F. Other Relevant Projects

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

F1. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Background In January 2003, the HKSAR and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly commissioned the Institution of Comprehensive Transportation to conduct a study on the transport linkage between the HKSAR and West. Completed in July 2003, the study concluded that the construction of a land transport link between Hong Kong and Pearl River West would contribute to the development of tourism, logistics, finance and trade in Hong Kong, reinforce our status as an international shipping and aviation centre, and also promote the economic integration between Hong Kong and Pearl River West.

After the State Council had given approval for the Governments of the HKSAR, Guangdong Province and the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) to proceed with the preparatory work for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the three Governments set up the HZMB Advance Work Co-ordination Group in August 2003 and commissioned a feasibility study for the project subsequently. The three Governments are now deliberating the findings of the study and is mapping out the actions that should be taken in the next stage of work. On another front, the HKSAR Government is undertaking an Investigation and Preliminary Design Study on the Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and its connection with the North (NLHC).

Location of the landing point of the HZMB in Hong Kong Geographically, the Bridge has to land in the western part of Hong Kong. The possible sites for landing can be grouped into three main areas, namely West, South West Lantau and North West Lantau.

Tuen Mun West was ruled out as a landing point for the bridge because Tuen Mun West is the furthest away from Macao, hence resulting in the longest Bridge, and is away from the existing and planned strategic facilities such as the Airport and the located in North Lantau; and the traffic impact of the Bridge on the local network in Tuen Mun would be severe.

A landing at South West Lantau has also been ruled out because the waters off South West Lantau is frequented by Chinese White Dolphins and is an important habitat for the species; and a landing at South West Lantau would result in adverse impact on the proposed Marine Park, Lantau South Country Park and the ecologically sensitive sites in the area.

Comparatively speaking, North West Lantau has the following advantages:

(a) the proposed landing points are in closer proximity to the Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong Kong Disneyland, and can bring cross-boundary traffic directly to these destinations through a shorter connecting infrastructure; (b) a landing point at North West Lantau is found to have comparatively less environmental impact; and (c) the existing road network can cope with the additional traffic generated by the Bridge when it opens. The network can also be improved incrementally in the longer term as traffic builds up.

Annex 4 – F1 p.365 On 1 and 2 April 2005, the National Development and Reform Commission organized an Expert Panel Meeting on the HZMB Alignment. The Expert Panel Meeting recommended the bridge-cum-tunnel alignment with landings at San Shek Wan of the HKSAR, Gongbei of Zhuhai and A Pérola of the Macao SAR. This recommendation is in line with the conclusion that North West Lantau offers the best landing point for the Bridge.

The HZMB would greatly benefit the development of Hong Kong, and in particular the development of Lantau, and was included as a planned project in the Concept Plan.

Investigation and Preliminary Design Study for the Hong Kong Section of HZMB and Connection with (NLH) As mentioned above, an Investigation and Preliminary Design Study for the Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the NLHC is currently being undertaken by . Various alignment options for the NLHC have been investigated for connecting the HZMB to the existing road network. For the section of the alignment west of the airport, some options are not recommended in the light of the constraints of airport height restriction or adverse environmental impacts. Preliminary assessment reveals that the option in the form of a viaduct along the Airport Channel will have less environmental impacts than the other options. It will also be compatible with the preferred Hong Kong landing point of the HZMB at San Shek Wan. For the eastern section of the NLHC, various short-listed alignment options are now under evaluation.

Key Issues During the public consultation on the Concept Plan, a number of concerns/comments were raised on the HZMB, in particular on the following aspects:

(a) justification of the need; (b) impact on the air quality in due to the increase in vehicle traffic; (c) loss of marine habitats; (d) loss of natural coastline; (e) visual impacts; (f) traffic implication on existing road networks; and (g) alignment options and built forms for minimizing environmental impacts.

The Way Forward An Investigation and Preliminary Design Study for the Hong Kong Section of HZMB and connection with NLH will address the possible environmental concerns and other relevant issues raised. The HZMB project will need to go through the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation including those in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance. In accordance with the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance and the EIA Ordinance, the public will have opportunities to offer their comments on the project in due course.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General F1-1 The proposed HZMB is Undisclosed (7) Noted. supported as it helps Wong Fuk-kan, strengthen the economic Islands DC Member integration between Hong & RC Kong and Member (46) (334) (PRD). The bridge is a key Janet Law (190) element for the economic Dr Stephen S M Wong development of Hong Kong, (192) particularly in logistics and So Chi-ming (356) tourism developments. DAB (430) p.366 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lee Chi-fung, RC (PCF) F1-2 The proposed HZMB is not Dr Martin Williams supported on the following (118) grounds: Keith Russell (242) Wong Wai-king (302) Paul Aston (342) Cyrus Cheng (412) 50 Standard Letters B 1. There is no strong The need for the Bridge has been justification for the need established in the “Study on of the bridge. Transport Linkage between Hong Kong and Pearl River West” undertaken by the Institute of Comprehensive Transport (ICT) commissioned by the National Development and Reform Commission and HKSAR Government. The ICT report concluded that the construction of the HZMB will enhance the connection between Hong Kong and Pearl River West, Western Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and the South-Western Areas. The HZMB can promote the socio-economic development of the region, reinforce Hong Kong’s status as an international shipping and aviation centre, promote the development of regional tourism industries, and perfect the regional transport network. The report concluded that there is an urgent need for a transport link connecting Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao.

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

Annex 4 – F1 p.367 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 3. The air quality of Tung The HZMB project will need to go Chung, which is already through all the relevant statutory subject to high pollution procedures and proceed strictly in level, would be even accordance with the provisions of worsened due to more the relevant legislation, including heavy vehicle flows those in the EIA Ordinance. We through the bridge. will take into account any potential adverse air quality impact at Tung Chung in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project.

4. The bridge, with part of its The Hong Kong Section of the alignment running across HZMB and the NLHC are in line the seaward side of the with the planning vision and area proposed for concept for Lantau. The landing recreation facilities in the point of the bridge has been most Concept Plan for Lantau, carefully chosen to minimize the would adversely affect ecological and other the attractiveness and environmental impacts on Lantau quality of these proposed Island. The bridge would not waterfront developments. touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under our present proposal of landing the bridge at San Shek Wan. We will take account of the various land uses proposed in the Concept Plan in developing the design of the HZMB and the NLHC project.

