Independent Environmental Checker for a major strategic transport corridor
Introduction
The Tseung Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel (TKO-LTT) is a dual two lane strategic highway connecting Tseung Kwan O with Kwun Tong and the Eastern Harbour Crossing. The project addresses rising population demand, eases congestion in Kwun Tong and provides a more direct route between districts. Upon completion, traffic can bypass TKO Road and Lei Yue Mun Road, reducing pressure on local networks and improving overall mobility.
ANEWR Consulting was appointed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) as the Independent Environmental Checker for this major infrastructure project.
Our Role
As IEC, ANewR was responsible for ensuring that all environmental commitments, mitigation measures and monitoring requirements were implemented to the highest standard throughout construction and the operational stages.
Our team provided the following support:
Environmental Advising and Oversight
• Advised the Engineer’s Representative on environmental issues and site performance
• Provided proactive recommendations to the ER and Project Proponent
Review of EM&A Programme
• Reviewed and audited all submissions under the Environmental Permit and EM&A Manual
• Verified monitoring data and assessments prepared by the Environmental Team
• Ensured mitigation measures were correctly implemented and effective
Monitoring and Compliance
• Oversaw the impact monitoring programme
• Ensured monitoring locations and frequencies followed EM&A requirements
• Checked that complaint investigation procedures were carried out properly
Site Inspections
• Conducted regular inspections during construction and operation
• Carried out ad hoc inspections when potential environmental issues were identified
Event and Action Plan Execution
• Ensured full compliance with Event and Action Plan procedures
• Assessed effectiveness of corrective measures
Reporting
• Provided monthly reports summarising findings, recommendations and improvements
• Reported outcomes to the ER and Project Proponent
• Signed off EM&A proformas for feedback to the Environmental Team
Outcome
ANEWR’s involvement ensured that environmental commitments were implemented consistently, monitoring results were reliable and all statutory requirements were met. The project progressed with clear environmental oversight, supporting the delivery of a key transport link for Hong Kong.
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