice in Tai Chi and traditional opera dance. Dominant species include Delonix regia and Ficus microcarpa

7.149 Lok Kwan Street Park is an elegance rest garden with oriental walkway designed around the central lake. It provides a leisure amenity and peaceful environment, and harmonizes with the surrounding old and new buildings. Bauhinia spp. is the key species; most plant identified in boundary is 4-8m in height, spread 2-6m, trunk diameter 100 – 250mm.

7.150 Nam Cheong Park is relatively new, built in the late 1990’s, and located close to MTR Nam Cheong Station. The park is dominated by the large grass/lawn and massive Bauhinia blakeana planting at the northern entrance. It provides typical urban park facilities, such as playground, jogging trails and pavilions which are welcomed by elderly residents and young families. Dominant species include Artocarpus altilis, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Bauhinia spp., Ficus microcarpa, Hedera helix, Pyrostegia venusta (P. ignea), Roystonea regia and Schefflera octophylla.

7.151 The open space is locally significant and the overall landscape amenity and quality are relatively high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the overall sensitivity of this landscape resource is considered to be high. LR 6.9 - Man-made Slope

7.152 This LR located next to Mei Lai Road is probably due to the landslide prevention work on embankment infrastructure. The area is densely covered with shrubs and trees; generally medium in size, native and exotic common woodland species, such as Macaranga tanarius, Mallotus paniculatus, Ficus spp. and Leucaena leucocephala. This LR provides a greening connection from the flat areas like developments / open space to the semi-natural hillside vegetation up to the hill. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 6.10 – In-shore Water

7.153 This LR refers to the water body between Tsing Yi Island and the New Territories land mass, namely the Rambler Channel. Edged by artificial coastlines as a result of construction of Kwai Chung Container Terminals, the amenity, quality and significance of this LR are moderate when compared to In-shore water LR like the Victoria Harbour, with reasonable tolerance to change. LR 6.11 – Developed Area

7.154 This LR largely covers the urban built-up area, such as residential/ industrial/ commercial blocks, roads, docklands, pathways, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard- surface with limited softscape treatment. Some of the vegetation species recorded include Bauhinia variegata, Chukrasia tabularia, Lophostemon confertus, Pongamia pinnata, etc.The amenity, quality and significance of the LR are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be low. West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV)

7.155 The site of WKT and MKV occupied approximately 42ha of existing open area and construction site with heavy trunk movement and continuous road works. Details landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow:

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LR 7.4 –Scrubland / Grassland

7.156 The vacant dry grassland in temporary landscape areas with hydroseeding is currently bounded by a number of adjacent construction sites. Scatter trees are found at the perimeter of the area. Trees in this area are 6-8 metres in height with medium amenity value. The landscape quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 7.5 – Roadside Planting

7.157 Roadside planting comprised of typical species including Acacia confuse, Leucaena leucocephala, Eucalyptus spp., Ficus benjamina, etc. Most of them are planted along Sham Mong Road, Canton Road, Lin Cheung Road and Ferry Street. Trees are within 3-12 m in height with medium amenity value. The landscape quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is medium. LR 7.6 –Urban Open Space

7.158 Approximately 0.9ha of recreational space of Anchor Street Playground consists of hard-surfaced soccer pitch, Tai Chi square, basketball cum volleyball courts, children's playground, roller skating rink and landscape area. Most trees are planted in the western court. More than 200 trees are planted and most species identified includes Ficus benjamina, Magnolia grandiflora, Plumeria rubra, Plumeria rubra 'Acutifolia', Melia azedarach, Melaleuca leucadendron, Schefflera octophylla, Terminusia catappa etc.

7.159 Cherry Street Park is a L-shaped land occupied 4.25 hectares of land. Cherry Street Park is bound by Ferry Street, Cherry Street and Hoi Ting Road. The park are predominately hard surface by providing leisure amenity including jogging path, foot massage path, Tai Chi area and fitness stations, artificial turf soccer pitch, hard-surface basketball/volleyball courts and four tennis courts. More than 300 trees are planted primarily as screening along the edges. Most species are Bauhinia spp., Bischofia javanica, Callistemon viminalis, Delonix regia, Plumeria rubra 'Acutifolia' with high amenity value in 2-8 m height; spread 2-6 m, trunk diameter 100-400 mm.

7.160 King George V Memorial Park, Kowloon was built in 1940. A statue of King George V is located at the center of the park with two children playgrounds lay side by side. The Chinese red archway is the symbol of the Park. Some predominate species reach 10- 20 m in height and crown spread 8-15 m, trunk diameter 200 – 600 mm; it provide a green shelter for passive recreation use in the urban setting. More than 150 mature trees planting on Canton Road and Jordon Road entrance and species include Ficus microcarpa, Ficus elastica, Cassia surattensis, Delonix regia, Leucaena leucocephala and Grevillea robusta. The amenity value is high.

7.161 The open space is locally significant and the overall landscape amenity and quality are high with relatively little tolerance to change. The overall sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 7.10 – In-shore Water

7.162 This LR refers to a major water body within the area, namely New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter and Victoria Harbour. Victoria Harbour is a unique public asset and natural heritage of Hong Kong, its preservation is for the benefit of the current generation as well as the future ones. The Victoria Harbour is globally significant and the overall amenity and quality of the LR is high with relatively little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape resource is high. LR 7.11 – Developed Area

7.163 This LR largely covers the urban built-up area including residential/ industrial/ commercial blocks, roads, docklands, pathways, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard- surface with limited softscape treatment. Some of the tree species recorded include Archontophoenix alexandrae, Crateva trifoliate, Crateva unilocularis, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Phoenix roebelenii etc. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be low.

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Rambler Channel Barging Point

7.164 The site of the proposed barging point at Rambler Channel occupied approximately 0.8ha of an existing open area. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 8.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.165 A small dense vegetated hill is bounded by Kwai Ching Highway and Tsing Yi Bridge on the northern edge of the Kwai Chung Container Terminus, providing a green island in this industrial zone. Most of the tree species are common, such as Acacia confusa, Albizia lebbek and Macaranga tanarius. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium with its moderate quality and some tolerance to change. LR 8.4 – Scrubland / Grassland

7.166 This LR is the abandoned wasteland overgrown with grass and partly filled with construction dumping found to the north of the Rambler Channel Barging Point site. Vegetation cover includes grassland as well as some small shrubs and isolated trees. Their condition is generally poor. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be low with its landscape quality and highly tolerance to change. LR 8.6 – Open Space

7.167 This LR refers to Tsing Yi Promenade at the waterfront of northeastern Tsing Yi, facing Rambler Channel and connecting Tsing Yi ferry pier. The promenade was built in stages commenced and completed in 2001 and 2004 respectively. It is 1,800m long with an area of 6.6ha. Surrounding the promenade are private housing estates such as Ching Wang Court, Villa Esplanada, Tierra Verde, Tivoli Garden and Grand Horizon. This linear strip is hard-paved provided with shelter sitting out areas and linear planting strips. It is a vital amenity for local residents for passive recreational activities. The quality and amenity of this LR is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 8.9 – Man-made Slope

7.168 This LR is located on the eastern side of Kwai Yue Street. The trees on the slope are generally medium in size, native and exotic common woodland mix species, such as Macaranga tanarius, Mallotus paniculatus, Ficus spp., Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia confusa. The overall landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. This sensitivity is considered to be medium. LR 8.10 – In-shore Water

7.169 This LR refers to a major water body within the area, namely Rambler Channel. Affected by the container storage and the Kwai Chung dockland area on both sides of the channel, the quality of this LR is moderate with some tolerance to change. The sensitivity is considered to be medium. LR 8.11 – Developed Area

7.170 This LR largely covers the urban built-up area including residential/ industrial/ commercial blocks, roads, docklands, pathways, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard- surface with limited softscape treatment. Some of the tree species recorded include Casuarina equisetifolia, Rhus succedanea, Leucaena leucocephala, Melia azedarach etc. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are low with relatively high tolerance to change. The sensitivity is considered to be low. Tuen Mun Works Area - Siu Lam Barging Point, So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine

7.171 The proposed barging point at Siu Lam and nursery and magazine site at So Kwun Wat would occupy approximately 8ha in total. The sites would be comprised of existing green belts and waterfront area of Tuen Mun. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow:

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LR 9.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.172 The LR is represented by a large area of Tai Lam Country Park. It is mostly covered by woodland and grassland/shrub which created a green blanket to the So Kwun Wat valley. The LR is locally important and both amenity value and landscape quality is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 9.4 – Scrubland / Grassland

7.173 Most of the grassland is located next to Castle Peak Road - Tam Lam Section, So Kwun Wat and Tai Lam Chung Police Quarter. It is an abandoned farmland and vegetation cover of grassland as well as small shrubs and isolated trees. Their condition is fair and the overall quality and amenity is fair with moderate tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 9.5 – Roadside Planting

7.174 Roadside planting are common species including Bauhinia variegata, Cassia surattensis, Crateva religiosa, Eucalyptus citriodora and Melaleuca leucadendron. Most of them are planted along Tuen Mun Road. Trees are likely medium in size. Both amenity value and landscape quality is fair with moderate tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 9.6 – Open Space

7.175 Tsing Lung Garden is a waterfront park located at Yu Chui Street near the Peridot Court with pavilion and walking paths. Trees in the garden are likely common species with medium size of Bauhinia spp, Bombax malabaricum, Callistemon viminalis, Delonix regia, Ficus microcarpa. The amenity value and quality is high with little tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 9.9 – Man-made Slope

7.176 Trees on the slope next to Castle Peak Road and Tuen Mun Road are generally medium in size, native and exotic common woodland mix species, such as Cleistocalyx operculatus, Pinus elliotti, Pinus massoniana, and Schefflera heptaphylla.. Both amenity value and landscape quality is fair with moderate tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 9.10 – In-shore Water

7.177 This LR refers to a major water body within the area, namely Gold Coast inshore area, dominated by recreational users and leisure water sports. The LR is highly significant with its surrounding greenery setting and the current use. The LR has a high local importance and has little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 9.11 – Developed Area

7.178 This LR largely covers the urban built-up area including residential/ industrial/ commercial blocks, roads, docklands, pathways, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the area consists of hard- surface with limited softscape treatment. The overall landscape quality is low with high tolerance to change. Therefore, their sensitivity is considered to be low. Tuen Mun Works Area – Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point and Siu Lang Shui Nursery

7.179 The sites of proposed barging point at Lung Kwu Sheung Tan and nursery at Siu Lang Shui occupied approximately 10ha of land. The sites comprise of a formed land and waterfront area of Pillar Point in Tuen Mun. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 10.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.180 The LR is represented by a large area of Tai Lam Country Park. It is mostly covered by woodland and grassland/shrub which created a green blanket to the So Kwun Wat valley. Some of the tree

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species include Leucaena leucocephala, Macaranga tanarius, Acacia confusa, and Acacia mangium. Both the amenity value and landscape quality is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 10.4 – Scrubland / Grassland

7.181 Most of the grassland is located in the Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point. It is hydroseeding after road works with some small shrubs and isolated trees grows on edges. The amenity value is medium. Both amenity value and sensitivity to change of this area is considered to be medium. LR 10.5 – Roadside Planting

7.182 Roadside planting are common species include massive planting of Bauhinia variegata, Eucalyptus citriodora and Melaleuca leucadendron along both sides of Lung Mun Road. Trees are likely medium in size with medium amenity value. Both amenity value and sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 10.9 – Man-made Slope

7.183 This LR refers to the man-made slopes with soil nail heads within the dense woodland to the north of the Castle Peak Road and Tuen Mun Road. Trees found are generally medium in size, native and exotic common woodland mix species, such as Leucaena leucocephala and Acacia confusa. Both amenity value and sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 10.10 – In-shore Water

7.184 This LR refers to a major water body within the area, namely Lung Kwu Tan offshore area. The popular Urmston Channel is highly utilized by industrial shipping or cargo between Shehou and Hong Kong. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this LR is considered to be medium. LR 10.11 – Developed Area

7.185 This LR largely covers the urban built-up area, such as residential/ industrial/ commercial blocks, docklands, wasteland, pathways, roads, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the areas consist of hard-surface with limited softscape treatment. Some of the tree species recorded include Bauhinia variegata, Leucaena leucocephala, Bombax ceiba, and Macaranga tanarius. The quality of the LR is low with high tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be low. Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine site

7.186 The site of the proposed magazine site at Tai Shu Ha Road West would occupy approximately 0.8 ha on the existing dense woodland area. The site would mostly be hidden from main access road. The site is part of the former road re-instated work with woodland mix tree species. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 11.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.187 This LR is represented by a large area of Lam Tsuen Country Park. Some of the tree species recorded includes Casuarina equisetifolia, Acacia auriculiformis, and Castanopsis fissa, creating greenery environment of Yuen Long area. The amenity and quality of this LR is high with little tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 11.9 – Man-made Slope

7.188 This LR refers to the slope along Tai Shu Ha Road West and adjacent hillside slope. Trees are generally medium in size, native and exotic common woodland mix species, such as Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia confusa. The amenity and quality of this LR is medium with moderate tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium.

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LR 11.12 – Natural Stream Course

7.189 A stream course of about 1.35km long lay on eastern hillside of Tai Lam Country Park towards Tai Tong villages have been identified. The relatively rocky stream of a mostly natural substrate and relatively natural river bed created a relatively unique landscape resource. Details of the stream condition are presented in Section 3. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB)

7.190 The site of proposed barging point at Tsing Chau Tsai would occupy approximately 1 ha of existing open field. Details of landscape resources within 500m study boundary are listed as bellow: LR 12.3 – Woodland / Dense Semi-Natural Hillside Vegetation

7.191 This LR refers to the mountain range at eastern edge of Lantau Island alongside with the North Lantau Highway at Tsing Chau Wan. The dense shrub and tree on hillside is part of the country park resources of Lantau Island. Most species identified are native and commonly found in Hong Kong. The amenity and quality of the LR is considered to be high with little tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 12.4 – Shrubland / Grassland

7.192 A temporary landscape area with hydroseeding is located at the former construction site on the edge of Tsing Chau Wan and the remnant space between Airport Express Rail and the pier. Tree species potentially affected include Caryota mitis. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 12.9 – Man-made Slope

7.193 Continuous grassy-shrub mixed with man-made (rock cut) slope with berm planter allocated on the foot of mountain near to North Lantau Highway. The man-made slope is well-blended with the existing nature woodland setting. Common species found include Gordonia axillaries, Phyllanthus emblica and Sapium discolour with medium amenity value. The landscape amenity, quality and significance are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LR 12.10 – In-shore Water

7.194 This LR refers to a major water body within the area, namely Tsing Chau Wan, with natural hillside landscape as back-drop and sunset scenic view of Lantau. The amenity value and landscape quality is high with little tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be high. LR 12.11 – Developed Area

7.195 This LR largely covers the urban built-up area, such as residential/ industrial/ commercial blocks, docklands, wasteland, pathways, roads, open car parks and streetscapes. Most of the areas consist of hard-surface with limited softscape treatment. Some of the tree species recorded include Hibiscus tiliaceus, Casaurina equisitifolia and Psidium guajava. The quality of the LR is low with high tolerance to change. The sensitivity of this area is considered to be low. Landscape Character Area (LCA)

7.196 The study area consists of 17 distinct landscape character zones which are described below and indicated in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/051 to 069. Mai Po Area - Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV) LCA 1.1- Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.197 Little vegetated hill located near San Tin Highway and Castle Peak Road near the east of Mai Po Lo Wai. The vegetation comprises of woodland mix species. Grave yards are scattered sparsely across

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the dense bamboo plantation. It is an important place which serves social interest for traditional ceremonies and events such as Kwan Yam, Ching Ming and Chung Yeung festivals. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be high. LCA 1.3 - Agricultural (Fish Pond) Landscape Character Area

7.198 Approximant 366 ha of landscapes fish pond character area with the study boundary. These landscapes comprise extensive lowland fish ponds which are located side by side with narrow bund between each other. The fish ponds located in Mai Po are regarded as significant contributor to the greater Mai Po Nature Reserve wetland ecosystem, which also served the global interest of Ramsar Convention. Therefore value of nearby fish ponds in terms of regional significance is high. Overall landscape quality and amenity is high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this landscape character area is high. LCA 1.5 - Rural Residential Landscape Character Area

7.199 A residential development has been carefully set out and planned, resulting in a more formal character. Common amenities include local groceries stores, school, parks and clinics with private access road. The residential development is usually screened off with boundary planting or ornamental fencing with heavy security checking. Examples of this type of landscape can be found Royal Palms, Palm Springs and the future residential development at Wo Shang Wai along Castle Peak Road; Maple Garden, Rolling Hill, Scenic Heights, Casa Paradizo along San Tam Road. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonably tolerance to change. The sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 1.6 - Rural Village Landscape Character Area

7.200 This character consist of a group of village houses with 3-storey high which are separated by narrow footpaths of lanes. Common amenities include sitting areas, car parks, scattered fruited fruit trees and local agricultural fields around the village edges. This idyllic and intimate setting is typical to the New Territories village such as Mai Po Tseun. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 1.7 - Open Storage Landscape Character Area

7.201 The proposed Mai Po Ventilation Building (0.32ha) is located on this open storage landscape character area of 17 ha which is represented by large areas used for vehicle/ truck parking or storage yards with large shipping containers. Many yards have been hard-paved with concrete surface through the filling of remnant ponds and clearing of abandoned farmlands next to villages. The yards are mostly cut off from surrounding by heavy metal fencing and create immense dust and noise impact to nearby rural environment with limited soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be low. LCA 1.10 - Ongoing development Landscape Character Area

7.202 Approximately 19 ha of Wo Shang Wai Residential site are within the on-going development landscapes character area. The area which is characterised by temporary soft landscape treatments, such as hydroseeding or grass field. The area is utilitarian with little landscape treatments without no tree planting. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be low. LCA 1.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.203 This landscape character area denotes major vehicular transport corridor such as San Tin highway and arterial roads next to bypass Castle Peak Road. The lust green plantation creates natural barriers that disperse most noise and dust. Roadside planting also generate visual connectivity along the horizon for leisure driving. This greenery road provides safe and pleasure setting for motorists, pedestrians and nearby residents. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this

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LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. Ngau Tam Mei Area - Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV) LCA 2.1 - Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.204 This landscape character area represents natural hillside vegetation. Slopes in such natural areas usually comprise of woodland and grassland. The upland areas created a physical and visual boundary throughout Ngau Tam Mei, Kam Tin and Lam Tsuen is part of the Lam Tsuen Country Park. It is an important green vista for the Yuen Long low layer agriculture land. Tree species includes Acacia mangium, Mallotus paniculatus, Sapium discolour, Cinnamonum camphora, Ficus microcarpa, Litsea glutinosa, Sterculia lanceolata. The overall landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 2.3 - Agricultural (Fish Pond) Landscape Character Area

7.205 Unlike Mai Po Fish pond, the fish pond at Ngau Tam Mei area is in small domestic scale blended with farmland and orchids; comprise on the foot of Kai Kung Leng. It is located at the end of Chuk Yau Road and isolated small village. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be medium. LCA 2.6 - Rural Village Landscape Character Area

7.206 This character consists of typical grouped village houses with 3-storey high and separated by narrow footpaths of lanes. Common amenities include sitting areas, car parks, scattered fruited fruit trees and local agricultural fields around the village edges. This informal and intimate setting is typical to villages in New Territories. Mai Po San Tseun, Ngau Tam Mei Tsuen, Tai Kong Po Tsuen, Tsat Sing Kong Tsuen, Wang Toi Shan, Leung Uk Tsuen, Tse Uk Tsuen, Tsang Uk Tseun and Kam Hing Wai, Nam Hing Lei and Kei Ling are all within this character in our study. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the landscape sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be medium. LCA 2.7 - Open Storage Landscape Character Area

7.207 This landscape character area represents large areas used for vehicle/ truck parking or storage yards with large shipping containers. Many yards have been created through the filling of ponds and clearing of farmlands. Mai Po, Ngau Tam Mei and Wang Toi Shan are the key areas dominated by car parks and open storage which create immense impact to local landscape and visual quality. Most of the areas are hard surface for cargo storage or parking with no or little landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be low. Kam Tin Area - Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP), Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS), Emergency Rescue Station (ERS), Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV), Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area (TUW) LCA 3.1 - Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.208 Lam Tsuen Country Park and Tai Lam Country Park are the two major natural barriers between north and south of Kam Tin lowland area. The area is comprised of dense woodland and grassland slopes. The upland areas created physical and visual backdrop throughout Kam Tin, Shek Kong and Pat Heung area and is the major country park reserves in New Territories. It is covered by popular trails, barbeque sites and out look for leisure activities. Mountain bikers and hikers are the main visitor of this area. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high.

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LCA 3.2 - Agricultural (Farmland) Landscape Character Area

7.209 These landscapes are agricultural areas with a coherent pattern of features including vegetation, villages and remnant fields. Some of the areas in Tai Kong Po and Tse Uk Tsuen have recently developed as organic farmland. The idyllic country of vast agriculture land is unique to Kam Tin Area. Although there is some degradation on some large patch of car parks and open storage in take from the main road. The agrarian character in this study area still actively dominated. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 3.3 - Agricultural (Fish Pond) Landscape Character Area

7.210 Fish pond at Kam Tin area is mostly domestic scale blended with surrounding agriculture land. The fish ponds are located near the Kam Tin roundabout area. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 3.4 - Rural Inland Plain Landscape Character Area

7.211 This landscape character area comprises fields around meandering streams, scattered groups of trees and villages (at the bases of hills) which are connected by winding lanes and footpaths. Where these features persist in their traditional patterns, one experiences a largely agrarian landscape with small-scale, natural and human landscape features. Most of the Yuen Long, Kam Tin and Pat Heung low-lying plain are within this character. However, fields have been increasingly being abandoned or are being replaced by other land uses such as private property development or storage yards in recent times, resulting a degradation of landscape quality with contrasting components. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are medium with moderate tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be medium. LCA 3.5 - Rural Residential Landscape Character Area

7.212 Season Villas and Seasons Monarch represents the large scale rural residential property development in the area. Facing Kam Tin River as the key vista, the 3 storey development is carefully set out and planned with private garden and car park. Common amenities including local groceries stores, school, parks and clinics are in proximity. Promenade, boundary planting or ornamental fencing are aesthetically designed. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be medium. LCA 3.6 - Rural Village Landscape Character Area

7.213 This character consists typically of grouped village houses with 3-storey high, separated by narrow footpaths of lanes. Common amenities include sitting areas, car parks, scattered fruited trees and local agricultural fields around the village edges. This informal and intimate setting is typical to villages in New Territories. Tai Kong Po Tsuen, Tsat Sing Kong Tsuen, Wang Toi Shan, Leung Uk Tsuen, Tse Uk Tsuen, Tsang Uk Tsuen and Kam Hing Wai, Nam Hing Lei and Kei Ling are all within this character in our study. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are medium with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be medium. LCA 3.7 - Open Storage Landscape Character Area

7.214 This landscape character area represents large areas used for vehicle/ truck parking or storage yards with large shipping containers. Many yards have been created through the filling of ponds and clearing of farmlands. South of Kam Tin Road, Wang Toi Shan is the key areas dominated with car parks and open storage which create immense impact to local landscape and visual quality. Most of the areas are hard-surfaced for car parking with no or little landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be low.

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LCA 3.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.215 This landscape character area denotes major vehicular transport corridor such as Kam Tin Road, Kam Sheung Road and the main road of Kam Tin area. Linear plantings on both sides provide visual connectivity with the greenery environs. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 3.16 - Institutional Landscape Character Area

7.216 Shek Kong barrack comprise extensive complexes of military related buildings on semi-hillside slope (usually low or medium rise) separated by open lawn areas used for circulation, training or parking, with a high coverage of semi-formal landscape and vegetation. The whole area is screened off by boundary planting and perimeter fence. Most trees are planted in colonial time with large canopy and high amenity value. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. Tsuen Wan - Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yam Works Areas LCA 4.1- Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.217 This landscape character area comprises of woodland mix species. It is located on the southern hillside of the Tai Mo Shan Country Park and Shing Mun Reservoirs upland areas. Small villages and winding road meandering into valley of Tai Mo Shan and main thoroughfares of Shing Mun Tunnel is cut-across the natural hillside; and vegetated manmade slopes is formed along with this tunnel bypass. Tree species includes Acacia mangium, Mallotus paniculatus, Sapium discolour, Cinnamonum camphora, Ficus microcarpa, Litsea glutinosa, Sterculia lanceolata. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 4.9 - Industrial Urban Landscape Character Area

7.218 This landscape character area denotes area with tall industrial buildings constructed side by side in dense arrangement. Streets are mainly residual spaces, with little or no vegetation and are sometime occupied by stacking or loading of goods. The area is found along Tsuen Wan Cheung Wan Road, Kwok Shui Road, Castle Peak Road and Cheung Shan Road. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be low. LCA 4.12- Urban Residential Landscape Character Area

7.219 This landscape character area represents urban residential development with all mixed use of high- rise residential zone organized on an orthogonal grid, commercial and retail uses, and public open space represented areas such as Cheung Shan Estate, Nan Fung Court, Lek Muk Shu Estate, Shek Yam East and Shek Yam Estate, etc . Vegetation includes amenity planting on podium garden and planting alongside roads and carriageways. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LCA 4.13 - Urban Fringe Landscape Character Area

7.220 This area is found on the periphery of the major urban areas hillside of Shing Mun Country Park, fringe of Kwai Chung with residential estate. Typically on hillsides around urban areas that are less easily developed, including roads, highways structures, slope works, hillsides (often stabilised, otherwise vegetated), scattered residential development, open space, G/IC development (such as police quarters, schools, etc.). This is a transitional landscape characterised by the relatively low density, diverse range of features, significant vegetation cover and incoherent structure with features having little formal relationship to each other. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium.

