Kai Tak development - Kai Tak approach channel and Kwun Tong typhoon shelter improvement works (Phase 2)

Project Number:

7465CL

Brief Description of Project Scope:

An Interception and Pumping Scheme will be implemented under the Kai Tak approach channel (KTAC) and Kwun Tong typhoon shelter (KTTS) improvement works (Phase 2), which includes:

1. Construction of a new pumping station near the outlet of Kai Tak Nullah;
2. Modification of intake of seawater pump house of District Cooling System located at the former runway; and
3. Laying of associated drain pipes and construction of outfalls at the former runway.

Project Office in Civil Engineering and Development Department:

East Development Office (Enquiry: 2301 1393)

Consultant:

AECOM Asia Company Limited

Current Progress:

A comprehensive review was conducted by CEDD in late 2014 to evaluate the effectiveness of the completed mitigation measures, including localized maintenance dredging within KTAC and in-situ bio-remediation treatment of sediments at KTAC and KTTS implemented under the Phase 1 improvement works, as recommended under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Kai Tak Development (KTD). The review concluded that an Interception and Pumping Scheme could achieve similar environmental performance as the originally proposed 600m opening at former runway and meet the requirement for odour mitigation under the EIA for KTD.