5. The area where the When compared to Tuen Mun proposed alignment of West or South West Lantau, the HZMB is where the landing at North West Lantau Chinese White Dolphin should in fact result in less impact heavily recorded. The on the Chinese White Dolphins. HZMB development The possible impact on the would cause loss of the dolphins and any necessary habitat of the Chinese mitigation such as the use of White Dolphin. bubble curtain, silt curtain, and compensation will be examined in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project. F1-3 No further study should be Living Islands The air quality problem in Tung taken forward for the Movement (378) Chung is a regional issue and has proposed HZMB been on the agenda for on-going development unless the air discussion between the quality problem in Tung Governments of Guangdong and Chung has been addressed. Hong Kong.

p.368 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. We will take into account any potential adverse air quality impact at Tung Chung in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project. F1-4 The HZMB must promote Keep Lantau Beautiful Noted. sustainable development Alliance (544) and not simply economic development. Sustainability factors must be incorporated throughout the design, construction and operation. Need for the Bridge F1-5 The need for the bridge Prof Chan King-ming See responses in F1-2 (Item 1). should be well justified. (205) Keith Russell (242) Undisclosed (347) Jo Clark (382) Dr Hung Wing-tat & Albert Lai of CA (ECG) Landing Point F1-6 The proposed landing point HK Noted. of the bridge at San Shek Assoc. (321) Wan is supported. Assoc. of Societies (322) Lantau AC (365) Liberal Party (505) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) F1-7 The proposed landing point Undisclosed (347) The Government completed a of the Hong Kong Section of Chinese General Preliminary Environment Review HZMB should be well Chamber of in October 2002 for the possible justified in economic and Commerce (513) landing points of the Bridge and environmental terms Dr Hung Wing-tat & the alignments of the connecting Albert Lai of CA infrastructure. A large number of (ECG) areas along the west coast of Wong Man-kong of HK Hong Kong, including Black Point Marine in Tuen Mun, Yi O and Peaked Conservation Soc. Hill in South West Lantau, and (LCF) SanShekWaninNorthWest

Annex 4 – F1 p.369 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lantau had been examined. The landing points at South West Lantau are not acceptable as they would result in adverse impact on the proposed Marine Park, the Lantau South Country Park and the ecologically sensitive sites in the area. Tuen Mun West was also considered but there were concerns on ecological grounds as it is the major feeding ground for comparatively denser population of dolphins. It is also the furthest away from Macao as well as the existing and planned strategic facilities such as the Airport and the Hong Kong Disneyland located in North Lantau. It is proposed that the landing point of the Bridge should best be at North West Lantau because it has the following advantages:

1. the proposed landing points are in closer proximity to the Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong Kong Disneyland, and can bring cross-boundary traffic directly to these destinations through a shorter connecting infrastructure;

2. a landing point at North West Lantau is found to have comparatively less environmental impact; and

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

On 1 and 2 April 2005, the National Development and Reform Commission organized an Expert Panel Meeting on the HZMB Alignment. After detailed examination and discussion, the Expert Panel Meeting recommended the p.370 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses bridge-cum-tunnel alignment with landings at San Shek Wan of the HKSAR, Gongbei of Zhuai and A Pérola of the Macao SAR. F1-8 The proposed landing point Save Our Shorelines It should be clarified that the at Sham Wat Wan would not (372) preferred landing point is at the be acceptable as it would Gavin Coates (399) headland between Sha Lo Wan destroy the shoreline and and San Shek Wan. It has been have adverse impacts to the most carefully chosen to minimize unique geographical the ecological and other environment there. environmental impacts on Lantau Island. The bridge would not touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under the present proposal. F1-9 The landing of the HZMB Oliver Win, Tung It should be clarified that the near Tung Chung Bay would Chung resident preferred landing point is at the further affect the existing (LCF) headland between Sha Lo Wan beautiful scenery in the area. and San Shek Wan. It has been most carefully chosen to minimize the ecological and other environmental impacts on Lantau Island. F1-10 It is doubted that the landing Wesley Wan of HK The Hong Kong Section of the point of HZMB would affect Automobile Assoc. HZMB and the NLHC are in line North Lantau, in particular (LRS) with the planning vision and the Lantau Logistics Park. concept for Lantau. The interface between the HZMB project and other developments in North Lantau will be carefully considered in the planning stage. F1-11 Possible landing point: The Government has considered the possibility of an alignment 1. at somewhere close to Johnny Wong (24) directly approaching the the Hong Kong Aircraft southwestern tip of the Airport Engineering between the Island without touching any part northern and southern of the Lantau coastline. runway on Airport Island, then link to NLH via However, this is not feasible tunnels and bridges. mainly due to the airport height restriction constraint, the need to keep the navigation channel of 2. at the northwest corner of Undisclosed (151) the Airport Channel open, as well the Airport Island. as the need to keep a safe distance from the Government Flying Services from where helicopters are operated. It is also important that the proposed connecting infrastructure of

Annex 4 – F1 p.371 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 3. on Airport Island without John Strickland (60) HZMB should not jeopardize the touching the North West Lantau Post (90) safe operation and sustainable Lantau and to save Wong Man-kong of HK development of the Hong Kong resources for building Marine International Airport. new access road. Conservation Soc. (LCF) As regards landing in Tai O, this would cause unacceptable environmental impact to the natural coastline and Tai O. 4. at Tai O. Tam Ka-ki (44)

The preferred landing point is at the headland between Sha Lo Wan and San Shek Wan. It has been most carefully chosen to minimize the ecological and other environmental impacts on Lantau Island. The bridge would not touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under the present proposal. Slip Road Connection F1-12 Connection of HZMB to: HZMB, a dual 3-lane expressway, is a strategic link serving cross-boundary traffic. It will 1. Sham Shek Tsuen to Wong Cho-kwong, connect with NLH as part of the improve the accessibility Res. Rep of Sham strategic road network. It is not of the village. Shek Tsuen, Tai O intended to have much merging (45) (TORC) and diverging along the route of 2. adjacent villages and Tai Ho Wai-yip(435) HZMB, and interchanges with O Lee Chi-fung, HZMB should be kept to a Chairman of Tai O minimum to ensure its efficient RC (TORC) (HYK) operation. (ACRC) Lou Cheuk-wing (HYK) F1-13 Connection of HZMB to the HZMB, a dual 3-lane expressway, following points via the is a strategic link serving coastal road: cross-boundary traffic. It will connect with NLH as part of the strategic road network. It is not 1. Tai O Four RCs of Lantau intended to have much merging (1) and diverging along the route of Tai O Residents HZMB, and interchanges with Assoc. (179) HZMB should be kept to a Serge Berthier (235) minimum to ensure its efficient

operation.

p.372 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 2. Tung Chung and Tai O HK Islands District Assoc. (2) (321) A coastal road for North West Heung Yee Kuk NT Lantau would have serious (381) environmental and visual impact, Joint Submission from and is not justified taking into Hon Tam Yiu-chung account the small population et al. (538) there.

