TNAG-2143-FCO40-3062-Hong-Kong-Port-and-Airport-Development-Strategy-(PADS)-1990 — Page 7

A letter was sent to CLP on 26 June 1990 to explain why their operations will not be adversely affected by the airport project at Chek Lap Kok. A copy of this letter is at Annex E. The main points are as follows

(a)

CLP is

(b)

works.

concerned about the level of suspended solids in the sea water resulting from the reclamation

The effects of construction activities at Chek Lap Kok were assessed in the marine environmental studies in 1982 and it was concluded that any adverse impact would be localized and the consequences short-term. The Castle Peak power stations, which are located 6 km away from the site, were unlikely to be affected. Provision for further environmental studies is included in the current master plan study and measures to mitigate the effect of the works will be proposed and incorporated in the plans for construction of the new airport to minimise adverse impact on the environment;

CLP has at present about two shipments per week of coal to their Castle Peak Power Station.

They are concerned that marine traffic generated by the construction of the new airport will obstruct or delay their coal carriers in their passage through the Ma Wan Channel.

Government foresees no conflict because,

while the coal carriers can only pass through Ma Wan Channel during a particular state of the tide within a short period each day and are confined to a deep channel due to their draught, the barges used for the new airport project will be much smaller in size and can be manoeuvred easily 24 hours a day. The chances of conflict elsewhere are even less. In all cases, disruption to CLP's traffic can be avoided through liaison between CLP and the airport contractor;

(c) CLP wish to protect an existing 11kV cable. Arrangements to protect the cable will be made through liaison between CLP's district manager and the airport contractors.

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