Airport Tung Chung Link Project

Monthly EM&A Report
(Reporting Period: 17 - 31 December 2025)

January 2026


 


 

Contents

Executive summary

1       Introduction

1.1      Background

1.2      Project Organisation

1.3      Construction Programme

1.4      Construction Works Undertaken During the Reporting Month

1.5      Schedule and Progress of EP Submission

2       Air Quality

2.1      Monitoring Requirements

2.1.1         Monitoring Parameters

2.1.2         Monitoring Locations

2.1.3         Monitoring Equipment and Methodology

2.1.4         Action and Limit Levels

2.1.5         Event and Action Plan

2.2      Monitoring Schedule and Summary of Impact Air Quality Monitoring Results

3       Noise

3.1      Monitoring Requirements

3.1.1         Monitoring Parameters

3.1.2         Monitoring Locations

3.1.3         Monitoring Equipment and Methodology

3.1.4         Action and Limit Levels

3.1.5         Event and Action Plan

3.2      Monitoring Schedule and Summary of Impact Construction Noise Monitoring Results

4       Water Quality

4.1      Monitoring Requirements

4.1.1         Monitoring Parameters

4.1.2         Monitoring Locations

4.1.3         Monitoring Equipment and Methodology

4.1.4         Action and Limit Levels

4.1.5         Event and Action Plan

4.2      Summary of Monitoring Results

5       Environmental Site Inspection and Audit

5.1      Environmental Site Inspection

5.2      Waste Management

5.3      Permit and Licences

6       Report on the Non-compliances, Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Status of Prosecutions

6.1      Summary of Exceedance of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit

6.2      Summary of Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

6.3      Implementation Status of Environmental Protection and Pollution Control / Mitigation Measures

7       Future Key Issues

7.1      Construction Programme for the Upcoming Month

7.2      Environmental Site Inspection and Monitoring Schedule for the Next Reporting Period

8       Conclusions and Recommendations

 

 

Tables

Table 1.1: Contact Information of Key Personnel

Table 1.2: Status of the Submissions as Required under the EP

Table 2.1: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Table 2.2: Equipment Used During the Impact Air Quality Monitoring in the Reporting Period

Table 2.3: Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality

Table 2.4: Summary of Impact Air Quality Monitoring Results

Table 3.1: Noise Monitoring Stations

Table 3.2: Equipment Used During the Impact Construction Noise Monitoring in the Reporting Period

Table 3.3: Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise

Table 3.4: Summary of Impact Noise Monitoring Results

Table 4.1: Water Quality Monitoring Stations

Table 4.2: Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

Table 4.3: Corresponding Control and Impact Monitoring Stations during Impact Monitoring

Table 5.1: Summary of Site Inspections and Recommendations

Table 5.2: Valid Environmental Permits / Licences

Table 6.1: Statistics on Exceedance of the Action or Limit Levels for Environmental Monitoring

Table 6.2: Statistics on Environmental Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

 

Appendices  

A.        Project Organisation 

B.        Construction Works Programme

C.       Environmental Monitoring Results

D.       Calibration Certificates

E.        Event and Action Plans

F.        Environmental Monitoring and Site Inspection Schedule

G.       Waste Flow Table

H.       Implementation Schedule of Environmental Mitigation Measures

 

Executive summary

The construction works of the Airport Tung Chung Link (“ATCL”) Project commenced on 17 December 2025; therefore, the construction phase EM&A programme of the ATCL Project started on 17 December 2025. During the reporting period, no marine works in relation to the marine viaduct was undertaken thus no water quality monitoring was conducted. The ET of the ATCL Project has undertaken environmental site inspections and environmental monitoring under the construction phase EM&A programme during the reporting period.

Table I: Summary of Monitoring Activities in the Reporting Period

Monitoring Activities

Date of Monitoring Events

Number of Monitoring Events  

Air Quality Monitoring

18, 23 and 29 Dec 2025

3

Noise Monitoring

18, 23 and 30 Dec 2025

3

 

 

 

 

Breaches of Action and Limit Levels

Air quality and noise monitoring was conducted during the reporting period, and no exceedance was recorded.

Site Inspection

During the reporting period, three (3) site inspections were carried out on 17, 22 and 29 December 2025, joint IEC site inspection with Environmental Management Meeting was carried out on 22 December 2025.