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LCA 4.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.221 This landscape character area denotes major vehicular transport corridor such as major highways and arterial roads. They are usually linear in form with plantings embankment on both sides and median strip, therefore providing visual connectivity that spreads in a horizontal direction; represents such as Wo Yi Hop Road and Kwai Chung Road, etc. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 4.16 - Institutional Landscape Character Area

7.222 Complex recreation facilities at Wo Yi Hop Road comprise of open lawn soccer fields, running track, sport ground, swimming pool and in-door sport centre the whole area is elevated and screened off by boundary planting and perimeter fence typically including ornamental planting, lawns, and pathways and sitting areas. Most trees are planted with large canopy and high amenity value. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be high. Kwai Chung Area - Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Areas and Rambler Channel Barging Point LCA 5.1- Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.223 Part of the Kam Shan Country Park comprise of woodland mix species blended with existing recreational space Kwai Chung Central Park and industrial zone on the western edge. Tree species are commonly found in Hong Kong. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 5.8 - Urban Recreational Space Landscape Character Area

7.224 Kwai Chung Central Park (10.5 hectares) located at the hillside of Castle Peak Road with passive recreation facilities such as playgrounds, picnic area, pavilion, natural walking paths, sitting areas, ornamental planting garden and sports facilities including basketball court, volleyball court, 5-sided soccer pitch and roller skating rink. The Park is extensively planted with vegetation and verdant trees with beautiful natural scenery in the surroundings. Waterfront promenade at Tsing Yi waterfront is also appealed to this landscape character. It is well patronized by morning walkers and nearby residents. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 5.9 - Industrial Urban Landscape Character Area

7.225 This landscape character area denotes area with tall industrial buildings constructed side by side in dense arrangement. Streets are mainly residual spaces, with little or no vegetation; sometime occupied by stacking or loading of goods. The character also refers to port landscape in an urban setting with proximity to the sea, extensive with port related infrastructure with little or not significance greening. The character of the area is found in Kwai Chung across Rambler Channel along Tai Lin Pei Road and Tsing Yi along Tsing Yi Heung Sze Wui Road. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be low. LCA 5.12- Urban Residential Landscape Character Area

7.226 This landscape character area is represented by high-rise residential development along Kwai Chung Road at Kwai Fong area and Tsing Yi; it is organized on an orthogonal grid, commercial and retail uses, and public open space and podium garden. Vegetation includes planting on podium garden and some roadside linear amenity on carriageways. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium.

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LCA 5.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.227 This landscape character area denotes major vehicular transport corridor such as major highways and arterial roads. They are usually linear in form with plantings embankment on both sides and median strip, therefore providing visual connectivity that spreads in a horizontal direction such as Kwai Chung Road, Tsing Yi Bridge, Tsing Kwai Highway and North Lantau Highway, etc. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 5.15 - Inshore water Landscape Character Area

7.228 This LCA is costal water lying in between to Rambler Channel between Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi shore and enclosed by landmasses to a certain degree, which creates a limited sense of enclosure or containment. Whilst the surrounding landscape is characterised predominantly by port /shipping industrial, include dockland, ferry traffic and cargo shipping, etc. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. Lai Chi Kok and Nam Cheong Area – Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Area, Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Areas LCA 6.1 - Semi- Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.229 Part of the Wu Tip Kuk (Butterfly Valley) and Kam Shan Country Park comprised of woodland mix species curve up with Chung Cheung Road with manmade vegetated slope. Tree species are commonly found in Hong Kong such as Acacia auriculiformis, Casuarina equisetifolia, Crateva religiosa, Michelia spp. and Spathodea campanulata. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 6.8 - Urban Recreational Space Landscape Character Area

7.230 Parkland located at Sham Shui Po area is a vital recreational asset for this highly urbanizes space. They provide mostly passive recreation facilities such as playgrounds, pavilion, walking paths, sitting areas, planting garden; some have sports facilities such as basketball courts, volleyball courts, 5- sided soccer pitch and tennis courts. Amenity planting is well-planned along the premise and theme gardens. It is highly utilized by different groups of people in all age. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 6.9 - Industrial Urban Landscape Character Area

7.231 Similar to Kwai Chung industrial zone, this landscape character area denotes with tall industrial blocks arrange side by side in a narrow lane. With busy loading of goods, streets are constantly occupied by trucks, thereby residual spaces for streetscape is almost to none. The character also refers to port landscape in an urban setting with proximity to the sea. It is characterized by extensive port related infrastructure with little or not significant greening. The area is found in Lai Chi Kok along Cheung Sha Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok Road and West Kowloon Highway. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are relatively low with high tolerance to change. Therefore the sensitivity is considered to be low. LCA 6.11 - City Grid Mixed Urban Landscape Character Area

7.232 These landscapes comprise of developed area in Sham Shui Po and Mong Kok with wide-range of uses such as residential, retail/commercial and light industrial in a grid configuration with high/medium-rise commercial or residential development above. Street life is vibrant, busy with traffic and trades. Mixed age of building stock which are mostly built in 60’s – 70’s with 10 storey height, However, some renewal developments with 30 storey height blocks had recently been in place at Mong Kok area. In such high dense build-up area, vegetation is generally limited to street

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tree planting and shrub planting in roadside amenity or linear public open spaces with seating out areas. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 6.12- Urban Residential Landscape Character Area

7.233 This landscape character area is represented by high-rise residential development mostly built at 80’s to 90’s by private and public housing developments at Lai Chi Kok and Sham Shui Po area. They are well-planned with commercial and retail shopping malls, rest garden, playgrounds and podium garden as communal space. Schools and transportation network is well-established. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this area is considered to be medium. LCA 6.13 - Urban Fringe Landscape Character Area

7.234 This area is found on the periphery of the major urban areas hillside of Lai King, as a residual landscape type characteristic of the transition of landscapes to a less urban setting. Typically on hillsides around urban areas that are less easily developed, including roads, highways structures, slope works, hillsides (often stabilised, otherwise vegetated), scattered residential development, open space, G/IC development (such as police quarters, schools, etc.). This is a transitional landscape characterised by the relatively low density, diverse range of features, significant vegetation cover and incoherent structure with features having little formal relationship to each other. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 6.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.235 This landscape character area denotes thoroughfare such as major highways and arterial roads. They are usually linear in form with plantings embankment on both sides and median strip, Ching Cheung Road, Lai Chi Kok Road and Ching Sha Highway, Sham Mong Road and West Kowloon Highway. Some streetscape, buffer planting and little soft landscape treatments utilitarian along the residential area. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 6.15 - Inshore water Landscape Character Area

7.236 This LCA is costal water lying in between Stonecutters Island in the shore and enclosed by landmasses to a certain degree, which created a limited sense of enclosure or containment. Whilst the landscape surrounding the LCA is characterised predominantly by shipping industrial, include dockland, ferry traffic and cargo shipping etc. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) and Barging Point LCA 7.8 - Urban Recreational Space Landscape Character Area

7.237 Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui and Cherry Street Park in Mong Kok are a vital recreational asset for this highly urbanise space. They provide mostly passive recreation facilities such as playgrounds, pavilion, walking paths, sitting areas and planting garden. While some have sports facilities such as basketball courts, volleyball courts, 5-sided soccer pitch and tennis courts. Amenity planting is well- planned along the premise and theme gardens. It is highly utilized by different groups of people in all age. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity to change of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 7.10 - Ongoing development Landscape Character Area

7.238 These landscapes are to be provided by development which is under construction. Characterised by open topography with fragmented infrastructure or development undergoing construction stage with earth work machinery or stock pilling. The area is utilitarian with no soft or little landscape and

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streetscape treatment. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be low. LCA 7.11 - City Grid Mixed Urban Landscape Character Area

7.239 This landscape character area is extended from LCA 6.11 at Sham Shui Po. This landscape comprises of developed area in Tai Kok Tsui and Jordon with wide-range of uses such as residential, retail/commercial and light industrial in a grid configuration with high/medium-rise commercial or residential development above. The streetscape is utilitarian with little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is medium. LCA 7.12- Urban Residential Landscape Character Area

7.240 This landscape character area represents a set of up-market residential development which is comprised of mixed use, high-rise building with harbour-view on the west side and cityscape on north-east. All commercial/ retail and open space is well-distributed along with public transport network. Vegetation includes podium garden, amenity walkway and roadside planting are exclusively designed. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be medium. LCA 7.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.241 West Kowloon Expressway and Western Harbour Crossing are constructed in close proximity. Generally situated on coastal reclamations, these are linear landscapes, whose major features are the highways and railways that define them, include flyovers, noise barriers, signage gantries, clover-leaf interchanges, traffic islands, footbridges and toll plazas as well as associated miscellaneous roadside land uses. Between the roads and railways are landscaped embankments and islands, generally with a semi-mature amenity vegetation of trees and shrubs. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 7.15 - Inshore water Landscape Character Area

7.242 As a landmark of Hong Kong, Victoria Harbour is highly praised by its skylines and nightscape; Tourists from all over the world come visit and enjoy the scenic view of this busy harbour. With ferry crossing, commercial cruise and leisure boating, the harbour is filled with dynamic of movement. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be high. Tuen Mun Works Area - Siu Lam Barging Point, So Kwun Wat Nursery/ Magazine Sites, Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point and Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site LCA 8.1- Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.243 Tai Lam Country Park natural hillside vegetation comprised of wooded and grassland slopes. The upload areas created physical and visual boundary through Yuen Long and Tuen Mun area. Tree species includes Acacia mangium, Mallotus paniculatus, Sapium discolour, Cinnamonum camphora, Ficus microcarpa, Litsea glutinosa, Sterculia lanceolata. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 8.5 - Rural Residential Landscape Character Area

7.244 This character represents the large scale rural residential development in the area. Such development is carefully set out and planned, resulting in a more formal character. Communal amenities include local groceries stores, school, parks and clinics. The residential development are planned, with private access road and usually screened off with boundary planting or ornamental fencing. Examples of this type of landscape can be found along Tuen Mun Highway and Castle Peak Road. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with

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reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore the landscape sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be medium. LCA 8.9 - Industrial Urban Landscape Character Area

7.245 This landscape character denoted in Pillar Point is occupied by logistic and recycling industrial. The character also refers to port landscape with proximity to the sea. It is characterized by extensive shipping and cargo related infrastructure with little or no significant greening. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be low. LCA 8.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.246 This landscape character area denoted major vehicular transport corridor such as Tuen Mun Highway and Castle Peak Road winding along the coastline of Tuen Mun area. Linear plantings on both sides and median strip provide visual connectivity that spreads in a horizontal direction. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. The sensitivity is considered to be medium. LCA 8.15 - Inshore water Landscape Character Area

7.247 This LCA is a coastal water area lying close to Tuen Mun, Siu Lam, Lung Kwun Sheung Tan areas, which are characterised open water predominantly by leisure yachting on Golden Coast and ferry route to Shekhou, Shenzhen. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be high. Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine site LCA 9.1- Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.248 Tai Lam Country Park natural hillside vegetation comprises of wood/ shrubland and grassy slopes. The upload areas created physical and visual boundary of Yuen Long and Tuen Mun area. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, this natural greenery setting is considered to be high in sensitivity. Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB) LCA 10.1- Natural Hillside Landscape Character Area

7.249 Eastern Lantau natural hillside vegetation comprises of woodland and grassy slopes. This green landscape is the key tourist attraction of Lantau. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be high. LCA 10.9 - Industrial Urban Landscape Character Area

7.250 This landscape character denotes in Tsing Chau Wan occupied by logistic and transportation. The character also refers to port landscape with proximity to the sea, extensive with shipping and cargo related infrastructure with little or no significant greening. The streetscape is utilitarian with no or little soft landscape treatments. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are low with relatively high tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity of this LCA is considered to be low. LCA 10.14 - Transport Corridor Landscape Character Area

7.251 North Lantau Expressway and Airport Express Rail are the two major accesses from airport to city; the famous gateway for all visitors to Hong Kong and have become a tourist attraction. The two major accesses curve with the ridgeline with mountain scenic on one side and the waterfront view on the other side. Linear plantings embankment providing visual connectivity that spreads across horizontal direction. It is a pleasant ambiance for both passengers and motorist. The landscape

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amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are moderate with reasonable tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is medium. LCA 10.15 - Inshore water Landscape Character Area

7.252 This LCA is the costal water area lying in Tsing Chau Wan. Predominated by shipping route through Kap Shui Mun enter Ma Wan Channel to Kwai Chung cargo terminus. The landscape amenity, significance and quality of this LCA are high with little tolerance to change. Therefore, the sensitivity is considered to be high. Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI)

7.253 The Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI) and Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) within the ZVI are shown in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/300 to 322. For ease of reference, each VSR is given an identity number, which is used in all relevant tables and figures in this section. The nature of each ZVI area and its representative locations is described in Table 7.6 and are illustrated in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/300 to 319. Table 7.6 List of Zone of Visual influence in Different Area

2nd Zone of Visual Location Potential Impact Zone of Visual influence influence Northern Section Approximate 14m 0.32ha of proposed MPV is located north to Mai Po Lo The Secondary ZVI is Mai Po high MPV Wan, east to Castle Peak Road; south to Royal palms and shown including both Palm Springs; west to Mai Po fish pond MPV and NTV within the ridgeline of the Ngau Approximate 21m 0.33ha of proposed NTV is located on the roadside greater Ngau Tam Tam Mei high NTV planting strip along the Upper Chuk Yau Road Mei valley. the key VSRs for this The Secondary ZVI is shown including both MPV and extended view is NTV within the ridgeline of the greater Ngau Tam Mei hikers GB2.1 and valley. the key VSRs for this extended view is hikers residents V2.1 GB2.1 and residents V2.1

Tai Kong Approximate 9 m 0.21ha of proposed TPP is located at abandoned pig farm The Secondary ZVI is Po high TPP and 2.4km shed. Adjoining ZVI with SSS and PHV on Kam Tin low- shown including SSS, long vehicle access plain. TPP and associated road along Kam Tin access road, PHV Channel and Tse Uk Tsuen works area at the large low-plain of Shek SSS Approximate 21 ha of proposed SSS are in same ZVI Shek Kong; which is Kong including TPP and PHV located at Kam Tin River flood base on the ridgeline plain; bounded by ridgeline of country park in north and between Tai Lam south and extend along the channel in east to west. North Country park and Kai to Kai Kung Lang Lam Tsuen Country park area; east to Kung Lang.; the key scatter villages on Shek Kong plain; South to Tai Lam VSR for this extended Country Park; west to Kam Tin bypass roundabout area view is hikers on GB5.1 Pat Approximate 9 m 0.44 ha of proposed PHV is located on existing Heung high PHV and Tse Uk abandoned farmland area at the northern edge of Tai Lam and Tse Tsuen works area country park; close to Tai Lang; adjoining ZVI with SSS, Uk Tsuen Tse Uk Tsuen works area, TPP and associated access road on Kam Tin low-plain. Southern Section

Shing Approximate 21m 0.2 ha proposed SMV - North to the Tsuen Wan Lutheran N/A Mun high SMV and Collage; east to Shing Mun Valley; south to Shing Mun Valley Park; west to Cheng Shan Estate

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2nd Zone of Visual Location Potential Impact Zone of Visual influence influence

Shek Construction Adjoining ZVI with works area at Tsuen Wan - Yau Ma N/A Yam activities at Shek Hom and Kwok Shui Road; North to Yau Ma Hom Resite Yam works area Village; east to industrial block along Cheung Wing Road, South to industrial block along Castle Peak Road; West to Cable wireless HKT building on Kwok Shui Road.

Kwai Approximate 20m 0.35 ha of proposed KCV at the corner location is N/A Chung high KCV bounded by industry building blocks at Tai Lin Pai Road and Wing Yin Street.

Construction Adjoining ZVI with works area at Kwai Chung Road. North N/A activities at Kwai to industrial block along Cheung Wing Road; east to Chung works area shotcrete slope of Kwai Chung Central Park; south to Kwai Fong Terrace; west to Kwai Fong Estate 0.12ha of proposed NCV is located on existing open car N/A Nam Approximate 13.5m park (a planned public housing development site).; Overall Cheong high NCV ZVI is adjoining with works area and they are described below N/A Construction Adjoining ZVI of NCV and Nam Cheong works area at Mei activities at Mei Lai Foo, Lai Chi Kok along both side of Sham Mong Road. Road, Lai Chi Kok The extend of zone is covered from North to West- and Nam Cheong Kowloon corridor; east to Harborview; South to works area Stonecutters island; west end at Mei Foo Sun Chuen, MKV, WKT/ PTI are in the same ZVI within the large Mong Approximate 13m The Secondary ZVI is development of 42 ha of land in West Kowloon Kok West high MKV development; which is bounded by mixed-use, mainly shown including residential high rise building block on the north-east and ; proposed WKT, MKV Approximate 30m and related works; West high WKT; Planned West Kowloon Cultural District, Victoria Harbour Kowloon and new private residential on the southern west end. the key VSRs for this Approximate 25m extended view is high WKV viewer from HK island Approximate 15m C10.4, OU10.3, high PTI; OU10.4 Approximate 12m high ventilation shaft at WKCD; Approximate 11m traction substation Supporting Sites N/A Rambler Construction North to Ching Tsuen Road; east to Kwai Tsing Road; Channel activities at Rambler South to Route 3 Rambler Channel Bridge and Tsing Yi Channel Barging Bridge; west end at Tsing Yi waterfront Point N/A So Kwun Construction The ZVI at So Kwun Wat Temporary Nursery and Wat activities at So Kwun Magazine Site is inclusively within the dense woodland Wat works area valley of Tai Tam Country park N/A Siu Lam Construction The ZVI at Siu Lam Barging Point is limited by in-shore activities at Siu Lam area of Lok On Pai flea market with medium density Barging Point residential blocks on the north-west and Gold Coast waterway at the south east. N/A Siu Lang Construction The ZVI at Siu Lang Shui Temporary Nursery Site is Shui activities at Siu Lang bounded by dense hillside vegetation off Lung Mun Road Shui with Castle Peak – Tai Lang Shui Mountain at north west and cargo terminal at the south east.

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2nd Zone of Visual Location Potential Impact Zone of Visual influence influence N/A Lung Construction The ZVI at Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point is Kwu activities at Lung Kwu bounded by Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Storage Compound Sheung Sheung Tan off Lung Mun Road and Black Point mountain. Extended Tan to the Lung Kwu Sheung Tan at in-shore area N/A Tai Shu Construction The ZVI at Tai Shu Hai Road West Magazine Site is Hai Road activities at Tai Shu inclusively within the dense woodland valley of Tai Tam West Hai Road West Country park N/A Tsing Construction The ZVI at Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point is bounded by Chau activities at Tsing Northern Lantau Highway at south. Tsing Chau Wanat in- Tsai Chau Tsai Barging shore area Point

Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs)

7.254 Table 7.7 lists the key VSRs found within the ZVIs, and Table 7.8 present their magnitude of impacts. For ease of reference, each VSR is given an identity number, which is used in all relevant tables and figures in this report. VSR are divided into 6 types: Commercial, Commercial/ Residential, Residential/ Village residential, Recreational, Government Institution/ Community / Occupational and Transport related and Green Belt. The duration of related works is shown in Appendix 2.1.

7.255 “Frequency of View” depends on the type and nature of VSRs as summarized below: • residential VSRs and Commercial/ Residential VSRs - frequent; • other commercial VSRs - occasional; • Government/ Institution/ Community VSRs, institution-related, post-office-related VSRs and those with ‘Glimpse Degree of Visibility’ - rare • other Government/ Institution/ Community VSRs - occasional; • Recreational VSRs within the waterfront - very frequent, • those with ‘glimpse Degree of Visibility’ - rare; • the others - occasional; and • transportation related VSRs depends on ‘Minimum Distance between VSRs and Impact Source’ and ‘Degree of Visibility’.

7.256 “Sensitivity to Change” is high for VSRs having the following conditions: • ‘Number of Individuals’ - medium to many, • ‘Quality of Existing View’ - good, • ‘Degree of Visibility’ - partial to full, and • ‘Frequency of View’ - occasional to very frequent.

7.257 “Sensitivity to Change” is low for VSRs having the following conditions: • ‘Number of Individuals’ - Few, • ‘Quality of Existing View’ - Poor, • ‘Degree of Visibility’ - glimpse, and • ‘Frequency of View’ - rare.

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7.258 The sensitivity of VSRs which do not fall within the above conditions is classified as Medium. VSRs in Northern Section

7.259 In regard to the rural setting of the study area at the northern section (MPV, NTV, TPP, SSS and PHV), the key VSRs are mainly divided into 3 levels; which are nearby low density village residential with vantage point at above 3 storey height, the main traffic route or pathway and recreational hikers with vantage point overview of the whole site at popular hiking route. VSRs in Southern Section

7.260 According to the urban setting of the study area at the southern section (SMV, KCV, NCV, MKV, PTI and WKT), the key VSRs are mainly divided into 3 levels; which are front row high-rise buildings in residential, commercials or industrials uses, the main traffic route or pathway and leisure users with vantage point overview of the whole site at dominate location.

7.261 VSRs in proximity to construction sites and their sensitivity to change are summarized in Table 7.7.

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Table 7.7 Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) and their Sensitivity to Change

Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV) Royal Palms and R 1.1 Residential Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Palm Springs Village V 1.1 Mai Po San Tsuen Many Fair Yes Full Very Frequent Good High High Residential Mai Po Lo Wai and Village V 1.2 Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Noble Villas Residential Wo Shang Wai CDA Comprehensive Comprehensive Many Fair Yes Partial Very Frequent Good High High 1.3 Development Development Area OU 1.1 Open Car park Motorist Few Poor Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low Conservation CA 1.4 Fish Ponds Very Few Good Yes Full Occasional Good Low Low Area T 1.1 Castle Peak Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Rare Good Low Low Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV) Residential along Ngau Tam Mei Channel: Yau Tam Mei Tsuen, Wai Tsai, R 2.1 Residential Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High The Vineyard, Greenacres Villa, Elegant Park, Tam Mei Barracks Village V 2.1 Yau Tam Mei Tsuen Medium Fair Yes Partial Frequent High High Residential Fair T 2.1 Chuk Yau Road Transport Few Good Yes Full Frequent Good Low Low

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Ngau Tam Mei Others specified OU 2.1 Manure Processing Few Good Yes Full Frequent Fair Medium Medium uses site Hillside of Kai Kung GB 2.1 Recreational Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low Lang Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP) R 3.1 Seasons Villas Residential Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High R 3.2 Seasons Monarch Residential Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Village V 3.1 Tai Kong Po Tsuen Many Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Residential Tsat Sing Kong Village V 3.2 Many Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Tsuen Residential V 3.3 Kam Hing Wai Residential Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Shek Kong San Tsuen, Pang Ka Village V3.4 Medium Fair Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Tsuen, Kiu Tau Residential Tsuen T 3.1 Kong Tai Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Rare Fair Low Low T 3.2 Kam Tin Bypass Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low T 3.3 Chi Ho Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Rare Fair Low Low T 3.4 Kam Tin Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low OU 3.1 Kam Tin River recreational users Few Fair Yes Partial Rare Fair Low Low Others OU 3.2 Agricultural Area Few Good Yes Full Frequent Fair Low Low specified uses GB 3.1 Kai Kung Lang Recreational Very Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS) Villages along Kam Tin Road, such as Leung Uk Tsuen, Village V 4.1 Medium Fair Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Wang Toi Shan San Residential Tsuen and Wang Toi Shan Villages along Kam Tin River and Nam Hing Road; such as: Pak Pin Tsuen, Shek Village V 4.2 Tau Wai, Uk Tau Medium Fair Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Residential Tsuen, Tse Tong Tsuen, Cheung Uk Tsuen and Sheung Tsuen Villages Kam Sheung Road; such as: Nam Village V 4.3 Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Hing Lei, To Uk Residential Tsuen, Villages along Kam Sheung Road south; Village V4.4 such as: Tse Uk Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Fair High High Residential Tsuen, Tsang Uk Tsuen, Lai Uk Tsuen Villages around Shui Village V4.5 Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Fair High High Lau Tin Residential Government/ GIC 4.1 Shek Kong Barrack Institution/ Medium Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Low Low Community

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few)

T 4.1 Nam Hing Road east Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Rare Fair Low Low T 4.2 Kam Sheung Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Rare Fair Low Low T4.3 Kam Tin Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low Others specified OU 4.1 Open Storage Area Few Fair Yes Glimpse Occasional Fair Low Low uses Others OU 4.2 Agricultural Area Few Good Yes Full Frequent Fair Low Low specified uses Industrial Area Along I4.1 Occupational Few Good Yes Full Frequent Fair Low Low Kam Tin River Open Space at Kam O4.1 Recreational Few Good Yes Full Occasional Fair High High Tin Road Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) and Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area Villages along Kam Sheung Road south; Village V 5.1 such as: Tse Uk Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Fair High High Residential Tsuen, Tsang Uk Tsuen, Lai Uk Tsuen Village V 5.2 Tai Ling Medium Fair Yes Partial Frequent Fair High High Residential Villages along Kam Tin River and Nam Hing Road; such as: Pak Pin Tsuen, Shek Village V 5.3 Tau Wai, Uk Tau Medium Fair Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Residential Tsuen, Tse Tong Tsuen, Cheung Uk Tsuen and Sheung Tsuen

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Villages Kam Sheung Road north; such as: Village V 5.4 Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Nam Hing Lei, To Uk Residential Tsuen Government/ GIC 5.1 Shek Kong Village Institution/ Medium Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Fair Medium Medium Community T 5.1 Kam Sheung Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Rare Fair Low Low OU 5.1 Kam Tin River Recreational Few Fair Yes Glimpse Occasional Fair Low Low Tai Lam Country GB 5.1 Recreational Few Good Yes Full Rare Good High High Park Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yam Works Areas R6.1 Cheung Shan Estate Residential Many Fair Yes Full Very Frequent Fair High High R 6.2 Yau Ma Hom Village Residential Many Fair Yes Full Frequent Fair High High Government/ Tsuen Wan Lutheran GIC 6.1 Institution/ Many Fair Yes Full Frequent Fair High High School Community Government/ Kwai Chung Public GIC 6.2 Institution/ Many Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Medium Medium School Community Shing Mun Valley O 6.1 Recreational Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium Park I 6.1 Sun Fung Centre Occupational Medium Fair Yes Full Rare Fair Medium Medium I 6.2 Kingsway Building Occupational Medium Fair Yes Glimpse Occasional Fair Medium Medium I 6.3 Mita Centre Occupational Medium Fair Yes Glimpse Occasional Fair Medium Medium Tung Chun Industrial I 6.4 Occupational Medium Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair Medium Medium Building

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Industrial blocks I 6.5 along Kwok Shui Occupational Medium Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair Medium Medium Road Industrial blocks I 6.6 along Castle Peak Occupational Medium Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair Medium Medium Road CDA Tong Chun Canning Comprehensive Medium Fair Yes Glimpse Occasional Fair Medium Medium 6.1 & Soy Ltd. Development Cheung Shan Estate T6.1 Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low Road West Cheung Shan Estate T6.2 Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low Road East T 6.3 Yau Ma Hom Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low T 6.4 Cheung Wing Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low T 6.5 Kwok Shui Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low T 6.6 Castle Peak Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Area Industrial blocks on I 7.1 Occupational Medium Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair Medium Medium Wing Yip Street Industrial blocks I 7.2 along Tai Lin Pai Occupational Medium Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair Medium Medium Road I 7.3 Wyler Centre Occupational Medium Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium Central Kwai Chung O 7.1 Recreational Medium Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Medium Medium Park

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few)

