By HKIE-MMNC and HKIE-Environmental Division
Programme Highlights
To facilitate
the industry to utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for carrying
out Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) and various noise management tools, the
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has introduced a series of cloud/GIS-based
platforms for the practitioners’ application. These cloud/GIS-based digital platforms
include the Web-NAT, the Web-CNMP, and the assessment tools for the Road
Traffic Noise Assessment Method Hong Kong (RONOSS-HK) (https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/environmentinhk/noise/guide_ref/files/ronoss.pdf).
Web-NAT is a
tool for creating traffic noise models and preparing NIA report for residential
development and was launched in 2022. It provides a convenient way for
traffic noise modelling by extracting the relevant data from GIS database
including buildings and roads network, and standardizing input data for traffic
noise models and the results in the NIA reports. Web-CNMP is a tool for preparing
and submitting Construction Noise Management Plan (CNMP) for both EIA and
non-EIA projects. It facilitates users
to conduct quantitative Construction Noise Impact Assessment utilizing in-built
database containing information of nearby noise sensitive receivers, sound
power levels of typical powered mechanical equipment and quiet construction equipment/methods.
CNMP reports can be generated automatically via Web-CNMP.
GIS assessment
tool for RONOSS-HK is a platform for utilization of GIS data readily available
in EPD’s Central Environmental Database (CED) and other information in public
domain for accurate road traffic noise prediction, using the newly published
road traffic noise assessment methodology for Hong Kong, RONOSS-HK. The subject
webinar provides an introduction to these digital assessment platforms.
Speakers
Mr. Chris Kwun-ting KWOK, Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Protection Department
Mr. Vince Ho-kun MAK, Environmental Protection
Officer, Environmental Protection Department
Language
Cantonese with English terms
Registration Fee
Free
Registration & Enquiry
Registration is required. The
number of participants is limited to 500. Applications will be accepted on a
first-come first-served basis and priority will be given to members of MMNC and
co-organizing institutions. For registration, please register online at (https://forms.gle/SSaaEQGqtZ9sD8UUA)
. Successful applicants will be notified by email before the event. For
enquiries, please contact Ir Karen LEONG via email: klkleong@connect.ust.hk.