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    土 木 工 程 拓 展 署 Civil Engineering and

    Development Building,
    Civil Engineering and 101 Princess Margaret Road,
    Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Development Department

    File Ref.: CEDD T 4/36/1 October 2007

    Civil Engineering and Development Department Technical Circular No. 06/2007

    Guidelines for Making Submissions to the Advisory Committee on


    the Appearance of Bridges and Associated Structures

    Introduction

    This circular supplements Environment, Transport and Works Bureau Technical


    Circular (Works) No. 36/2004 - The Advisory Committee on the Appearance of Bridges and
    Associated Structures (ACABAS) and gives guidelines to ensure a high standard in the
    submissions to ACABAS.

    Effective Date

    2. This circular takes immediate effect.

    Effect on Existing Circular

    3. This circular supersedes CEDD Technical Circular No. 34/2004.

    Background

    4. CEDD makes submissions to ACABAS on projects that need to provide bridges


    and other structures associated with the public highway system in accordance with ETWB
    TC(W) No. 36/2004. To ensure a high standard in the submissions, this circular
    recommends the following:-

    (a) the design considerations in the planning and design stage for achieving high
    aesthetic quality of highway structures, and

    (b) the guidelines to be followed for preparing submissions to ACABAS.

    Design Considerations

    5. In planning and design of highway structures, it is important to consider their


    basic structural forms, and whether they match or have any likely impact on the surroundings.
    Where a series of structures is proposed in a new development area, consideration should be
    CEDD TC No. 06/2007 Page 1 of 3
    興土木 利民生 齊拓展 創明天 We bring the best engineering to life
    given to adopting an appropriate ‘architectural language’ guiding the form and finishes of the
    structures to achieve a design that gives the area its own identity. ‘Landmark’ designs or
    structures with special features may be considered where appropriate at suitable locations.

    6. In the design process, consideration should also be given to:

    (a) the appropriateness of the design to address structural considerations,


    (b) all site constraints and opportunities,
    (c) the appropriateness of the materials to be used,
    (d) the overall aesthetics of the proposed highway structure as well as its
    compatibility with the surroundings,
    (e) the acceptability of the design to the future management and maintenance
    authorities, and
    (f) the economics of the design in terms of life-cycle costing as required in
    Chapter 4 of the Project Administration Handbook for Civil Engineering
    Works.

    7. The project office should consider the siting and alignment of noise
    barriers/enclosures based on the recommendations of landscape and visual impact
    assessments as well as noise impact assessments. Every opportunity should be explored for
    maximising greening for highway structures, in particular on footbridges and flyovers for
    visual enhancement.

    8. The design considerations as listed in paragraphs 5 to 7 above aim at achieving a


    high aesthetic quality of highway structures and should be included in the project design
    briefs to guide designers and consultants.

    Submissions to ACABAS

    9. Design submissions to ACABAS should be made as early as possible in the


    design development process to avoid abortive work. This is particularly important where a
    design approach on the selection of structural form may be controversial or where a need for
    special qualities in design and finishes to match or enhance the amenity of an area is
    identified.

    10. Submissions should include details as described in Appendix A to ETWB TC(W)


    No. 36/2004. In general, the form, texture and colour of structures need to be clearly
    indicated together with appropriate photomontages, model, etc. to illustrate their context with
    the surroundings. Where structures link up, join with or extend from the existing structures,
    information on the appearance of the latter, including comprehensive material sample boards
    where practicable, should be provided to demonstrate compatibility of the design.

    11. Where known, selected materials should be indicated at ACABAS meetings to


    illustrate true colour and texture of intended finishes. Full integration of the structure into
    landscaped areas, whether existing or proposed, should be demonstrated in plans and
    sketches.

    12. For consultants-managed projects, the consultants should consider appointing


    landscape or other specialist sub-consultant to provide necessary services for the aesthetic

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    design and submissions to ACABAS.

    13. Adequate time should be allowed for full interdisciplinary discussion and
    agreement to the proposals within the project office before making a submission to ACABAS.
    Agreement to preliminary design proposals should be sought from ACABAS before
    commencing the detailed design.

    14. When a re-submission or follow-up submission is required by ACABAS, it


    should be made as soon as possible after the first submission to ensure the design of proposed
    highway structure is accepted by ACABAS before tender documents are finalised.

    In-house Support

    15. Project teams may seek advice on aesthetics of the design and ACABAS
    submissions from the landscape teams of CEO for CEO projects or the Landscape Unit of
    CEDD Headquarters for projects of Development Offices and GEO.

    Enquiries

    16. Enquiries on this circular should be addressed to Senior Landscape Architect,


    CEDD Headquarters.

    References

    (a) The latest version of the “Structures Design Manual for Highways and
    Railways” issued by Highways Department, in particular Chapter 17 –
    Aesthetics

    (b) The latest version of “Guidelines on Design of Noise Barriers” jointly


    issued by Environmental Protection Department and Highways Department

    (c) All relevant instructions issued by Director of Highways in respect of the


    aesthetics of highway structures

    (d) ETWB TC(W) No 10/2005 – Planting on Footbridges and Flyovers

    (e) WBTC No. 7/2002 – Tree Planting in Public Works

    (f) Project Administration Handbook for Civil Engineering Works, Chapter 4 –


    Project Design and Estimates

    ( Adrian NG )
    Director of Civil Engineering and Development (Ag.)

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