T 7.1 Wing Yip Street Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Occasional Fair Low Low T 7.2 Tai Lin Pai Road Transport Few Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair Low Low T 7.3 Ka Ting Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low T 7.4 Ka Hing Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low T 7.5 Kwai Chung Road Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low T 7.6 San Kwai Street Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low R 7.1 Kwai Fong Estate Residential Many Poor Yes Partial Frequent Poor High High New Kwai Fong R 7.2 Residential Many Poor Yes Partial Frequent Poor High High Gardens Ha Kwai Chung R7.3 Residential Medium Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Tsuen FEHD Kwai Chung Government/ Depot and Drainage GIC 7.1 Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium Department Community Maintenance Depot Government/ Kwai Chung Police GIC 7.2 Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium Station Community Government/ Highways GIC 7.3 Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium Department Depot Community Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Area R 8.1 Mei Foo Sun Tsuen Residential Many Fair Yes Full Frequent Fair High High R 8.2 Manhattan Hill Residential Many Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High R 8.3 Hoi Lai Estate Residential Many Good Yes Full Frequent Good High High

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Private Residential such as Banyan R 8.4 Garden, Liberte, The Residential Many Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair High High Pacifica and Aqua Marine Government/ Po Leung Kuk Tong GIC 8.1 Institution/ Medium Fair Yes Full Occasional Fair Medium Medium Nai Kan College Community Planned Mei Lai Road Government Government/ Complex, Service GIC 8.2 Institution/ Few Poor Yes Full Rare Poor Low Low Station, Electric Sub- Community station and Bus Terminus Lai Chi Kok Fire Government/ GIC 8.3 Station, KMB Depot, Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium PCCW Buildings Community Correctional Services Government/ Department Staff GIC 8.4 Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium Club and Reception Community Centre Cooked Food Stall and Sham Shui Po Government/ District Headquarters GIC 8.5 Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium & Cheung Sha Wan Community Division Police Station

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Sham Shui Po Government Primary School, Lai Chi Kok Government/ GIC 8.6 Catholic Primary Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium School and HKIVE Community Haking Wong Waterfront Annex Gas filling station and Government/ GIC 8.7 sewage pumping Institution/ Medium Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Medium Medium station Community Government/ GIC 8.8 Open Car park Institution/ Few Poor Yes Glimpse Rare Poor Low Low Community Government/ GIC 8.9 Lai Chi Kok Hospital Institution/ Few Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Medium Medium Community Industrial blocks I 8.1 along Kom Tsun Occupational Medium Poor Yes Full Occasional Poor Medium Medium Street I 8.2 Fesco Occupational Medium Poor Yes Full Occasional Poor Medium Medium T 8.1 Mei Lai Road Transport Few Poor Yes Full Occasional Poor Low Low Cheung Sha Wan Road, Castle Peak T 8.2 Transport Few Poor Yes Full Occasional Poor Low Low Road and Lai Chi Kok Road T 8.3 Sham Mong Road Transport Few Poor Yes Full Occasional Poor Low Low T 8.4 Sham Shing Road Transport Few Poor Yes Full Rare Poor Low Low T 8.5 Castle Peak Road Transport Few Poor Yes Full Rare Poor Low Low

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Area R 9.1 Fu Cheong Estate Residential Many Good Yes Full Frequent Good High High R 9.2 Nam Cheong Estate Residential Many Good Yes Full Frequent Good High High R 9.3 Metro Harbour View Residential Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Fair High High West Kowloon R 9.4 Disciplined Services Residential Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Fair High High Quarters R 9.5 Harbour Green Residential Many Fair Yes Glimpse Frequent Fair High High C 9.1 Chung Yew Building Occupational Medium Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium C 9.2 Chung Sing Building Occupational Medium Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium Nam Cheong Station CDA Comprehensive Properties Many Good Yes Partial Occasional Good High High Development 9.1 Development CDA Yuen Fan Wharf & Residential Medium Good Yes Full Very Frequent Good High High 9.2 Godown Planned Public CDA9.3 Housing Residential Many Good Yes Full Frequent Good High High Development

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Schools along Hing Wah Street West: SKH St. Mary's Church Mok Hing Yiu Government/ College, SKH St. Institution/ Many Good Yes Full Occasional Good Medium Medium GIC 9.1 Andrew's Primary Community School, Tsung Tsin Christian Academy and Tack Ching Girls' Secondary School School along Sham Mong Street : St. Margaret's Co- Government/ GIC 9.2 educational English Institution/ Many Good Yes Full Occasional Good High High Secondary & Primary Community School and Ying Wah College Government/ New World First Institution/ Medium Good Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low GIC 9.4 Ferry Community Government/ GIC 9.5 Open Car Park Institution/ Few Poor Yes Full Rare Fair Low Low Community Dockyard and GIC 9.6 Stonecutters Island Occupational Few Poor Yes Full Rare Poor Low Low STW West Kowloon Government/ GIC 9.7 Central Sewage Institution/ Very Few Poor Yes Full Rare Poor Low Low Pumping Station Community Government/ Sewage Treatment Institution/ Very Few Poor Yes Full Frequent Poor Low Low GIC 9.8 Screening Plant Community

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Food Government/ Market Office, Institution/ Very Few Poor Yes Full Frequent Poor Low Low GIC 9.9 Cheung Sha Wan Community Wholesale Fish Market Office T 9.1 Sham Mong Road Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low Hing Wah Street Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low T 9.2 West T 9.3 Tonkin Street West Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low West Kowloon Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Low Low T 9.4 Highway Bus Terminus at Transport Medium Good Yes Partial Occasional Good Low Low T 9.5 Tonkin Street West Nam Cheong MTR Transport Medium Good Yes Partial Rare Good Low Low T 9.6 Station T 9.7 Fat Tseung Street Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low Yen Chow Street Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low T 9.8 West T 9.9 Chui Yu Road Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low T 9.10 Lin Cheung Road Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Rare Poor Low Low T 9.11 Hoi Fai Street Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Occasional Poor Low Low Open water near T 9.12 stonecutters barging Transport Few Poor Yes Partial Frequent Poor Low Low point O 9.1 Nam Cheong Park Recreational Medium Good Yes Partial Rare Good High High

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Tung Chau Street Recreational Few Poor Yes Glimpse Rare Poor High High O 9.2 Park O 9.3 Lok Kwan Street Park Recreational Few Poor Yes Glimpse Rare Poor High High West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) Olympian City Two R 10.1 Residential Many Good Yes Partial Frequent Good High High and Central Park Residential along Hoi Wang Road: Park R 10.2 Avenue, Hoi Fu Residential Many Good Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Court, Charming Garden Planned Residential R 10.3 Development at Hoi Residential Many Good Yes Full Very Frequent Good High High Wang Road Residential Block R 10.4 along Ferry Street Residential Many Good Yes Partial Frequent Good High High and Canton Road Private Residential blocks above Kowloon Station: R 10.5 Sorrento, The Residential Many Good Yes Full Very Frequent Good High High Cullinan, The Arch, The Harbourside and The Waterfront Residential along R 10.6 Residential Many Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good High High Cherry Street Residential along R 10.7 Residential Many Good Yes Full Very Frequent Good High High Man Cheong Street

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Residential along West Kowloon Highway: One Silver R 10.8 Sea, Hampton Place, Residential Many Good Yes Full Frequent Good High High Long Beach, Olympian City One, Island Harbourview R 10.9 The Victoria Towers Residential Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Fair High High Planned Residential R10.10 Development at Hoi Residential Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Fair High High Ting Road Planned Residential R10.11 Development at Sites Residential Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Fair High High C& D Schools in Charming Gardens: Po Leung Kuk Carmoes Tan Siu Lin Primary Government/ GIC School, HKMA David Institution/ Many Good Yes Full Very Frequent Good Medium Medium 10.1 Li Kwok Po College Community and Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road) Hong Kong Government/ GIC Community College - Institution/ Many Good Yes Full Very Frequent Good Medium Medium 10.2 West Kowloon Community Campus

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Yau Ma Tei Division Government/ GIC Police Station and Institution/ Medium Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium 10.3 Yau Ma Tei Electric Community sub-station Government/ GIC Canton Road Institution/ Medium Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium 10.4 Government Offices Community Government/ GIC Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Institution/ Medium Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium 10.5 Station Community CAS Headquarter Government/ GIC and FSD West Institution/ Medium Good Yes Partial Occasional Good Medium Medium 10.6 Kowloon Rescue Community Training Centre Western Harbour GIC Crossing Occupational Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low 10.7 Administration Block Schools on Cherry Government/ GIC Street: CCC Ming Kei Institution/ Many Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Medium Medium 10.8 College and Sharon Community Lutheran School Schools at Canton Road: Lai Chack Government/ GIC Middle School and Institution/ Many Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Medium Medium 10.9 Canton Road Community Government School Hoi Wang Road and T 10.1 Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low Hoi Ting Road T 10.2 Cherry Street Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Lai Cheung Road, Ngo Cheung Road T 10.3 Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low and Yan Cheung Road West Kowloon T 10.4 Transport Few Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low Highway T 10.5 Waterloo Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.6 Man Cheong Street Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.7 Ferry Street Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.8 Jordan Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.9 Canton Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.10 Austin Road West Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.11 Lai Cheung Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.12 Victoria Harbour Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low T 10.13 Lin Cheung Road Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low Planned Road D1, T10.14 Road D1A & Austin Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Low Low Station OU Open car park at Yan Transport Few Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium 10.2 Cheung Road OU Pier 7 in Central Transport Medium Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low 10.3 OU Sun Yat Sen Recreational Medium Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low 10.4 Memorial Park

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Future Development OU at West Kowloon Recreational Many Good Yes Partial Very Frequent Good High High 10.5 Cultural District OU10.6 Planned HKGHA Recreational Many Good Yes Partial Very Frequent Good High High King George V O 10.1 Memorial Park, Recreational Medium Good Yes Partial Frequent Good High High Kowloon O 10.2 Cherry Street Park Recreational Medium Good Yes Partial Occasional Good High High Anchor Street O 10.3 Recreational Medium Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair High High Playground Saigon Street O 10.4 Recreational Medium Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair High High Playground

O 10.5 Kowloon Park Recreational Medium Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good High High

International C 10.1 Commercial Many Good Yes Full Frequent Fair Medium Medium Commerce Centre Commercial building C 10.2 Commercial Many Fair Yes Partial Rare Fair Medium Medium along Canton Road China Hong Kong C 10.3 Commercial Many Fair Yes Partial Occasional Fair Medium Medium City, Ocean City Commercial blocks C 10.4 Commercial Many Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Medium Medium on HK island Building blocks at CR Commercial/ Yau Ma Tei, Jordan Many Fair Yes Partial Very Frequent Fair High High 10.1 Residential and Tsim Sha Tsui CDA Future public Transport Many Fair Yes Partial Frequent Fair High High 10.1 transport interchange

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Future Property CDA Development over Residential Many Good Yes Full Frequent Good High High 10.2 West Kowloon Terminus Rambler Channel Barging Point Residential on Tsing Yi waterfront: Greenfield Garden, R 12.1 Residential Many Good Yes Full Frequent Good High High Grand Horizon, Serene Garden and Trovli Garden Industrial Block along I 12.1 Occupational Medium Good Yes Full Occasional Good Medium Medium Cheung Fai Road Industrial zone at I 12.2 Occupational Medium Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Low Low Tsuen Wan Road Rambler Channel Low OU Public Cargo Working Occupational Medium Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Low 12.1 Area OU Tsuen Wan Chinese Low Visitors Very Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low 12.2 Permanent Cemetery OU Low Tsing Yi Ferry Pier Transport Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low 12.4 Waterfront High O 12.1 Promenade along Recreational Medium Good Yes Full Very Frequent Good High Tsing Yi Ferry Pier Kwai Chung Government/ GIC Preliminary Institution/ Medium Good Yes Full Occasional Good Medium Medium 12.1 Treatment Works Community

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Route 3 (Rambler T 12.1 Channel Bridge and Transport Few Good Yes Full Rare Good Low Low Tsing Yi Bridge T 12.2 Kwai Yue Lane Transport Very Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low T 12.3 Kwai Tsing Road Transport Very Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low T12.4 Rambler Channel Transport Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine Site R 13.1 Grandview Terrace Residential Many Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Government/ GIC Service Reservoirs Institution/ Very Few Good Yes Partial Rare Good Low Low 13.1 Community T 13.1 Kwun Fat Street Transport Few Good Yes Full Rare Good Low Low T 13.2 Tuen Mun Road Transport Many Good Yes Full Occasional Good Low Low Siu Lam Barging Point R 14.1 Aqua Blue Residential Many Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Private Residential of The Hillgrave, Villa R 14.2 Residential Many Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High Sapphire and The Aegean R 14.3 Barbecue Garden Residential Many Good Yes Glimpse Frequent Good High High OU Lok On Pai Siu Lam Visitors Very Few Good Yes Full Rare Good Medium Medium 14.1 Flea Market T 14.1 Tsing Fat Street Transport Few Good Yes Full Rare Good Low Low Sea Travellers on T 14.2 Transport Few Good Yes Full Rare Good Low Low Gold Coast

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Industrial zone on I 14.1 Occupational Medium Fair Yes Glimpse Rare Fair Low Low Tsing Fat Street Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site Government/ GIC Service Reservoir Institution/ Very Few Good Yes Full Rare Good Low Low 15.1 Community OU River Trade Terminus Occupational Medium Poor Yes Glimpse Rare Poor Low Low 15.1 T 15.1 Lung Mun Road Transport Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low T 15.2 Siu Lang Shui Road Transport Few Good Yes Partial Rare Good Low Low GB Hikers Recreational Very Few Good Yes Full Rare Good Low Low 15.1 Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point Lung Kwu Sheung OU Tan Storage Occupational Medium Poor Yes Glimpse Occasional Poor Medium Medium 16.1 Compound T 16.1 Lung Kwu Tan Road Transport Few Good Yes Partial Rare Good Low Low Open water near T 16.2 Lung Kwu Sheung Transport Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low Tan GB Hikers at Black Point Recreational Few Good Yes Partial Rare Good Low Low 16.1 Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site Tai Shu Ha Road T 17.1 Transport Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low West

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Number of Quality of Availability Degree of Amenity of Frequency of View Sensitivity to Change Key Visual Individual Existing of Visibility alternative (Very Frequent/ (Low, Medium, High) ID. No. Sensitive Receivers Type of VSRs s (Many/ View Alternative (Full/ view Frequent/ Occasional/ (VSRs) Medium/ (Good/ Views Partial/ (Good/ Rare) Few/ Very Fair/ Poor) (Yes/ No) Glimpse) Fair/ Poor) Construction Operation Few) Hikers at Lam Tsuen O 17.1 Recreational Very Few Good Yes Glimpse Rare Good Low Low Country Park Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB) T 18.1 Airport Express Rail Transport Few Good Yes Partial Occasional Good Low Low North Lantau Highway and Lantau T 18.2 Toll Plaza Transport Few Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Low Low Administration Building T 18.3 Tsing Chau Wan Transport Few Good Yes Glimpse Occasional Good Low Low

Note: R = Residential; C = Commercial, C/R = Commercial/Residential, GIC = Government/Institution/Community, I = Industrials, O = Open space, OU = Others specified use; T = Transport related, V = Village residential, GB = Green Belt.

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Table 7.8 Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) and their Magnitude of Impacts

Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV): R 1.1 Royal Palms and Palm Springs Slight 300 Medium MPV Permanent No Intermediate Small

V 1.1 Mai Po San Tsuen Partial 50 Medium MPV Permanent No Large Large V 1.2 Mai Po Lo Wai and Noble Villas None 400 Medium MPV Permanent No Intermediate Small

CDA Wo Shang Wai Comprehensive Partial 0 Medium MPV Permanent No Large Large 1.3 Development Area OU Open Car park Partial 10 Medium MPV Permanent No Large Large 1.1

CA 1.4 Fish Ponds Partial 160 Medium MPV Permanent No Large Large

T 1.1 Castle Peak Road None 20 Medium MPV Permanent No Large Large Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV) Residential along Ngau Tam Mei Channel: Yau Tam Mei Tsuen, Wai Tsai, The R 2.1 Slight 1000 Medium NTV Permanent No Small Small Vineyard, Greenacres Villa, Elegant Park, Tam Mei Barracks

V 2.1 Yau Tam Mei Tsuen Slight 150 Medium NTV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate T 2.1 Chuk Yau Road Slight 0 Medium NTV Permanent No Large Large

OU Ngau Tam Mei Manure Processing site None 240 Medium NTV Permanent No Small Small 2.1

GB 2.1 Hillside of Kai Kung Lang Slight 50 Medium NTV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP) and Access Road R 3.1 Seasons Villas Slight 5 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small

R 3.2 Seasons Monarch Slight 5 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small V 3.1 Tai Kong Po Tsuen Slight 300 Medium TPP Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate V 3.2 Tsat Sing Kong Tsuen Slight 260 Medium TPP Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

V 3.3 Kam Hing Wai Slight 2 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small Shek Kong San Tsuen, Pang Ka Tsuen, V3.4 None 2 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small Kiu Tau Tsuen T 3.1 Kong Tai Road None 10 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small

T 3.2 Kam Tin Bypass None 6 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small T 3.3 Chi Ho Road Partial 2 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small

T 3.4 Kam Tin Road Slight 5 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small OU Kam Tin River Slight 2 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small 3.1

OU Agricultural Area Slight 0 Medium Access Road Temporary Yes Intermediate Small 3.2 GB 3.1 Kai Kung Lang None 400 Medium SSS/ TPP Permanent No Small Small

Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS)

Villages along Kam Tin Road, such as V 4.1 Leung Uk Tsuen, Wang Toi Shan San Partial 200 Large SSS Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate Tsuen and Wang Toi Shan Villages along Kam Tin River and Nam Hing Road; such as: Pak Pin Tsuen, Shek V 4.2 Partial 5 Large SSS Permanent No Large Large Tau Wai, Uk Tau Tsuen, Tse Tong Tsuen, Cheung Uk Tsuen and Sheung Tsuen

Villages Kam Sheung Road; such as: Nam V 4.3 Partial 10 Large SSS Permanent No Large Large Hing Lei, To Uk Tsuen,

Villages along Kam Sheung Road south; V4.4 such as: Tse Uk Tsuen, Tsang Uk Tsuen, Slight 30 Large SSS Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate Lai Uk Tsuen

V4.5 Villages around Shui Lau Tin Slight 500 Large SSS Permanent No Small Small GIC Shek Kong Barrack Slight 5 Large SSS Permanent No Large Large 4.1

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

T 4.1 Nam Hing Road east None 3 Large SSS Permanent No Large Large

T 4.2 Kam Sheung Road None 5 Large SSS Permanent No Large Large

T4.3 Kam Tin Road None 0 Large SSS Permanent No Large Large

OU Open Storage Area Partial 100 Large SSS Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate 4.1

OU Agricultural Area Partial 0 Large SSS/ PHV Permanent No Large Large 4.2 SSS I4.1 Industrial Area Along Kam Tin River Slight 5 Large (Temporary Temporary Yes Large Small Nursery) O4.1 Open Space at Kam Tin Road None 20 Large SSS Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) and Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area

Villages along Kam Sheung Road south; Tse Uk Tsuen V 5.1 such as: Tse Uk Tsuen, Tsang Uk Tsuen, Slight 160 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area Lai Uk Tsuen

V 5.2 Tai Ling Partial 120 Medium PHV Permanent No Small Small Villages along Kam Tin River and Nam Hing Road; such as: Pak Pin Tsuen, Shek Tse Uk Tsuen V 5.3 None 600 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible Tau Wai, Uk Tau Tsuen, Tse Tong Tsuen, works area Cheung Uk Tsuen and Sheung Tsuen Villages Kam Sheung Road north; such Tse Uk Tsuen V 5.4 None 400 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible as: Nam Hing Lei, To Uk Tsuen works area GIC Shek Kong Village Slight 200 Medium PHV Permanent No Small Small 5.1

T 5.1 Kam Sheung Road None 5 Medium PHV Permanent No Large Large OU Kam Tin River None 300 Medium PHV Permanent No Small Small 5.1

GB 5.1 Tai Lam Country Park Slight 600 Medium PHV Permanent No Small Small Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yam Works Areas

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

R 6.1 Cheung Shan Estate Partial 6 Medium SMV Permanent No Large Large Shek Yam R 62 Yau Ma Hom Village Partial 5 Medium Temporary Yes Large Negligible works area GIC Tsuen Wan Lutheran School Partial 20 Medium SMV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate 6.1

GIC Shek Yam Kwai Chung Public School None 0 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 6.2 works area

O 6.1 Shing Mun Valley Park Slight 10 Medium SMV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate Shek Yam I 6.1 Sun Fung Centre Partial 20 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible works area Shek Yam I 6.2 Kingsway Building None 80 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area Shek Yam I 6.3 Mita Centre None 200 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area Shek Yam I 6.4 Tung Chun Industrial Building Slight 100 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area Shek Yam I 6.5 Industrial blocks along Kwok Shui Road Slight 20 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible works area Shek Yam I 6.6 Industrial blocks along Castle Peak Road Slight 50 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area CDA Shek Yam Tong Chun Canning & Soy Ltd. None 60 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible 6.1 works area

T 6.1 Cheung Shan Estate Road West Slight 3 Medium SMV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

T 6.2 Cheung Shan Estate Road East Slight 3 Medium SMV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate Shek Yam T 6.3 Yau Ma Hom Road Slight 10 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible works area Shek Yam T 6.4 Cheung Wing Road Slight 10 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area Shek Yam T 6.5 Kwok Shui Road Partial 5 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area Shek Yam T 6.6 Castle Peak Road None 5 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible works area Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Area

I 7.1 Industrial Blocks on Wing Yip Street Partial 20 Medium KCV Permanent No Large Large

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

I 7.2 Industrial blocks along Tai Lin Pai Road Slight 50 Medium KCV Permanent No Large Large Kwai Chung I 7.3 None 80 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible Wyler Centre works area O 7.1 Central Kwai Chung Park None 50 Medium KCV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

T 7.1 Wing Yip Street None 20 Medium KCV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate T 7.2 Tai Lin Pai Road None 50 Medium KCV Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

T 7.3 Ka Ting Road None 90 Medium KCV Permanent No Small Small T 7.4 Ka Hing Road None 100 Medium KCV Permanent No Small Small Kwai Chung T 7.5 None 10 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible Kwai Chung Road works area Kwai Chung T 7.6 None 2 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible San Kwai Street works area Kwai Chung R 7.1 None 80 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Kwai Fong Estate works area Kwai Chung R 7.2 None 50 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible New Kwai Fong Gardens works area Kwai Chung R 7.3 None 65 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Ha Kwai Chung Tsuen works area GIC FEHD Kwai Chung Depot and Drainage Kwai Chung None 15 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 7.1 Department Maintenance Depot works area GIC Kwai Chung None 25 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 7.2 Kwai Chung Police Station works area GIC Kwai Chung None 25 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 7.3 Highways Department Depot works area Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Area Mei Lai Rd R 8.1 Mei Foo Sun Chuen Slight 30 Medium Construction Temporary Yes Large Negligible Shaft Mei Lai Rd R 8.2 Manhattan Hill None 100 Medium Construction Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Shaft Nam Cheong R 8.3 Slight 30 Medium Temporary Yes Large Negligible Hoi Lai Estate works area

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

Private Residential such as Banyan Nam Cheong R 8.4 None 100 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Garden, Liberte, The Pacifica and Aqua works area Marine GIC Nam Cheong Partial 0 Medium Temporary Yes Large Negligible 8.1 Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan College works area Planned Mei Lai Road Government GIC Nam Cheong None 75 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 8.2 Complex, Service station, Electric Sub- works area station and Bus Terminus GIC Lai Chi Kok Fire Station, KMB Depot, Nam Cheong Slight 10 Medium Temporary Yes Large Negligible 8.3 PCCW Buildings works area GIC Correctional Services Department Staff Lai Chi Kok Slight 15 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 8.4 Club and Reception Centre works area Cooked Food Stall and Sham Shui Po GIC Lai Chi Kok Partial 60 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 8.5 District Headquarters & Cheung Sha Wan works areae Division Police Station Sham Shui Po Government Primary GIC School, Lai Chi Kok Catholic Primary Lai Chi Kok Partial 40 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 8.6 School and HKIVE Haking Wong works area Waterfront Annex GIC Gas filling station and sewage pumping Nam Cheong Slight 100 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 8.7 station works area GIC Lai Chi Kok Slight 100 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible 8.8 Open Car park works area Mei Lai Rd GIC Slight 150 Medium Construction Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 8.9 Lai Chi Kok Hospital Shaft Nam Cheong I 8.1 Partial 15 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Industrial blocks along Kom Tsun Street works area Nam Cheong I 8.2 Slight 20 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Fesco works area

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation Mei Lai Rd T 8.1 Mei Lai Road Slight 5 Medium Construction Temporary Yes Small Negligible Shaft Cheung Sha Wan Road, Castle Peak Lai Chi Kok T 8.2 Partial 0 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Road and Lai Chi Kok Road works area Nam Cheong T 8.3 Partial 0 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Sham Mong Road works area Nam Cheong T 8.4 Partial 0 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Sham Shing Road works area Nam Cheong T 8.5 Partial 0 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Castle Peak Road works area Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Area

R 9.1 Fu Cheong Estate Slight 40 Medium NCV Permanent No Large Large

R 9.2 Nam Cheong Estate Slight 20 Medium NCV Permanent No Large Large Nam Cheong Metro Harbour View None 60 Medium Permanent Yes Intermediate Negligible R 9.3 works area West Kowloon Disciplined Services Nam Cheong None 30 Medium Permanent Yes Intermediate Negligible R 9.4 Quarters works area Nam Cheong Harbour Green None 55 Medium Permanent Yes Intermediate Negligible R 9.5 works area Nam Cheong Chung Yew Building None 85 Medium Permanent Yes Small Negligible C 9.1 works area Nam Cheong Chung Sing Building None 90 Medium Permanent Yes Small Negligible C 9.2 works area CDA Nam Cheong Station Properties None 20 Medium NCV Permanent No Large Large 9.1 Development CDA Yuen Fan Wharf & Godown None 15 Medium NCV Permanent No Large Large 9.2 CDA Planned Public Housing Development Slight 0 Medium NCV Permanent No Large Large 9.3

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

Schools along Hing Wah Street West: SKH St. Mary's Church Mok Hing Yiu GIC College, SKH St. Andrew's Primary Slight 15 Medium NCV Permanent No Large Large 9.1 School, Tsung Tsin Christian and Tack Ching Girls' Secondary School

School along Sham Mong Street : St. GIC Margaret's Co-educational English Slight 15 Medium NCV Permanent No Large Large 9.2 Secondary & Primary School and Ying Wah College

