


Contents
1.4
Construction Works Undertaken During the Reporting
Month
1.5
Schedule and Progress of EP Submission
2.1.3
Monitoring Equipment and Methodology
2.2
Monitoring Schedule and Summary of Impact Air Quality
Monitoring Results
3.1.3
Monitoring Equipment and Methodology
3.2
Monitoring Schedule and Summary of Impact Construction
Noise Monitoring Results
4.1.3
Monitoring Equipment and Methodology
4.2
Monitoring Schedule and Summary of Impact Water
Quality Monitoring Results
5 Environmental Site Inspection and Audit
5.1
Environmental Site Inspection
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
7.1
Construction Programme for the Upcoming Month
7.2
Environmental Site Inspection and Monitoring Schedule
for the Next Reporting Period
8 Conclusions and Recommendations
Figures
Figure
1.1: Location of the Project
Figure
1.2: Construction Activities Undertaken during the Reporting Period
Figure
2.1: Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Figure
3.1: Noise Monitoring Stations
Figure
4.1: Water Quality Monitoring Stations
Appendices
Appendix
A: Project Organisation
Appendix
B: Construction Works Programme
Appendix
C: Environmental Monitoring Results
Appendix
D: Calibration Certificates
Appendix
E: Event and Action Plans
Appendix
F: Environmental Monitoring and Site Inspection Schedule
Appendix
H: Implementation Schedule of Environmental Mitigation Measures
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 for 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 for 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: Equipment Used for Impact Water Quality Monitoring in the Reporting Period
Table 4.3: Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality
Table 4.4: 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
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.
This is the 7th Monthly EM&A report summarising the key findings of the construction phase EM&A programme from 1 to 30 June 2026 (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.
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. The marine construction works of the marine viaduct between the Airport Island and Tung Chung was commenced on 31 March 2026; therefore, the impact water quality monitoring for the marine viaduct started on 31 March 2026.
Table I: Summary of Monitoring Activities in the Reporting Period
|
Monitoring Activities |
Date of Monitoring Events |
Number of Monitoring Events |
|
Air Quality Monitoring |
3, 9, 15, 18, 24 and 30 Jun 2026 |
6 |
|
Noise Monitoring |
4, 10, 17 and 25 Jun 2026 |
4 |
|
Water Quality Monitoring |
2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20,
23, 25, 27 |
13 |
Breaches of Action and Limit Levels
Air quality, noise and water quality monitoring was conducted during the reporting period, and no exceedance was recorded.
Site Inspection
During the reporting period, five (5) regular weekly site inspections were carried out on 1, 8, 16, 22 and 29 June 2026. A joint IEC site inspection with Environmental Management Meeting was carried out on 16 June 2026.
Complaint Log
One (1) complaint in relation to the noise and air quality impact was received by EPD on 17 June 2026 and the case was referred to ET and IEC on 18 June 2026. Investigation was conducted for the environmental complaint in accordance with the EM&A Manual.
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);
· Bored piling works;
· Underground utilities (UU) diversion works;
· Sheet piling works;
· Hoarding modification works;
· Seawall excavation;
· UU protection works; and
· Construction works of CLP's cable ducts & drawpit.
Marine-based portion
· Pre-drilling (site preparation works);
· Piling works; and
· Silt curtain and temporary working platform installation.
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 works);
· Bored piling works;
· UU diversion works;
· Sheet piling works;
· Hoarding modification works;
· Seawall excavation;
· Construction of L-shaped retaining wall;
· UU protection works; and
· Construction works of CLP's cable ducts & drawpit.
Marine-based portion
· Pre-drilling (site preparation works);
· Piling works; and
· Silt curtain and temporary working platform installation.
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 7th Monthly EM&A report summarising the key findings of the construction phase EM&A programme from 1 to 30 June 2026 (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.
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 |
|
|
Environmental Officer |
C.H. So |
9139 3831 |
|
|
Iris Ho |
6469 3189 |
The construction phase EM&A programme of the Project started on 17 December 2025, while marine construction works of the marine viaduct between the Airport Island and Tung Chung was commenced on 31 March 2026.