Complaint Log

There was no complaint received in relation to the environmental impact during the reporting period.

Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

There was no notification of summons or successful prosecutions received during the reporting period.

Reporting Changes

There was no reporting change during the reporting period.

Key Activities in the Reporting Period

As informed by the Contractor, the major construction activities for the reporting period are summarised below:

Land-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation works).

Marine-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation works).

Future Key Issues

As informed by the Contractor, the major construction activities for the next reporting period are summarised below:

Land-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation);

·         Tree Felling (site preparation); and

·         Piling works.

Marine-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation).

 

1        Introduction

1.1       Background

The project proponent, Airport Authority Hong Kong (“AAHK”) is planning to construct a dedicated road, named as the Airport Tung Chung Link (“ATCL”), to extend the passenger transport services using autonomous vehicles (“AV”) from the Airportcity Link (“ACL”), which is currently under construction, to Tung Chung, aiming to enhance connectivity between the Hong Kong Port (“HKP”), SKYCITY and Tung Chung.

ATCL Project (hereafter referred to as “the Project”), comprising ATCL and the marine facilities in the waters between Airport Island and HKP Island, is a designated project under Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (“EIAO”). The ATCL Project Environmental Impact Assessment Report (“EIAR”) (Register No. AEIAR-254/2023) was approved by the Director of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) and an Environmental Permit No. EP-630/2023 for the construction and operation of the ATCL Project was first granted by DEP to AAHK on 26 October 2023. Subsequently an application for variation of the Environmental Permit was submitted on 3 November 2025 and the current valid Environmental Permit (No. EP-630/2023/A) (hereafter referred to as “the EP”) was issued by Environmental Protection Department (“EPD”) on 1 December 2025.

The marine facilities in the waters between Airport Island and HKP Island are included in the ATCL Project EIAR (Register No. AEIAR-254/2023) and the ATCL Project EP (EP No. EP-630/2023/A), however, the construction of marine facilities and spur line of ATCL (including Academy Station) are not included in the current stage of ATCL construction. The alignment of ATCL is shown in Figure 1.1.

In February 2025, Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited (MMHK) was commissioned by AAHK under Contract C24C02 to provide Environmental Team (ET) consultancy services for implementation of an EM&A programme in accordance with the ATCL Project EP requirements throughout the Pre-construction, Construction and Post-construction phases of the ATCL Project. The construction phase EM&A programme of the ATCL Project started on 17 December 2025.

This is the 1st Monthly EM&A report summarising the key findings of the construction phase EM&A programme from 17 to 31 December 2025 (the reporting period) and is submitted to fulfil requirements in Condition 3.4 of EP and Section 12.3 of EM&A Manual of the Project.

1.2       Project Organisation

The organisation chart and lines of communication with respect to the on-site environmental management structure of the key personnel are shown in Appendix A. The key personnel contact names and numbers are summarized in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Contact Information of Key Personnel

Party

Position

Name

Telephone

Project Manager’s Representative

(Airport Authority Hong Kong)

Principal Manager, Environmental Compliance, Sustainability

Lawrence Tsui

2183 2734

Environmental Team (ET)

(Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited)

Environmental Team Leader

Thomas Chan

2828 5967

Deputy Environmental Team Leader

Ken Wong

2828 5817

Independent Environmental

Checker (IEC)

(AECOM Asia Company Limited)

Independent Environmental

Checker

Lemon Lam

3856 5680

Main Contractor of Contract No. C24W08

(Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.)

Project Manager

Hiroshi Fujimoto

9165 4070

Environmental Manager

Gideon Cheng

9731 5852

Senior Environmental Officer

So Chi Ho

9139 3831

1.3       Construction Programme

The construction phase EM&A programme of the Project started on 17 December 2025. During the reporting period, no marine works in relation to the marine viaduct was undertaken.

The construction works programme and the construction works area of the Project are shown in Appendix B and Figure 1.1 respectively.

1.4       Construction Works Undertaken During the Reporting Month

A summary of construction activities undertaken during this reporting period is presented in Figure 1.2 and summarised below:

Land-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation works).

Marine-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation works).