GIC Nam Cheong New World First Ferry None 0 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible 9.4 Barging Point GIC Nam Cheong Open Car Park None 5 Medium Barging Point Temporary Yes Small Negligible 9.5 GIC Nam Cheong Dockyard and Stonecutters Island STW None 300 Medium Barging Point Temporary Yes Small Negligible 9.6 GIC West Kowloon Central Sewage Pumping Nam Cheong Partial 0 Medium works area Permanent Yes Small Negligible 9.7 Station GIC Nam Cheong Sewage Treatment Screening Plant Partial 0 Medium works area Permanent Yes Small Negligible 9.8 Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Food Market Nam Cheong GIC Office, Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Fish Partial 0 Medium works area Permanent Yes Small Negligible 9.9 Market Office Nam Cheong Sham Mong Road Slight 0 Medium Permanent Yes Small Negligible T 9.1 works area T 9.2 Hing Wah Street West None 50 Medium NCV Permanent No Small Small

T 9.3 Tonkin Street West None 0 Medium NCV Permanent No Small Small T 9.4 West Kowloon Highway None 20 Medium NCV Permanent No Small Small Nam Cheong Bus Terminus at Tonkin Street West Partial 0 Medium Permanent Yes Intermediate Negligible T 9.5 works area Nam Cheong Nam Cheong MTR Station None 10 Medium Permanent Yes Intermediate Negligible T 9.6 works area

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation Nam Cheong Fat Tseung Street None 5 Medium Permanent Yes Small Negligible T 9.7 works area Nam Cheong Yen Chow Street West None 0 Medium Permanent Yes Small Negligible T 9.8 works area Nam Cheong Chui Yu Road None 0 Medium Permanent Yes Small Negligible T 9.9 works area works area T 9.10 Lin Cheung Road None 3 Medium next to Nam Permanent Yes Small Negligible Cheong Park works area T 9.11 Hoi Fai Street None 0 Medium next to Nam Permanent Yes Small Negligible Cheong Park Open water near stonecutters barging Nam Cheong None 0 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible T 9.12 point Barging Point works area O 9.1 Nam Cheong Park Partial 0 Medium next to Nam Frequent Yes Intermediate Negligible Cheong Park Nam Cheong Tung Chau Street Park None 85 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible O 9.2 works area Nam Cheong Lok Kwan Street Park None 65 Medium Temporary Yes Small Negligible O 9.3 works area West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) R 10.1 Olympian City Two and Central Park None 15 Large MKV/ PTI Permanent No Large Large

Residential along Hoi Wang Road: Park R 10.2 None 0 Large MKV/ PTI Permanent No Large Large Avenue, Hoi Fu Court, Charming Garden

Planned Residential Development at Hoi R 10.3 Slight 0 Large MKV/ PTI Permanent No Large Large Wang Road

Residential Block along Ferry Street and R 10.4 Slight 0 Large PTI/ MKV Permanent No Large Large Canton Road

Private Residential blocks above Kowloon R 10.5 Station: Sorrento, The Cullinan, The Arch, None 5 Large PTI/ MKV Permanent No Large Large The Harbourside and The Waterfront

R 10.6 Residential along Cherry Street None 300 Large PTI / WKT Permanent No Small Small R 10.7 Residential along Man Cheong Street Partial 20 Large PTI / WKT Permanent No Large Large

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

Residential along West Kowloon Highway: One Silver Sea, Hampton Place, Long R 10.8 None 200 Large PTI / WKT Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate Beach, Olympian City One, Island Harbourview

R 10.9 The Victoria Towers Slight 15 Large PTI / WKT Permanent No Large Large R10.1 Planned Residential Development at Hoi Slight 10 Large PTI Permanent No - Large 0 Ting Road

R10.1 Planned Residential Development at Sites Slight 10 Large WKT Permanent No - Large 1 C& D Schools in Charming Gardens: Po Leung Kuk Carmoes Tan Siu Lin Primary School, GIC PTI / WKT/ HKMA David Li Kwok Po College and Slight 15 Large Permanent No Large Large 10.1 MKV Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road)

GIC Hong Kong Community College - West PTI / WKT/ Slight 15 Large Permanent No Large Large 10.2 Kowloon Campus MKV GIC Yau Ma Tei Division Police Station and None 300 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small 10.3 Yau Ma Tei Electric sub-station

GIC Canton Road Government Offices Partial 0 Large WKT Permanent No Large - 10.4

GIC Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Station Partial 0 Large WKT Permanent No Large Large 10.5

GIC CAS Headquarter and FSD West Kowloon Partial 100 Large WKT / PTI Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate 10.6 Rescue Training Centre

GIC Western Harbour Crossing Administration None 240 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small 10.7 Block

GIC Schools on Cherry Street: CCC Ming Kei None 280 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small 10.8 College and Sharon Lutheran School

Schools at Canton Road: Lai Chack GIC Middle School and Canton Road Partial 80 Large WKT Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate 10.9 Government School

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation WKT / PTI / T 10.1 Hoi Wang Road and Hoi Ting Road Partial 0 Large Permanent No Large Large MKV WKT / PTI / T 10.2 Cherry Street Slight 220 Large Permanent No Small Small MKV Lai Cheung Road, Ngo Cheung Road and WKT / PTI / T 10.3 Partial 0 Large Permanent No Large Large Yan Cheung Road MKV T 10.4 West Kowloon Highway Slight 40 Large WKT / PTI Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

T 10.5 Waterloo Road Slight 280 Large WKT / PTI Permanent No Small Small T 10.6 Man Cheong Street Partial 5 Large WKT / PTI Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

T 10.7 Ferry Street Slight 200 Large WKT / PTI Permanent No Small Small T 10.8 Jordan Road Partial 0 Large WKT / PTI Permanent No Large Large T 10.9 Canton Road Partial 0 Large WKT Permanent No Large Large

T Austin Road West Partial 0 Large WKT Permanent No Large Large 10.10

T Lai Cheung Road Partial 0 Large WKT, PTI Permanent No Large Large 10.11

T10.12 Victoria Habour Partial 0 Large WKT Permanent No Large Large

T10.13 Lin Cheung Road Partial 0 Large WKT, PTI Permanent No Large Large Planned Road D1, Road D1A & Austin T10.14 Partial 0 Large WKT Permanent No - Intermediate Station

OU Open car park at Yan Cheung Road Partial 0 Large PTI Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate 10.2

OU Pier 7 in Central None 1500 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small 10.3

OU Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park None 1500 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small 10.4

OU Future Development at West Kowloon None 0 Large WKT Permanent Yes - Large 10.5 Cultural District

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation

OU Planned HKGGA None 0 Large WKT Permanent Yes - Large 10.6

O 10.1 King George V Memorial Park, Kowloon Partial 15 Large WKT Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate O 10.2 Cherry Street Park Slight 160 Large MKV Permanent No Small Small

O 10.3 Anchor Street Playground None 320 Large MKV Permanent No Small Small O 10.4 Saigon Street Playground None 270 Large MKV Permanent No Small Small

O 10.5 Kowloon Park None 150 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small C 10.1 International Commerce Centre Partial 100 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small C 10.2 Commercial building along Canton Road Slight 30 Large WKT Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate

C 10.3 China Hong Kong City, Ocean City Slight 100 Large WKT Permanent No Small Small C 10.4 Commercial blocks on HK island Slight 800 Large WKT Permanent No Small Intermediate

CR Building blocks at Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Slight 500 Large WKT Permanent No Intermediate Intermediate 10.1 Tsim Sha Tsui

CDA Future public transport interchange None 0 Large PTI Permanent No - Small 10.1

CDA Future Property Development over West None 0 Large WKT Permanent No - Small 10.2 Kowloon Terminus

Rambler Channel Barging Point Residential on Tsing Yi waterfront: Rambler R 12.1 Greenfield Garden, Grand Horizon, None 500 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Serene Garden and Trovli Garden Barging Point Rambler I 12.1 Industrial Block along Cheung Fai Road None 350 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Barging Point Rambler I 12.2 Industrial zone at Tsuen Wan Road None 600 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Barging Point Rambler OU Rambler Channel Public Cargo Working None 50 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible 12.1 Area Barging Point

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation Rambler OU Tsuen Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery None 350 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible 12.2 Barging Point Rambler OU Tsing Yi Ferry Pier None 550 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible 12.4 Barging Point Rambler Waterfront Promenade along Tsing Yi O 12.1 None 350 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Ferry Pier Barging Point Rambler GIC Kwai Chung Preliminary Treatment Works None 45 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible 12.1 Barging Point Rambler Route 3 (Rambler Channel Bridge and T 12.1 None 300 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Tsing Yi Bridge Barging Point Rambler T 12.2 Kwai Yue Lane None 10 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Barging Point Rambler T 12.3 Kwai Tsing Road None 700 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Barging Point Rambler T 12.4 Rambler Channel None 250 Small Channel Temporary Yes Small Negligible Barging Point So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine Site So Kwun Wat R 13.1 Grandview Terrace None 200 Small Nursery & Temporary Yes Small Negligible Magazine Site So Kwun Wat GIC Service Reservoirs None 250 Small Nursery & Temporary Yes Small Negligible 13.1 Magazine Site So Kwun Wat T 13.1 Kwun Fat Street Slight 0 Small Nursery & Temporary Yes Large Negligible Magazine Site So Kwun Wat T 13.2 Tuen Mun Road None 10 Small Nursery & Temporary Yes Large Negligible Magazine Site Siu Lam Barging Point

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation Siu Lam R 14.1 Aqua Blue None 220 Medium Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible Barging Point Private Residential of The Hillgrave, Villa Siu Lam R 14.2 None 450 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible Sapphire and The Aegean Barging Point Siu Lam R 14.3 Barbecue Garden None 400 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible Barging Point OU Siu Lam Lok On Pai Siu Lam Flea Market Slight 50 Small Temporary Yes Large Negligible 14.1 Barging Point Siu Lam T 14.1 Tsing Fat Street None 20 Small Temporary Yes Large Negligible Barging Point Siu Lam T 14.2 Sea Travellers on Gold Coast None 0 Small Temporary Yes Large Negligible Barging Point Siu Lam I 14.1 Industrial zone on Tsing Fat Street None 250 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible Barging Point Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site

GIC Siu Lang Shui Service Reservoir None 1200 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible 15.1 Nursery Site

OU Siu Lang Shui River Trade Terminus None 1000 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible 15.1 Nursery Site Siu Lang Shui T 15.1 Lung Mun Road None 200 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible Nursery Site Siu Lang Shui T 15.2 Siu Lang Shui Road None 5 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible Nursery Site GB Siu Lang Shui Hikers None 600 Small Temporary Yes Small Negligible 15.1 Nursery Site Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point Lung Kwu OU Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Storage None 200 Small Sheung Tan Temporary Yes Intermediate Negligible 16.1 Compound Barging Point Lung Kwu T 16.1 Lung Kwu Tan Road None 0 Small Sheung Tan Temporary Yes Large Negligible Barging Point Lung Kwu T 16.2 Open water near Lung Kwu Sheung Tan None 0 Small Sheung Tan Temporary Yes Large Negligible Barging Point

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Potential Blockage Scale of Magnitude of Change of View of the Duration of Viewing Development Reversibility (Large/ Intermediate/ Small/ ID. Development from Source of Impacts Key Visual Sensitive Receivers (VSRs) Distance (Large/ of Change Negligible No. VSR Impact (Permanent / (M) Medium/ (Yes/ No) (Full/ Partial/ Slight/ Temporary) Small) None) Construction Operation Lung Kwu GB Hikers at Black Point None 240 Small Sheung Tan Temporary Yes Small Negligible 16.1 Barging Point Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site Tai Shu Ha T 17.1 Tai Shu Ha Road West None 45 Small Road West Temporary Yes Small Negligible Magazine Site Tai Shu Ha O 17.1 Hikers at Lam Tsuen Country Park None 350 Small Road West Temporary Yes Small Negligible Magazine Site Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB) Proposed TCB is located near coastline of Tsing Chau Tsai. The visual quality is considered as high. Visual Impact due to the Works Area is temporary in nature and will become negligible during operation phase.

T 18.1 Airport Express Rail None 15 Medium TCB Temporary Yes Small Negligible

North Lantau Highway and Lantau Toll T 18.2 None 120 Small TCB Temporary Yes Small Negligible Plaza Administration Building

T 18.3 Tsing Chau Wan None 0 Medium TCB Temporary Yes Small Negligible Note: R = Residential; C = Commercial, C/R = Commercial/Residential, GIC = Government/Institution/Community, I = Industrials, O = Open space, OU = Others specified use; T = Transport related, V = Village residential, GB = Green Belt.

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Landscape Impact Assessment Sources of Landscape Impacts Construction Phase

7.262 As discussed in Section 7.2, potential landscape impacts would be restricted to above ground and their footprint of construction works and operational facilities.

7.263 During the construction stage, potential temporary landscape impact would arise from: ƒ construction works for cut & cover section at West Kowloon Terminus (WKT); ƒ construction works for Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergence Rescue Station (ERS) at Shek Kong; ƒ construction of entrances, access roads and footbridge connections; ƒ construction of above ground features including ventilation buildings, emergency access points, ventilation shafts and traction substations; ƒ construction of provisional public open space, street greening and landscape area; ƒ construction of the PTI; ƒ barging point at WKT, Nam Cheong, Rambler Channel, Siu Lam, Lung Kwu Sheung Tan; ƒ magazine site at So Kwun Wat and Tai Shu Ha Road West; ƒ Nursery site at So Kwun Wat and Siu Lang Shui; ƒ stockpiling of construction and demolition materials, and storage of construction equipment and plant; ƒ contractor’s temporary works areas, including site accommodation and parking areas; and ƒ dust during dry weather. Operation Phase

7.264 During the operation stage, potential landscape impacts would be related to the following visible above ground structures: ƒ operation of WKT, ERS, and SSS, PTI and associated facilities; ƒ operation of ventilation buildings, emergency access points, substation, ventilation shafts and footbridges; ƒ provision of any noise mitigation structures; and ƒ residual impacts from loss of trees during the construction stage. Nature and Magnitude of Impacts of Unmitigated Landscape Impact in Construction Phase

7.265 The magnitude of the impacts, before implementation of mitigation measures, on the landscape resources and landscape character areas that would occur in the construction & operation phases are described and tabulated in Table 7.9. All impacts are adverse unless otherwise stated.

7.266 The Hong Kong Section of the Project will be a 26-km long underground railway. The main source of permanent landscape impact would be mainly on the loss of landscape resources and landscape character areas in proposed above ground structures and related service road. There would be unavoidable change in landscape character in Shek Kong and West Kowloon areas. Furthermore, there would be temporary impact due to the construction activities in different works sites.

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Table 7.9 Landscape Resources and Landscape Character Areas affected by the Proposed Works during Construction and Operation Phase

Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Landscape Resources Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV) Approximate 0.14 ha of scrubland/grassland would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 5 trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Ficus microcarpa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Macaranga tanarius, Sapium sebiferum, Syzygium cumini. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional Scrubland / size and value. Trees are of 60% semi-mature and 40% mature size, the approximate DBH, LR1.4 Construction of EVA Nil(2) Small Small Grassland height and spread are 160mm to 450mm, 3m to 8m and 2m to 8m respectively. Of the surveyed species 100% and 33% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed species 100% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 0.19 ha of roadside planting would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 10 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia confuse, Albizia lebbeck, Bombax ceiba, Ficus microcarpa, Leucaena leucocephala, Macaranga tanarius, Melia azedarach. All are common species, except one important species with outstanding form which is Ficus microcarpa of DBH, height and spread are over 2m, 9m and 8m respectively. None of them Roadside Construction and LR 1.5 Nil(2) are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 14% heavy standard, 36% semi-mature Small Small Planting operation of EVA and 50% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 111mm to 654mm, 5m to 14m and 3m to 8m respectively. Of the surveyed species, 70% and 60% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 50% would be retained, 50% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximately 1.64ha of drainage channel would be diverted by the Project Proponent of Wo Drainage Stockpiles, Site Shang Wai Development, prior to commencement of the construction works under the LR1.7 Nil(2) Negligible Negligible Channel office Project. As no further drainage works would be required, there would not be any impact on this drainage channel under the Project. Construction of Approximate 4.30 ha of developed area would be temporarily and permanently alienated by MPV and EVA; Operation of the proposed works and approximate 110 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area LR 1.11 Developed Area Large Large Stockpiles; Site MPV boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia auriculiformis, Albizia lebbeck, Bauhinia office blakeana, Carica papaya, Celtis sinensis, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus rumphii, Ficus superba var.

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas japonica, Ficus virens var. sublanceolata, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Leucaena leucocephala, Ligustrum sinense, Macaranga tanarius, Melia azedarach, Psidium guajava and Sapium sebiferum. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 20% heavy standard, 50% semi-mature and 30% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 450mm, 3m to 14m and 2m to 6m respectively. Of the surveyed species, 70% and 50% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 16% would be retained, 3% would be transplanted and 81% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV) Approximate 0.75 ha and 2 ha of woodland / dense semi-natural hillside vegetation would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 225 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia confusa, Acronychia pedunculata, Aporusa dioica, Aquilaria sinensis, Artocarpus macrocarpus, Bauhinia purpurea, Bauhinia variegata, Bridelia tomentosa, Carica papaya, Eurya macartneyi, Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Leucaena leucocephala, Ligustrum sinense, Liquidambar formosana, Litchi chinensis, Litsea glutinosa, Lophostemon confertus, Woodland / Macaranga tanarius, Machilus chekiangensis, Machilus pauhoi, Melia azedarach, Melicope Dense Semi- Construction of Operation of LR 2.3 pteleifolia, Microcos paniculata, Phyllanthus emblica, Rhus succedanea, Sapium sebiferum, Large Large Natural Hillside NTV; Site office NTV Sterculia lanceolata, Syzygium levinei, Tetradium glabrifolium. All are common species. Vegetation None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 55% heavy standard, 39% semi-mature and 6% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 90mm to 380mm, 2m to 18m and 1m to 15m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 70% and 30% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 9% would be retained, 2% would be transplanted and 89% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 0.83 ha and 1.37 ha of roadside planting would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively, Approximate 620 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia confuse, Acronychia Roadside Construction of Operation of pedunculata, Aporusa dioica, Aquilaria sinensis, Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia variegata, LR 2.5 Large Large Planting NTV; NTV Celtis sinensis, Cinnamomum burmannii, Eurya macartneyi, Ficus microcarpa, Leucaena leucocephala, Liquidambar formosana, Litsea glutinosa, Lophostemon confertus, Macaranga tanarius, Machilus chekiangensis, Machilus pauhoi, Melia azedarach, Melicope pteleifolia, Microcos paniculata, Pinus elliottii

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. There are 5 individuals of important trees, Aquilaria sinensis, which is listed under Cap. 586; and 3 individuals of important trees with outstanding form, including Phyllanthus emblica, Glochidion wrightii and Diospyros spp. Their size and height are 1m to 23m, trunk diameter 95mm to 430mm, and crown spread 1m to 17m. Trees are of 57% heavy standard, 39% semi-mature and 4% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 90mm to 407mm, 1m to 15m and 1m to 17m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 10% and 90% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 8% would be retained, 1% would be transplanted and 91% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 0.03 ha of developed area would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 5 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Macaranga tanarius of the affected trees, 50% heavy standard and 50% semi mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 200mm, 3m to 5m and 3 LR 2.11 Developed Area Construction of NTV Nil m to 6m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 70% and 80% are of medium amenity value and Small Small low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 20% would be retained and 80% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Kam Tin Area Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP), Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS), Emergency Rescue Station (ERS), Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area and Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) Approximate 13.16 ha and 10.45 ha of farmland/orchard would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 1010 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia confusa, Acacia mangium, Aleurites moluccana, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Artocarpus macrocarpus, Averrhoa carambola, Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia purpurea, Bauhinia Construction of Operation of variegata, Bismarckia nobilis, Bombax ceiba, Bridelia tomentosa, Broussonetia papyrifera, Farmland / TPP , SSS, ERS LR 3.2 TPP , SSS Carica papaya, Cassia fistula, Celtis sinensis, Chorisia speciosa, Chukrasia tabularis, Large Large Orchard and TUW; Site and ERS Cinnamomum camphora, Citrus maxima, Clausena lansium, Cleistocalyx operculatus, office Delonix regia, Dimocarpus longan, Diospyros kaki, Dracontomelon duperreanum, Elaeis guineensis, Elaeocarpus decipiens, Elaeocarpus hainanensis, Eriobotrya japonica, Erythrina variegata, Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus spp., Eucalyptus tereticornis, Ficus altissima, Ficus benjamina, Ficus elastica, Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus religiosa, Ficus superba var. japonica, Ficus tinctoria, Ficus virens var. sublanceolata, Hibiscus tiliaceus,

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, Khaya senegalensis, Koelreuteria bipinnata, Lagerstroemia indica, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Leucaena leucocephala, Litchi chinensis, Litsea glutinosa, Livistona chinensis, Macadamia ternifolia, Macaranga tanarius, Mangifera indica, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melia azedarach, Michelia X alba, Morus alba, Murraya paniculata, Nerium oleander, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Phoenix hanceana, Phoenix roebelenii, Podocarpus macrophyllus, Prunus persica, Psidium guajava, Pterocarpus indicus, Roystonea regia, Salix babylonica, Sapindus saponaria, Schefflera heptaphylla, Schima superba, Sterculia lanceolata, Sterculia nobilis, Syagrus romanzoffiana, Syzygium cumini, Syzygium samarangense, Syzygium spp., Terminalia catappa, Washingtonia robusta, Yucca elephantipes. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 55% heavy standard, 40% semi-mature and 5% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 890mm, 2m to 13m and 1m to 10m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 30% and 10% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 37% would be retained, 3% would be transplanted and 60% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 7.32 ha and 4.57ha of scrubland/grassland would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 1730 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia confusa, Albizia lebbeck, Artocarpus macrocarpus, Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia purpurea, Bauhinia variegata, Bombax ceiba, Bridelia tomentosa, Casuarina equisetifolia, Celtis sinensis, Cinnamomum burmannii, Cinnamomum camphora, Citrus maxima, Clausena lansium, Cleistocalyx operculatus, Delonix regia, Dimocarpus longan, Diospyros kaki, Eriobotrya japonica, Eucalyptus spp., Ficus elastica, Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus Construction of variegata var. chlorocarpa, Flueggea virosa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Operation of Scrubland / SSS, ERS and Leucaena leucocephala, Ligustrum sinense, Liquidambar formosana, Litchi chinensis, LR 3.4 SSS and Large Large Grassland PHV; Stockpiles; Livistona chinensis, Macaranga tanarius, Mangifera indica, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melia PHV Site office azedarach, Murraya paniculata, Psidium guajava, Roystonea regia, Salix babylonica, Syzygium jambos, Syzygium samarangense, Syzygium spp., and Trema tomentosa. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 50% heavy standard, 40% semi-mature and 10% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 900mm, 3m to 9m and 1m to 11m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 45% and 20% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 44% would be retained, 2% would be transplanted and 54% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase.

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Approximate 8.75 ha and 3.42ha of roadside planting would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 1130 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia confusa, Annona squamosa, Araucaria heterophylla, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Artocarpus macrocarpus, Averrhoa carambola, Bischofia javanica, Bombax ceiba, Bridelia tomentosa, Camellia japonica, Carica papaya, Celtis sinensis, Citrus maxima, Clausena lansium, Cocos nucifera, Crateva unilocularis, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Croton tiglium, Delonix regia, Dimocarpus longan, Diospyros kaki, Dracontomelon duperreanum, Eriobotrya japonica, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Ficus benjamina, Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus superba var. japonica, Ficus variegata var. chlorocarpa, Flueggea virosa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, Construction of TPP Operation of Leucaena leucocephala, Litchi chinensis, Litsea glutinosa, Litsea monopetala, Macaranga Roadside and SSS access LR 3.5 TPP access tanarius, Mangifera indica, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melia azedarach, Michelia figo, Michelia Large Large Planting road, operational road spp., Michelia x alba, Morus alba, Osmanthus fragrans, Persea Americana, Phyllanthus TPP access road emblica, Podocarpus macrophyllus, Prunus spp., Psidium guajava, Punica granatum, Pyrostegia venusta, Roystonea regia, Salix babylonica, Sapium sebiferum, Sterculia nobilis, Syzygium cumini, Syzygium samarangense, Thuja orientalis, Trema tomentosa and Yucca elephantipes. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 60% heavy standard, 30% semi-mature and 10% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 900mm, 2m to 12m and 1m to 13m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 81% would be retained, 2% would be transplanted and 17% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 1.04 ha of drainage channel would be temporarily alienated by the proposed Drainage Construction of cut works. LR 3.7 Nil Small Small Channel and cover tunnel The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 16.59 ha and 10.73 ha of developed area would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 500 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia confusa, Annona squamosa, Construction of Araucaria heterophylla, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Artocarpus macrocarpus, Averrhoa Operation of SSS, ERS PHV; carambola, Bischofia javanica, Bombax ceiba, Bridelia tomentosa, Camellia japonica, Carica LR 3.11 Developed Area SSS and Large Large Stockpiles; Site papaya, Celtis sinensis, Citrus maxima, Clausena lansium, Cocos nucifera, Crateva ERS office unilocularis, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Croton tiglium, Delonix regia, Dimocarpus longan, Diospyros kaki, Dracontomelon duperreanum, Eriobotrya japonica, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Ficus benjamina, Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus superba var. japonica, Ficus variegata var. chlorocarpa, Flueggea virosa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, AECOM Environment 7- 87 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Leucaena leucocephala, Litchi chinensis, Litsea glutinosa, Litsea monopetala, Macaranga tanarius, Mangifera indica, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melia azedarach, Michelia figo, Michelia spp., Michelia x alba, Morus alba, Osmanthus fragrans, Persea Americana, Phyllanthus emblica, Podocarpus macrophyllus, Prunus spp., Psidium guajava, Punica granatum, Pyrostegia venusta, Roystonea regia, Salix babylonica, Sapium sebiferum, Sterculia nobilis, Syzygium cumini, Syzygium samarangense, Thuja orientalis, Trema tomentosa and Yucca elephantipes. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 60% heavy standard, 30% semi-mature and 10% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 900mm, 2m to 12m and 1m to 13m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 10% would be retained, 4% would be transplanted and 86% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Construction of Approximate 2.32 ha of natural stream would be temporarily and permanently alienated by SSS; Access road, Operation of the proposed works. LR 3.12 Natural Stream Box Culvert, River Large Large SSS The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated training and impacts during the operation phase. diversion Tsuen Wan Area - Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yam Works Areas Approximate 0.15 ha and 0.08 ha of roadside planting would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works and approximate 75 nos. of were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Albizia lebbeck, Aleurites moluccana, Aporusa dioica, Aquilaria sinensis, Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia purpurea, Bauhinia spp., Bauhinia variegata, Bombax ceiba, Celtis sinensis, Cleistocalyx operculatus, Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus spp., Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Leucaena leucocephala, Litsea glutinosa, Lophostemon confertus, Macaranga tanarius, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melia azedarach, Roadside Construction of Operation of Microcos paniculata, Plumeria rubra, Sterculia lanceolata, Syzygium jambos and Vernicia LR 4.5 Intermediate Intermediate Planting SMV, Stockpiles SMV Montana. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 45% heavy standard, 50% semi-mature and 5% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 760mm, 2m to 12m and 1m to 7m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 60% and 50% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 13% would be retained, 32% would be transplanted and 55% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase.

