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 2nd, 9th,
16th, 26th and 30th April 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 April 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
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.
7.5
Regular marine travel route for marine vessels were implemented properly
in accordance with the submitted plan and relevant records were kept properly.
7.6
Acoustic decoupling measures for the stationary equipment (generators,
winch generators and air compressors) mounted on boards were adopted according
to the approved Acoustic Decoupling Measures Plan.
7.7
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.
7.8
Spill kits and booms are ready on site for the event of accidental
spillage of oil or other hazardous chemicals from construction activities
including vessels operating for the Contract.
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 |
16/04/2013 |
Properly cover the stockpile of dusty material at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 April 2013. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
02/04/2013 |
Clear the oil leakage from the drip tray for the air compressor and
provide the plug for the drip tray to avoid further leakage at WA4. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
09/04/2013 |
Clear the oil spillage at WA4 properly. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
09/04/2013 |
Provide the plug for the drip tray for
generator at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 April 2013. |
|
|
16/04/2013 |
Empty chemical containers should be stored
in temporary chemical waste storage area at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 April 2013. |
|
|
16/04/2013 |
Clear the oil spillage from the drip tray
at WA4. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
30/04/2013 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray for the
generator at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 May 2013. |
|
|
30/04/2013 |
Clear the oil spillage at near the
generator and workshop for steel bar at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 May 2013. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Other(s) |
26/04/2013 |
The boom for oil spillage was observed not
ready on site (Pier 48). According to DCVJV, such boom has already ordered.
The Contractor was reminded to arrange it on site urgently. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 April 2013. |
|
26/04/2013 |
Properly implement the acoustic decoupling
measures according to the approved plan (e.g. isolation pad) |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 April 2013. |
|
|
Cultural
Heritage (Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site) |
N/A(2) |
N/A(2) |
N/A(2) |
Remark: N/A(1) - No major environmental
deficiency was identified during the site inspection in the reporting month.
N/A(2) No archaeological site inspection
was conducted 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.