1.5       Schedule and Progress of EP Submission

The status of the submissions as required in the EP is presented in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Status of the Submissions as Required under the EP

EP Condition

Submission

Submission Timeframe

Status

2.8

EP Submission Schedule

No later than 1 month before the commencement of construction of the Project

Submitted and accepted by the EPD

2.9

Management Organization

No later than 2 weeks before the commencement of construction of the Project

Submitted and accepted by the EPD

2.10

Construction Works Schedule and Location Plans

No later than 2 months before the commencement of construction of the Project

Submitted and accepted by the EPD

2.11

Construction Noise Management Plan

No later than 2 months before the commencement of construction works of the Project

Submitted

2.13

Silt Curtain Deployment Plan

No later than 2 months before the commencement of marine works involving deployment of silt curtains of the Project

Submitted

2.14

Landscape and Visual Mitigation Plan

No later than 2 months before the commencement of construction of the Project or otherwise approved by the Director

Submitted

2.17

Noise Performance Test Report for Zero Emission Vehicles

At least 2 months before commencement of operation of the Project

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3.3

Baseline Monitoring Report

At least 2 weeks before the commencement of construction of the Project

Submitted and accepted by the EPD

 

 

2         Air Quality

2.1       Monitoring Requirements

According to the Sections 3.2.23 to 3.2.28 in the ATCL Project EM&A Manual, impact air quality monitoring for 1-hour Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) should be carried out at designated monitoring locations for at least three times in every six days when the highest dust impacts occur. Further details of the impact air quality monitoring are presented in the following sections.

2.1.1        Monitoring Parameters

1-hour TSP levels have been measured during impact air quality monitoring in accordance with the ATCL Project EM&A Manual. The monitoring information (e.g. monitoring date, monitoring time, weather conditions, dust source(s), other specific phenomena) was recorded in the data record sheet during the monitoring.

2.1.2        Monitoring Locations

The monitoring locations for impact air quality monitoring are summarised in Table 2.1 and shown in Figure 2.1.

Table 2.1: Impact Air Quality Monitoring Stations

ID

ASR ID adopted in EIA Report

Description

Monitoring Parameter

Monitoring Level

AM1a (1)

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Tat Tung Road Garden

1-hour TSP

Ground Floor

AM2

A11

Hong Kong Airlines Training Academy

1-hour TSP

Ground Floor

AM3

A10

CNAC House

1-hour TSP

Podium

Remark:

(1)    As advised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Tung Chung Community Garden (original monitoring station ID: AM1; ASR ID: A20) as stipulated in Table 3.1 of the ATCL Project EM&A Manual has been decommissioned and hence not accessible. Therefore, Tat Tung Road Garden which located next to the Tung Chung Community Garden is proposed to be the alternative air quality monitoring station. The proposed alternative location was agreed by the Independent Environmental Checker (“IEC”) and AAHK on 3 April 2025 and approved by EPD on 2 June 2025.

Impact air quality monitoring station, AM4, which is designated in the ATCL Project EM&A Manual for the proposed marine facilities during construction phase is not included in this report, as the construction of marine facilities is not part of the current stage of ATCL construction (refer to Section 1.1).

2.1.3        Monitoring Equipment and Methodology

Direct reading method by the use of portable direct reading dust meters was proposed to be used for impact air quality monitoring for this ATCL Project, based on the provisions set out in Section 3.2.7 of the ATCL Project EM&A Manual. With the use of portable direct reading dust meters, it can allow prompt and direct results for the EM&A reporting and the implementation of the Event and Action Plan. The proposal for adopting direct reading method by the use of portable direct reading dust meters was approved by the IEC.

General meteorological conditions throughout the impact monitoring period were recorded. It is considered that the wind data obtained at the existing Hong Kong Observatory’s (HKO) Chek Lap Kok wind station is representative of the Project area and could be used for undertaking the impact air quality monitoring programme for the ATCL Project. The proposed use of the existing wind data collected from Chek Lap Kok wind station for wind data collection instead of setting up wind monitoring equipment near the monitoring stations was proposed by the ET Leader and agreed by the IEC, in accordance with the requirements stated in Section 3.2.9 of the ATCL Project EM&A Manual.

