Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel

Summary of Public Concerns for Cha Kwo Ling Section

During Stage 2 public consultation, the public have expressed the following major concerns on the Cha Kwo Ling Section:

Alignment Study

	Option H1a had the merit of no reclamation, less construction impact, short alignment length and lower construction cost.
	Noise barriers might be necessary for the above ground options H1a and H2a. These options would impair the Feng Shui and integrity of the Cha Kwo Ling Village, and would cause visual impact.
	The steep gradient of the carriageway of the above ground options H1a and H2a may lead to traffic accident.
	Option H1b had the merits of short alignment length, high energy efficiency, low construction cost and minimal visual impact to Cha Kwo Ling Village.
	Option H1b may affect the redevelopment rights of some private lots; and the owners of the lots concerns on the associated compensation. Structural integrity of the buildings in Cha Kwo Ling Village might be affected due to the construction works.
	Option H2b had the merits of the alignment running through the edge of the Cha Kwo Ling Village, thereby reducing impacts on villagers (including their development rights).
	However, for option H2b, drivers would be required to use Kwun Tong Bypass during maintenance of T2 eastbound tunnel at night and the economic benefits of this option was also in doubt.
	Options H2a and H2b were objected because they would damage Feng Shui when working closely to the Tin Hau Temple.
	Options H2a and H2b would be longer than option H1a and H1b and therefore they would increase oil consumption. Alignment of options H2a and H2b might also create a dangerous driving environment.
	It was suggested to avoid demolition of building structures in Cha Kwo Ling Village.
	It was worried that options H2a and H2b would affect the Four Hill Public School. It was requested to preserve the Four Hill Public School for its historical value.
	It was suggested to consider other options remote from the residential blocks. E.g. relocating the alignment to the nullah along King Yip Lane or to the Restored Sai Tso Wan Landfill.
	Any proposed options should not affect existing tombs and damage the landscape behind Cha Kwo Ling Village.

Environment

It was concerned that most of the trees in the village would be felled due to construction and ventilation shafts would cause environmental pollution.

Construction Stage

	Air and noise pollutions should be minimized during construction.
	It was worried that construction works would cause traffic congestion and accidents.
	Construction works should only carry out after the Tin Hau Festival, and the area adjacent to the Tin Hau Temple should not be utilized as access road for construction works.

Public Expenditure

	The project would not benefit the villagers. It was suggested to resolve conflict with villagers by land reprovision or compensation.
	It was suggested to use public funding to resume the whole Cha Kwo Ling Village for the project.

Individuals expressed the following major concerns on the Cha Kwo Ling Section,

	It was suggested to plan the project together with the Kai Tak Development in order to even out the traffic in the Kwun Tong area
	Carriageway design should comply with highway standards. Sufficient sight distance should be provided within the curved tunnel and longitudinal gradient of options H1a and H2a should be limited within 2%.
	The operation and maintenance cost for TKO-LTT should be disclosed.

During public consultation, the public have expressed the following views not directly related to the project,

	If Four Hill Public School would be dismantled, a new building should be provided for the use of villagers.
	It was requested to provide an additional access below the roundabout of Kwun Tong Road and Hoi Yuen Road connect Cha Kwo Ling Road and Kwun Tong Road.
	It was objected to modify the junction of Lei Yue Mun Road and Kai Tin Road to a signalized junction.
	Supplementary measures/schemes should be provided to alleviate traffic congestion in Kwun Tong area during Ching Ming and Chung Yeung Festivals.Supplementary measures/schemes should be provided to alleviate traffic congestion in Kwun Tong area during Ching Ming and Chung Yeung Festivals.

We would like to hear your opinions on the project. Please contact us to express your views.

Please refer to the following links for the public consultation materials and summary of public concerns for different sections of the project,

Cha Kwo Ling Section - Public Consultation Materials

Tseung Kwan O Section - Public Consultation Materials - Summary of Public Concerns

Lam Tin Interchange - Public Consultation Materials - Summary of Public Concerns

Lam Tin Hill Section - Public Consultation Materials - Summary of Public Concerns

Po Shun Road/ Po Yap Road/ Chui Ling Road Junction and Landscape Deck beside Ocean Shores - Public Consultation Materials - Summary of Public Concerns


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