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Approximate 0.06 ha of man-made slope would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 290 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia confusa, Bridelia tomentosa, Caryota mitis, Caryota mitis, Cassia siamea, Celtis sinensis, Cinnamomum parthenoxylon, Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus virens var. sublanceolata, Leucaena leucocephala, Litsea glutinosa, Macaranga tanarius, and Sapium sebiferum. All are common species. None of Man-made Construction of Operation of LR4.9 them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 45% heavy standard, 30% semi- Small Small Slope SMV SMV mature and 25% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 780mm, 2m to 10m and 1m to 8m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 60% and 50% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively.Of the surveyed trees, 100% would be retained. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 1.06 ha and 0.07 ha of developed area would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 100 nos. of trees would be were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia confusa, Albizia lebbeck, Aleurites moluccana, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia variegata, Bridelia tomentosa, Caryota mitis, Cassia siamea, Construction of Cinnamomum parthenoxylon, Clausena lansium, Cleistocalyx operculatus, Delonix regia, Shek Yam works Dimocarpus longan, Erythrina variegata, Ficus hispida, Ficus virens var. sublanceolata, area and Operation of Lagerstroemia speciosa, Leucaena leucocephala, Macaranga tanarius, Mangifera indica, LR4.11 Developed Area Intermediate Negligible construction shaft; SMV Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melia azedarach, Michelia x alba, Nerium oleander, Paulownia Stockpiles; Site fortunei, Pinus elliottii, Plumeria rubra, Sapium sebiferum, Schefflera heptaphylla, Spathodea office campanulata, Syzygium jambos and Tetradium glabrifolium. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 45% heavy standard, 40% semi- mature and 15% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 780mm, 2m to 12m and 1m to 8m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 60% and 50% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 35% would be retained, 20% would be transplanted and 45% would be felled. Kwai Chung Area - Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Areas Approximate 1.25 ha and 0.3 ha of developed area would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 40 nos. of trees were surveyed Construction and within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Aleurites moluccana, Artocarpus operation of KCV; Operation of LR5.11 Developed Area macrocarpus, Bombax ceiba, Bridelia tomentosa, Broussonetia papyrifera, Celtis sinensis, Small Small Stockpiles; Site KCV Delonix regia, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus hispida, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus virens var. office sublanceolata, Leucaena leucocephala, Ligustrum sinense, Litchi chinensis, Macaranga tanarius, Mallotus paniculatus, Mangifera indica, Michelia x alba, and Trema tomentosa. All AECOM Environment 7- 89 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 25% heavy standard, 50% semi-mature and 25% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 110mm to 2600mm, 2m to 10m and 1m to 10m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 70% and 40% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 42.5% would be retained, 2.5% would be transplanted and 55% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Lai Chi Kok and Nam Cheong Area - Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Areas, Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Areas Approximate 0.06 ha of woodland / dense semi natural hillside vegetation would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 35 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Leucaena leucocephala. All are Woodland / Construction of Mei common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 100% Dense Semi- LR 6.3 Lai Road works Nil semi-mature, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 260mm, 7m and 3m respectively. Small Small Natural Hillside area Of the surveyed trees, 100% and 100% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate Vegetation respectively. . Of the surveyed trees, 100% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 1.70 ha of scrubland / grassland would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 60 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Leucaena leucocephala (weed tree) and Sapium sebiferum. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 5% Construction of Scrubland / heavy standard and 95% semi-mature and 0% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and LR 6.4 Nam Cheong Nil Small Small Grassland spread are 10 mm to 260mm, 4m to 7m and 2m to 3m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, Barging Point 100% and 100% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 30% would be retained, 70% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 1.65 ha of roadside planting would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 440 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Leucaena leucocephala and Sapium sebiferum. All are common Construction of Roadside Operation of species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 10% heavy LR 6.5 NCV and Nam Large Large Planting NCV standard and 90% semi-mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to Cheong work area 260mm, 4m to 7m and 2m to3m respectively. . Of the surveyed trees, 90% and 90% are of high amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, of which 31% would be retained, 26% would be transplanted and 43% would be felled.

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 1.63 ha of urban open space would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works. Part of LR 6.6 in Nam Cheong Park is currently used as works area for Kowloon Southern Link which would become works area for XRL. Approximate 180 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Leucaena leucocephala. All Urban Open Nam Cheong works LR 6.6 Nil are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of Intermediate Negligible Space area 100% semi-mature, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 260mm, 7m and 3m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 100% and 100% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 15% would be retained, 36% would be transplanted and 49% would be felled. Approximate 7.38 ha and 0.12 ha of developed area would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 1065 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia confuse, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Bauhinia variegata, Chukrasia tabularia, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Leucaena Construction of Mei leucocephala, Lophostemon confertus, Phoenix roebelenii, Pongamia pinnata and Sapium Lai Road, Lai Chi sebiferum. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Operation of LR6.11 Developed Area Kok , Nam Cheong Trees are of 15% heavy standard, 85% semi-mature and <1% mature size, the approximate Large Large NCV Works and Barging DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 480mm, 4m to 7m and 2m to 3m respectively. Of the Point surveyed trees, 80% and 80% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 42% would be retained, 22% would be transplanted and 36% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) Approximate 0.27 ha of shrubland / grassland would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and 1 tree was surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed. Species is Macaranga tanarius which is a common species. Tree is semi-mature size, the approximate Shrubland / Construction of DBH, height and spread is 250mm, 5m, and 4m respectively. Of the affected tree, 100% LR7.4 Nil Small Small Grassland WKT Works Area would be retained. Existing hydroseeding areas would be temporarily removed during construction. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 3.49 ha of roadside planting would be temporarily alienated by the proposed Roadside Construction of LR 7.5 Nil works and approximate 2320 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Large Large Planting WKT works Area Surveyed species include Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia confuse, Acacia mangium, Albizia

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas lebbeck, Aleurites moluccana, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Bauhinia purpurea, Bauhinia variegata, Bombax ceiba, Cassia siamea, Casuarina equisetifolia, Celtis sinensis, Crateva unilocularis, Delonix regia, Dolichandrone cauda-felina, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus spp., Ficus benjamina, Ficus microcarpa, Leucaena leucocephala, Litsea glutinosa, Mangifera indica, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Roystonea regia, Sapium sebiferum, Spathodea campanulata and Sterculia lanceolata. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 50% heavy standard, 50% semi-mature and <1% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 95mm to 600mm, 3m to 12m and 1m to 6m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 80% and 50% are of medium amenity value and low survival rate respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 68% would be retained, 5% would be transplanted and 27% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 40.85 ha and 6.86 ha of developed area would be temporarily and permanently alienated by the proposed works respectively. Approximate 800 nos. of were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia confuse, Aleurites moluccana, Archontophoenix alexandrae, Bombax ceiba, Callistemon viminalis, Cassia siamea, Casuarina equisetifolia, Crateva trifoliate, Crateva unilocularis, Eucalyptus Construction of camaldulensis, Ficus benjamina, Leucaena leucocephala, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Operation of HTW, MKV, PTI and Phoenix roebelenii, Psidium guajava, Roystonea regia and Syzygium cumini. All are common LR 7.11 Developed Area MKV, PTI Large Large WKT; Stockpiles; species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 65% heavy and WKT Site office standard, 30% semi-mature and 5% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 95mm to 400mm, 3m to 12m and 2m to 6m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 86% are of fair amenity value. Of the surveyed trees, 73%would be retained, 53% would be transplanted and 27% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Rambler Channel Barging Point Approximate 1.08 ha of developed area would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 30 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Casuarina equisetifolia, Ficus hispida, Ficus superba var. japonica, Construction of Rhus succedanea, Leucaena leucocephala, Melia azedarach, Macaranga tanarius. All are LR 8.11 Developed Area Rambler Channel Nil(2) Small Small common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and value. Trees are of 100% Barging point heavy standard size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are 40mm to 100mm, 3m to 8m and 2m to 10m respectively. Of the surveyed trees, 30% would be retained, 50% would be transplanted and 20% would be felled.

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Tuen Mun Works Area - Siu Lam Barging Point, So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine Approximate 1.78 ha of man-made slope would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 560 trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Arcacia confuse, Casuarina equisetfolia, Cleistocalyx operculatus, Eucalyptus torelliana, Litsea glutinosa, Lophostemon confertus, Pinus elliotti, Pinus massoniana, Construction of So Schefflera heptaphylla. All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size Man-made LR 9.9 Kwun Wat Nursery Nil(2) and value. Trees are of 50% heavy standard, 50% semi-mature and <1% mature size, the Large Large Slope and Magazine Site approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 300mm, 3m to 11m and 1m to 6m respectively. . Of the surveyed trees, 27% would be retained, 49% would be transplanted and 24% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 5.33 ha of developed area would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works. As the So Kwun Wat Nursery site would be used for storage of plant stock and no construction works would be involved, the trees located within So Kwun Wat Nursery Site Construction of So would not be affected. Approximate 2nos. of trees were surveyed within Siu Lam Barging Kwun Wat Nursery Point works site boundary. Surveyed species include Macaranga tanarius and Acacia confuse LR9.11 Developed Area and Magazine Site, Nil(2) Small Small which are both common species. Trees are 50% semi mature and 50% mature size, the Siu Lam Barging approximate DBH, height and spread are 290mm to 330mm, 4m to 6m, 5m to 6m Point respectively. Of the surveyed trees 100% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Tuen Mun Works Area – Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point, Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site Dredging works for Approximate 0.65 ha of in-shore water would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works. LR10.10 In-shore Water Lung Kwu Sheung Nil(2) The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated Negligible Negligible Tan Barging Point impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 2.50 ha of developed area would be temporarily alienated by the proposed Construction of works and approximate 75 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Lung Kwu Sheung Surveyed species include Bauhinia, variegate, Leucaena leucocephala, Bombax ceiba, LR 10.11 Developed Area Tan Barging Point, l Nil(2) Acacia confusa, Macaranga tanarius, All are common species. None of them are OVT of Small Small Siu Lang Shui exceptional size and value. Trees are of 100% heavy standard size, the approximate DBH, Nursery Area height and spread are 40mm to 100mm, 9,00m and 3m respectively. Of the affected species, 81% would be retained, 19% would be felled.

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine site Approximate0.32 ha of woodland/dense semi-natural hillside vegetation would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 400 nos. of were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Casuarina equisetifolia, Acacia auriculiformis, Woodland / Construction of Tai Castanopsis fissa. . All are common species. None of them are OVT of exceptional size and Dense Semi- LR 11.3 Shu Ha Road West Nil(2) value. Trees are of 45% heavy standard, 30% semi-mature and 25% mature size, the Large Large natural hillside Magazine approximate DBH, height and spread are 100mm to 780mm, 2m to 10m and 1m to 8m vegetation respectively. Of the surveyed species, 100% would be felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point Approximate 0.48 ha of scrubland/grassland would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and 1 tree, Caryota mitis, was surveyed within works area boundary. The species is a Construction of common trees and not OVT. The tree is heavy standard size with approximate DBH, height Scrubland / LR 12.4 Tsing Chau Tsai Nil(2) and spread which are 100mm, 2m and 1m respectively. Of the affected tree, 100% would be Small Small Grassland Barging Point felled. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Approximate 0.19 ha of developed area would be temporarily alienated by the proposed works and approximate 5 nos. of trees were surveyed within works area boundary. Surveyed species include Hibiscus tiliaceus, Casaurina equisitifolia and Psidium guajava. Trees are of Tsing Chau Tsai 60% semi-mature and 40% mature size, the approximate DBH, height and spread are LR 12.11 Developed Area Nil(2) Small Small Barging Point 160mm to 450mm, 2m to 8m and 1m to 8m respectively. Of the affected species, 100% would be transplanted. The unmitigated impacts during the construction phase are the same as the unmitigated impacts during the operation phase. Landscape Character Areas Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV) Open Storage Construction of Approx. 3.5 ha of Open Storage area would be affected by the construction works and LCA 1.7 MPV Large Small LCA MPV; Stockpiles approx. 0.32 ha would be permanently affected. Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV)

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Natural Construction of Approx. 4.2 ha of greenery hillside planting area would be affected by the construction LCA 2.1 NTV Large Small Hillside LCA NTV works. Approx. 0.33ha would be permanently affected. Kam Tin Area - Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Road and Point (TPP), Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS), Emergency Rescue Station (ERS), Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area and Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) Construction of Agricultural Approx. 7 ha of farmland area would be permanently affected. SSS; Stockpiles; LCA 3.2 (Farmland) SSS; Large Large Stockpiles; Site LCA office Construction of Rural Inland Approx. 36 ha of rural open field area would be affected by the construction works. Approx. LCA 3.4 SSS, PHV, TUW; SSS, PHV Large Large Plain LCA 21 ha would be permanently affected. Stockpiles Construction of TPP, EVA Approx. 5.5 ha of rural village area would be affected by the construction works. Approx. Rural Village LCA 3.6 TPP & access of TPP, 0.32 ha would be permanently affected. Large Intermediate LCA road, SSS SSS Tsuen Wan Area - Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yam Works Areas Industrial Approx. 1.2ha of industrial urban landscape would be affected by the construction works. Construction of LCA 4.9 Urban Nil(2) Small Negligible SYW; Stockpiles Landscape Construction of Approx. 1.5 ha of roadside planting area would be affected by the construction works. Urban Fringe LCA 4.13 SMV; Stockpiles; SMV Approx. 0.2 ha would be permanently affected. Intermediate Slight LCA Site office Kwai Chung Area - Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Areas, Rambler Channel Barging Point (RCB) Construction of Approx. 1.2 ha of existing HWY construction area would be affected by the construction Industrial KCV and RCB; works. Approx. 0.35 ha would be permanently affected. LCA 5.9 KCV Intermediate Small Urban LCA Stockpiles; Site office Lai Chi Kok and Nam Cheong Area - Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Areas, Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Areas Urban Approx. 1 ha of open space at Nam Cheong Park would be temporary affected by Construction of LCA 6.8 Recreational Nil(2) construction work Intermediate Negligible NCV works areas Space LCA Construction of Approx. 25.2 ha of existing open storage and car park area would be affected by the NCV& Nam construction works of barging point. There is approx. 0.12 ha would be permanently affected Industrial LCA 6.9 Cheong barging NCV by NCV. Large Intermediate Urban LCA point; Stockpiles; Site office

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Construction of Approx. 3.1 ha of urban residential area in Lai Chi Kok and Nam Cheong area would be Lai Chi Kok works temporary affected by construction work. The site would be returned to the existing status, Urban area; Nam (2) there would be no permanent loss of LCA. LCA 6.12 Residential Nil Intermediate Small Cheong works LCA area, and NCV; Utilities works Construction of Approx. 0.48 ha of existing car park area would be temporary affected by Mei Lai Road Urban Fringe Mei Lai Road Construction Shaft. LCA 6.13 Nil(2) Small Small LCA works area and construction shaft Construction of Approx. 2.8 ha of transport corridor in Lai Chi Kok and Nam Cheong area would be Lai Chi Kok works temporary affected by construction work. The site would be returned to the Government Transport area; Nam after completion of construction works, there would be no permanent loss of LCA. LCA 6.14 Nil(2) Large Intermediate Corridor LCA Cheong works area, and NCV; Utilities works West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) Construction of Approx. 42 ha of existing construction area would be permanently affected Ongoing WKT/ PTI; Intermediate LCA 7.10 development WKT/ PTI Large Stockpiles; Site (Beneficial) LCA office City Grid Approx. 0.05 ha of street would be temporary affected by construction work. The site would Construction of LCA 7.11 Mixed Urban Nil(2) be returned to the Government after completion of construction works, there would be no Small Small WKT LCA permanent loss of LCA. Urban Approx. 1.7 ha of existing car park would be temporary affected by construction work. The Construction of LCA 7.12 Residential Nil(2) site would be returned to the Government after completion of construction works, there WKT Small Small LCA would be no permanent loss of LCA. Approx. 0.15 ha of transport corridor at West Kowloon would be temporary affected by Transport Construction of LCA 7.14 Nil(2) construction work. The site would be returned to the Government after completion of Corridor LCA WKT Small Small construction works, there would be no permanent loss of LCA. Works Area - Siu Lam Barging Point, So Kwun Wat Nursery/ Magazine Sites, Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point, Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site, Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site and Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB) Construction of So Approx. 4 ha of existing open field would be temporary affected by construction activities of LCA 8.1& Natural Kwun Wat Nursery So Kwun Wat Nursery Sites. Nil(2) Intermediate Negligible LCA 9.1 Hillside LCA Area, Siu Lang Shui Nursery Area, Approx. 0.8 ha of existing woodland area would be temporary affected by construction

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Landscape Major Sources of Impact Magnitude of Impacts Resources/ ID No. Landscape Description of Impacts(1) Character Construction Operation Construction Operation Areas Tai Shu Ha Road activities ofTai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site. West Magazine Site Rural Approx. 1.89 ha of open car park would be temporary affected by construction activities of Construction of Siu (2) LCA 8.5 Residential Nil Siu Lam Barging Point. Negligible Lam Barging Point Small LCA Construction of Approx. 3.1 ha of open storage area would be temporary affected by construction activities LCA 8.9 Lung Kwu Sheung of Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point. Industrial & Tan Barging Point Nil(2) Negligible Urban LCA Small LCA 10.9 & Tsing Chau Tsai Approx. 2 ha of open storage area would be temporary affected by construction activities of Barging Point Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB). Dredging works for Approximate 0.65 ha of inshore water would be temporarily affected by the dredging works Inshore LCA8.15 Lung Kwu Sheung Nil(2) for Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point. Negligible water LCA Small Tan Barging Point

Note: (1) The numbers of trees quoted were based on the broad bush tree survey conducted within the works area boundary, and the numbers of trees were approximate numbers only. (2) As the area will be used as a temporary works area, there will not be direct operational impact on the LRs/LCAs. However, there might be insubstantial residual impact resulting from site clearance.

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Nature and Magnitude of Impacts of Unmitigated Landscape Impact in Operation Phase

7.267 The magnitude of the impacts for permanent above-ground structures, before implementation of mitigation measures, on the landscape resources and character areas that would occur in the operation phase are the same as the permanent and irreversible impacts described in the construction phase. The magnitude of impact for temporary work areas are reversible impact, therefore their impact during operation phase is negligible.

7.268 The magnitude of the impacts, before implementation of mitigation measures, on the landscape resources and landscape character areas are tabulated in Table 7.9. All impacts are adverse unless otherwise stated.

7.269 In general, unmitigated impact on existing trees are moderate adverse as many of the trees are common species and of moderate amenity value, and also there would be a significant number of trees to be provided within the project.

7.270 Existing open spaces at proposed PTI site at West Kowloon and the rural inland plain character areas at Shek Kong would receive substantial adverse unmitigated impact due to the permanent land alienation and loss of existing trees and other landscape resources. However, PTI would be decked over with open space with landscape enhancement and the proposed PTI podium would significantly enhance the existing landscape condition of West Kowloon and improve the connectivity with adjacent developments. The magnitude of impact at Shek Kong Stabling Sidings and Emergency Rescue Station site would be substantial and the area would experience a change of landscape character from rural inland plain character to rural industrial. Recommended Mitigation Measures

7.271 Potential landscape and visual impacts have been carefully considered during the development of project design to (1) avoid impacts on important landscape resources; (2) locate, design and reduce physical extent of the works as far as possible, as well as identify mitigation measures, so as to minimize impacts on existing trees and open spaces. The recommended landscape mitigation measures are summarized in Table 7.10 and 7.11 and illustrated in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/600 to 640. Table 7.10 Proposed Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures for Construction Phase

Funding Implementation ID No. Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures Agency Agency All existing trees shall be carefully protected during CM1(1) construction as far as possible in accordance with MTRC MTRC ETWB TCW No. 29/2004 and 3/2006. Trees should be retained on site as far as possible. Should removal be unavoidable due to construction (1) impacts, trees will be transplanted or felled depending CM2 MTRC MTRC on stated criteria in the Tree Removal Applications to be submitted separately in accordance with ETWB TCW No. 2/2004 and 3/2006(2).

(1) Control of night-time lighting glare to minimize glare CM3 MTRC MTRC impact to adjacent VSRs. Erection of decorative screen hoarding during (1) construction stage to screen of undesirable views of CM4 MTRC MTRC the construction site having consideration of safety and security. Existing topsoil shall be re-used where possible for CM5 MTRC MTRC new planting areas within the project. Note: (1) Mitigation measures refer to Good Site Practices. (2) Wood resulting from tree removal should be recycled as mulch or soil conditioner which could be used within the Project or in other projects as much as possible.

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Table 7.11 Proposed Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures for Operation Phase

Maintenance/ Funding Implementation ID No. Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures Management Agency Agency (1) Agency

Compensatory tree planting should be incorporated (3) OM1 MTRC MTRC MTRC into the proposed Project where space is available. Landscape and visual enhancement treatments to (3) OM2 MTRC MTRC MTRC ensure the landscape and visual quality of the areas. Compensatory habitat proposal for natural stream (2) OM2a MTRC MTRC MTRC course at SSS. Reinstatement of works area in Nam Cheong Park to OM2b MTRC MTRC LCSD integrate with the existing park. Tall buffer tree planting should be incorporated to OM3 provide screening to vent buildings, engineering MTRC MTRC MTRC structures and associated facilities. Roof greening to mitigate the visual impact of the vent OM3a MTRC MTRC MTRC building on the VSRs at high level. Vertical greening would be incorporated where OM3b practicable to visually soften the facade of ventilation MTRC MTRC MTRC building(4) and/ or noise barrier. Aesthetically pleasing streetscape design will be OM4 provided to be responsive to adjacent landscape MTRC MTRC MTRC(3) context. Roadside amenity trees to enhance the landscape (3) OM5 MTRC MTRC MTRC and visual quality of the existing and proposed road. (5) Reinstatement of disturbed areas to match adjacent (3) OM5a MTRC MTRC MTRC area or to condition to suit future landuse. Landscape treatments on slope to enhance the OM5b landscape and visual amenity value of proposed man MTRC MTRC MTRC(3) made slope. Aesthetically pleasing design as regard to the form, material and finishes shall be incorporated to all buildings, engineering structures and associated OM6 MTRC MTRC MTRC infrastructure facilities so as to blend in the buildings and structures to the adjacent landscape and visual context. Control of Operation Night-time Glare to minimize OM7 MTRC MTRC MTRC glare impact to adjacent VSRs. Aesthetically pleasing design shall be incorporated to OM8 boundary fence so as to blend in the structure to the MTRC MTRC MTRC adjacent landscape and visual context. The scale, location, disposition and design of the ventilation shafts at WKCD would be further reviewed OM9 MTRC MTRC - and submitted to relevant parties (e.g. WKCDA and PlanD) for agreement. Note: (1) Agreement and approval, including precise delineation of boundaries, etc., of the implementation, management and maintenance agencies of the project would be sought from all relevant authorities during the detail design stages of the project. (2) The maintenance matrix and responsible parties are to be confirmed during detailed design of the stream habitat. To facilitate with the confirmation process, MTRC would continue to liaise with the relevant Authorities, while they would be responsible for the maintenance works before any agreement is made. (3) MTRC would be responsible for maintenance and management of trees within permanent site boundary. The maintenance matrix and responsible parties for trees outside permanent site boundary are to be confirmed during detailed design stage. To facilitate with the confirmation process, MTRC would be responsible for the maintenance works before any agreement is made. (4) Adoption of vertical greening will be limited by safety issues. Louvers are required to have a 5m clearance from any planters to avoid disruption of VB operation in case of tree fire.

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(5) Disturbed farmland/orchard will be reinstated to a condition which is suitable for future agricultural use. Disturbed woodland/dense-semi natural hillside vegetation will be reinstated to a vegetated slope with plant species to match existing. Disturbed grassland/shrubland will be reinstated with hydroseeding to allow self colonization of herbaceous plants and shrubs. Disturbed roadside planting area will be reinstated to existing condition with trees and shrub planting matching adjacent area. Disturbed developed land will be reinstated to match the existing condition or a condition that is suitable for future development. Reinstatement of disturbed areas is however subject to the land status after project completion. Where the land is to be resumed to become government land, reinstatement of the land back to the previous state may not be practical and thus the reinstatement may take in other appropriate form. Programme of Implementation of Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures

7.272 The construction phase mitigation measures listed above shall be adopted from the commencement of construction and shall be in place throughout the entire construction period. The operation phase mitigation measures listed above shall be adopted during the detailed design and be built as part of the construction works so that they are in place at the date of commissioning of the Project and during operation of the XRL. Prediction of Significance of Landscape Impacts

7.273 The potential significance of the landscape impacts during the construction and operation phases, before and after mitigation, is provided in Table 7.12 and drawings are provided in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/600 to 640. This assessment follows the proposed methodology and assumes that the appropriate design measures incorporated in the development layout and the mitigation measures identified in Tables 7.10 and 7.11 would be implemented and that the full effect of the soft landscape mitigation measures would be realized after 10 years. Cumulative impact during construction and operation phases of the Project within the assessment area on landscape resources and landscape character areas are described below.