The measuring procedures of the portable direct reading dust meter are followed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual as presented below:

SIBATA model no. LD-3B

a)    set POWER to “ON” and make sure that the battery level was not flash or in low level;

b)    pull the air sampling inlet cover up;

c)     push the knob at [MEASURE] position;

d)    set time/mode setting to [BG] by pushing the time setting switch;

e)    start the background measurement by pushing the Start/Stop switch once;

f)      turn knob to [SENSI. ADJ] position and push Start/Stop switch once to start the span check;

g)    gently return knob to the [MEASURE] position;

h)    push the time setting switch to change the time setting display to [LOG];

i)      remove the cap and start measurement.

SIBATA model no. LD-5R

a)    turn ON the power switch;

b)    close the air sampling port cap;

c)     turn the scattering plate knob to [MEASURE];

d)    perform the BG measurement (8 seconds + 6 seconds);

e)    turn the scattering plate knob to [SENSI. ADJ.];

f)      perform the SPAN measurement (60 seconds);

g)    turn the scattering plate knob to [MEASURE];

h)    open the air sampling port cap;

i)      select the measurement mode;

j)      start the measurement;

k)     finish the measurement (automatically or manually);

l)      close the air sampling port cap;

m)   perform the BG measurement (8 seconds + 6 seconds);

n)    turn OFF the power switch

Table 2.2 summarises the equipment used in the reporting period. Copies of the calibration certificates for the equipment used during the reporting period are attached in Appendix D. The portable direct reading dust meter would be calibrated every year against High Volume Sampler (HVS) to check the validity and accuracy of the results measured by direct reading method.

Table 2.2: Equipment Used During the Impact Air Quality Monitoring in the Reporting Period

Equipment

Model

Portable Direct Reading Dust Meter

 

SIBATA LD-3B (serial no. 456668)

SIBATA LD-3B (serial no. 6z7784)

2.1.4        Action and Limit Levels

In accordance with the ATCL Project EM&A Manual, baseline air quality monitoring of 1-hour TSP levels at the air quality monitoring stations were established as presented in the Baseline Monitoring Report. The Action and Limit Levels of the impact air quality monitoring are presented in Table 2.3

Table 2.3: Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality

Parameter

Monitoring Station

Action Level (μg/m3)

Limit Level (μg/m3)

1-hour TSP Level in μg/m3

AM1a

270

500

AM2

274

500

AM3

275

500

2.1.5        Event and Action Plan

Should non-compliance of the air quality criteria occur, actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Appendix E shall be carried out.

2.2       Monitoring Schedule and Summary of Impact Air Quality Monitoring Results

Impact air quality monitoring was conducted on 18, 23 and 29 December 2025 during the reporting period, the schedule of impact air quality monitoring conducted in the reporting period is provided in Appendix F. The impact air quality monitoring results obtained in the reporting period are summarised in Table 2.4, with detailed impact air quality monitoring results, graphical presentation and wind data presented in Appendix C.

Table 2.4: Summary of Impact Air Quality Monitoring Results

Monitoring Station

1-hr TSP Concentration Range (μg/m3)

Average 1-hr TSP Concentration (μg/m3)

Action Level (μg/m3)

Limit Level (μg/m3)

AM1a

28 - 51

39

270

500

AM2

31 - 49

40

274

500

AM3

24 - 48

36

275

500

During the monitoring, piling operation not related to the ATCL Project was observed in the vicinity.

The monitoring results were within the corresponding Action and Limit Levels at all monitoring stations in the reporting period and no exceedance for impact air quality monitoring was recorded.


 

3        Noise

3.1       Monitoring Requirements

According to the Section 4.3.11 in the ATCL Project EM&A Manual, impact construction noise monitoring for Leq (30min) should be carried out at designated monitoring locations once every week when there are project-related construction activities being undertaken within a radius of 300m from the monitoring stations. Further details of the impact construction noise monitoring are presented in the following sections.

3.1.1        Monitoring Parameters

Construction noise level should be measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (Leq). Leq (30min) shall be used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays.  For all other time periods, Leq (5min) shall be employed for comparison with the Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) criteria. As supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and L90 were also obtained for reference.

3.1.2        Monitoring Locations

The monitoring locations for impact construction noise monitoring are summarised in Table 3.1 and shown in Figure 3.1.