The construction works programme and the construction works area of the Project are shown in Appendix B and Figure 1.1 respectively.
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);
· Bored piling works;
· Underground utilities (UU) diversion works;
· Sheet piling works;
· Hoarding modification works;
· Seawall excavation;
· UU protection works; and
· Construction works of CLP's cable ducts & drawpit.
Marine-based portion
· Pre-drilling (site preparation works);
· Piling works; and
· Silt curtain and temporary working platform installation.
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 and accepted by the EPD |
|
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 and accepted by the EPD |
|
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 |
-- |
|
3.3 |
Baseline Monitoring Report |
At least 2 weeks before the commencement of construction of the Project |
Submitted and accepted by the EPD |
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.
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.
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] |
--- |
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).
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 for Impact Air Quality Monitoring in the Reporting Period
|
Equipment |
Model |
|
Portable Direct Reading Dust Meter
|
SIBATA LD-3B (serial no. 336338) |
|
SIBATA LD-3B (serial no. 456666) |
|
|
SIBATA LD-3B (serial no. 6Z7780) |
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 |
In the event of monitoring results at air quality monitoring stations exceeding the Action and/or Limit levels for air quality as defined in Table 2.3, actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Appendix E shall be carried out.
Impact air quality monitoring was conducted on 3, 9, 15, 18, 24 and 30 June 2026 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 |
11 - 25 |
18 |
270 |
500 |
|
AM2 |
5 - 41 |
19 |
274 |
500 |
|
AM3 |
6 - 33 |
16 |
275 |
500 |
During the monitoring, no specific observation was noted 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.
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.
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.
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 |
-- |
--
|
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.
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 for 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) |
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 |
In the event of monitoring results at construction noise monitoring stations exceeding the Action and/or Limit levels for construction noise as defined in Table 3.3, actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Appendix E shall be carried out.
Impact construction noise monitoring was conducted on 4, 10, 17 and 25 June 2026 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 |
64 - 65 |
75 |
|
NM2 |
64 - 65 |
65 / 70 [1] |
|
NM3 |
64 - 65 |
75 |
|
NM4 |
63 - 64 |
75 |
Notes:
[1] Will be reduced to 65dB(A) during school examination periods. School examination took place from 8 to 23 June 2026 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 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.
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, during the marine construction period. Further details of the impact water quality monitoring are presented in the following sections.
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.
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 between the Airport Island and Tung Chung (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 |
Monitoring Methodology
Measurement was 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 was omitted; where the water depth less than 3m, only the mid-depth station was monitored.
Duplicate in-situ measurements and water samples collected from each independent monitoring event was conducted for all parameters to ensure a robust statistically interpretable dataset. At each measurement depth, two consecutive measurements were taken. The probes were retrieved out of the water after the first measurement and then redeployed for the second measurement. The reading would have been discarded and further readings would have been taken when more than 25% difference in value between the first and second measurement of on-site parameters being identified.
In addition, no sampling would have been carried out, when typhoon signal No. 3 or above or black rainstorm signal being hoisted.
Monitoring Equipment
In-situ measurements at monitoring locations including dissolved oxygen (DO), dissolved oxygen saturation (DO%), pH, temperature, turbidity, salinity and water depth were collected using the equipment listed in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2: Equipment Used for Impact Water Quality Monitoring in the Reporting Period
|
Equipment |
Model |
|
Monitoring Position Equipment |
XINUO XF-1069B |
|
Water Sampler |
Horizontal Alpha™ Bottles |
|
Water Depth Detector |
LUCKY™ FF718Li |
|
Multifunctional Meter (measurement of DO, DO% temperature, turbidity, salinity and pH) |
YSI ProDSS (serial no. 16H104233, 21K101469 and 24A102447) |
Calibration of In-situ Instruments
In-situ monitoring instruments for water quality parameters were checked, calibrated and certified by a laboratory accredited under HOKLAS before use. Responses of sensors and electrodes were checked with certified standard solutions before each use.
