Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
The South Island Line (East) is a designated project under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance. An EIA has been conducted by independent consultant to carefully assess the potential impact of the railway construction and operation, and determine ways to minimize the project's potential environmental impact.

The Environmental Impact Assessment report has been approved by the Environmental Protection Department and its details can be found in the following website Simplified EIA Report

Environmental Monitoring & Audit
As a company that cares about the environment, the Corporation will ensure that the design, construction and operation of the South Island Line (East) complies with all relevant statutory requirements on environmental protection. We take every possible measure to minimise the impact of the works on the public and ensure all environmental impacts are kept within acceptable standards. The Corporation keeps monitoring the environmental impacts during the construction of South Island Line (East). Regular monitoring data and monthly reports can be found here.