Sludge Treatment Facilities (STF)

Project Background

Potential Site Locations

A site search study was conducted to identify potential suitable sites and 9 sites were short-listed for detailed assessment.

Site Selection Assessment Criteria

The shortlisted potential sites were then evaluated based on the following criteria :

The assessment results are shown in the following table:

Potential Site	Environmental Impact	Engineering Feasibility	Operational Convenience	Economic Issues	Strategic and Planning Issues
Quarry Site	**	*	*	***	**
Shek Kwu Chau	**	*	*	*	*
Ha Pak Nai	*	**	**	**	*
Tuen Mun Port	***	**	***	**	***
Stonecutters Island	***	***	***	***	*
Ha Mei Wan	**	*	*	*	***
Siu Ho Wan	**	***	**	**	**
Tit Cham Chau	***	***	***	**	**
Nim Wan	***	***	**	***	***

Note:

* Less Preferable ** Preferable *** Highly Preferable
The proposed reclaimed site area at Tuen Mun Port is not available as the proposed development is not proceeded as planned
The proposed site area at Stonecutters Island is reserved for the development of HATS Stage 2A

Recommended Site Location

The assessment concluded that the site at Nim Wan, Tuen Mun is the most technically viable location.

Recommended Site Location