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

4. adjacent villages and Tai Tai O RC (173) O Lee Chi-fung, Chairman of Tai O RC, Ng Kum-chuen, Chairman of South Lantao RC & Wong Chau-fuk, Chairman of Mui Wo RC (183) Lantau AC (365) Ho Wai-yip (435) F1-14 Connection of HZMB to The HZMB will be connected to NWNT: the local road networks through the NLHC. The long-term transport infrastructure in North 1. direct to Airport Island Real Estate West (NWNT), and then connect to Tuen Developers Assoc. including the Tuen Mun – Chek Mun and further to of HK (299) Lap Kok Link and other options . for linking Tuen Mun to Lantau, is

being considered in the context of 2. to Tuen Mun – Chek Lap MA in Transport Policy NWNT Traffic and Infrastructure Kok Link and Planning Review. Alumni, HKU (396)

3. via tunnel link to NWNT Heung Yee Kuk NT and further to Shekou (381) through the - Hong Kong Western Corridor. F1-15 Slip roads, as many as DAB-Islands Branch See responses in F1-12. possible, for connecting the Office (429) bridge to Lantau should be provided. F1-16 Road access from HZMB to Keep Lantau Beautiful See responses in F1-13. Tai O should not be Alliance (544) constructed. This would be environmentally damaging, and would simply be a precursor to plans to open up all Lantau roads to free traffic.

Annex 4 – F1 p.373 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Alignment and Built Form F1-17 The proposed alignment Mark Chan (281) The Hong Kong Section of HZMB option should be well Dr Hung Wing-tat & and NLHC are classified as a justified in environmental Albert Lai of CA designated project under terms. (ECG) Schedule 2 of the EIA Ordinance. A Participant (REDA) An EIA Study is being undertaken under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project in accordance with the study brief issued by Director of Environmental Protection on 15 November 2003.

Detailed impact assessments are being carried out for various environmental aspects, such as air quality, water quality, noise, waste management, ecology, fisheries, hazards, cultural heritage, landscape and visual, taking into consideration the cumulative impact of various proposed projects in the vicinity. F1-18 Concerns on one of the HKIP (230) See responses in F1-2 (Item 2). proposed alignment options passing through Tung Chung New Town which would have adverse environmental impacts on the residents of the new town. This alignment option should be well justified. F1-19 The bridge roadway across HKIA (445) See responses in F1-2 (Item 2). the water area to the north of Tung Chung appears not necessary unless area enclosed by the bridge would be reclaimed. F1-20 The bridge roadway on the Paul Aston (342) See responses in F1-2 (Item 2). seaward side would Dr Glenn Frommer adversely affect the (86) attractiveness and quality of Lee Hak-yin (88) waterfront developments at Oliver Win (130) Tung Chung including Ryan Chu (199) residential, or any proposed Undisclosed (347) recreation and tourism Conservancy Assoc. facilities. It would restrict (444) access to the waterfront. It Joint Statement on repeats the mistake of the Sustainable Island Eastern Corridor in Development for which high speed motorway Lantau (541) completely enclosed Michael Chiang of significant section of the HKIA (ProIns) p.374 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses island waterfront blocking HKTB (HKTB) people for having at grade quality access of the . F1-21 The HZMB seems to cut MA in Transport Policy It should be clarified that no through the airport cargo and Planning airport cargo operation area on area. Concerns on the Alumni, HKU (396) the Airport Island will be affected impacts on cargo operations by the Hong Kong Section of at the HKIA HZMB and the NLHC. F1-22 The bridge roadway will have Dr Martin Williams See responses in F1-17. adverse visual impacts on (118) the hikers walking along the Martin Williams (191) trail at North West Lantau. F1-23 The proposed country park Kadoorie Farm & The preferred landing point is at extension will be cut across Botanic Garden the headland between Sha Lo by HZMB as its landing point Corp. (449) Wan and San Shek Wan. It has is at San Shek Wan. It will been most carefully chosen to have serious impacts on minimize the ecological and other landscape, amenity and environmental impacts on Lantau ecological aspects in the Island. The bridge would not area. touch any land area of Lantau as it will span across the headland under the present proposal.

Alternative alignments for the connecting infrastructure for the HZMB are being examined in the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project. Some of the proposed alignments may have to pass through the proposed Country Park Extension. If these alignments are chosen, mitigation measures will be proposed to minimize the impacts on this affected area. But our preferred option will require no works within the Country Park Extension. F1-24 The lighting along the Lee Hak-yin (88) Highways Department has taken proposed alignment of the into account aircraft safety and bridge might impose risks on already consulted Civil Aviation aviation operation since part Department (CAD) regarding the of the alignment is in close issue. The proposed bridge proximity to the restricted running along the southern area of the airport and boundary of the Airport Island will running in parallel with the comply with CAD’s requirement airport runway. such as airport height restriction. Highways Department will keep in close liaison with CAD in the investigation and preliminary design study. In addition, in order not to cause possible

Annex 4 – F1 p.375 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses confusion to pilots, any straight alignment parallel to the airport runway has been ruled out. F1-25 Proposed to widen the NLH, Lee Hak-yin (88) A Traffic Impact Assessment such as to increase the Oliver Win (130) (TIA) is being carried out under existing driving lanes of the the on-going investigation and NLH from 6 to 8, and to preliminary design study to install noise barriers and identify the traffic impact arising green belt at the road side from HZMB. The traffic flow to for replacing the section of be generated by the bridge and the bridge running across the its impact on the existing Lantau water area to the north of highway network will be assessed Tung Chung New Town. in the TIA study.

The initial findings are consistent with those in the 2004 NWNT Traffic and Infrastructure Review (the Review), i.e. the existing transport infrastructure together with the committed projects (including the NLHC and Road P1) can cope with the traffic (including those from Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor and HZMB) up to 2016. We will monitor closely the traffic implications arising from the developments in Lantau.

The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. We will take into account any potential adverse environmental, landscape and visual impact at Tung Chung in the development of the road alignment and in the EIA study under the on-going investigation and preliminary design study of the project. F1-26 Different alignment options, Lee Hak-yin (88) See responses in F1-17. and build forms of the bridge, Undisclosed (152) such as tunnel and Undisclosed (347) depressed road bypass, Michael Chiang of should be examined in order HKIA (ProIns) to avoid adverse Leung Kong-yiu of environmental impacts on CILTHK (ProIns) Tung Chung New Town, and Martin Choi, Tsuen impacts on the cultural Wan DC Member heritage, ecological value (PCF) and natural coastline at Two Participants p.376 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses North West Lantau, and (REDA) relevant visual impacts. For Mr. Lam, resident of example, an alternative route Tung Chung in tunnel to the south of Tung Crescent (TCPRD) Chung to avoid adverse A resident of impacts on the town. Caribbean Coast (TCPRD) F1-27 If bridge is the only option for Ryan Chu (199) Noted. the building form, it should Chinese General be in good design taking into Chamber of account all relevant financial Commerce (513) and environmental factors. Incorporation of Railway F1-28 The incorporation of railways Green Student Council The suggestion of incorporating on the bridge or in rail only (248) railways on the HZMB is a subject should be considered to Green Lantau Assoc. being examined in the feasibility reduce the air pollution from (274) study. The findings thus far do cargo trucks and to smooth HK Islands District not support the suggestion: the cargo flow. Assoc. (321) Save Our Shorelines 1. According to the projection, (372) the passenger demand will not Gavin Coates (399) be sufficient to justify a rail Business Environment before 2030. A road link is Council Ltd. (383) considered more urgently Friends of the Earth needed. It can cater for HK (385) freight and passenger Dr Nigel Huckstep transportation. (388) Islands DC (491) 2. Providing a railway on HZMB Joint Submission from will adversely affect the Hon Tam Yiu-chung financial viability of the et al. (538) project. It will increase the Keep Lantau Beautiful construction cost of the main Alliance (544) bridge. Also, it will compete for passengers from the road link, thus seriously undermining the financial viability of the project. Boundary Control Point F1-29 Custom office at HZMB HK Islands District The boundary control facility is a landing point on Lantau or at Assoc. (321) subject being examined in the the airport should be Islands DC (491) feasibility study. The provided to ease passenger Joint Submission from Governments of the HKSAR, and commodity flows. Hon Tam Yiu-chung Guangdong Province and the et al. (538) Macao SAR are now deliberating the findings, and are considering an arrangement similar to the co-location arrangement for the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor, but this can only be ascertained after the agreements of the parties concerned have

