Renovation works contractors convicted for illegally using powered mechanical equipment on Sunday at Cheung Hong Commercial Complex and causing noise nuisance to nearby residents
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The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) received a public complaint in August last year about the noise nuisance generated by renovation works at Cheung Hong Commercial Complex Phase I on a Sunday. EPD officers carried out various blitz inspections and confirmed that the contractors concerned carried out renovation works using powered mechanical equipment on a Sunday and a construction noise permit (CNP) was not granted before the works commenced. The EPD initiated prosecution against the renovation works contractor and its subcontractor in accordance with the NCO.
The EPD spokesman stressed that construction contractors should schedule works for the daytime and non-general holidays as far as possible. If any part of the construction work has to be conducted during restricted hours (between 7pm and 7am on weekdays or at any time on a public holiday), the contractor has to obtain prior approval from the EPD. After the CNP has been granted upon completion of assessment to support compliance with regulatory requirements, applicants must also implement noise mitigation measures in accordance with the CNP, including the erection of noise barriers at the sites, to minimise the impact of noise to nearby residents. Otherwise, it constitutes an offence. First-time offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $100,000. A maximum fine of $200,000 may be imposed on second or subsequent convictions.
Ends/Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Issued at HKT 17:35
Issued at HKT 17:35
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