Wet bulb calibration for DO measurement was carried out before commencement of monitoring and after completion of all measurements each day. The turbidity meter was calibrated in order to establish the relationship between Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) and the levels of suspended solids. A zero check in distilled water was performed with the turbidity probe at least once per monitoring day. The probe was then calibrated with a solution of known NTU. Standard buffer solutions of at least pH 7 and pH 10 was used for calibration of the pH instrument before and after use on each monitoring day.
Copies of the calibration certificates of the monitoring equipment used in the reporting period are attached in Appendix D.
Sample Containers and Storage
Water samples for SS determination were 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.
Laboratory Measurement / Analysis
Analysis of SS level was carried out by ALS Technichem Hong Kong Limited, a HOKLAS accredited laboratory (Reg. No. 066). Sufficient water samples were collected at the monitoring stations for carrying out the laboratory SS determination. All samples were assigned a unique code and accompanied by Chain of Custody (COC) sheets.
The SS determination work started within 24 hours after collection of the water samples. The SS analyses followed the standard method APHA 2540D with a detection limit of 1 mg/L as described in APHA Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 21st Edition.
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 4.3.
Table 4.3: 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 is at the upstream during ebb tide while control station C3 is at the upstream during flood tide. As such, control station C4 is assigned as the control station during the ebb tide while control station C3 is assigned as the control station during the flood tide. The arrangement during the impact monitoring is detailed in Table 4.4.
Table 4.4: 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 |
In the event of water quality monitoring results at impact and seawater intake stations exceeding the Action and/or Limit levels for water quality as defined in Table 4.3, actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Appendix E shall be carried out.
The marine construction works of the marine viaduct commenced on 31 March 2026. The impact water quality monitoring of the marine viaduct was conducted on 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27 and 30 June 2026 during the reporting period. Since Black Rainstorm Warning Signal was in force from 12:55 to 15:05 on 18 June 2026, the impact water quality monitoring at mid-ebb tide was cancelled due to unstable weather conditions and safety concerns. The schedule of impact water quality monitoring conducted in the reporting period is provided in Appendix F. The detailed impact water quality monitoring results and graphical presentation presented in Appendix C.
The monitoring results at all monitoring stations were within the corresponding Action and Limit Levels in the reporting period. Therefore, no exceedance for impact water quality monitoring was recorded.
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, regular weekly site inspections were carried out on 1, 8, 16, 22 and 29 June 2026. A joint IEC site inspection with Environmental Management Meeting was carried out on 16 June 2026. Bi-weekly landscape and visual site audit was carried out on 8 and 22 June 2026. 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 / |
Recommendations / |
Close-Out Date |
|
20 Apr 2026 |
At Pier 7, NRMM and QPME labels were not presented on the crawler crane. |
NRMM label was affixed. Noise mitigation measures of the crawler crane have been reviewed and demonstrated to achieve compliance of relevant noise criteria in updated noise calculation. |
8 Jun 2026 |
|
20 Apr 2026 |
At Pier 7, the Contractor should enhance the noise mitigation measures for the 2 generators. |
Noise mitigation measures of the 2 generators have been reviewed and demonstrated to achieve compliance of relevant noise criteria in updated noise calculation. |
8 Jun 2026 |
|
8 May 2026 |
At Pier 4, QPME label was not presented on the crawler crane. |
Noise mitigation measures of the crawler crane have been reviewed and demonstrated to achieve compliance of relevant noise criteria in updated noise calculation. |
8 Jun 2026 |
|
19 May 2026 |
At TCCS, QPME label was not presented on the excavator and NRMM label was faded. |