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Table 7.12 Significance of Landscape Impacts in the Construction and Operation Phases

Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV) LR 1.1 Fish Pond High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR1.2 Farmland / Orchard Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 1.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 LR 1.4 Scrubland / Grassland Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM1, OM3, OM5a CM11 , CM21 , LR 1.5 Roadside Planting High High Small Small Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM1, OM5a LR 1.7 Drainage Channel Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 1.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial CM11 , CM21 , LR 1.11 Developed Area Medium Medium Large Large Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight OM1, OM5a Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV)

LR 2.1 Fish Pond High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 2.2 Farmland / Orchard Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 , Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 2.3 Large Large Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Substantial Substantial OM1, OM3a, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight OM5a

LR 2.4 Scrubland / Grassland Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 , LR 2.5 Roadside Planting High High Large Large Substantial Substantial OM1, OM3a, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight OM5a

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

LR2.7 Drainage Channel Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR2.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 , OM1, OM3, LR 2.11 Developed Area Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial OM3a, OM5, OM5a

LR 2.12 Natural Stream Course High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Kam Tin Area - Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Road and Point (TPP), Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS), Emergency Rescue Station (ERS), Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area, Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV)

LR 3.1 Fish Pond High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , LR 3.2 Farmland / Orchard Medium Medium Large Large Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate CM21 ,OM1, OM3 Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 3.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 3.4 Scrubland / Grassland Medium Medium Large Large Moderate Moderate CM11 , CM21 ,OM3 Moderate Moderate Slight

CM11 , CM21 , LR 3.5 Roadside Planting High High Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight OM1, OM3, OM5

LR 3.6 Open Space High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM2, LR 3.7 Drainage Channel Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM1, OM3, OM5

LR 3.8 Artificial Wetland Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 , LR 3.11 Developed Area Medium Medium Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight OM1, OM3, OM5

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

CM11 , CM21 , LR 3.12 Natural Stream Course High High Large Large Substantial Substantial OM1, OM2a, Moderate Moderate Slight OM3a, OM5a Tsuen Wan Area - Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yam Works Areas Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 4.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 , LR 4.5 Roadside Planting Medium Medium Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial OM3, OM5a

LR 4.6 Urban Open Space High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21, LR 4.9 Man-made Slope Low Low Small Small Slight Slight OM3, OM5a, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5b CM11 , CM21 , LR 4.11 Developed Area Low Low Intermediate Intermediate Slight Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial OM5a Kwai Chung Area - Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Areas Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 5.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 5.5 Roadside Planting Low Low Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 5.6 Urban Open Space High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 5.9 Man-made Slope Low Low Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 , LR 5.11 Developed Area Low Low Small Small Slight Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial OM3, OM5a Lai Chi Kok and Nam Chong Area - Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Areas, Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Area Woodland / Dense Semi- CM11 , CM21 LR 6.3 High High Small Small Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial Natural Hillside Vegetation OM1, OM5b AECOM Environment 7-103 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation CM11 , CM21 LR 6.4 Scrubland / Grassland Small Small Medium Medium Slight Slight OM1, OM5a Slight Slight Insubstantial CM11 , CM21 LR 6.5 Roadside Planting Large Large Moderate Slight High High Substantial Substantial OM1, OM5 Moderate CM11 , CM21 LR 6.6 Urban Open Space High High Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM1, OM2, OM2b Moderate Slight Slight OM5a LR 6.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 6.10 In-shore Water Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 LR 6.11 Developed Area Low Low Large Large Moderate Moderate OM1, OM3a, OM4, Slight Slight Insubstantial OM5, OM5a West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) CM11 , CM21 LR 7.4 Scrubland / Grassland Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM1, OM5a CM11 , CM21 , LR 7.5 Roadside Planting Medium Medium Large Large Moderate Moderate OM1, OM2, OM4, Moderate Slight Insubstantial OM5, OM5a

LR 7.6 Urban Open Space High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 7.10 In-shore Water High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM21 , LR 7.11 Developed Area Low Low Small Small Slight Slight OM2, OM3, OM5, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a Rambler Channel Barging Point Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 8.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

LR 8.4 Scrubland / Grassland Low Low Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 8.6 Open Space High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 8.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 8.10 In-shore Water Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11, CM21 , LR 8.11 Developed Area Low Low Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a Tuen Mun Works Area - So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine Sites, and Siu Lam Barging Point Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 9.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 9.4 Scrubland / Grassland Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 9.5 Roadside Planting Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 9.6 Open Space High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11, CM21 , OM1 LR 9.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight OM5b

LR 9.10 In-shore Water High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11, CM21 , OM1 LR 9.11 Developed Area Low Low Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a

Tuen Mun Works Area – Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point and Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site

Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 10.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 10.4 Scrubland / Grassland Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 10.5 Roadside Planting Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

LR 10.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 10.10 In-shore water Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11, CM21 , OM1 LR 10.11 Developed Area Low Low Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site Woodland / Dense Semi- CM11, CM21 , OM1 LR 11.3 High High Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight Natural Hillside Vegetation OM5a, OM5b

LR 11.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 11.12 Natural Stream Course High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB) Woodland / Dense Semi- LR 12.3 Natural Hillside Vegetation High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11, CM21 , LR 12.4 Scrubland / Grassland Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a

LR 12.9 Man-made Slope Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LR 12.10 In-shore water High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11, CM21 , LR 12.11 Developed Area Low Low Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a

Landscape Character Areas

Mai Po Area - Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV)

LCA 1.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 1.3 Agricultural (Fish Pond) LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

LCA 1.5 Rural Residential LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 1.6 Rural Village LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 to CM41 , LCA 1.7 Open Storage LCA Low Low Large Medium Moderate Slight OM1, OM3, OM5a, Moderate Slight Insubstantial OM6, OM7, OM8 CM11 to CM41 , LCA 1.10 On-going Development Low Low Medium Small Slight Slight OM1, OM3, OM5a, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM6, OM7, OM8

LCA 1.14 Transport Corridor LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Ngau Tam Mei Area – Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV)

CM11 to CM41 OM1, OM3, LCA 2.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Large Small Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial OM3a, OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8

LCA 2.3 Agricultural (Fish Pond) LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 2.6 Rural Village LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 2.7 Open Storage LCA Low Low Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Kam Tin Area - Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP), Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS), Emergency Rescue Station (ERS), Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area, Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV)

LCA 3.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 , CM41 LCA 3.2 Agricultural (Farmland) LCA High High Small Small Moderate Moderate OM3, OM5a, OM6, Moderate Slight Slight OM7, OM8

LCA 3.3 Agricultural (Fish Pond) LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

CM11 to CM41 , OM1, OM2a, OM3, LCA 3.4 Rural Inland Plain LCA Medium Medium Large Large Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight OM3a, OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8

LCA 3.5 Rural Residential LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 to CM41 , OM1, OM2a, OM3, LCA 3.6 Rural Village LCA Medium Medium Large Intermediate Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight Slight OM3a, OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8

LCA 3.7 Open Storage LCA Low Low Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 3.14 Transport Corridor LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 3.16 Institutional LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Tsuen Wan Area - Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Works Areas

LCA 4.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 to CM41, LCA 4.6 Rural Village LCA High High Intermediate Slight Substantial Moderate OM3, OM5a, Moderate Slight Insubstantial OM6, OM7, OM8 CM11 , CM21 LCA 4.9 Industrial Urban LCA Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial OM1, OM5a, OM6, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM7, OM8

LCA 4.12 Urban Residential LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 4.14 Transport Corridor LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 4.16 Institutional LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

Kwai Chung Area - Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Areas; Rambler Channel Barging Point

LCA 5.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Urban Recreational Space LCA 5.8 LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 to CM41 , LCA 5.9 Industrial Urban LCA Low Low Intermediate Small Moderate Slight OM3, OM3a, OM5, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a, OM6, OM7

LCA 5.12 Urban Residential LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 5.14 Transport Corridor LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 5.15 Inshore water LCA Medium Negligible Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Lai Chi Kok and Nam Cheong Area - Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Areas, Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Areas

LCA 6.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Urban Recreational Space CM11 to CM41, LCA 6.8 High High Intermediate Small Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial LCA OM5a CM11 to CM41 OM3, OM3a, OM4, LCA 6.9 Industrial Urban LCA Low Low Large Intermediate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5, OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8

LCA 6.11 City Grid Mixed Urban LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 to CM41, LCA 6.12 Urban Residential LCA Medium Medium Intermediate Small Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a CM11 to CM41, LCA 6.13 Urban Fringe LCA Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

CM11 to CM41, LCA 6.14 Transport Corridor LCA Medium Medium Large Intermediate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial OM5a

LCA 6.15 Inshore water LCA Medium Negligible Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV)

Urban Recreational Space LCA 7.8 LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 to CM41 , OM2, OM3, OM3a, Moderate Substantial LCA 7.10 Ongoing development LCA Low Low Large Large Moderate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, OM6, (Beneficial) (Beneficial) OM7, OM8 CM11 to CM41 , OM2, OM3, OM3a, LCA 7.11 City Grid Mixed Urban LCA Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial OM4, OM5, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM11 to CM41 , OM2, OM3, OM3a, LCA 7.12 Urban Residential LCA Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial OM4, OM5, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM11 to CM41 , OM2, OM3, OM3a, LCA 7.14 Transport Corridor LCA Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Slight Slight Insubstantial OM4, OM5, OM6, OM7, OM8

LCA 7.15 Inshore water LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

Tuen Mun Works Area - Siu Lam Barging Point, So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine Sites, Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point and Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site

LCA 8.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Intermediate Slight Moderate Moderate CM11 to CM41 , Slight Slight Insubstantial

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Impact Impact Significance Impact Significance Day 1 Significance Magnitude of Change Sensitivity (Low, Medium, before Mitigation after Mitigation 10 years after Landscape Resource / (Negligible, Small, Recommended High) (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation Id. No. Landscape Character Intermediate, Large) Mitigation Areas Moderate, Substantial) Measures (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Operation

OM1, OM2, OM5a, OM5b CM11 to CM41 , LCA 8.5 Rural Residential LCA Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5b CM11 to CM41 , LCA 8.9 Industrial Urban LCA Low Low Small Small Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5b

LCA 8.14 Transport Corridor LCA Medium Medium Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

CM11 to CM41 , LCA 8.15 Inshore water LCA High High Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5b

Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site

CM11 to CM41 , LCA 9.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM1, OM5b

Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB)

LCA 10.1 Natural Hillside LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 10.9 Industrial Urban LCA Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial CM11 to CM41 Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 10.14 Transport Corridor LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial

LCA 10.15 Inshore water LCA High High Negligible Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial - Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Note: (1) Mitigation measures refer to Good Site Practices. Mitigation measure CM5 is also applicable for the works area where topsoil is affected.

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Prediction of Significance of Landscape Impacts

7.274 The potential significance of the landscape impacts during the construction and operation phases, before and after mitigation, is provided in Table 7.12. This assessment follows the proposed methodology and assumes that the appropriate design measures incorporated in the development layout and the mitigation measures identified in Tables 7.10 and 7.11 would be implemented and that the full effect of the soft landscape mitigation measures would be realized after 10 years. Cumulative impact during construction phase and operation phase of Designated Projects and non- Designated Projects within the assessment area on landscape resources and Landscape character areas are described below. Residual Landscape Impact during Construction and Operation Phase Impact on Existing Trees

7.275 Based on broad brush tree survey, approximately 12,000 trees were surveyed as shown in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/160 to 183. Aerial photos of the site area showing proposed above ground structures and existing trees are shown in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/001 to 012. These trees are found in roadside planting areas, farmlands/orchards, shrublands/grasslands and Semi-natural Hillside Woodland. Around 11,800 surveyed trees were found within works area boundary. Of these, approximately 5200 trees would be retained, approximately 1,100 trees would be transplanted and about 5,500 trees would be felled. None of the affected trees are LCSD Champion Trees or Registered Old and Valuable Trees. All the affected trees are common species with an average of medium to low amenity value. Although, some of the affected trees would be transplanted, there are still some slight to moderate residual impacts on existing trees during construction phase.

7.276 No tree within the Gazettal Boundary affected by the works will be felled or transplanted without a Tree Removal Permit in accordance with ETWBTCW 3/2006 "Tree Preservation". Tree Removal Applications will be prepared and submitted for Government approval under one route-wide Consultancy. The presumption shall be to retain all trees where possible. Should removal be unavoidable due to construction impacts, trees will be transplanted or felled depending on stated criteria in the Tree Removal Applications. Old and Valuable Trees (OVTs) and Important Trees (ITs) will be identified in the Tree Removal Applications and particular effort will be made to preserve these trees in-situ. Should any trees be missed by the route-wide Tree Removal Application and require removal, additional Tree Removal Applications shall be prepared by the Works Contractor in accordance with ETWB TCW 3/2006 "Tree Preservation" and no removal shall take place without an approved Tree Removal Permit. Clauses will be written into the Works Contracts requiring the contractor to identify all trees for removal and endorsement from the Engineer with reference to the approved Tree Removal Permit prior to felling or transplanting. In addition, the contractor shall be obliged to carry out tree protection measures for all trees to be retained to prevent them being damaged by the works. A section on "Preservation and Protection of Existing Trees" will be included in the Particular Specification for all Works Contracts.

7.277 Tree planting would be provided in the area affected by the Project, where practicable. Based on a preliminary estimation, not less than 5,500 trees will be compensated for felled trees. Potential sites for tree compensation would include areas around VBs/EAP, SSS, WKT, PTI and Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site. It is considered that the residual impact on existing trees would be reduced to insubstantial level with the implementation of compensatory mitigation measures after 10 years. Detailed tree felling application and compensatory planting proposals would be submitted to seek approval from relevant authorities in accordance with ETWB TCW 3/2006 prior to construction of the Project. Impact on Existing Open Spaces

7.278 There would not be any impact on existing open spaces during construction and operation phase due to the Project. However, under the Project, part of the Nam Cheong Park which is currently used as works areas for Kowloon Southern Link will become works areas for XRL. After completion of the construction for XRL, the works areas will be reinstated to integrate with the existing Nam

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Cheong Park. In additional, there would be a 4 ha new podium open space proposed above the PTI at the west of WKT. It is considered as an enhancement to open space resources within the study area. The residual impact on open spaces is considered as substantially beneficial. Impact on Existing Natural Stream Course

7.279 A natural stream course of approximate 2.32 ha would be temporarily affected by the works during construction phase of SSS. Part of the natural stream course will become a widened open channel and part of the stream course will be replaced by box culvert. The temporary loss would be compensated by 2.42 ha stream course on a “like to like” basis in the widened section. Stream habitat will be created in the widened course channel. The In-stream features such as pools and riffles will be recreated as part of the ecological mitigation measures. The stream habitat mitigation is illustrated in Appendix 3.5 of the report. An Ecological Habitat Management Plan (EHMP) is recommended as one of ecological mitigation measures, in which provides the detailed specifications for the habitats and ecological functions. There will be an irreversible change in the character of the natural stream course. However, with mitigation measures, the adverse impact would be alleviated. Impact on Woodland/Dense Semi-natural Hillside Vegetation

7.280 Approximate 2.1 ha of woodland/dense semi-natural hillside vegetation would be permanently alienated by Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building and Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site. Woodland/dense semi-natural hillside vegetation to be affected by temporary works areas will be reinstated on like to like basis after construction. The permanent loss of woodland/dense semi- natural hillside vegetation may not be fully reprovided within the vicinity due to space limitation. The reduction of this particular landscape resource in Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building will slowly be absorbed by the newly created landscape resources, such as buffer planting around the Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building when the trees matured. The permanent loss would be compensated by 2.5 ha of landscape planting proposed at, Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site, the periphery of SSS and Ngau Tam Mei Chuk Yau Road etc. It is considered that the residual impact on woodland/dense semi-natural hillside vegetation would be reduced to slight with implementation of compensation measures. Impact on Roadside Planting Area

7.281 A total of approximate 4 ha of roadside planting area would be affected by the construction of Kam Tin – Tai Kong Po Access Road, Ngau Tam Mei and Shing Mun Ventilation Building. Roadside planting to be affected by the temporary works areas will be reinstated on like to like basis after construction. However, some of the removed roadside planting which may not be reprovided at the same location will be provided at other sections along the road where possible. The loss would be compensated by the roadside planting area proposed along Kam Tin Channel, Chi Ho Road, and Kam Tai Road. It is considered that the residual impact on roadside planting area would be reduced to slight with implementation of compensation measures. Impact on Farmland/Orchard

7.282 A total of approximate 7.2ha of farmland/orchard would be permanently alienated by TPP and SSS. These areas would not be fully compensated under the Project. The initial impact would be substantial. The landscape impact arising from the loss of farmland/orchard will be slowly absorbed by the newly created landscape character area when the soft landscape elements in the new landscape character area reach their maturity. As the sensitivity of these LRs near the SSS is considered as medium to low and the magnitude of change is high, the impact on these LRs is generally moderate. Impact on Shrubland/Grassland

7.283 A total of approximate 5.5 ha of shrubland/grassland would be permanently alienated by SSS and PHV. These areas are abandoned agriculture land found in the northern section of the XRL. These areas would not be compensated under the Project. The impact arising from the loss of shrubland/grassland will be slowly absorbed by the newly created landscape character area when

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the soft landscape elements in the new landscape character area reach their maturity. As the sensitivity of these LRs is considered as medium to low and the magnitude of change is high, the impact on these LRs is generally slight to moderate. Impact on Landscape Character Areas

7.284 Under the Project, the key LCAs affected by the proposed works vary from open storage LCA, natural hillside LCA, rural village LCA and rural inland plain LCA at the northern section and industrial urban LCA, urban recreational space LCA and ongoing development LCA at the southern section. Due to the scale of the construction of the Project, there would still be some moderate residual impact on some of these LCAs. However, the impacts during construction phase are temporary in nature.

7.285 During the operation stage, there would be a large irreversible adverse change on rural inland plain LCA to a rural industrial LCA at SSS. Unavoidably, with the implementation of mitigation measures, there would still be moderate residual impact on this LCA.

7.286 There would also be an irreversible change on ongoing development LCA with temporary works and construction sites at West Kowloon to an urban residential LCA with luxury residential development and contemporary podium landscape at PTI. As the existing WKT/ PTI and WKCD sites are largely undeveloped and reclaimed land with minimal landscape resources and characters. It is considered that the development of WKT and PTI would enhance the existing character and considered as beneficial. Cumulative Landscape Impacts

7.287 Cumulative landscape impacts during the construction and operation phase of the Projects and other projects at the vicinity are assessed. Key projects identified include the Road Works at West Kowloon, WKCD and CKR. For projects for WKCD and CKR, there is no firm programme for the construction and operation, cumulative impacts from WKCD and CKR are not assessed in this EIA. The programme for construction and operation of Road Works at West Kowloon is in line with the construction and operation of WKT at West Kowloon. The cumulative landscape impacts from these two projects at West Kowloon are assessed in this EIA.

7.288 Under the Project, approximate 750 trees will be affected and approximate 3.49ha of roadside planting areas at West Kowloon. The Road Works Project will affect additional approximate 390 trees and 1.1 ha of road side planting areas. Trees loss due to both projects will be compensated in a ratio of at least 1:1 in operation phase. Temporary alienation of road side planting will be reinstated after construction. The resultant cumulative impact on landscape resources will not create additional insurmountable impact with the implementation of mitigation measures.

7.289 There would also be an irreversible change on ongoing development LCA with temporary works and construction sites at West Kowloon due to the WKT and PTI. The proposed road works at West Kowloon will bring on additional cumulative impact on the LCA temporarily during the construction and permanently during the operation stage. However, as the proposed road works follow the existing road networks, it will not create any insurmountable cumulative impact on the existing LRs and LCAs with the implementation of mitigation measures.

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Visual Impact Assessment Potential Sources of Visual Impacts

7.290 The sources of visual impacts due to the Project would create varying levels of visual impact during both construction and operation phase. Potential impacts would result from the elements listed in Sections 7.263 and 7.264. Unmitigated Visual Impact during Construction Phase VSRs in Northern Section

7.291 Due to natural topography of the proposed work; there would be substantial impact on nearby VSRs namely, R1.1, V1.1, CDA1.3, V2.1, V4.2 and V4.3. While there would be moderate impact on VSR V1.2, OU1.1, CA1.4, T1.1, R2.1, T2.1, R3.1, R3.2, V3.1, V3.2, V3.3, V3.4, T3.1, T3.2, T3.3, T4.2, T4.3, V4.1, V4.4, V4.5, T4.1, OU4.1, OU4.2, I4.1, O4.1, V5.1, V5.2, V5.3, V5.4, GIC5.1, T5.1 and GB5.1. VSRs in Southern Section

7.292 Due to close distance from the proposed work; there would be substantial impact on nearby residential/ commercial and industrials VSRs, namely R6.1, GIC6.1, R8.1, R8.3 R8.4, R9.1, R9.2, CDA9.1, CDA9.2, CDA9.3, O9.1, R10.1, R10.2, R10.3, R10.4, R10.5, R10.7, R10.8, R10.9, GIC10.4, T10.8, T10.9, T10.10, T10.12. While there would be moderate impact on VSR R6.2, O6.1, I6.1, I6.5, T6.1, T6.2, O7.1, I7.1, I7.2, T7.1, T7.2, R7.1, R7.2, R7.3, GIC7.1, GIC7.2, GIC7.3, R8.2, GIC8.1, GIC8.3, GIC8.4, GIC8.5, GIC8.6, GIC8.7, GIC8.9, I8.1, I8.2, T8.2, T8.3, R9.3, R9.4, R9.5, O9.2, O9.3, GIC9.1, GIC9.2, C9.1, C9.2, T9.1, T9.5, T9.6, R10.6, GIC10.1, GIC10.2, GIC10.3, GIC10.5, GIC10.6, GIC10.8, GIC10.9, T10.6, T10.7, T10.11, T10.13, OU10.2, O10.1, O10.2, C10.1, C10.2, C10.3, CR10.1, O12.1, GIC12.1, R14.1, R14.2, R14.3 and OU16.1. Unmitigated Visual Impact during Operation Phase VSRs in Northern Section

7.293 Due to natural topography of the proposed work; there would be substantial impact on nearby VSRs, namely R1.1, V1.1, CDA1.3, V2.1, V4.2 and V4.3). While there would be moderate impact on VSR V1.2, OU1.1, CA1.4, T1.1, R2.1, T2.1, R3.1, R3.2, V3.1, V3.2, V3.3, V3.4 V4.1, V4.4, V4.5, T4.1, T4.2, T4.3, OU4.1, OU4.2, V5.2, GIC5.1, T5.1 and GB5.1. VSRs in Southern Section

7.294 Due to close distance from the proposed work; there would be substantial impact on nearby residential/ commercial and industrials VSRs, namely R6.1, GIC6.1, R9.1, R9.2, CDA9.1, CDA9.2, CDA9.3, O9.1, R10.1, R10.2, R10.3, R10.4, R10.5, R10.7, R10.8, R10.9, R10.10, R10.11, T10.8, T10.9, T10.10, T10.12 and OU10.6. While there would be moderate impact on VSR O6.1, T6.1, T6.2, O7.1, I7.1, I7.2, T7.1, T7.2, GIC9.1, GIC9.2, R10.6, GIC10.1, GIC10.2, GIC10.3, GIC10.5, GIC10.6, GIC10.8, GIC10.9, T10.6, T10.7, T10.11, T10.13, T10.14, OU10.2, OU10.5, O10.1, O10.2, C10.1, C10.2, C10.3, CDA10.2 and CR10.1. Visual Compatibility Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV):

7.295 The proposed MPV is located at the open car park in Mai Po. The visual character is dominated by flat and open fish pond and large concrete surface of the open car park. The site is bounded by the low rise residential development, R1.1 - Royal Palms and Palm Springs to the south east and V1.1 - Mai Po San Tsuen and V1.2 - Mai Po Lo Wai and Noble Villas to the north. Wo Shang Wai Comprehensive Development Areas (CDA1.3) will be located to south of the proposed MPV. The adjacent low rise development is at an average of 3-4 storeys. The existing visual quality of the area is considered as medium. The proposed building mass of MPV is 25m wide x 33m long x 14m high. The overall height of the MPV is slightly higher than adjacent low rise development. It is considered that the MPV is incompatible to the existing landscape and visual context. During the

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construction and operation stage, there will be larger impact on adjacent VSRs at the close vicinity. The impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from MPV. Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV)

7.296 The proposed NTV is located near the hillside of Kai Kung Lang. The visual character is defined by a vegetated man-made slope to the south east and low rise village house in Yau Tam Mei Tuen. The village houses are at an average height of 2 -3 storey. There is a Manure Processing Site to the north of the NTV. The existing visual quality of the area is considered as medium. The proposed building mass of NTV is 19m wide x 54m long x 21m high. The overall height of the NTV is higher than the adjacent development. It is considered that the NTV is not compatible to the existing landscape and visual context. During the construction and operation stage, there will be larger impact on adjacent VSRs at the close vicinity. The impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from NTV. Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP) and Access Road

7.297 The proposed TTP is located in an area surrounded by agricultural land. The visual character is dominant by the open landscape and hilly backdrop of Kai Kung Lang to the north west. The existing visual quality of the area is considered as medium. An access road is proposed along the Kam Tin River to TPP. The proposed building mass of TPP is 13m wide x 16m long x 9m high. It is considered that the TPP and Access Road is incompatible to the existing landscape and visual context. There will be relatively larger magnitude of impact due to the TPP than the access road during the construction and operation phase. There will be larger impact on adjacent VSRs at the close vicinity. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from TPP and the access road. Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS)

7.298 The proposed SSS and ERS are located in an open flat area in Shek Kong. The visual character is dominant by the open agricultural land around the propose site and the Shek Kong Barracks to the south of the site. The visual quality is considered as medium. The proposed SSS and ERS consist of building with height varies from 4m to 19m. The largest building mass is the main building which is 30m wide x 81m long x19m high. It is considered that the proposed SSS and ERS are incompatible to the existing landscape and visual context. There will be larger impact on the VSRs who are closer to the source. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from the proposed SSS and ERS. Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) and Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area

7.299 PHV is located in an open agricultural field with the hilly vegetated backdrop - Tai Tam Country Park to the south. Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area in located in an agricultural land surrounded by Villages near to Kam Sheung Road and Tai Tam Country Park. The visual character is dominant by the open agricultural land and Tai Tam Country Park. The visual quality is considered as high. The proposed building mass of PHV is 32m wide x 42m long x 13m high. The proposed PHV is considered as incompatible to the existing landscape and visual context. Impact due to the Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area will be relatively smaller than PHV during construction phase and become negligible during operation phase. There will be larger impact on the VSRs who are closer to the source. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from the proposed PHV and Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area. Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yam Works Areas

7.300 Proposed SMV is located near the toe of a vegetated man-made slope along Cheung Shan Estate Road facing Cheung Shan Estate. Shing Mun Valley Park is at the south of proposed SMV. The visual character is dominated by high rise residential development on one side and large green space and backdrop on the other side. The visual quality is considered as medium. The proposed building mass of SMV is 22m wide x 34m long x 21m high. The proposed SMV is considered as not incompatible to the existing landscape and visual context. Impact due to the Shek Yam Works Area will be relatively smaller than SMV during construction phase and become negligible during

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operation phase. There will be larger impact on the VSRs who are closer to the source. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from the proposed SMV and Shek Yam Works Areas. Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Area

7.301 Proposed KCV is located in an industrial area of Kwai Chung. The visual character is dominant by the high rise industrial buildings. The visual quality is considered as low. The height of proposed KCV is 20m high. The proposed KCV is not incompatible to the existing landscape and visual context. Impact due to the Kwai Chung Works Area will be relatively smaller than KCV during construction phase and become negligible during operation phase. There will be larger impact on the VSRs who are closer to the source. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from the proposed KCV and Kwai Chung Works Areas. Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Area

7.302 Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Area are located in a dense urban area dominant by high rise residential development. The visual quality is considered as medium. Due to the temporary nature of the works, the impact during operation phase becomes negligible. There will be larger impact on the VSRs who are closer to the source. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from the Works Areas. Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Area

