7 ENVIRONMENTAL site inspection

Site Audits

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 5^th,12^th, 19^th and 26^th 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 26^th 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 25^th 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.

Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

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.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

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.