On-going |
-- |
|
26 May 2026 |
At TCCS, QPME label was not presented on the crawler crane. |
On-going |
-- |
|
1 Jun 2026 |
At Viaduct 1, a gully of the public drainage near the site exit was not protected. |
The gully was protected with geotextile. |
8 Jun 2026 |
|
1 Jun 2026 |
At Viaduct 1, the footing of the hoarding was not sealed. |
The footing of hoarding was sealed. |
16 Jun 2026 |
|
1 Jun 2026 |
At Viaduct 1, the retained trees were observed without protection. |
A tree protection zone was established for the retained trees. |
8 Jun 2026 |
|
1 Jun 2026 |
At Pier 10, the Contractor was reminded that the silt curtain should be totally enclosed during the bored piling works. (Reminder) |
Silt curtain should be totally enclosed during the bored piling works. |
1 Jun 2026 |
|
1 Jun 2026 |
At Viaduct 3, the Contractor was reminded to provide water spraying regularly on the haul road. (Reminder) |
Water spraying should be provided regularly on the haul road. |
1 Jun 2026 |
|
1 Jun 2026 |
At Viaduct 3, the Contractor was reminded to provide dust suppression measures for the idle stockpile stored on site. (Reminder) |
Dust suppression measures should be provided for the idle stockpile stored on site. |
1 Jun 2026 |
|
8 Jun 2026 |
At Pier 7, the retained trees were observed without protection. |
A tree protection zone was established for the retained trees. |
16 Jun 2026 |
|
8 Jun 2026 |
At Pier 7, seepage of muddy water from the site was observed. |
The affected area was cleaned, and mitigation measures were enhanced. |
16 Jun 2026 |
|
8 Jun 2026 |
At Pier 12, the Contractor was reminded to remove the sediment accumulated in the wastewater treatment facility and to maintain the maintenance records. (Reminder) |
The sediment accumulated in the wastewater treatment facility should be removed, and the maintenance records should be maintained. |
8 Jun 2026 |
|
16 Jun 2026 |
At TCCS, temporary noise barriers were found in improper condition. |
Temporary noise barriers were properly installed. |
25 Jun 2026 |
|
16 Jun 2026 |
At TCCS, Environmental Permit (EP) was not presented at the vehicular site entrance. |
EP was presented at the vehicular site entrance. |
22 Jun 2026 |
|
16 Jun 2026 |
At TCCS, the Contractor was reminded to ensure proper housekeeping. (Reminder) |
Proper housekeeping should be provided. |
16 Jun 2026 |
|
16 Jun 2026 |
At Pier 7, QPME label was not presented on the excavators. |
On-going |
-- |
|
22 Jun 2026 |
At Viaduct 3 and Pier 12, open stockpiles were observed. |
The stockpiles were removed. |
25 Jun 2026 |
|
22 Jun 2026 |
At Pier 12 and Pier 15, the Contractor was reminded to ensure proper functioning of the wastewater treatment facilities and to maintain the maintenance records in accordance with the requirements of WPCO licence. (Reminder) |
The wastewater treatment facilities should function properly, and the maintenance records should be maintained. |
22 Jun 2026 |
|
29 Jun 2026 |
At Pier 6 and Pier 7, the Contractor was reminded to protect the gullies and existing drainage channels. (Reminder) |
Gullies and existing drainage channels should be protected. |
29 Jun 2026 |
|
29 Jun 2026 |
At TCCS, seepage of untreated effluent was observed at the sludge suction point of the wastewater treatment facility. |
On-going |
-- |
|
29 Jun 2026 |
At Viaduct 1, sediment was accumulated in the wastewater treatment facility. |
On-going |
-- |
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.
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 |
GW-RS0459-26 |
7 May 2026 |
6 Nov 2026 |
Issued by EPD on 23 Apr 2026 |
|
GW-RS0491-26 |
5 May 2026 |
4 Aug 2026 |
Issued by EPD on 29 Apr 2026 |
|
|
GW-RS0618-26 |
24 May 2026 |
20 Nov 2026 |
Issued by EPD on 22 May 2026 |
|
|
Chemical Waste Producer |
5213-951-P3620-01 |
25 Aug 2025 |
-- |
N/A |
|
Water Discharge Licence |
WT00048273-2026 |
23 Mar 2026 |
31 Mar 2031 |
Issued by EPD on 23 Mar 2026 |
|
WT00048425-2026 |
22 Apr 2026 |
30 Apr 2031 |
Issued by EPD on 22 Apr 2026 |
|
|
WT00048440-2026 |
12 Jun 2026 |
30 Jun 2031 |
Issued by EPD on 12 Jun 2026 |
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
There was no exceedance of the Action and Limit Levels for impact water quality monitoring 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 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Complaint Log
One (1) complaint in relation to the noise and air quality impact was received by EPD on 17 June 2026 and the case was referred to ET and IEC on 18 June 2026.
