In the lushly forested hills of Tai Po in the New Territories of Hong Kong Cheung Kong Holding is building a first class residential project. Tai Po district is a rich wildlife habitat with numerous endogamous butterfly species. Environmental requirements for the construction project were stringent. In order to limit noise emission during foundation work silent pilers oscillators and vibratory hammers were chosen for the foundation work. Silent pilers and oscillators emit very little noise and vibration but due to their physical size are not fitting for all jobs around the jobsite. The ICE 416L vibratory hammer was employed further away from sensitive areas where not much room for maneuvering existed. The crane suspended 416L's small footprint makes it an agile tool.
 
The 416L was used for multiple jobs: driving 12 meter piles to aid in the excavation of the 8 meter deep basement and to insert sheet pile shoring to protect tree clusters from construction damage. After completion of the project the sheet piles will be extracted and available for re-use.
 
Project manager quote: "we chose to use the 416L in the less sensitive areas bordering the road due to its high efficiency and ease of use compared to the silent piler and oscillator."