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The objector states that the proposed Quarry ay Interchange has been moved much closer to the Canossa Primary and Secondary Schools and will result in :-

(a) unacceptable noise level;

(b)

unacceptable visual impact.

In addition, the objector raises queries regarding construction noise, dust and land use proposals between the interchange and the schools.

Criteria for meeting an objection

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As a general rule, where an

an objection is considered valid, attempt will be made to ameliorate or avoid the effects of the works or the use by making necessary modification to the scheme provided that such modification :-

(a)

would not be against public interest;

(b)

would be unlikely to give cause for the party or other parties to object;

(c)

would not result additional cost.

in disproportionate

In this particular case, as an additional criterion, any modification should be consistent with the signed agreement existing between Government and the New Hong Kong Tunnel Company Limited (the Project Agreement), which Company has been granted the franchise under the Eastern Harbour Crossing Ordinance 1986 to carry

carry out the construction of the Eastern Harbour Crossing Project including the roadworks in connection therewith and any associated roadworks.

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Consideration of the objection has taken place and it has been concluded that it is not possible to meet the objection without breaching the criteria given in paragraph 14 above, although consideration is to be given to the environmental issues raised to ensure that the criteria contained in the Environment Chapter of the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines are taken into account.

Assessment of objection

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The objection raised is

is similar to that previously submitted by the same objector and discussed in memorandum XCC(86)101. Members, in consideration of the possible environmental problems which might occur both during and after construction of the Eastern Harbour Crossing, took particular

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