The complainant alleged that two (2) generators were operating daily within restricted hours at site office of Airport Tung Chung Link near Chek Lap Kok Road, causing air nuisance and noise pollution.
According to Contractor’s record, no noisy and dusty construction works were carried out within restricted hours on 17 June 2026. All works involving the use of powered mechanical equipment (PME), inclusive of two (2) generators, were conducted under a valid Construction Noise Permit (CNP). Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) was used for the generators. The generators are approved under the Air Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emission) Regulation with valid Non-road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) and Quality Powered Mechanical Equipment (QPME) labels.
Moreover, the Contractor has implemented preventive and mitigation measures, i.e. adopting internal permit-to-work system for the use of PME during restricted hours, providing training to site staff and workers for the mentioned CNP’s conditions, and regularly checking the plant and equipment on site to ensure proper functioning.
The Contractor reviewed the effectiveness of the noise and air quality control measures for the PME at the site office of Airport Tung Chung Link located near Chek Lap Kok Road. The Contractor was also reminded to keep reviewing and continuously implement their noise and air quality control measures.
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 (1 – 30 Jun 2026) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
From commencement date of construction to end of reporting period |
2 |
0 |
0 |
The implementation status of environmental protection and pollution control/mitigation measures during the reporting period is presented in Appendix H.
As informed by the Contractor, the major construction activities for the next reporting period are summarized below:
Land-based portion
· Pre-drilling (site preparation works);
· Bored piling works;
· UU diversion works;
· Sheet piling works;
· Hoarding modification works;
· Seawall excavation;
· Construction of L-shaped retaining wall;
· UU protection works; and
· Construction works of CLP's cable ducts & drawpit.
Marine-based portion
· Pre-drilling (site preparation works);
· Piling works; and
· Silt curtain and temporary working platform installation.
The tentative schedule for weekly site inspection and environmental monitoring for the next reporting period is provided in Appendix F.
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. 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
The marine construction works of the marine viaduct commenced on 31 March 2026; therefore, the impact water quality monitoring for the marine viaduct started on 31 March 2026. Air quality, noise and water quality monitoring was conducted during the reporting period, and no exceedance 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
One (1) complaint in relation to the noise and air quality impact was received by EPD on 17 June 2026 and the case was referred to ET and IEC on 18 June 2026. Investigation was conducted for the environmental complaint in accordance with the EM&A Manual.
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
· Use of regular watering once per two hours to reduce dust emissions.
· Open stockpiles shall be avoided or covered.
Noise
· Implementation of plant inventory recommended in the submitted CNMP.
· The use of noise barrier for certain Powered Mechanical Equipment (PME) could generally provide a 5 dB(A) reduction for movable PME and 10 dB(A) for stationary PME. The barrier material shall be long enough and have no opening or gaps.
· Use of quieter Powered Mechanical Equipment is recommended to reduce the noise impact.
Water Quality
· At the start of site establishment, perimeter cut-off drains to direct off-site water around the site should be constructed with internal drainage works. Channels, earth bunds or sand bag barriers should be provided on site to direct stormwater to silt removal facilities.
· All drainage facilities and erosion and sediment control structures should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure proper and efficient operation at all times and particularly following rainstorms. Deposited silt and grit should be removed regularly.
· Manholes should always be adequately covered and temporarily sealed.
· Precautions to be taken at any time of year when rainstorms are likely, actions to be taken when a rainstorm is imminent or forecasted, and actions to be taken during or after rainstorms are summarized in Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94.
· Silt curtain would be set up to enclose the entire active work area before commencement of piling works for marine viaduct to control sediment dispersion.
Waste Management
· Remove waste in timely manner.
· Preferably enclosed and covered areas should be provided for general refuse collection and routine cleaning for these areas should also be implemented to keep areas clean.
Landscape and Visual
· All the existing Trees to be retained should be carefully protected during the construction phase (CM1 - Preservation of Existing Trees and Other Vegetation).
Others
· A copy of the valid Environmental Permit
shall be displayed conspicuously on the Project site(s) at all vehicular site
entrances/exits or at a convenient location for public’s information at all
times.