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 7th, 14th, 21st and 31st May 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 31st May 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.

Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

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         Dolphin exclusion zone was implemented by ET’s trained dolphin observer in accordance with EP Condition 3.4. In addition,  dolphin exclusion zone and dolphin watching plan according to EM&A Manual, Section 10.2.12 and EP Condition 3.5 was implemented by DCVJV’s trained dolphin watcher.

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

14/05/2013

Remove the water tube which is directly connected to the public drain at Portion C.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 May 2013.

21/05/2013

Leakage of water from the GI Platform was observed at P11. The Contractor was reminded to check and rectify the bund of the platform to avoid further leakage.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2013.

Ecology

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Air Quality

31/05/2013

Provide water spray for the dry exposed area at Portion C.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 4 June 2013.

Noise

07/05/2013

Close the door when operation of compressor at P52.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 May 2013.

Waste / Chemical Management

07/05/2013

Clear the oil leakage at near the drip tray at P52.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 May 2013.

14/05/2013

Clear the accumulated waste materials at the material skip at WA4.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 May 2013.

21/05/2013

Provide the drip tray for the chemical containers at P0.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2013.

21/05/2013

Replace the damage sand bags at P48.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2013.

21/05/2013

Provide the plug for the drip tray for power pack at P72.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2013.

31/05/2013

Regular clear the waste materials at material skip at WA4 and cover the material skip properly.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 4 June 2013.

31/05/2013

Clear the leaked soda powder at WA4.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 4 June 2013.

Landscape & Visual Impact

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Other(s)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

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.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

7.10     According to the Contractor, 1436m3 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.