Table 3.1: Noise Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Station ID

Representative NSR ID in EIA Report

Description

Monitoring Level

Type of Measurement

NM1

N01

Seaview Crescent

Roof-top of Block 1

(Direction: SW)

Façade measurement

NM2

N03

Ling Liang Church E Wun Secondary School

Roof-top

(Direction: W)

Façade measurement

NM3

N08

Fu Tung Estate Tung Ma House

Roof-top

(Direction: N)

Façade measurement

NM4

N09

Tung Chung Crescent

Roof-top of Block 5

(Direction: NE)

Façade measurement

NM5(1)

N10

Priests’ Quarters of the Planned Visitation Church Development

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Remark:

(1)    The Priests’ Quarters of the Planned Visitation Church Development is under construction during the impact noise monitoring period. Subject to the construction programme of the planned NSR, its impact monitoring status will be reviewed when necessary.

3.1.3        Monitoring Equipment and Methodology

Hand-held sound level meter was used for impact noise monitoring. Sound level meter in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651:1979 (Type 1) and 804:1985 (Type 1) specifications was used for carrying out the impact construction noise monitoring. Immediately prior to and following each noise measurement, the accuracy of the sound level meter was checked using an acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known frequency.  The noise measurements were made in accordance with standard acoustical principles and practices in relation to weather conditions. Measurements would be accepted as valid only if the calibration level from before and after the noise measurement agrees to within 1.0 dB.

Table 3.2 summarises the equipment used in the reporting period. Copies of the calibration certificates for the equipment used during the reporting period are attached in Appendix D.

Table 3.2: Equipment Used During the Impact Construction Noise Monitoring in the Reporting Period

Equipment

Model

Sound Level Meter

Rion NL-53 (serial no. 01141565)

Acoustic Calibrator

CAL 200 (serial no.: 10227)

3.1.4        Action and Limit Levels

The Action and Limit Levels of the impact noise monitoring are presented in Table 3.3

Table 3.3: Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise

Monitoring Station

Time Period

Action Level

Limit Level (Leq (30min), dB(A))

NM1

0700-1900 hrs on

normal weekdays

When one documented complaint is received

75

NM2

70 dB(A) and 

65 dB(A) during examination period

NM3

75

NM4

75

NM5

75

3.1.5        Event and Action Plan

Should non-compliance of the construction noise criteria occur, actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Appendix E shall be carried out.

3.2       Monitoring Schedule and Summary of Impact Construction Noise Monitoring Results

Impact construction noise monitoring was conducted on 18, 23 and 30 December 2025 during the reporting period, the schedule of impact construction noise monitoring conducted in the reporting period is provided in Appendix F. The impact noise monitoring results obtained in the reporting period are summarised in Table 3.4, with detailed impact noise monitoring results and graphical presentation presented in Appendix C.

Table 3.4: Summary of Impact Noise Monitoring Results

Monitoring Station

Noise Level Range

(Leq (30min), dB(A))

Limit Level 

(Leq (30min), dB(A))

NM1 (2)

52 - 62

75

NM2 (2)

63 - 65

70(1)

NM3 (2)

64 - 65

75

NM4 (2)

48 - 65

75

Notes:

(1)    Will be reduced to 65dB(A) during school examination periods. No school examination took place during this reporting period.

(2)    When the noise measurement results being higher than the baseline monitoring levels, to reduce the influence of non-Project related noise on the monitoring results, those measurement results would be corrected with reference to the baseline monitoring results.

During the monitoring, traffic noise and piling operation not related to the ATCL Project was noted in the vicinity.

No complaint was received from any sensitive receiver that triggered the Action Level. All monitoring results were also within the corresponding Limit Levels at all monitoring stations in the reporting period. Therefore, no exceedance for impact construction noise monitoring was recorded during the reporting period.


 

4        Water Quality

4.1       Monitoring Requirements

According to the Sections 5.7.7 to 5.7.11 in the ATCL Project EM&A Manual, impact water quality monitoring should be carried out at designated monitoring locations for three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides. Further details of the impact water quality monitoring are presented in the following sections.

4.1.1        Monitoring Parameters

Monitoring for Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (DO%), temperature, pH, turbidity, salinity, suspended solid (SS) and water depth should be undertaken at all designated monitoring locations.  All parameters should be measured in-situ whereas SS should be determined by an accredited laboratory.  DO should be presented in mg/L and in % saturation.