7.303 Proposed NCV is located in an open car park in near Sham Mong Road. The site is dominant by hard concrete surface with little landscape resources. The visual quality is considered as low. The building mass of NCV is 20m wide x 42m long x 14m high which would pose some constraints on the adjacent planned public housing estate. The proposed NCV is compatible to the existing landscape and visual context. Impact due to the Works Area will be relatively smaller than NCV during construction phase and become negligible during operation phase. There will be larger impact on the VSRs who are closer to the source. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from the proposed NCV and Nam Cheong Works Areas. West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV)

7.304 Proposed WKT is located in ongoing development area dominant by a number of constriction site such as KSL and hard surface areas reserved for future WKCD. The existing visual quality is considered is low. The WKT would include terminus entrance, island podiums which sit below four property development in Site A, a PTI located north of Jordan Road and 2 ventilation shafts at WKCD. The construction activities during the construction phase are considered compatible with the existing landscape and visual context. During the operation phase, it is assumed that the development of WKCD will be in advanced progress. The areas will be characterised by a new hub with contemporary landscape and architectural design. It is considered that the visual quality of the area will be high during operation phase. The two vent shafts would not be compatible in this future visual context, mitigation measures and integration strategies are required to minimise the visual impact during detailed design stage. MKV is located in a flat area near Yau Ma Tai Interchange. The site is currently used as works areas. The visual quality is low. The building mass of MKV is 21m wide x 36m long x 13m high which is not incompatible with the adjacent landscape and visual context. There will be larger impact on the VSRs who are closer to the source. Impact on VSRs will be reduced as the VSRs are further away from the source. Rambler Channel Barging Point

7.305 Rambler Channel Barging Point is located near public cargo working areas along Rambler Channel. The visual quality is considered as low. Visual Impact due to the Works Area will be relatively small and will become negligible during operation phase. So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine Site

7.306 The proposed site for So Kwun Wat Nursery is located near Grandview Terrance surrounded by vegetated man made and natural slope. The visual quality is high. The proposed temporary works

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will be slightly compatible with the adjacent landscape and visual context. Due to the temporary nature of the works, visual impact during operation phase becomes negligible. Siu Lam Barging Point

7.307 Siu Lam Barging Point is located near Siu Lam along coastline. The visual quality is considered as high. Visual Impact due to the Works Area is temporary in nature and will become negligible during operation phase. Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site

7.308 The proposed site for Siu Lang Shui Nursery is located in an area surrounded by vegetated slope. The visual quality is high. Due to the nature of works of the nursery site, the proposed temporary works will be compatible with the adjacent landscape and visual context. Due to the temporary nature of the works, visual impact during operation phase becomes negligible. Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point

7.309 Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point is located near coastline of Lung Kwu Tan. The visual quality is considered as high. Visual Impact due to the Works Area is temporary in nature and will become negligible during operation phase. Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site

7.310 The proposed site for Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site is located near Lam Tsuen Country Park. The visual quality is high. The proposed temporary works will be slightly compatible with the adjacent landscape and visual context. Due to the temporary nature of the works, visual impact during operation phase becomes negligible. Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB)

7.311 Proposed TCB is located near coastline of Tsing Chau Tsai. The visual quality is considered as high. Visual Impact due to the Works Area is temporary in nature and will become negligible during operation phase. Recommended Mitigation Measures

7.312 The Project areas lie 26 km from the West Kowloon to the boundary of at Huanggang, among which most sections are underground. The visual impact is predominantly subjected to all the aboveground structures; such as VB, SSS, ERS, WKT, ventilation shafts and traction substations, etc. The Project cover a vast area from countryside to urban area, including Mai Po, Ngau Tam Mei, Tai Kong Po, Shek Kong, Pat Heung, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, Nam Cheong and Kowloon West with relatively diverse visual sensitivity. Therefore, the proposed mitigation measures would consider its surrounding settings as the key elements to enhance visual quality and compatibility. In regard to the spatial relationship with overall settings of aboveground structures, including proposed structures, materials and finishing (e.g. colour theme, pattern, texture), roof greening and screening, would be carefully designed and effectuated to match with adjoining environment. The proposed visual mitigation measures in the construction and operation phase are summarized in Tables 7.10 and 7.11, together with an indication of funding, implementation, management and maintenance agencies, and illustrated in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/600 to 640. Prediction of Significance of Visual Impacts

7.313 Table 7.13 presents the summary of assessment of the potential significance of the visual impacts during the construction and operation phases, before and after implementation of recommended mitigation measures. The assessment followed the proposed methodology and assumes that the appropriate design measures incorporated in the development layout, construction and operation mitigation measures identified in Tables 7.10 and 7.11 above would be implemented, and that the full effect of the soft landscape mitigation measures would be realized after ten years. The residual impacts after mitigation are briefly described in the section below. Photomontages which illustrate

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the proposed aboveground facilities are depicted in Figures Nos. NOL/ERL/300/C/XRL/ENS/M54/700 to 736. Mitigated Visual Impact VSRs in Northern Section Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV)

7.314 Impact shall arise from the proposed approx. 14m high MPV on existing open car park and storage area. MPV located at the western edge of Mai Po San Tsuen. It would create moderate impact on VSRs V1.2, OU1.1 and CA 1.4 which has moderate to high sensitivity. For VSRs with imminent view to the Project would be substantial impacted, they are residential VSRs R1.1, V1.1 and CDA 1.3. According to the EIA of the Proposed Comprehensive Development at Wo Shang Wai, Yuen Long (CDWSW) (Register No.: AEIAR – 120/2008), VSR CDA 1.3 would be use as residential development in 2013. Civil construction works would be completed in mid of 2013 and with the buffer planting adopted along the periphery of CDA 1.3 for greening and screening effect, therefore it is envisaged that the visual impact towards CDA1.3 would be slight.

7.315 Photomontages are prepared from vantage points from key residential VSRs or recreational VSRs including V1.1, R1.1, GB 2.1 and CDA1.3. These VSRs are selected for preparation of photomontages because they are representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed buffer tree planting along boundary of the vent building, the bulk of the building would be soften visually. It is considered residual impact from MPV is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures. Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV)

7.316 Impact shall arise from the proposed approx. 21m high NTV located at roadside on the edge of Chuk Yau Road at Ngau Tam Me on existing roadside planting area. Travellers at Chuk Yau Road would receive moderate impact after mitigation in construction phase. As landscape and visual mitigations take place after 10 years; most impact would be insubstantial significance except villagers at Ngau Tam Mei still have slight impact.

7.317 Photomontages are prepared from vantage points from key residential VSRs including V2.1 and R2.1. These VSRs are selected for preparation of photomontages because they are representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed vertical greening on building facade and buffer planting along the boundary of the vent building, the bulk of the building would be soften visually. It is considered residual impact from NTV is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures. Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP)

7.318 After mitigation, the adverse visual impact arises from the proposed approx. 9m high Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point on southern foot of Kai Kung Lang at abandoned farming and pig shed would be slight on VSRs V3.1, V3.2; all the adverse impact would be insubstantial significance during operation phase.

7.319 The proposed 2.4 km long TPP is proposed to be modified from an existing EVA near Kam Tin Channel. Proposed buffer planting strip and amenity planting along the widening road work; the overall landscape and visual setting on VSRs R3.1, R3.2 and moderate adverse; however V3.3, V3.4 and OU3.1 would be enhanced with landscape and visual mitigation measures. All the impact would be insubstantial significance during operation phase.

7.320 Based on the site investigation, TPP can not be seen from the nearest Residential VSRs from Season Villas and Seas Monarch. A vantage point selected from OU3.2 is recommended to illustrate the visual impact due to TPP. The VSR is selected for preparation of photomontages because it is a representative VSR who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse

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scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed buffer planting along the boundary of the vent building, the bulk of the building will be blended in with the adjacent landscape context. It is considered residual impact from TPP is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures. Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS)

7.321 The proposed approx. 22 ha of SSS are located at the centre of Kam Tin lower plain. Although most of the proposed buildings are around 8m in average height. It would have moderate impact during construction phase; as the possible moderate change in viewing experience on Village residential VSRs V4.1, V4.2, V4.3 during construction phase to the Project area. Impact would be lessen as slight after 10 years of mitigation.

7.322 In view of the extensive site area of the SSS and ERS, a total of 13 potential VSRs have been identified. Since most of the proposed aboveground structures are low-rise in nature (below 10m), they will not be easily seen from the adjacent residential VSRs which comprise mainly 2 to 3 storeys high village houses. Besides, on the low-lying topography of Kam Tin lower plain, the dense natural vegetation acts as a natural visual barrier which screens off the SSS and ERS from most of these potential VSRs. For the above reasons, only 2 VSRs, i.e. GB5.1 and V4.1, are selected for preparation of the photomontages. Moreover, these VSRs are representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed vertical greening on building facade and buffer planting along the boundary of the SSS and ERS, the bulk of the development will be screened from the adjacent VSRs. Residual impact from SSS and ERS is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures. Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV)

7.323 The proposed approx. 13m high PHV is situated at the northern edge of Tai Lam Country Park. Most of the area is a remnant field and grassland with isolated village house. After the mitigation; it would have moderate impact on VSR OU4.2 during construction. Most of the impact would be lessen as slight or insubstantial significance after 10 years of mitigation.

7.324 Based on the site investigation, PHV is surrounded by agricultural land and can not be seen from the nearest Residential VSRs from Tai Ling, Pak Pin Tsuen, Shek Tau Wai, Uk Tau Tsuen, Tse Tong Tsuen, Cheung Uk Tsuen and Sheung Tsuen. A vantage point selected from OU4.2 is recommended to illustrate the visual impact due to PHV. The VSR is selected for preparation of photomontages because it is a representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed buffer planting along the boundary of the proposed vent building, the bulk of the building will be soften visually. Residual impact from TPP is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures. VSRs in Southern Section Tusen Wan Area - Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV)

7.325 Impact shall arise from the proposed 21m high SMV located at the existing bus station next to Cheung Shan Estate. It would have moderate impact on VSRs R6.1, GIC6.1 with its high sensitivity. After implementation of mitigation during operation; all the above VSR would have slight adverse impact. The rest of VSRs are insubstantial significance.

7.326 Photomontages are prepared from vantage points from key residential VSRs from R6.1 and T6.1. These VSRs are selected for preparation of photomontages because they are representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed tree planting near the vent building and green roof, the bulk of the building will be soften visually, particularly from the adjacent high rise residential VSRs. Residual impact from SMV is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures.

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Tsuen Wan works area at Shek Yum, Yau Ma Hom and Kwok Shui Road

7.327 The propose works areas are subject to mucking out activities from the construction shaft at Shek Yum and storage of construction equipments. Residential VSRs R6.2 would have moderate adverse impact during construction period which would commence in December 2009 and the overall project completion is anticipated to be in 2015. All works sites would be reinstated to their former condition; therefore operational impact is insubstantial significance. Kwai Chung Area - Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV)

7.328 Impact shall arise from the proposed 20m high KCV along the industrial zone at Tai Lin Pai. It would have moderate impact on VSRs O7.1, T7.1, and T 7.2 with its moderate sensitivity. Based on the site investigation, KCV is surrounded by industrial building can not be seen from the nearest Residential and Recreational VSRs. Vantage points selected from I7.2 and T7.1 are recommended to illustrate the visual impact due to KCV. These VSRs are selected for preparation of photomontages because either they are representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed green roof and planting around the vent building, bulk of the building would be soften visually. Residual impact from KCV is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures. Kwai Chung works area

7.329 The propose works area next to Kwai Chung Road is mainly subject to temporary storage of construction equipments. Slight adverse impact on residential VSRs R7.1, R7.2, R7.3 and GIC7.1, GIC7.2 during construction period. All works sites would be reinstated their former condition; therefore operational impact is insubstantial significance. Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok works area

7.330 Proposed temporary construction shaft at Mei Lai Road and minor construction works at Lai Chi Kok; after mitigation it would have moderate impact on VSRs R8.1, R8.3, and R8.4, during construction period. Whilst all works sites would be reinstated to their former condition; therefore operational impact is insubstantial significance. Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and works areas

7.331 Impact shall arise from the proposed 13m high NCV on existing open car park area near Hing Wah Road West and Sham Mong Road. During construction stage; there would create moderate impact on VSRs R9.1, R9.2, CDA9.1, CDA9.2, CDA9.3, GIC9.1, and GIC9.2. Whilst the construction work on Sham Mong Road and Nam Cheong would also have moderate impact on VSRs T9.1, O9.1; All the above impact would be lessen as slight to insubstantial significance after all the landscape and visual mitigations are fully implemented.

7.332 Representative vantage points from GIC 9.1 and GIC 9.2 is provided to illustrate the visual impact due to NCV. These VSRs are selected for preparation of photomontages because they are representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. As shown in the photomontages, with the proposed green roof and buffer planting along the boundary of the vent building, the bulk of the building will be soften visually. Residual impact from NCV is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures. Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV) and West Kowloon Terminus (WKT)

7.333 Impact shall arise from the proposed 15 ha of WKT development including 13m high MKV, terminus entrance, PTI, traction substation, emergency on existing construction site of West Kowloon. As the existing open land has been used for the construction of Kowloon Southern Link, the whole area is chaotic and disconnected, most accessible pathways are linked by footbridge; thoroughfare dominate entire zone. Therefore the visual quality of the existing open land is poor. After the implementation of mitigation measures during construction phase, there would still have moderate adverse impact on viewers in low level VSRs GIC10.1, GIC10.2, GIC10.4, GIC10.5, T10.8, T10.9, T10.10, and T10.12.

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7.334 Representative vantage point from T10.1 is provided to illustrate the visual impact due to MKV. It is considered residual impact from MKV is considered as acceptable with proposed mitigation measures.

7.335 Photomontages are prepared from representative vantage points from key residential VSRs, transportation VSRs and recreational VSRs including T10.8, R10.2, R10.5, OU10.3 and OU10.5 to illustrate the visual impact of WKT and PTI. These VSRs are selected for preparation of photomontages because they are representative VSRs who are near the source of impact and can represent the worse scenario of the visual impact. With the aesthetic architectural and landscape design treatment for the WKT and PTI, the visual quality will be enhanced as compared with baseline conditions particularly for VSRs at low level. However, the future WKT and development above will potentially block the view from the adjacent VSRs at high level. It is considered as a whole, there will still be moderate residual impact on these high rise residential VSRs.

7.336 As shown in the photomontage, visual impact due to the ventilation shafts proposed in WKCD is considered as slight with the provision of vertical greening on building facade as an interim measure. As the planning and design of WKCD is not available at this stage, ongoing liaison between the Project and WKCDA will be carried out during the detailed design stage to ensure a coherent urban, architectural and landscape design will be developed for the West Kowloon for better integration of the ventilation shafts to the future WKCD. In addition, interim landscape treatment is proposed to soften the vent buildings at WKCD until commencement of WKCD construction. It is considered that the visual impact of the proposed ventilation shafts on WKCD is acceptable with implementation of mitigation measures as an interim measure. In the long term, the visual impact of these ventilation shafts at a prominent location within WKCD would be dependent on the final design and the manner in which it may be integrated with the future buildings in WKCD. The significance of visual impact cannot be determined at this stage and would be further reviewed in the detailed design stage and design of ventilation shaft and integration strategies would be submitted to relevant parties (e.g. WKCDA and PlanD) for agreement. Rambler Channel Barging Point

7.337 Proposed barging point is at a former waste land near waterfront of Rambler Channel at Kwai Yue Lane. The construction activities are temporary storage construction equipments and transportation of materials. As this zone is dominated by logistic, cargo and shipping heavy industries, none of the works would create substantial adverse impact towards potential VSR during construction. Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Works Area - So Kwun Wat and Siu Lam Barging Point, Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point, Siu Lang Shui and Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site

7.338 Proposed works areas at Tuen Mun and Yuen Long locations are close to Country Park or waterfront with sparse population respectively. The key impact during construction activities would be affected by temporary storage of construction equipment and material, nursing activities and transportation of construction materials. None of the work would create substantial adverse impact towards potential VSR during construction and operation. Overall Visual Impact

7.339 During the construction stage, there would still be some moderate to substantial residual impact on some VSRs at the close vicinity to the Project, particularly on village residential VSRs near Shek Kong Stabling Sidings and VSRs in high-rise residential developments around West Kowloon Terminus. These impacts are temporary in nature.

7.340 During the operation stage, there would still be some localized moderate to slight residual impact due to VBs/EAP and associated railway structures particularly on adjacent village residential VSRs. The proposed Stabling Sidings would significantly alter the visual context of area. With the implementation of mitigation measures, e.g. buffer woodland planting at the boundary, green roof on facilities buildings, the residual impact on adjacent VSRs would be reduced to slight. The WKT would also significantly alter the visual context of West Kowloon, particularly due to loss of open view and reduction of the depth of current view from the adjacent residential development. Given

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that the Project would introduce green landscape podium on WKT and open space on the proposed PTI as new visual amenity resources of the area. However, the proposed WKT and future development above will partially block the view of the high rise residential VSRs. There will still be some moderately adverse residual visual impact on adjacent VSRs. Cumulative Visual Impacts

7.341 Cumulative visual impacts during the construction and operation phase of the Projects and other projects at the vicinity are assessed. Key projects identified include the Road Works at West Kowloon, WKCD and CKR. For projects for WKCD and CKR, there is no firm programme for the construction and operation, cumulative impacts from WKCD and CKR are not assessed in this EIA. The programme for construction and operation of Road Works at West Kowloon is in line with the construction and operation of WKT at West Kowloon. The cumulative visual impacts from these two projects at West Kowloon are assessed in this EIA.

7.342 There would also be an irreversible change visual context in West Kowloon Area. The construction of road works and associated underpass, noise barriers, enclosures and landscape deck at West Kowloon will contribute moderate cumulative visual impact on the adjacent VSRs during construction.

7.343 During construction phase, the proposed road works at West Kowloon will bring on moderate cumulative impact on adjacent VSRs. Main source of impact comes from noise barriers, enclosures and proposed landscape deck. However, as the proposed road works follow the existing road networks, it will not create any insurmountable cumulative visual impact with the implementation of mitigation measures.

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Table 7.13 Significance of Visual Impacts in the Construction and Operation Phases

Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Mai Po Ventilation Building (MPV) CM31, CM41, R Royal Palms and OM3, OM5a, High High Intermediate Intermediate Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight 1.1 Palm Springs OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, V OM3, OM5a, Mai Po San Tsuen High High Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight 1.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, V Mai Po Lo Wai and OM3, OM5a, High High Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial 1.2 Noble Villas OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, CD Wo Shang Wai OM3, OM5a, A Comprehensive High High MPV Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight OM6, OM7, 1.3 Development Area OM8 CM31, CM41, OU OM3, OM5a, Open Car park Low Low Large Large Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial 1.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, CA OM3, OM5a, Fish Ponds Low Low Large Large Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial 1.4 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, T OM3, OM5a, Castle Peak Road Low Low Large Large Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial 1.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 Ngau Tam Mei Ventilation Building (NTV)

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Residential along Ngau Tam Mei Channel: Yau Tam CM31, CM41, Mei Tsuen, Wai OM3, OM3b, R Tsai, The High High Small Small Moderate Moderate OM5, OM5a, Slight Slight Insubstantial 2.1 Vineyard, OM6, OM7, Greenacres Villa, OM8 Elegant Park, Tam Mei Barracks CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3b, V Yau Tam Mei High High Intermediate Intermediate Substantial Substantial OM5, OM5a, Moderate Moderate Slight 2.1 Tsuen OM6, OM7, OM8 NTV 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , OM3, OM3b, T Chuk Yau Road Low Low Large Large Moderate Moderate OM5, OM5a, Moderate Slight Slight 2.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3b, OU Manure Medium Medium Small Small Slight Slight OM5, OM5a, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 2.1 Processing site OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3b, GB Hillside of Kai Low Low Intermediate Intermediate Slight Slight OM5, OM5a, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 2.1 Kung Lang OM6, OM7, OM8 Tai Kong Po Emergency Access Point (TPP) and Access Road R Temporary CM31, CM41, Seasons Villas High High Intermediate Small Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial 3.1 Access Road OM5a R Temporary CM31, CM41, Seasons Monarch High High Intermediate Small Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial 3.2 Access Road OM5a

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, V Tai Kong Po High High TPP Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM5, OM5a, Slight Slight Insubstantial 3.1 Tsuen OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, V Tsat Sing Kong High High TPP Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM5, OM5a, Slight Slight Insubstantial 3.2 Tsuen OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, V Kam Hing Wai High High EVA Intermediate Small Moderate Moderate OM5, OM5a, Slight Slight Insubstantial 3.3 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, Shek Kong San OM2, OM3, V Tsuen, Pang Ka High High EVA Intermediate Small Moderate Moderate OM5, OM5a, Slight Slight Insubstantial 3.4 Tsuen, Kiu Tau OM6, OM7, Tsuen OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Kong Tai Road Low Low EVA Intermediate Small Moderate Slight OM5, OM5a, Slight Slight Insubstantial 3.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Kam Tin Bypass Low Low EVA Intermediate Small Moderate Insubstantial OM5, OM5a, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 3.2 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Chi Ho Road Low Low EVA Intermediate Small Moderate Slight OM5, OM5a, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 3.3 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Kam Tin Road Low Low EVA Intermediate Small Slight Slight OM5, OM5a, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 3.4 OM6, OM7, OM8 AECOM Environment 7-126 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, OU Kam Tin River Low Low EVA Intermediate Small Slight Slight OM5, OM5a, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 3.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, OU Agricultural Area Low Low EVA Intermediate Small Slight Slight OM5, OM5a, Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 3.2 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, GB Kai Kung Lang Low Low TPP Small Small Slight Slight OM5, OM5a, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 3.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 Shek Kong Stabling Sidings (SSS) and Emergency Rescue Station (ERS) Villages along Kam Tin Road, CM31, CM41, such as Leung Uk OM2, OM3, V Tsuen, Wang Toi High High SSS Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial 4.1 Shan San Tsuen OM5a, OM6, and Wang Toi OM7, OM8 Shan Villages along Kam Tin River and Nam Hing Road; 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , such as: Pak Pin OM2, OM3, V Tsuen, Shek Tau High High SSS Large Large Substantial Substantial OM3a, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 4.2 Wai, Uk Tau OM5a, OM6, Tsuen, Tse Tong OM7, OM8 Tsuen, Cheung Uk Tsuen and Sheung Tsuen CM31, CM41, Villages Kam OM2, OM3, V Sheung Road; High High SSS Large Large Substantial Substantial OM3a, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 4.3 such as: Nam Hing OM5a, OM6, Lei, To Uk Tsuen, OM7, OM8 AECOM Environment 7-127 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

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Villages along 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , Kam Sheung OM2, OM3, V Road south; such High High SSS Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial as: Tse Uk Tsuen, 4.4 OM5a, OM6, Tsang Uk Tsuen, OM7, OM8 Lai Uk Tsuen CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, V Villages around High High SSS Small Small Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial Shui Lau Tin 4.5 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, GI OM2, OM3, Shek Kong C Low Low SSS Intermediate Intermediate Slight Slight OM3a, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial Barrack 4.1 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Nam Hing Road Low Low SSS Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial 4.1 East OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Kam Sheung Low Low SSS Large Large Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial 4.2 Road OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Kam Tin Road Low Low SSS Large Large Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial 4.3 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, OU Open Storage Low Low SSS Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial 4.1 Area OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, OU Agricultural Area Medium Medium SSS/PHV Large Large Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial 4.2 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, Industrial Area SSS OM2, OM3, I Along Kam Tin Low Low (Temporary Large Small Moderate Slight OM3a, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial 4.1 River Nursery) OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, O Open Space Along High High SSS Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM3a, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial 4.1 Kam Tin Road OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 Pat Heung Ventilation Building (PHV) and Tse Uk Tsuen Works Area Villages along CM31, CM41, Kam Sheung Temporary OM2, OM3, V Road south; such works area OM3a, OM5, High High Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 5.1 as: Tse Uk Tsuen, at Tse Uk OM5a, OM5b Tsang Uk Tsuen, Tsuen OM6, OM7, Lai Uk Tsuen OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, V OM3a, OM5, Tai Ling High High PHV Small Small Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight 5.2 OM5a, OM5b OM6, OM7, OM8 Villages along Kam Tin River and Nam Hing Road; such as: Pak Pin Temporary V Tsuen, Shek Tau works area CM31, CM41, High High Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 5.3 Wai, Uk Tau at Tse Uk OM5a Tsuen, Tse Tong Tsuen Tsuen, Cheung Uk Tsuen and Sheung Tsuen

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Villages Kam Temporary Sheung Road V works area CM31, CM41, north; such as: High High Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 5.4 at Tse Uk OM5a Nam Hing Lei, To Tsuen Uk Tsuen CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, GI OM3a, OM5, C Shek Kong Village Medium Medium PHV Small Small Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial OM5a, OM5b 5.1 OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Kam Sheung OM3a, OM5, Low Low PHV Large Large Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial 5.1 Road OM5a, OM5b OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, OU OM3a, OM5, Kam Tin River Low Low PHV Small Small Slight Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 5.1 OM5a, OM5b OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, GB Tai Lam Country OM3a, OM5, High High PHV Small Small Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Insubstantial 5.1 Park OM5a, OM5b OM6, OM7, OM8 Shing Mun Ventilation Building (SMV) and Shek Yum Works Areas CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, R Cheung Shan OM3a, OM4, High High SMV Intermediate Intermediate Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight 6.1 Estate OM5, OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM8 R Yau Ma Hom Shek Yam CM31, CM41, High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Moderate Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.2 Village works area OM5a

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, GI Tsuen Wan OM3a, OM4, C High High SMV Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight Lutheran School OM5, OM5a, 6.1 OM6 OM7, OM8

GI 1 1 Kwai Chung Public Shek Yam CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial School works area OM5a 6.2 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, O Shing Mun Valley OM3a, OM4, Medium Medium SMV Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial 6.1 Park OM5, OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM8 I Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Sun Fung Centre Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.1 works area OM5a I Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Kingsway Building Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.2 works area OM5a I Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Mita Centre Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.3 works area OM5a I Tung Chun Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.4 Industrial Building works area OM5a

Industrial blocks 1 1 I Shek Yam CM3 , CM4 , along Kwok Shui Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.5 works area OM5a Road

Industrial blocks 1 1 I Shek Yam CM3 , CM4 , along Castle Peak Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.6 works area OM5a Road

CD Tong Chun 1 1 Shek Yam CM3 , CM4 , A Canning & Soy Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 6.1 Ltd.