Annex 4 – F1 p.377 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses been obtained. Environmental Issues F1-30 Concerns on the adverse Samuel Chan (208) See responses in F1-17. environmental impacts Ho Tak-ching (262) caused by the bridge. Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Mark Chan (281) HKIA (445) Michael Chiang of HKIA (ProIns) F1-31 Grave concerns on the John Strickland (60) See responses in F1-3. worsening of air quality Dr Glenn Frommer caused by heavy vehicles (86) using the bridge, in particular Lee Hak-yin (88) of those fail to meet Hong Lantau Post (90) Kong emission standards. Lam Chui-kok (126) The air quality of Tung Oliver Win (130) Chung, which is already H Lee (160) subject to high pollution Dr C Y Tang (167) level, would become even Dr C Y Tang (168) worse. The air quality of Tai Joanne Ng (170) O and even the whole Clear The Air (178) territory may also be D J Latter (202) affected. Tight controls HKIP (230) should be established. Green Student Council (248) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Mark Chan (281) Wong Bun-nam (283) Wong Wai-king (302) Paul Aston (342) Undisclosed (347) Dr Martin Williams (352) Mientje Torey (355) So Chi-ming (356) South Lantau Liaison Group (360) anitandickson (361) Save Our Shorelines (372) Gavin Coates (399) Friends of the Earth HK (385) Living Islands Movement (378) Jo Clark (382) Business Environment Council Ltd. (383) P F Lih et al. (384) Nigel Huckstep (388) Tai O Residents’ p.378 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Concern Group for Concept Plan for Lantau (377) DAB (430) Terri Lam (431) Ruy Barretto S C (448) 30 Standard Letters A 50 Standard Letters B Michael Chiang of HKIA (ProIns) Andrew Sheppard of British Chamber of Commerce (PCF) Lee Yiu-wing (LCF) Rob Bunker of LIM (PCF) Oliver Win, Tung Chung resident (LCF) A C for SD Member (C for SD) A resident of Coastal Skyline (TCPRD) Mr. Ko, resident of Tung Chung Crescent (TCPRD) Wong Chui-ha, resident of Yu Tung Court (LCF) F1-32 Interconnection to Zhuhai Business Environment The Hong Kong Section of HZMB and would certainly Council Ltd. (383) and NLHC are classified as a bring economic benefit, but it A TSG Member (TSG) designated project under is not clear what impact the Schedule 2 of the EIA Ordinance. increased vehicular traffic An EIA Study is being undertaken and growth of industry in the under the on-going investigation proximity of the road link and preliminary design study of would have on the air quality the project in accordance with the both locally and across the study brief issued by Director of PRD. Environmental Protection on 15 November 2003.

The study area of the EIA study being carried out under the investigation and preliminary design study covers the part of the waters and territory of HKSAR through which the Hong Kong Section of the Bridge and its connecting infrastructure may run. The study, however, will take into account the cumulative impact of the construction and operation of the section of the

Annex 4 – F1 p.379 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Bridge within the Mainland waters.

As regards the Mainland Section of HZMB, the assessment of the potential impacts on the environment arising from the construction and operation of the bridge is part of the feasibility study for the project. The three Governments of Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao have also commissioned a detailed EIA for the Mainland Section of HZMB. F1-33 The HZMB would attract Dr Glenn Frommer The HZMB project will need to go more heavy vehicles and (86) through all the relevant statutory cause adverse noise impacts Lee Hak-yin (88) procedures and proceed strictly in to the residents of Tung Lantau Post (90) accordance with the provisions of Chung New Town. Dr C Y Tang (168) the relevant legislation, including Jo Clark (382) those in the EIA Ordinance. Any Nigel Huckstep (388) potential adverse noise impact at A resident of Coastal Tung Chung will be taken into Skyline (TCPRD) account in the development of the Mr. Ko, resident of road alignment and in the EIA Tung Chung study under the on-going Crescent (TCPRD) investigation and preliminary Wong Chui-ha, design study of the project. resident of Yu Tung Court (LCF) F1-34 There are traffic implications HKIP (230) A TIA is being carried out under on the NLH caused by the HK Policy Research the on-going investigation and bridge. Institute Ltd. (307) preliminary design study to Undisclosed (347) identify the traffic impact arising MA in Transport Policy from HZMB. The traffic flow to and Planning be generated by the Bridge and Alumni, HKU (396) its impact on the existing Lantau Mr. Lee, Tung Chung highway network will be assessed resident (TC) in the TIA study. A resident of Coastal Skyline (TCPRD) The initial findings are consistent Mr. Ko, resident of with those in the 2004 NWNT Tung Chung Traffic and Infrastructure Review Crescent (TCPRD) (the Review), i.e. the existing Hon Tam Yiu-chung transport infrastructure together (LegCo) with the committed projects (including the NLHC and Road P1) can cope with the traffic (including those from Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor and HZMB) up to 2016. We will monitor closely the traffic implications arising from the developments in Lantau.