Two replicate in-situ measurements and samples collected from each independent sampling event shall be collected to ensure a robust statistically interpretable database.

Other relevant data should also be recorded, including monitoring location / position, time, water depth, tidal stages, weather conditions and any special phenomena or work underway at the construction site.

4.1.2        Monitoring Locations

The marine facilities in the waters between Airport Island and HKP Island are included in the approved ATCL Project EIAR and the ATCL Project EP, however, the construction of marine facilities is not included in the current stage of ATCL construction. Therefore, water quality monitoring will only be undertaken for the marine water quality monitoring stations for the marine viaduct (namely IM2, IM3, SR3, C3 and C4).

The monitoring locations for impact water quality monitoring are summarised in Table 4.1 and shown in Figure 4.1.

Table 4.1: Water Quality Monitoring Stations

Stations

Descriptions

Easting

Northing

IM2

Impact Station

812258

817871

IM3

Impact Station

810725

816626

SR3

Seawater Intake at Tung Chung

811780

817172

C3

Control Station

812785

818754

C4

Control Station

809533

817234

4.1.3        Monitoring Equipment and Methodology

Measurement should be taken at 3 water depths, namely, 1m below water surface, mid-depth and 1m above sea bed, except where the water depth less that 6m, the mid-depth station may be omitted.  Should the water depth be less than 3m, only the mid-depth station will be monitored. 

Duplicate in-situ measurements and water samples collected from each independent monitoring event are required for all parameters to ensure a robust statistically interpretable dataset. At each measurement depth, two consecutive measurements would be taken.  The probes would be retrieved out of the water after the first measurement and then redeployed for the second measurement.  When the difference in value between the first and second measurement of on-site parameters is more than 25% of the value of the first reading, the reading shall be discarded and further readings shall be taken.

In addition, no sampling should be carried out when typhoon signal No. 3 or above or black rainstorm signal is hoisted.

Monitoring Equipment

In-situ measurements at monitoring locations including dissolved oxygen (DO), dissolved oxygen saturation (DO%), pH, temperature, turbidity, salinity and water depth shall be collected. .Calibration of in-situ instruments

In-situ monitoring instruments for water quality parameters shall be checked, calibrated and certified by a laboratory accredited under HOKLAS before use. Responses of sensors and electrodes shall be checked with certified standard solutions before each use. 

Calibration certificates of the monitoring equipment used in the reporting period will be supplemented once impact water quality monitoring commences.

Sample Containers and Storage

Water samples for SS determination shall be stored in high density polythene containers with no preservative added, packed in ice (cooled to 4oC without being frozen) and delivered to the testing laboratory within 24 hours of collection and analysed as soon as possible after collection. 

4.1.4        Action and Limit Levels

In accordance with the ATCL Project EM&A Manual, baseline water quality monitoring at the water quality monitoring stations were established as presented in the Baseline Monitoring Report. The Action and Limit Levels of the impact water quality monitoring are presented in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2: Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

Parameters

Action Level

Limit Level

DO in mg/L

Surface and Middle

5.1

Bottom

3.5

Surface and Middle

4.0

Bottom

2.0

SS in mg/L

Depth Average

10.8

and 120% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day

Depth Average

13.4

and 130% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day

Turbidity in NTU

Depth Average

7.9

and 120% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day

Depth Average

9.9

and 130% of upstream control station at the same tide of the same day

Notes:    

1.     "Depth Average" is calculated by taking the arithmetic means of reading of all sampling depths.

2.     For DO, non-compliance of the water quality limits occurs when monitoring result is lower than the limits.

3.     For turbidity and SS, non-compliance of the water quality limits occurs when monitoring result is higher than the limits.

4.     All the figures given in the table are used for reference only and the EPD may amend the figures whenever it is considered as necessary.

As learnt from the dominant flow direction, control station C4 will be at the upstream during ebb tide while control station C3 will be at the upstream during flood tide. As such, control station C4 will act as the control station during the ebb tide while control station C3 will act as the control station during the flood tide. The arrangement during the impact monitoring is detailed in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3: Corresponding Control and Impact Monitoring Stations during Impact Monitoring  

Tidal Direction

Control Station

Impact Stations

Ebb Tide

C4

IM2, IM3, SR3

Flood Tide

C3

IM2, IM3, SR3

4.1.5        Event and Action Plan

Should non-compliance of the water quality criteria occur, actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Appendix E shall be carried out.

