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.
Table of Contents
1. Noise Environmental Impact Assessment
2. Introduction
3. Noise Standards, Guidelines, and Legislation
4. The Construction Phases
5. Construction Activities during Non-Restricted hours
6. The Ground Bourne Construction Noise
7. The Operation Phase
8. The Road Traffic Noise
9. The Fixed Plant Noise
10. Conclusion
Objectives and Topics
This report aims to assess the potential noise impacts associated with both the construction and operational phases of the proposed West Kowloon Reclamation development (WKCD) in Hong Kong, ensuring compliance with established environmental regulations and noise control standards.
- Regulatory framework for noise control in Hong Kong
- Assessment of construction noise during restricted and non-restricted hours
- Evaluation of potential ground-borne construction noise
- Analysis of operational noise, including road traffic and fixed plant sources
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The Ground Bourne Construction Noise
The design of the basement is also one of the project proposals. The construction of the underground will be carried out by the cover and cut method. There will be no tunneling activities to be carried out on the construction of the basement. Therefore there will be no any ground-borne noise impact that will be potentially anticipated for this project constructing. In the phase one is where all the basement construction will be completed for the proposed construction project. There will be no underground construction work to be carried for this project and it can be carried out after the completion of all structures above the noise sensitive that is above the basement. In this construction, the ground-borne noise is not anticipated for the proposed project construction and it will not raise any noise impact. So in this phase, there is no ground-borne noise impact expected according to the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou (2009).
Summary of Chapters
Noise Environmental Impact Assessment: This introductory chapter outlines the scope of the noise impact assessment for the West Kowloon Reclamation development project.
Introduction: This section presents the assessment of potential noise generated by construction and operation phases and the role of specialists in issuing working permits.
Noise Standards, Guidelines, and Legislation: This chapter details the regulatory bodies and technical memoranda that govern noise control in Hong Kong.
The Construction Phases: This chapter covers the specific legal frameworks and requirements for managing noise during various construction stages.
Construction Activities during Non-Restricted hours: This section defines the permitted working hours and the corresponding noise standards for standard construction activities.
The Ground Bourne Construction Noise: This chapter analyzes the basement construction method and concludes that no significant ground-borne noise is expected.
The Operation Phase: This section focuses on the long-term noise criteria that must be evaluated following the completion of the project.
The Road Traffic Noise: This chapter discusses the relevant legislation and criteria for evaluating traffic noise in the designated areas.
The Fixed Plant Noise: This section explains how noise from fixed plants is determined and controlled using Area Sensitive Ratings.
Conclusion: This final chapter emphasizes the necessity of strict adherence to environmental ordinances and the consequences of failing to meet noise assessment standards.
Keywords
Noise Control Ordinance, Environmental Impact Assessment, West Kowloon Reclamation, Construction Noise, Restricted Hours, Ground-borne Noise, Road Traffic Noise, Fixed Plant Noise, Noise Sensitive Receiver, Technical Memorandum, Noise Mitigation, Hong Kong, Construction Permit, Urban Development, Noise Standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this work?
The work focuses on assessing and managing the noise impact generated by the construction and operational phases of the West Kowloon Reclamation development in accordance with Hong Kong law.
What are the central themes of the document?
The central themes include regulatory compliance, noise measurement standards, construction activity scheduling, and mitigation strategies for both construction and operational noise.
What is the main research objective?
The main objective is to determine whether the proposed project meets the noise criteria set by the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance to ensure that permits are issued or denied based on environmental safety.
Which scientific methodology is employed?
The study utilizes noise sensitivity assessment methodologies, comparing site-generated noise levels against standardized scales and regulatory thresholds defined in technical memoranda.
What topics are covered in the main body of the document?
The main body covers legal frameworks, specific construction hours, ground-borne noise risks during basement excavation, traffic noise assessment, and the control of fixed plant noise.
Which keywords define this document?
Key terms include Noise Control Ordinance, Environmental Impact Assessment, Construction Noise, and Noise Sensitive Receivers.
Why is the "cover and cut" method significant for noise impact?
The use of the "cover and cut" method for basement construction is significant because it avoids tunneling, leading the report to conclude that no ground-borne noise impact is anticipated.
What happens if a contractor fails to follow the noise assessment standards?
Failure to comply with the legislated noise standards results in the cancellation of working permits and potential legal prosecution under the Noise Control Ordinance.
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- Alex Mutune (Autor), 2009, West Kowloon Reclamation development. Noise Environmental Impact Assessment, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/385141
