In this section, it will present the potential noise assessment of the impact that may be accompanied by the operation and construction phases of the proposed West Kowloon Reclamation development (WKCD). The noise that is produced in various activities during construction is the primary concern at construction phases. The noise comes from fixed plants ventilation shafts, adjacent roads from traffic which are the major noise impact in the phases of operation. There has been an assessment done on the worse impact of the noise produced from the site of construction phases by use of noise sensitive receiver that is fitted three hundred meters from the site. Mitigation measures have been recommended accordingly for the reduction of the impact of noise to levels that are acceptable. The noise level are checked and analyzed by specialist from Environmental Impact Assessment and gives a report for the levels of the noise impact. If the report from Environmental Impact Assessment is similar to the construction contractor’s noise impact report, then a working permit is issued for the continuation of the proposed project development. If the reports from the Environmental Impact Assessment noise impact specialist differs from that of proposed construction developer’s constructor, then the project is denied the permit of working and charged with the enacted laws under Environmental Impact Assessment and Technical Memorandum.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Noise Environmental Impact Assessment
- Introduction
- Noise Standards, Guidelines, and Legislation
- The Construction Phases
- Construction Activities during Non-Restricted hours
- Construction Activities during the Restricted Hours
- The Ground Bourne Construction Noise
- The Operation Phase
- The Road Traffic Noise
- The Fixed Plant Noise
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report assesses the potential noise impact of the proposed West Kowloon Reclamation development (WKCD), focusing on both construction and operational phases. The primary concern during construction is noise generated from fixed plants, ventilation shafts, and adjacent road traffic. The report analyzes the worst-case noise impact from construction activities using noise-sensitive receivers located 300 meters from the site. Mitigation measures are proposed to reduce noise to acceptable levels. The report also addresses noise standards, guidelines, and legislation applicable to the project.
- Noise Impact Assessment for Construction and Operation Phases
- Noise Mitigation Measures
- Compliance with Noise Standards and Legislation
- Construction Noise Control Procedures and Permitting
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Technical Memoranda
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section introduces the scope of the noise assessment and the focus on both construction and operational phases. It highlights the key noise sources and the methodology used for impact analysis.
- Noise Standards, Guidelines, and Legislation: This section discusses the relevant legislation and standards governing noise control in Hong Kong, including the Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO).
- The Construction Phases: This section delves into noise control measures during the construction phases, particularly addressing the difference between non-restricted and restricted hours. It explores the relevant technical memoranda and the criteria for issuing construction noise permits.
- Construction Activities during Non-Restricted hours: This section focuses on noise standards applicable to daytime construction activities, with specific considerations for noise-sensitive uses, like domestic premises, hotels, and educational institutions.
- Construction Activities during the Restricted Hours: This section examines the noise control measures and permit requirements for construction activities conducted during restricted hours, including the process for obtaining a Construction Noise Permit.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this report encompass noise pollution, environmental impact assessment, construction noise control, legislation, technical memoranda, mitigation measures, noise standards, restricted hours, and construction noise permits. These keywords highlight the primary focus on managing noise levels during the development of the West Kowloon Reclamation project, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and mitigating potential environmental impacts.
- Quote paper
- Alex Mutune (Author), 2009, West Kowloon Reclamation development. Noise Environmental Impact Assessment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/385141