4.2       Summary of Monitoring Results

During the reporting period, no marine works in relation to the marine viaduct was undertaken; therefore, no impact water quality monitoring was conducted in the reporting period.

 

 

5        Environmental Site Inspection and Audit

5.1       Environmental Site Inspection

Site inspections were carried out by ET on a weekly basis to monitor the implementation of proper environmental pollution control mitigation measures for the Project. Key observations were recorded in the site inspection checklist and passed to the Contractor together with the appropriate recommended mitigation measures where necessary.

During the reporting period, weekly site inspections were carried out on 17, 22 and 29 December 2025. Joint IEC site inspection was carried out on 22 December 2025. Bi-weekly landscape and visual site audit was carried out on 17 and 29 December 2025. The site inspection schedule is provided in Appendix F.

Key observations and reminders during the site inspections and landscape and visual site audit are described in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: Summary of Site Inspections and Recommendations

Inspection Date

Key Observations / Reminders

Recommendations / Actions

Close-Out Date

17 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 3, the color of the NRMM label on the excavator, roller and drill rig were faded.

NRMM labels were displayed on the excavator and roller. The drill rig has left the site.

29 Dec 2025

17 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 3, construction materials were found placed on the existing drainage.

Construction materials were removed from the drainage.

22 Dec 2025

17 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 3, dust nuisance was observed during vehicle movement.

Fencing was erected and water spraying was provided on haul road.

22 Dec 2025

17 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 3, chemical containers were found without drip tray.

Chemical containers were cleared.

29 Dec 2025

17 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 3, the contractor should attach a valid Noise Emission Label to the hand-held breaker.

The hand-held breaker was removed from site.

22 Dec 2025

17 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 1 & 3 and along Kwo Lo Wan Road (work area 1 & 4), the contractor was reminded that a waste disposal point should be provided at each area. (Reminder)

Temporary waste collection point was provided.

17 Dec 2025

22 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 1 & 3 and along Kwo Lo Wan Road (work area 1 & 4), general refuse was scattered on the ground.

General refuse was cleared.

29 Dec 2025

22 Dec 2025

At Kwo Lo Wan Road (work area 1 & 4), the Contractor should provide a lock for the chemical waste cabinet to ensure secure containment.

A lock was provided for the chemical waste cabinet.

29 Dec 2025

29 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 1 & 3, the NRMM labels of drill rigs were faded and damaged.

On-going

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29 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 1, the generator and oil container were found without spillage prevention measures.

On-going

--

29 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 1, a hand-held breaker was found on site without a valid Noise Emission Label (NEL).

On-going

--

29 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 1, opened cement bags without properly covered by impervious materials was found.

On-going

--

29 Dec 2025

At Viaduct 3, appropriate dust suppression measures should be implemented for temporary

Stockpile.

On-going

--

5.2       Waste Management

In accordance with Condition 2.16 of the EP, all dump trucks for construction and demolition (C&D) materials transportation and disposal shall be equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) or equivalent automatic identification system (AIS) for real time tracking and monitoring of their travel routings and parking locations in order to avoid illegal dumping or landfilling of C&D materials. The data collected by GPS or equivalent AIS relating to travel routings and parking locations of all dump trucks shall be recorded properly for checking and auditing by ET and IEC respectively. Checking and auditing on the travel routings and parking locations collected by GPS was done in the reporting period. No illegal dumping or landfilling of C&D material was found in the reporting period.

The monthly summary of the waste flow table is provided in Appendix G.

5.3       Permit and Licences

The valid environmental permits and licences for the ATCL during the reporting period are summarised in Table 5.2.

Table 5.2: Valid Environmental Permits / Licences

Type of Permit / Licence

Reference No.