p.380 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses F1-35 The development of the Johnny Wong (24) See responses in F1-17. bridge would have possible Martin Williams (191) adverse impacts on marine Mientje Torey (355) life, the habitats of HKIA (445) horseshoe crab and Chinese HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. While Dolphin along the (193) northshore of Lantau Prof Chan King-ming (205) HKIP (230) Ho Tak-ching (262) Wong Wai-king (302) Tai O Residents’ Concern Group for Concept Plan for Lantau (377) F1-36 There might be possible Swire Properties Ltd. The possible alignments for the adverse impacts caused by (186) Hong Kong Section of HZMB and the HZMB on Tai Ho Valley, NLHC are at some distance from which is of significant the Tai Ho Valley. ecological value. See responses on environmental aspect in F1-17. F1-37 The HZMB should not Johnny Wong (24) See responses in F1-17. destroy the natural coastline, John Strickland (60) the coastal area of North Undisclosed (151) West Lantau, including the Robin Peard (400) historical trial linking Tung Chan Siu-lun (432) Chung and Tai O. Ruy Barretto S C (448) Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corp. (449) F1-38 The impacts on the visual HKIP (230) See responses in F1-17. amenity of the area caused Jo Clark (382) by the HZMB should be carefully assessed. F1-39 The landing point of the Julian T H Kwong See responses in F1-10 and NLHC of the HZMB at Tai Ho (350) F1-17. is likely be sizable and would cause adverse visual impacts in the area. Alternatives such as routing via the Lantau Logistics Park should be investigated. F1-40 The provision of the HZMB, Nick Shaw (263) Although no decision has yet together with the Lantau An AAB Member been made on the various Logistics Park and extension (AAB) proposals in the Concept Plan, of the Lantau Expressway, the EIA being undertaken for the will turn North Lantau into a HZMB and the NLHC project will massive building site. The take into consideration the proposed HZMB west of potential cumulative Tung Chung would inevitably environmental impacts arising

Annex 4 – F1 p.381 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses encourage substantial from the relevant projects. In developments in west Tung particular, the EIA Study will take Chung and Tai O and spoil account of the following their scenic natural setting. developments proposed in the Concept Plan, which are at close proximity to the bridge site: Lantau Logistics Park at , possible theme park or recreational uses at Tung Chung East, cross-boundary transport hub at Siu Ho Wan, and leisure and entertainment node at Sunny Bay.

See responses on environmental aspect in F1-17. F1-41 Hydropower installation, South Lantau Liaison Hydropower generation is outside which provides Group (360) the scope of the HZMB project environmental-friendly which is a road project. energy to Lantau Island and China, is not included in the HZMB project. Other Relevant Impacts F1-42 It is doubted that the HZMB A Participant (REDA) The Hong Kong Section of the would affect the overall HZMB and the NLHC are in line planning of Lantau. with the planning vision and concept for Lantau. The interface between the HZMB project and other developments in Lantau will be carefully considered in the planning stage. F1-43 The number of people using A LBAC Member See responses in F1-34. the HZMB would have (LBAC) significant implication on the Hon Tam Yiu-chung The Hong Kong Section of HZMB transport load on Lantau and (LegCo) and the NLHC are in line with the on the need for the planning vision and concept for commercial and recreation Lantau. The interface between facilities proposed in the the HZMB project and other Concept Plan. developments in the Concept Plan will be carefully considered in the planning stage. The benefits and opportunities arising from the HZMB have been taken into account in the Concept Plan. Consultation F1-44 Public consultation should be Green Lantau Assoc. The HZMB project will need to go provided so that the public (274) through all the relevant statutory can give comments on the Dr Martin Williams procedures and proceed strictly in landing point, the alignment, (352) accordance with the provisions of the design, the transport Friends of the Earth the relevant legislation, including mode and the environmental HK (385) those in the EIA Ordinance. In impacts. Similar to other Kadoorie Farm & accordance with the Roads p.382 Annex 4 – F1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses large-scale infrastructure Botanic Garden (Works, Use and Compensation) development, the HZMB Corp. (449) Ordinance and the EIA development should proceed Lau Tai-yin (451) Ordinance, the public will have in accordance with the opportunities to offer their provision of relevant comments on the project in due legislation, including the EIA course. Ordinance. F1-45 No detailed information Dr Hung Wing-tat & The HZMB project is included in relating to HZMB is covered Albert Lai of CA the Concept Plan as a planned in the Concept Plan. Such (ECG) project. The Hong Kong Section information is necessary as it of the HZMB and the NLHC are in would have implications on line with the planning vision and the future development of concept for Lantau. The Lantau. interface between the HZMB project and other developments in the Concept Plan will be carefully considered in the planning stage. The HZMB project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, including those in the EIA Ordinance. In accordance with the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance and the EIA Ordinance, the public will have opportunities to offer their comments on the project in due course.

Annex 4 – F1 p.383 F2. Container Terminal 10

Background The Study on Hong Kong Port - Master Plan 2020 (HKP2020 Study) commissioned by Economic Development and Labour Bureau (EDLB) was completed recently. The main objective of the HKP2020 Study is to formulate a competitive and sustainable strategy and master plan for Hong Kong’s port development over a 20-year time frame.

HKP2020 Study has identified two possible locations for Container Terminal 10 (CT10), namely, Northwest Lantau (NWL) and Southwest (SWTY). Both sites have their pros and cons. No decision has been made on the location of CT10 at this stage. As recommended in the HKP2020 Study, the EDLB will conduct an ecology study on the NWL site option to further assess its environmental suitability for constructing CT10 and further evaluate the relative merits and suitability of the possible locations of NWL and SWTY in light of findings of this ecological study. In parallel, the EDLB will update the Port Cargo Forecast to work out the optimal timing for constructing CT10. When a decision is made on the preferred site, a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and feasibility study will have to be conducted to fulfill the various planning and other requirements.

As there is no decision on the location of CT10, it is not appropriate to include the NWL option in the Concept Plan. The NWL option for CT10 has been referred to on Page 3 of the Concept Plan consultation digest and mentioned in various consultation meetings.

Key Issues Many commenters queried the need and justifications of CT10 and its possible location in NWL. Many were concerned that the CT10 would have serious impacts on the country park extension, the South West Lantau Marine Park, the habitats of Chinese White Dolphins, the preservation of Tai O, and the eco- and heritage-trails. Many were concerned about the conflict between the location of CT10 in NWL and the Concept Plan.