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Cheung Shan OM3a, OM4, Medium Medium SMV Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial 6.1 Estate Road West OM5, OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T Cheung Shan OM3a, OM4, Medium Medium SMV Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Insubstantial 6.2 Estate Road East OM5, OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM8 T Yau Ma Hom Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Low Low Intermediate Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.3 Road works area OM5a

T Cheung Wing Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.4 Road works area OM5a T Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Kwok Shui Road Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.5 works area OM5a T Shek Yam CM31, CM41, Castle Peak Road Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 6.6 works area OM5a

Kwai Chung Ventilation Building (KCV) and Works Area CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, I Industrial blocks Medium Medium KCV Large Large Moderate Moderate OM5a,OM5b Moderate Slight Insubstantial 7.1 on Wing Yip Street OM6 OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, Industrial blocks OM3, OM3a, I Medium Medium KCV Large Large Moderate Moderate OM5a,OM5b Moderate Slight Insubstantial 7.2 along Tai Lin Pai OM6 OM7, Road OM8 I Kwai Chung CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.3 Wyler Centre works area OM5a

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, O Central Kwai Medium Medium KCV Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM5a,OM5b Moderate Slight Insubstantial 7.1 Chung Park OM6 OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, T Low Low KCV Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM5a,OM5b Moderate Slight Insubstantial 7.1 Wing Yip Street OM6 OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, T Low Low KCV Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM5a,OM5b Moderate Slight Insubstantial 7.2 Tai Lin Pai Road OM6 OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, T Low Low KCV Small Small Slight Slight OM5a,OM5b Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.3 Ka Ting Road OM6 OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, T Low Low KCV Small Small Slight Slight OM5a,OM5b Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.4 Ka Hing Road OM6 OM7, OM8 T Kwai Chung CM31, CM41, Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.5 Kwai Chung Road works area OM5a T Kwai Chung CM31, CM41, Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.6 San Kwai Street works area OM5a R Kwai Chung CM31, CM41, High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.1 Kwai Fong Estate works area OM5a

R New Kwai Fong Kwai Chung CM31, CM41, High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.2 Gardens works area OM5a R Ha Kwai Chung Kwai Chung CM31, CM41, High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 7.3 Tsuen works area OM5a

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 FEHD Kwai Chung Depot and GI Drainage Kwai Chung CM31, CM41, C Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 7.1 Department Maintenance Depot

GI 1 1 Kwai Chung Police Kwai Chung CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 7.2 Station

GI 1 1 Highways Kwai Chung CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 7.3 Department Depot

Mei Lai Road and Lai Chi Kok Works Area

Mei Lai Rd 1 1 R Mei Foo Sun CM3 , CM4 , High High Construction Large Negligible Substantial Insubstantial Moderate Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.1 OM5a Chuen Shaft Mei Lai Rd 1 1 R CM3 , CM4 , Low Low Construction Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.2 Manhattan Hill OM5a Shaft R Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, High High Large Negligible Substantial Insubstantial Moderate Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.3 Hoi Lai Estate works area OM5a Private Residential such as Banyan R Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, High High Intermediate Negligible Substantial Insubstantial Moderate Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.4 Garden, Liberte, works area OM5a The Pacifica and Aqua Marine

GI Po Leung Kuk 1 1 Nam Cheong CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Large Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Tong Nai Kan works area OM5a 8.1 College

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Planned Mei Lai Road

GI Government 1 1 Nam Cheong CM3 , CM4 , C Low Low Intermediate Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Complex, Service works area OM5a 8.2 Station, Electric Sub-station and Bus Terminus Lai Chi Kok Fire GI 1 1 Station, KMB Nam Cheong CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Large Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 8.3 Depot, PCCW Buildings Correctional

GI Services 1 1 Lai Chi Kok CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Department Staff works area OM5a 8.4 Club and Reception Centre Cooked Food Stall and Sham Shui Po

GI District 1 1 Lai Chi Kok CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Headquarters & works areae OM5a 8.5 Cheung Sha Wan Division Police Station

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Sham Shui Po Government Primary School, GI Lai Chi Kok Lai Chi Kok CM31, CM41, C Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 8.6 Catholic Primary School and HKIVE Haking Wong Waterfront Annex

GI Gas filling station 1 1 Nam Cheong CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial and sewage works area OM5a 8.7 pumping station

GI 1 1 Lai Chi Kok CM3 , CM4 , C Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Open Car park works area OM5a 8.8

GI Mei Lai Rd 1 1 Lai Chi Kok CM3 , CM4 , C Medium Medium Construction Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 8.9 Hospital Shaft

Industrial blocks I Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.1 along Kom Tsun works area OM5a Street I Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.2 Fesco works area OM5a

Mei Lai Rd 1 1 T CM3 , CM4 , Medium Medium Construction Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.1 Mei Lai Road OM5a Shaft Cheung Sha Wan T Road, Castle Peak Lai Chi Kok CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.2 Road and Lai Chi works area OM5a Kok Road T Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.3 Sham Mong Road works area OM5a

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 T Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Low Low Intermediate Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.4 Sham Shing Road works area OM5a

T Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Low Low Intermediate Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 8.5 Castle Peak Road works area OM5a Nam Cheong Ventilation Building (NCV) and Works Area CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, R Fu Cheong Estate High High NCV Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 9.1 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, R Nam Cheong High High NCV Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight Estate 9.2 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 R Metro Harbour Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.3 View works area OM5a

West Kowloon 1 1 R Nam Cheong CM3 , CM4 , Disciplined High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 9.4 Services Quarters

R Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Harbour Green High High Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.5 works area OM5a C Chung Yew Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.1 Building works area OM5a C Chung Sing Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Medium Medium Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.2 Building works area OM5a CM31, CM41, CD Nam Cheong OM3, OM3a, A Station Properties Medium Medium NCV Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight Development OM5a, OM6, 9.1 OM7, OM8

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, CD OM3, OM3a, Yuen Fan Wharf & High High NCV Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight A Godown OM5a, OM6, 9.2 OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, CD Planned Public OM3, OM3a, A Housing High High NCV Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Moderate Development OM5a, OM6, 9.3 OM7, OM8 Schools along Hing Wah Street West: SKH St. Mary's Church 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , Mok Hing Yiu GI OM3, OM3a, College, SKH St. Medium Medium NCV Large Large Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial C Andrew's Primary OM5a, OM6, 9.1 School, Tsung OM7, OM8 Tsin Christian Academy and Tack Ching Girls' Secondary School

School along Sham Mong Street : St. CM31, CM41, GI Margaret's Co- OM3, OM3a, C educational Medium Medium NCV Large Large Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial English Secondary OM5a, OM6, 9.2 & Primary School OM7, OM8 and Ying Wah College

GI Nam Cheong 1 1 New World First CM3 , CM4 , Low Low Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial C Ferry OM5a Point 9.4

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10

GI Nam Cheong 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , Open Car Park Low Low Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial C OM5a Point 9.5

GI Dockyard and Nam Cheong 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , Stonecutters Low Low Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial C OM5a Island STW Point 9.6

GI West Kowloon 1 1 Nam Cheong CM3 , CM4 , Central Sewage Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial C works area OM5a Pumping Station 9.7 GI Sewage Treatment Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial C Screening Plant works area OM5a 9.8 Cheung Sha Wan GI Wholesale Food Market Office, Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial C Cheung Sha Wan works area OM5a 9.9 Wholesale Fish Market Office

T Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Sham Mong Road Low Low Large Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.1 works area OM5a CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, T Hing Wah Street Low Low NCV Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial West 9.2 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, T Tonkin Street Low Low NCV Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial West 9.3 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OM3, OM3a, T West Kowloon Low Low NCV Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial Highway 9.4 OM5a, OM6, OM7, OM8

Bus Terminus at 1 1 T Nam Cheong CM3 , CM4 , Tonkin Street Low Low Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial works area OM5a 9.5 West

T Nam Cheong MTR Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Low Low Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.6 Station works area OM5a T Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Fat Tseung Street Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.7 works area OM5a T Yen Chow Street Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.8 West works area OM5a T Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, Chui Yu Road Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.9 works area OM5a

works area 1 1 T9. CM3 , CM4 , Lin Cheung Road Low Low next to Nam Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 10 Cheong Park works area 1 1 T9. CM3 , CM4 , Hoi Fai Street Low Low next to Nam Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 11 Cheong Park Nam Cheong 1 1 T9. Barging point near CM3 , CM4 , Low Low Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Stonecutters OM5a 12 Point works area 1 1 O CM3 , CM4 , Nam Cheong Park High High next to Nam Large Large Substantial Substantial Moderate Moderate Slight OM2b, OM5a 9.1 Cheong Park O Tung Chau Street Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, High High Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.2 Park works area OM5a O Lok Kwan Street Nam Cheong CM31, CM41, High High Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 9.3 Park works area OM5a West Kowloon Terminus (WKT) and Mong Kok West Ventilation Building (MKV)

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, R OM2, OM3, Olympian City Two 10. High High MKV/ PTI Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight and Central Park 1 OM5a, OM6 OM7 Residential along CM31, CM41, R Hoi Wang Road: OM2, OM3, 10. Park Avenue, Hoi High High MKV/ PTI Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 2 Fu Court, OM5a, OM6 Charming Garden OM7 CM31, CM41, Planned R OM2, OM3, Residential 10. High High MKV/ PTI Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight Development at 3 OM5a, OM6 Hoi Wang Road OM7 CM31, CM41, R Residential Block OM2, OM3, 10. along Ferry Street High High PTI/ MKV Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 4 and Canton Road OM5a, OM6 OM7 Private Residential blocks above 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , Kowloon Station: R OM2, OM3, Sorrento, The 10. High High PTI/ MKV Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Moderate Cullinan, The 5 OM5a, OM6 Arch, The OM7, OM9 Harbourside and The Waterfront CM31, CM41, R OM2, OM3, Residential along 10. High High PTI / WKT Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial Cherry Street 6 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, R Residential along OM2, OM3, 10. Man Cheong High High PTI / WKT Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 7 Street OM5a, OM6 OM7

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Residential along West Kowloon Highway: One CM31, CM41, R Silver Sea, OM2, OM3, 10. Hampton Place, High High PTI / WKT Intermediate Intermediate Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 8 Long Beach, OM5a, OM6 Olympian City OM7 One, Island Harbourview CM31, CM41, R OM2, OM3, The Victoria 10. High High PTI / WKT Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight Towers 9 OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM9 Planned OM2, OM3, R Residential OM4, OM5, 10. - High PTI - Large - Substantial - Moderate Slight Development at OM5a, OM6 10 Hoi Ting Road OM7 Planned OM2, OM3, R Residential OM4, OM5, 10. - High WKT - Large - Substantial - Moderate Slight Development at OM5a, OM6 11 Sites C& D OM7, OM9 Schools in Charming Gardens: Po Leung Kuk 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , GI Carmoes Tan Siu OM2, OM3, C Lin Primary PTI / WKT/ Medium Medium Large Large Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 10. School, HKMA MKV OM5a, OM6 1 David Li Kwok Po OM7 College and Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road) CM31, CM41, GI Hong Kong OM2, OM3, C Community PTI / WKT/ Medium Medium Large Large Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 10. College - West MKV OM5a, OM6 2 Kowloon Campus OM7 AECOM Environment 7-142 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Yau Ma Tei CM31, CM41, GI Division Police OM2, OM3, C Station and Yau Medium Medium WKT Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial 10. Ma Tei Electric OM5a, OM6 3 sub-station OM7

GI Canton Road C Government Medium - WKT Large - Substantial - CM31, CM41 Moderate - - 10. Offices 4 CM31, CM41, GI OM2, OM3, C Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Medium Medium WKT Large Large Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 10. Station OM5a, OM6 5 OM7, OM9 CM31, CM41, GI CAS Headquarter OM2, OM3, C and FSD West Medium Medium WKT / PTI Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 10. Kowloon Rescue OM5a, OM6 6 Training Centre OM7 CM31, CM41, GI Western Harbour OM2, OM3, C Crossing Low Low WKT Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial 10. Administration OM5a, OM6 7 Block OM7 Schools on Cherry CM31, CM41, GI Street: CCC Ming OM2, OM3, C Kei College and Medium Medium WKT Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial 10. Sharon Lutheran OM5a, OM6 8 School OM7

Schools at Canton 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , GI Road: Lai Chack OM2, OM3, C Middle School and Medium Medium WKT Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Slight Insubstantial 10. Canton Road OM5a, OM6 9 Government OM7 School

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, Hoi Wang Road WKT / PTI / 10. Low Low Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial and Hoi Ting Road MKV 1 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, WKT / PTI / 10. Cherry Street Low Low Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial MKV 2 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, Lai Cheung Road, T OM2, OM3, Ngo Cheung Road WKT / PTI / 10. Low Low Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial and Yan Cheung MKV 3 OM5a, OM6 Road OM7, OM9 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, West Kowloon 10. Low Low WKT / PTI Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Highway 4 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, 10. Waterloo Road Low Low WKT / PTI Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial 5 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, Man Cheong 10. Low Low WKT / PTI Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight Street 6 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, 10. Ferry Street Low Low WKT / PTI Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 7 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, 10. Jordan Road Low Low WKT / PTI Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 8 OM5a, OM6 OM7 AECOM Environment 7-144 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, 10. Canton Road Low Low WKT Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 9 OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM9 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, 10. Austin Road West Low Low WKT Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 10 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, 10. Lai Cheung Road Low Low WKT, PTI Large Large Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 11 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, T OM2, OM3, 10. Victoria Harbour Low Low WKT Large Large Substantial Substantial OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight 12 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, OM2, OM3, T10 Lin Cheung Road Low Low WKT, PTI Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight .13 OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM9 CM31, CM41, Planned Road D1, OM2, OM3, T10 Road D1A & - Low WKT, PTI - Intermediate - Moderate OM4, OM5, - Moderate Slight .14 Austin Station OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM9 CM31, CM41, OU OM2, OM3, Open car park at 10. Low Low PTI Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight Yan Cheung Road 2 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, OU OM2, OM3, 10. Pier 7 in Central Low Low WKT Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Slight 3 OM5a, OM6 OM7 AECOM Environment 7-145 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, OU OM2, OM3, Sun Yat Sen 10. Low Low WKT Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Slight Memorial Park 4 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, Future OU OM2, OM3, Development at 10. - High WKT - Large - Moderate OM4, OM5, - Moderate Undetermined West Kowloon 5 OM5a, OM6 Cultural District OM7, OM9 CM31, CM41, OU OM2, OM3, 10. Planned HKGGA - High WKT - Large - Substantial OM4, OM5, - Moderate Slight 6 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, O King George V OM2, OM3, 10. Memorial Park, High High WKT Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Slight Slight 1 Kowloon OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, O OM2, OM3, 10. Cherry Street Park High High MKV Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial 2 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, O OM2, OM3, Anchor Street 10. High High MKV Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial OM4, OM5, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Playground 3 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, O OM2, OM3, Saigon Street 10. High High MKV Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial OM4, OM5, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Playground 4 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, O OM2, OM3, 10. Kowloon Park High High WKT Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial OM4, OM5, Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial 5 OM5a, OM6 OM7 AECOM Environment 7-146 May 2009 EIA S7 LVIA.doc Consultancy Agreement No. NOL/ERL-300 Environmental Impact Assessment of Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link MTR Corporation Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 CM31, CM41, C OM2, OM3, International 10. Medium Medium WKT Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial Commerce Centre 1 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, C Commercial OM2, OM3, 10. building along Medium Medium WKT Intermediate Intermediate Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Slight Slight 2 Canton Road OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, C OM2, OM3, China Hong Kong 10. High High WKT Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Slight Slight City, Ocean City 3 OM5a, OM6 OM7, OM9 CM31, CM41, C OM2, OM3, Commercial blocks 10. High High WKT Small Small Slight Slight OM4, OM5, Slight Slight Insubstantial on HK island 4 OM5a, OM6 OM7 CM31, CM41, Building blocks at CR OM2, OM3, Yau Ma Tei, 10. Low Low WKT Small Small Moderate Moderate OM4, OM5, Moderate Moderate Slight Jordan and Tsim 1 OM5a, OM6 Sha Tsui OM7 CM31, CM41, CD Future public OM2, OM3, A transport - Medium PTI - Small - Slight OM4, OM5, - Slight Insubstantial 10. interchange OM5a, OM6 1 OM7 CM31, CM41, CD Future Property OM2, OM3, A Development over - High WKT - Small - Moderate OM4, OM5, - Moderate Slight 10. West Kowloon OM5a, OM6 2 Terminus OM7, OM9 Rambler Channel Barging Point

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Residential on Tsing Yi waterfront: Rambler R 1 1 Greenfield Channel CM3 , CM4 , 12. Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Garden, Grand Barging OM5a 1 Horizon, Serene Point Garden and Trovli Garden Rambler I Industrial Block 1 1 Channel CM3 , CM4 , 12. along Cheung Fai Medium Medium Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 1 Road Point Rambler I 1 1 Industrial zone at Channel CM3 , CM4 , 12. Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Tsuen Wan Road Barging OM5a 2 Point Rambler OU Rambler Channel 1 1 Channel CM3 , CM4 , 12. Public Cargo Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 1 Working Area Point Tsuen Wan Rambler OU 1 1 Chinese Channel CM3 , CM4 , 12. Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Permanent Barging OM5a 2 Cemetery Point Rambler OU Channel CM31, CM41, 12. Tsing Yi Ferry Pier Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 4 Point Rambler O Waterfront Channel CM31, CM41, 12. Promenade along High High Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 1 Tsing Yi Ferry Pier Point GI Rambler Kwai Chung 1 1 C Channel CM3 , CM4 , Preliminary Medium Medium Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 12. Barging OM5a Treatment Works 1 Point

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Route 3 (Rambler Rambler T Channel Bridge Channel CM31, CM41, 12. Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial and Tsing Yi Barging OM5a 1 Bridge Point Rambler T Channel CM31, CM41, 12. Kwai Yue Lane Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 2 Point Rambler T Channel CM31, CM41, 12. Kwai Tsing Road Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 3 Point Rambler T12 Channel CM31, CM41, Rambler Channel Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial .4 Barging OM5a Point So Kwun Wat Nursery and Magazine Site So Kwun R Grandview Wat Nursery CM31, CM41, 13. High High Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Terrace & Magazine OM5a 1 Site GI So Kwun C Wat Nursery CM31, CM41, Service Reservoirs Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 13. & Magazine OM5a 1 Site So Kwun T Wat Nursery CM31, CM41, 13. Kwun Fat Street Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial & Magazine OM5a 1 Site So Kwun T Wat Nursery CM31, CM41, 13. Tuen Mun Road Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial & Magazine OM5a 2 Site Siu Lam Barging Point

R Siu Lam 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 14. Aqua Blue High High Barging Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 1 Point

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10 Private Residential R Siu Lam 1 1 of The Hillgrave, CM3 , CM4 , 14. High High Barging Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Villa Sapphire and OM5a 2 Point The Aegean

R Siu Lam 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 14. Barbecue Garden High High Barging Small Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 3 Point

OU Siu Lam 1 1 Lok On Pai Siu CM3 , CM4 , 14. Medium Medium Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Lam Flea Market OM5a 1 Point

T Siu Lam 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 14. Tsing Fat Street Low Low Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 1 Point

T Siu Lam 1 1 Sea Travellers on CM3 , CM4 , 14. Low Low Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Gold Coast OM5a 2 Point

I Siu Lam 1 1 Industrial zone on CM3 , CM4 , 14. Low Low Barging Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Tsing Fat Street OM5a 1 Point

Siu Lang Shui Nursery Site GI Siu Lang 1 1 C CM3 , CM4 , Service Reservoir Low Low Shui Nursery Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial 15. OM5a Site 1 OU Siu Lang 1 1 River Trade CM3 , CM4 , 15. Low Low Shui Nursery Intermediate Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Terminus OM5a 1 Site

T Siu Lang 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 15. Lung Mun Road Low Low Shui Nursery Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 1 Site

T Siu Lang 1 1 Siu Lang Shui CM3 , CM4 , 15. Low Low Shui Nursery Small Negligible Insubstantial Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Road OM5a 2 Site

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10

GB Siu Lang 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 15. Hikers Low Low Shui Nursery Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 1 Site

Lung Kwu Sheung Tan Barging Point Lung Kwu OU Lung Kwu Sheung Sheung Tan CM31, CM41, 16. Tan Storage Medium Medium Intermediate Negligible Moderate Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 1 Compound Point Lung Kwu T Lung Kwu Tan Sheung Tan CM31, CM41, 16. Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Road Barging OM5a 1 Point Lung Kwu T Open water near Sheung Tan CM31, CM41, 16. Lung Kwu Sheung Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Barging OM5a 2 Tan Point Lung Kwu GB Hikers on Black Sheung Tan CM31, CM41, 16. Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Point Barging OM5a 1 Point Tai Shu Ha Road West Magazine Site

T 1 1 Tai Shu Ha Road CM3 , CM4 , 17. Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial West Tai Shu Ha OM5a 1 Road West Magazine O Hikers at Lam 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 17. Tsuen Country Low Low Site Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 1 Park Tsing Chau Tsai Barging Point (TCB) T 1 1 Airport Express CM3 , CM4 , 18. Low Low TCB Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial Rail OM5a 1 North Lantau T Highway and 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 18. Lantau Toll Plaza Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 2 Administration Building

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Impact Significance without Residual Impact Significance with Mitigations Magnitude of Impact Key Visual Receptor Sensitivity Main Source Mitigation Measures Recommended (Insubstantial, Slight, Moderate, Substantial) ID (Negligible, Small, Sensitive (Low, Medium, High) of Visual (Insubstantial, Slight, Mitigation No Intermediate, Large) Operation Receiver (VSR) Impacts Moderate, Substantial) Measures Construction Construction Operation Construction Operation Construction Operation Day 1 Year 10

T 1 1 CM3 , CM4 , 18. Tsing Chau Wan Low Low Small Negligible Slight Insubstantial Slight Insubstantial Insubstantial OM5a 3 Note: R = Residential; C = Commercial, C/R = Commercial/Residential, GIC = Government/Institution/Community, I = Industrials, O = Open space, OU = Others specified use; T = Transport related, V = Village residential, GB = Green Belt. (1) Mitigation Measures refer to Good Site Practices.

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Conclusion

7.344 The XRL is approximately 26km long, in a dedicated underground railway from the boundary at Huanggang to WKT at West Kowloon. The potential landscape and visual impacts have been minimized and confined to above-ground works. The key sources of impact during construction stage are from the activities associated with the construction of the aboveground structures within the works areas of the Project The key sources of impacts during operation stage are confined to the proposed aboveground structures located at Mai Po, Nagu Tam Mei, Tai Kong Po, Shek Kong, Pat Heng, Shing Mun, Kwai Chung, Mong Kok West and West Kowloon. Potential impacts have been considered during the preliminary design of the Project to minimize works areas and avoid direct impacts on significant landscape resources.

7.345 Having reviewed the planning framework within the study boundary of the Project, there would be unavoidable permanent change in land use at Shek Kong from Agriculture Use to Railway Use. Other railways and associated facilities proposed within the Study Area do not have any conflict on the planned uses, planning goals and objectives set out in the OZPs.

7.346 Approximately 12,000 trees were surveyed in the broad brush tree survey. These trees were mainly roadside plantings, farmlands/orchards, shrublands/grasslands and semi-natural hillside woodland. Around 11,800 trees would fall within the works area of the Project. Of these, approximately 5,200 trees would be retained on-site, approximately 1,100 trees would be transplanted and about 5,500 trees would be felled. None of the affected trees are LCSD Champion Trees or Registered Old and Valuable Trees. All the affected trees are common species with an average of medium to low amenity value. Although, some of the affected trees would be transplanted, there are still some slight to moderate residual impacts on existing trees during construction phase.

7.347 Tree planting would be provided in the area affected by the Project, where practicable. It is considered that the residual impact on existing trees would be reduced to insubstantial level in 10 years’ time with the implementation of compensatory mitigation measures. Detailed tree felling application and compensatory planting proposals would be submitted to seek approval from relevant authorities in accordance with ETWBTC 3/2006 prior to construction of the Project.

7.348 A natural stream course of approximate 2.32 ha would be temporarily affected by the works during construction phase of SSS. The temporary loss would be compensated by 2.42 ha stream course on a “like to like” basis in terms of area and function. Part of the stream will be under box culvert and part of the stream course will be widened. The character of the stream course will be changed significantly. However, it is considered that the residual impact on natural stream course would be reduced to slight with implementation of compensation measures.

7.349 Under the Project, the key LCAs affected by the proposed works vary from Open Storage LCA, Natural Hillside LCA, Rural Village LCA and Rural Inland Plain LCA at the Northern Section and Industrial Urban LCA, Urban Recreational Space LCA and Ongoing Development LCA at the Southern Section. Due to the scale of the construction of the Project, unavoidably, there would still be some moderate residual impact on some of these LCAs. However, impacts on some of the LCAs during construction phase are temporary in nature.

7.350 During the operation stage, there would be a large irreversible adverse change on Rural Island Plain LCA to a Rural Industrial LCA at Shek Kong Stabling Sidings. There are changes in LCA due to permanent alienation of landuse. Unavoidably, with the implementation of mitigation measures, there would still be moderate residual impact on this LCA.

7.351 There would also be an irreversible change on Ongoing Development LCA with temporary works and construction sites at West Kowloon to an Urban Residential LCA with luxury residential development and contemporary podium landscape at PTI. As the existing WKT/ PTI and WKCD sites are largely undeveloped and reclaimed land with minimal landscape resources and characters. It is considered that the development of WKT and PTI would enhance the existing character and considered as beneficial.

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7.352 During the construction stage, there would still be some moderate to substantial residual impact on some VSRs at the close vicinity to the Project, particularly on village residential VSRs near Shek Kong Stabling Sidings and VSRs in high-rise residential developments around West Kowloon Terminus. These impacts are temporary in nature.

7.353 During the operation stage, there would still be some localized moderate to slight residual impact due to Ventilation Buildings and associated railway structures particularly on adjacent village residential VSRs. The SSS would significantly alter the visual context of the area. With the implementation of mitigation measures, e.g. buffer woodland planting at the boundary, green roof on facilities buildings, the residual impact on adjacent VSRs would be reduced to slight. The WKT would also significantly alter the visual context of West Kowloon, particularly due to loss of open view and reduction of the depth of current view from the adjacent residential development. Given that the Project would introduce green landscape podium on WKT and open space on the proposed PTI as new visual amenity resources of the area. The residual impact of WKT on adjacent VSRs is considered as moderate to slight with mitigation measures in Year 10. The visual impact of the ventilation shafts at a prominent location within WKCD would be dependent on the final design and the manner in which it may be integrated with the future buildings in WKCD. The significance of visual impact cannot be determined at this stage and would be further reviewed in the detailed design stage to further refine the scale, location, disposition, design and integration strategies of the ventilation shafts to minimise their visual impacts.

7.354 In view of the above, it is considered that the overall landscape and visual impact associated with the construction and operation of the Project are considered to be acceptable with the implementation of the appropriate mitigation measures.

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