Valid From

Valid Till

Remark

Environmental Permit

EP-630/2023/A

1 Dec 2025

--

N/A

Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

7055562

12 Aug 2025

--

N/A

Construction Dust Notification under APCO

10020078

4 Aug 2025

--

N/A

Construction Noise Permit

--

--

--

--

Chemical Waste Producer

5213-951-P3620-01

25 Aug 2025

--

N/A

Water Discharge Licence

--

--

--

Under Application


 

 

 

6        Report on the Non-compliances, Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Status of Prosecutions

6.1       Summary of Exceedance of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit

Air Quality

There was no exceedance of the Action or Limit Levels for impact air quality monitoring during the reporting period.

Noise

There was no exceedance of the Action or Limit Levels for impact construction noise monitoring during the reporting period.

Water Quality

No impact water quality monitoring was conducted during the reporting period.

Statistics on exceedance of the Action or Limit Levels for environmental monitoring are summarized in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1: Statistics on Exceedance of the Action or Limit Levels for Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

No. of Exceedances Recorded during the Reporting Period

Cumulative No. of Exceedances Recorded since the Project Commenced

Project related

Non-project related

Project related

Non-project related

Air Quality

Action Level

0

0

0

0

Limit Level

0

0

0

0

Construction Noise

Action Level

0

0

0

0

Limit Level

0

0

0

0

Water Quality

Action Level

--

--

--

--

Limit Level

--

--

--

--

6.2       Summary of Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

Complaint Log

There was no complaint received in relation to the environmental impact during the reporting period.

Notifications of Summons or Status of Prosecution

There was no notification of summons or prosecutions received during the reporting period.

Cumulative Statistics

Statistics on complaints, notifications of summons and successful prosecutions are summarized in Table 6.2.

Table 6.2: Statistics on Environmental Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

Reporting Period

Environmental Complaints

Notifications of Summons

Successful Prosecutions

This reporting period (17 – 31 Dec 2025)

0

0

0

From commencement date of construction to end of reporting period

0

0

0

6.3       Implementation Status of Environmental Protection and Pollution Control / Mitigation Measures

The implementation status of environmental protection and pollution control/mitigation measures during the reporting period is presented in Appendix H.


 

7        Future Key Issues

7.1       Construction Programme for the Upcoming Month

As informed by the Contractor, the major construction activities for the next reporting period are summarized below:

Land-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation);

·         Tree Felling (site preparation); and

·         Piling works.

Marine-based portion

·         Pre-drilling (site preparation).

7.2       Environmental Site Inspection and Monitoring Schedule for the Next Reporting Period

The tentative schedule for weekly site inspection and environmental monitoring for the next reporting period is provided in Appendix F.


 

8        Conclusions and Recommendations

General

The construction works for the Project commenced on 17 December 2025; therefore, the construction phase EM&A programme of the ATCL Project started on 17 December 2025. During the reporting period, no marine works in relation to the marine viaduct was undertaken thus no water quality monitoring was conducted. The ET of the Project has undertaken environmental site inspections and environmental monitoring under the construction phase EM&A programme during the reporting period.

Environmental Monitoring

Air quality and noise monitoring was conducted during the reporting period, and no exceedance of Action and Limit Levels was recorded.

Environmental Site Inspections

Weekly environmental site inspections were conducted during the reporting period. No major deficiency was identified during the site inspections. Nevertheless, recommendations on good practices and mitigation measures were given to the Contractor during the site inspections.

Complaint Log

There was no complaint received in relation to the environmental impact during the reporting period.

Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

There was no notification of summons or successful prosecutions received during the reporting period.

Reporting Changes

There was no reporting change during the reporting period.

Recommendations on Compliance / Mitigation Measures Implementation

According to the environmental site inspections conducted during the reporting period, the following recommendations were provided:

Air Quality

·         Regular watering should be adopted to reduce dust emissions from exposed surfaces and unpaved roads.

·         Open stockpiles should be avoided or covered.

·         Bags of cements should be covered entirely by impervious sheeting.

·         Requirements stipulated in the Air Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation should be followed to control potential emissions from non-road mobile machinery.

Water Quality

·         Deposited silt and grit should be removed regularly and disposed of by spreading evenly over stable, vegetated areas.

Waste Management

·         Sufficient waste reception/ disposal points should be provided and with regular collection of waste.

·         Regular cleaning and maintenance programme for drainage systems and sumps should be adopted.

·         Chemical waste should be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes.

·         Drip tray should be provided to chemical waste containers.