The Way Forward The EDLB will conduct an ecological study on the NWL site option to further assess its environmental suitability for constructing CT10 and further evaluate the relative merits and suitability of the possible locations of NWL and SWTY in light of findings of this ecological study.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General F2-1 CT10 was not included in Keep Lantau Beautiful The Study on HKP2020 Study the Concept Plan for unclear (371) has identified two possible reasons. HK Discovery (227) locations for CT10, namely, NWL Nigel Easterbrook (11) and SWTY. Both sites have their Green Power (440) pros and cons. As no decision P F Lih et al. (384) has been made on the location 30 Standard Letters A for CT10, it is not appropriate to 50 Standard Letters B include the NWL option in the A HKLDC Member Concept Plan. (HKLDC) Leung Kong-yui of Nevertheless, the NWL option for CILTHK (ProIns) CT10 has been referred to on Michael Chiang of Page 3 of the Concept Plan HKIA (PCF) consultation digest and Rob Bunker of LIM mentioned in various consultation (PCF) meetings. p.384 Annex 4 – F2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Clive Noffke of GLA (ECG) F2-2 The reasons for not Dr Martin Williams See responses in F2-1. including CT 10 into the (352) Concept Plan seem weak. Living Islands The failure to include this Movement (42) project as a “conceptual proposal” invalidates the Concept Plan as a consultation document. F2-3 As one of the possible A HKLDC Member See responses in F2-1. locations identified in the (HKLDC) HKP2020 Study for the A CMPB Member development of CT10, the (CMPB) North West Lantau site should feature in the Concept Plan. F2-4 The Concept Plan has not A C for SD Member (C See responses in F2-1. taken into account the for SD) possible container terminal in North West Lantau. This appeared to signal a lack of co-ordination among Government bureaux. F2-5 The port location at North A TPB Member (TPB) See responses in F2-1. West Lantau could also be integrated as part of a comprehensive study for Lantau. F2-6 The on-going consultation Leung Kong-yui of The consultation process of the on the CT10 was done on a CILTHK (ProIns) HKP2020 study is transparent selective basis confining to A Participant (ECG) and comprehensive. the trade. The public should also be consulted on As a port study to outline the the findings of the HKP2020 master plan of Hong Kong port Study, particularly the need (HKP), it carried out and possible location of the comprehensive interviews and CT10 from a wider consultation with the port and perspective. related industries and organisations. The relevant Government bureaux and departments have also participated in monitoring the progress of the Study to ensure a balanced view on the port development.

The HKP2020 Study findings have the support of the Hong Kong Port Development Council, Logistics Development Council and Maritime Industry Council.

Annex 4 – F2 p.385 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses After a briefing for the Economic Services Panel of the Legislative Council in late November 2004, the draft Executive Summary of the Study was made available for public consultation. Thereafter, the study outcome was also presented to the and the Advisory Council on the Environment as well as the Environmental Improvement and Food Hygiene Committee of the .

During the consultation period, submissions from various sectors of the community were received. The views received will be collated and analyzed, and the stakeholders will be further consulted in formulating the programme for implementing the recommendations. The Government remains open to views and suggestions from members of the public. The need for further port development in Hong Kong F2-7 There is no information HK Discovery (227) See responses in F2-1. about the need for CT10 Friends of the Earth provided in the consultation HK (385) The need for CT10 development document. Green Lantau Assoc. is assessed based on the port (274) cargo forecasts, supply of port Gloria Chan (38) facilities in the South China Swire Properties Ltd. region and the competitiveness of (186) Hong Kong port relative to other Kadoorie Farm & ports. The relevant analysis is Botanic Garden detailed in the Executive Corp. (449) Summary of the HKP2020 Study, Dr Martin Williams which is available at the web site (352) of the Port Development Council Ruy Barretto S C (http://www.pdc.gov.hk). (448) Conservancy Assoc. In short, the study compared the (318) (444) estimated future capacities of the Joint Statement on existing port facilities with the port Sustainable cargo forecasts. This showed Development for when new port facilities might be Lantau (541) needed and the extent of such Lantau Island new facilities should the Residents’ Assoc. assumptions behind the forecast (386) be met. If the preferred scenario 30 Standard Letters A occurred, and assuming certain productivity improvements at Hong Kong’s existing facilities, p.386 Annex 4 – F2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses then there is likely to be a need for new container terminals in the first half of the next decade. The Indicative Master Plan suggests that 3 new container berths will be needed by the first half of the next decade and 3 more over the subsequent years. F2-8 Manufacturing has largely Clear The Air (178) Noted. The observations of gone to the Pearl River Green Student Council HKP’s gradual declining market Delta (PRD) and the port (248) share in the South China cargo facilities there are now were in line with the findings of almost equal to Hong Kong the HKP2020 Study. HKP has in service standards and been facing competition from the capacity. It seems clear neighbouring ports, whose that the Hong Kong port is services level and connectivity to now in the wrong place for other ports are strengthening. the current and future HKP’s comparative advantages demand. are under threat. Nevertheless, the HKP2020 Study pointed out that the growth of the South China cargo base was generally expected to be robust over much of the planning period as globalization and the Mainland’s continuing process of trade liberalization would continue to fuel the ports in the region. Moreover, HKP still possesses many competitive advantages, such as high frequency of services, simple customs formalities and high productivity, which were unable to be matched by other competitors, at least, in the medium term. The Study concludes that if competitive measures are implemented to enhance the competitiveness of HKP, our port will still be competitive and would be able to bring forward significant economic contributions to the Hong Kong economy.

We should reduce the The HKP2020 Study decline in container acknowledged the uncertainties throughput in improving the of the demand and supply of port efficiency of existing facilities in the region in the light facilities instead of pushing of the changing market through massive environment and economic investments in a move situation. Given the uncertainties, reminiscent of a dangerous the HKP2020 Study has gamble. Using the present recommended updating the port

Annex 4 – F2 p.387 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses forecast as a basis for cargo forecasts and reviewing the postulating new port demand and supply of facilities in facilities is optimistic. South China and the competitiveness of HKP in order to review the timing of future container terminals.

The construction of CT10 is HKP sector has significant not supported on over-riding contribution to the economy. The environmental grounds, and port is a part of a wider cluster of in the absence of activities that combine to support substantiated information South China regional trade justifying large-scale public growth and prosperity. Taking funds spending on into account interactions between infrastructure likely to the core port industries and the benefit mostly private sector rest of the economy, the port stakeholders, instead of the sector constituted around 4% of whole community. Hong Kong’s GDP and about 110,000 jobs or 3.4% of total employment is closely linked to the port sector.

It is understood that further port and associated infrastructure development may cause environmental concerns. The economic benefits and environmental issues have been weighed very carefully in the Study. Should new port be required in the future, all possible environmental and ecological impacts will need to be examined in detail in the EIA stage to confirm the environmental acceptance and mitigation measures required. F2-9 It is wrong in principle to Living Islands The study has taken a South look at Hong Kong in Movement (378) China perspective in analysing isolation from the rest of the Ruy Barretto S C the relative competitiveness and PRD and try to build more (448) growth opportunity of HKP. The ports and infrastructure. If Study acknowledged the other places in China can uncertainties of the demand and deliver port services supply of port facilities in the cheaper and with less region in the light of the changing pollution and loss of market environment and countryside than Hong economic situation. Given the Kong, they should be uncertainties, the HKP2020 Study encouraged. There is no has recommended updating the need to import and create port cargo forecasts and pollution and environmental reviewing the demand and supply damage just to compete for of facilities in South China and port services. the competitiveness of HKP in order to work out the optimal p.388 Annex 4 – F2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses timing of future container terminal development. F2-10 The need for building Conservancy Assoc. See responses in F2-8 and F2-9. another container terminal in (318) Hong Kong is questionable. So Chi-ming (356) The Government is urged to Samuel Chan (208) conduct a thorough EIA of the proposed CT 10 and Logistic Park before making any decision. Site Selection for CT10 F2-11 Noting the planning Kadoorie Farm & As the future container terminal intention to preserve the Botanic Garden should be able to meet the beauty of Lantau stated in Corp. (449) operational requirements of the the HK2030 Study, what latest and planned mega bearing this should have on container vessels and the mode deciding the locations of the of operation when the terminal is proposed CT10? in place, the following broad criteria were adopted in evaluation during site selection process:

1. Port Development and Programme

2. Engineering Feasibility

3. Marine Impact Assessment

4. Land Use Compatibility Performance

5. Environmental Acceptability

6. Economic and Financial Performance

Two sites, namely SWTY and NWL have been identified and both of them have their pros and cons. F2-12 It may be more cost effective Mientje Torey (355) While the SWTY site is one of the to combine the logistic park options for container terminal and CT10, and construct development, it has its own them in Tsing Yi, which is a weaknesses. It is likely that land more developed place with resumption would be highly existing logistic/port problematic and the need to facilities. relocate the existing oil depots and decontaminate the site would have other planning, land use and environmental implications. We will further evaluate the relative merits and suitability of the

Annex 4 – F2 p.389 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses possible locations of NWL and SWTY in the light of the findings of the proposed ecology study. F2-13 Alternative locations for Charles Frew (48) CT10 have been proposed Tam Ka-ki (44) by some consultees, such as:

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

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

- Other locations far away Chi and Fan Lau are from residential areas, falling within the Lantau South e.g. or Fan Country Park. Port development Lau; and at Chi Ma Wan/Fan Lau would contravene the conservation theme and sustainable recreation theme for South Lantau, and would create adverse environmental and transport problems.

The waters around Fan Lau is a proposed Marine Park. The development of CT10 at Fan Lau would jeopardize the implementation of the Marine Park. Fan Lau is too close to the busy shipping route for fast and too exposed to weather.

p.390 Annex 4 – F2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The waters at Chi Ma Wan is shallow, substantial dredging will be required. The approach has limited sea room which may not be sufficient for large container vessels to manoeuvre. Also, the approach will cross the existing main shipping lanes, this is not satisfactory from a marine safety point of view. - Other locations outside The west Tuen Mun site is limited Lantau, e.g. Tuen Mun by the high volumes of marine traffic present in Urmston Road and strong ocean currents. In addition, the required new approach channel situated outside Hong Kong waters will bring substantial planning and operational difficulties. The Impacts of CT10 F2-14 As the construction of CT 10 Friends of the Earth The HKP2020 Study has will involve extensive HK (385) identified two possible locations reclamation to form an Green Student Council for further investigations for the offshore island covering 245 (248) development of CT10, namely ha, with roads connecting to HK Discovery (227) NWL and SWTY. Both sites the proposed HZMB and Lantau Post (90) have their pros and cons. roads along the North Keep Lantau Beautiful According to the HKP2020 Study, Lantau, resulting in (371) it is not possible at this stage to increased pollution created Dr Martin Williams determine whether or not it will be by container ships and (352) environmentally acceptable for container trucks, there Robin Peard (400) the NWL site or for the SWTY would be a serious impact S Y (63) site. As recommended in the on the Country Park So Chi-ming (356) Study, an ecological study on the extension, the South West Undisclosed (161) NWL site will be carried out, prior Lantau Marine Park, the Tai O Residents’ to any project level EIA under the living environment of Rights Concern EIA Ordinance, to study the Chinese White Dolphins, the Group (380) cumulative ecological impacts as preservation of Tai O, and Cheung Man-kuen well as the feasibility and the eco- and heritage trails. (367) practicability of any ecological Samuel Chan (208) mitigation measures. The Wong Wai-king (302) proposed container port Wong Man-kwong development is one of the (232) designated projects under Tam Ka-ki (44) Schedule 2 of the EIA Ordinance, 30 Standard Letters A it therefore, regardless of the A TPB Member (TPB) location, will be subject to the Rob Bunker of LIM statutory requirements of the EIA (LCF) Ordinance, including feasibility study and detailed environmental assessment to comply with the procedures and requirements stipulated under the EIA Ordinance to prove its

Annex 4 – F2 p.391 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses environmental acceptability. The public can offer their comments on the Project Profile and EIA Report. F2-15 The proposed facilities in the An AAB Member The Concept Plan proposals to Concept Plan would have a (AAB) be taken forward will be subject to cumulative impact on the Conservancy Assoc. detailed studies, including EIAs, environment of Lantau far (444) to establish their feasibility more significant than each Joint Statement on including the environmental of the individual facilities Sustainable acceptability. Cumulative may have on their own. Development for impacts arising from relevant Not only has this cumulative Lantau (541) projects will be taken into account impact not been explained in in the study process as required the Concept Plan, but also under the EIA Ordinance. many other related developments, including the HZMB, the proposed CT 10 off Tai O, the proposed LNG Terminal at , are not included in the Concept Plan. The public is therefore being deprived of the opportunity to consider the pros and cons of the Concept Plan in a holistic manner. F2-16 The Port Master Plan simply Friends of the Earth See responses in F2-14. contradicts the conservation HK (385) efforts outlined in the Concept Plan. It would be interesting to know how the Government intends to commit to and successfully implement the conservation proposals in the Concept Plan, if CT 10 goes ahead at North West Lantau. The impacts of the port-related traffic both on land and at sea has been downplayed under the Concept Plan. F2-17 The possible location of CT South Lantau Liaison Traffic forecast modeling based 10 on North Lantau has Group (360) on input assumptions indicates been calculated to increase that container traffic constitutes traffic on the NLH by 5.8% only part of the total traffic, which during rush hour. This can be accommodated within the figure is highly doubtable strategic network, given further because the number of improvement in boundary heavy vehicles between 5.5 arrangements and continued and 24 tonnes increased rationalisation. with approximately 19% in 2004 as compared to 2003. Nevertheless, the HKP2020 The same happened with Study acknowledged the possible p.392 Annex 4 – F2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses heavy vehicles of more than traffic impact of further port 24 tonnes with about 12.5%. development. Container That would mean that an terminal development is one of increase of heavy vehicles the designated projects listed of more than 15% on under Schedule 2 of the EIA average. Ordinance. The proposed container terminal development must, regardless of the location of the preferred site, be subject to feasibility study as well as detailed environmental assessment to comply with the procedures and requirements stipulated under the EIA Ordinance to prove its environmental acceptability. The traffic flow to be generated by the terminal development and its impacts on the existing traffic network will be assessed in the Traffic Impact Assessment study under the feasibility study. F2-18 The existing highly scenic Keep Lantau Beautiful See responses in F2-14. natural coastline should be Alliance (544) conserved. CT10 must not be placed off Tai O. There should be no further degradation of dolphin habitat.

