7.1
Site
audits were carried out by ET on weekly basis to monitor the timely
implementation of proper environmental management practices and mitigation
measures in the Contract site. The
summaries of site audits are attached in Appendix
M.
7.2
Site audits
were conducted on 5th, 12th, 19th
and 26th March 2013 by ET after the commencement of construction
works for the Contract. A joint site audit with the representative with IEC,
ER, the Contractor and the ET was carried out on 26th March 2013.
The details of observations during site audit can refer to Table 7.1.
7.3
According
to EP condition 4.7 and EM&A Manual, periodic monitoring (every three
months) of construction works shall be conducted to ensure the avoidance of any
impacts on Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site.
Access to Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological site for
works areas and storage of construction equipment is not allowed. The first inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was
conducted on 25th March 2013 and next inspection will be conducted in
June 2013.
7.4
The
photographic records of the inspection to the Sha Lo
Wan (West) Archaeological Site are shown in Appendix M. No deficiency was identified during the inspection.
7.5
According
to the EIA Study Report, Environmental Permit and the EM&A Manual, the
mitigation measures detailed in the documents are recommended to be implemented
during the construction phase. An
updated summary of the EMIS is provided in Appendix
N.
7.6
Regular
marine travel route for marine vessels were implemented properly in accordance with
the submitted plan and relevant records were kept properly.
7.7
Acoustic
decoupling measures for the stationary equipment (generators, winch generators
and air compressors) mounted on boards were adopted in according to the
approved Acoustic Decoupling Measures Plan.
7.8
During
the reporting month, bored piling activities were conducted. Dolphin exclusion
zone and dolphin watching plan were implemented by DCVJV’s trained dolphin watcher
according to EM&A Manual, Section 10.2.12 and EP Condition 3.5.
7.9
During
site inspections in the reporting month, no non-conformance was identified. The
observations and recommendations made during the audit sessions are summarized
in Table 7.1.
Table 7.1 Observations
and Recommendations of Site Audit
Parameters |
Date |
Observations and
Recommendations |
Follow-up |
Water Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
12/03/2013 |
Provide water spray for the exposed area
and stockpiles of dusty materials at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 March 2013. |
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
05/03/2013 |
To clear the oil leakage from the generator
at P15. (This deficiency has already rectified by the Contractor during the
site inspection) |
This deficiency has already rectified by
the Contractor during the site inspection. |
12/03/2013 |
To clear the deposited sediment at the drip
tray at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 March 2013. |
|
19/03/2013 |
Clear the oil stain leaked to paved ground
at Portion WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 March 2013. |
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
26/03/2013 |
To install fencing for tree protection area
at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 April 2013. |
Other(s) |
26/03/2013 |
To display the Environmental Permit at the
site entrance of Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 April 2013. |
Cultural Heritage (Sha
Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site) |
25/03/2013 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Remark: N/A(1)
- No major environmental deficiency was identified during the site
inspection in the reporting month.
7.10
According
to the Contractor, no inert C&D materials were generated during the
reporting month.
7.11
The
Contractor was advised to minimize the wastes generated through the recycling
or reusing. All mitigation measures stipulated in approved waste management
plan shall be fully implemented.
7.12
The
amount of wastes generated by the activities of the Contract during the
reporting month is shown in Appendix O.