Annex 4 – F2 p.393 F3. Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal

Background The CLP Power (CLP)/Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO) intended to develop a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in Hong Kong. On their own initiative, CLP/CAPCO have started a search for a site for the proposed LNG Terminal and have initiated an environmental and risk assessment as part of the site search. Soko Islands and Black Point are the two preferred sites. In June 2005, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) issued an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study Brief under the EIA Ordinance to the CLP/CAPCO to commission an EIA for the proposed LNG terminal for both sites. To date the CLP/CAPCO has yet to make a formal submission to the Economic Development and Labour Bureau (EDLB) for a LNG Terminal in Hong Kong.

Key Issue Grave concerns and speculation were raised on a LNG Terminal proposed at Soko Islands. Many considered that it was in conflict with the marine park proposed at Soko Islands. Many enquired on the position of the marine park proposal.

The Way Forward Soko Islands is one of the preferred sites being considered by CLP/CAPCO for the proposed LNG Terminal. It is not part of the Concept Plan. The land use compatibility, environmental feasibility and other issues are yet to be resolved.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses LNG Terminal is proposed at Soko Islands and the proposal is not included in the Concept Plan F3-1 The proposal is outside Living Islands CLP/CAPCO have, on their own public discussion; there is Movement (42) initiative, started a search for a no mention of public Ruy Barretto S C site for a proposed LNG Terminal objection against the (448) in Hong Kong and have initiated proposal. an environmental and risk assessment as part of the site search. Soko Islands and Black Point are two preferred sites being considered by CLP/CAPCO. On 13 May 2005, the CLP/CAPCO formally submitted the project profile on both sites for the application of an EIA study brief under the EIA Ordinance. The project profile was exhibited for public comments under the EIA Ordinance between 14 and 27 May 2005. In June 2005, EPD issued an EIA Study Brief under the EIA Ordinance for the CLP/CAPCO to commission an EIA for the proposed LNG terminal for both sites.

To date, the CLP/CAPCO has yet to make a formal submission to EDLB for a LNG Terminal in Hong p.394 Annex 4 – F3 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Kong. It is therefore not appropriate to include the proposal of CLP/CAPCO in the Concept Plan. F3-2 The community must be Business Environment See responses in F3-1. able to see how this as well Council Ltd. (383) as other community needs Conservancy Assoc. fit into the strategic plan and (444) vision for Lantau; the public Joint Statement on is deprived of opportunity to Sustainable consider the pros and cons Development for of the Concept Plan in a Lantau (541) holistic manner. F3-3 The omission of the outlying Green Lantau Assoc. For Soko Islands and the islands which are for (65) (274) surrounding waters, apart from conservation and Soko Living Islands being a potential site for Islands intended for a Movement (378) designation as a marine park, marine park in the South Kadoorie Farm & there are other competing uses. West New Territories Botanic Garden Recommended Corp. (449) Development Strategy 2001 Clive Noffke of GLA from the Concept Plan is not (PCF) acceptable. F3-4 The impact of the proposed Save Our Shorelines See responses in F3-1. LNG Terminal should be (372) assessed together with Gavin Coates (399) developments in South Lantau. F3-5 The status of the project Green Power (440) See responses in F3-1. should be clarified and to assess whether the development is considered viable and how public would be engaged in the whole process for shaping a sustainable plan for the long-term development of Lantau. Proposed LNG Terminal not compatible with planning principle in the Concept Plan F3-6 It is hard to see how a LNG Swire Properties Ltd. Noted. Soko Islands is one of Terminal at Soko Islands (186) the preferred sites being can be compatible with a considered by CLP/CAPCO for a possible marine park or the proposed LNG Terminal in Hong principle of protecting other Kong. To date, EDLB has yet to parts of Lantau by restricting receive a formal submission from major infrastructure to North CLP/CAPCO for a LNG Terminal Lantau. in Hong Kong.

The land use compatibility, environmental feasibility and other issues are yet to be resolved.

Annex 4 – F3 p.395 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses F3-7 It is not compatible with HK Discovery (227) See responses in F3-6. intention of conserving the A Participant beautiful coastline of South (HKGCC) Lantau for conservation and tourism; not compatible with proposed recreational uses in South Lantau. F3-8 It would affect development Choi Yiu-cheong, See responses in F3-6. potential of the islands for Tung Chung recreational use. resident (LCF) F3-9 Concern about the South Lantau Liaison See responses in F3-6. combination of a LNG Group (360) Terminal together with the Nick Shaw (263) planning of a marine park at Chan Siu-lun (432) Soko Islands. LNG proposal would have negative environmental impact F3-10 The possible development Friends of the Earth Under the EIA Ordinance, a of a LNG Terminal at Soko HK (385) storage, transfer and Islands will have a huge Clive Noffke of GLA transfer-shipment of LNG impact on the marine life in (PCF) facilities with a storage capacity the area, and is likely to of not less than 200 tonnes is a cause irreparable damage; designated project. Therefore, would cause destruction to unless exempted, an the islands environmental permit is required under the EIA Ordinance for the F3-11 The Soko Islands are Robin Peard (400) construction and operation of the environmentally sensitive proposed LNG Terminal. since turtles lay eggs on the

beaches and the islands are breeding area for sea eagles. The proposed LNG Terminal should be sited at another location. Object to the LNG Terminal proposal F3-12 The beautiful beaches and Chan Choi-fung (53) Noted. scenic environment of Soko Islands are suitable for resort development. Other Comments F3-13 Although LNG is more South Lantau Liaison Noted. environmental-friendly, LNG Group (360) is still fossil fuel. The increased production of energy still encourages people to use more electricity from fossil fuels. F3-14 The use of LNG would deter Ng Wing-choi (308) As a means to enhance supply the use of recycle energy. reliability, the Government supports diversity in the use of fuels, including natural gas, for power generation. p.396 Annex 4 – F3 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses F3-15 CLP/CAPCO are CLP Power HK Ltd. See responses in F3-14. considering the development (441) of a LNG Terminal in Hong To date, the CLP/CAPCO has yet Kong. Site selection work to make a formal submission to for the LNG Terminal is sill in the EDLB for a LNG Terminal in progress, and no decision Hong Kong. has yet been made on the final choice of the site. Tai The land use compatibility, A Chau at Soko Islands environmental feasibility and being one of the preferred other issues relating to a sites. proposed LNG Terminal at Soko Islands are yet to be resolved. The use of natural gas in power generation has helped to ensure a reliable supply to electricity and has contributed to significant reductions in air emissions.

Importing LNG to Hong Kong is considering the most cost-effective and sustainable solution for securing a long-term reliable gas supply for Hong Kong.

With proper planning, careful design and responsible operations, a LNG Terminal could co-exist with the context of the conservation plan for the waters off South Lantau.

Annex 4 – F3 p.397

Abbreviations

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

(AAA) Abbreviation in brackets indicates the respective consultative sessions (Please refer to Annex 1 – List of Consultative Sessions for details). (000) Number in brackets indicates the number of submission (Please refer to Annex 2 – List of Written Submissions for details).