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 4th, 11th, 18th and 28th
June 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 2nd
inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological
Site was conducted on 18th June 2013 and next inspection will be
conducted in September 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
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 |
4/06/2013 |
Clear the discarded leaves at the temporary
drainage channel at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 June 2013. |
11/06/2013 |
Clear the sand and silt at the deck of
barge at P71. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 June 2013. |
|
18/06/2013 |
Clear the stagnant water for the material
skip at Portion C and the drip tray at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 June 2013. |
|
28/06/2013 |
To seal the gap at the platform at Pier 74
to avoid leakage of muddy water to the sea. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2013. |
|
Ecology |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Air Quality |
11/06/2013 |
Properly check the generator at P71 to
avoid emitting dark smoke. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 June 2013. |
28/06/2013 |
To check the air compressor at Pier 73 to
avoid emitting dark smoke. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2013. |
|
Noise |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Waste / Chemical Management |
11/06/2013 |
Provide the plug for the drip tray at P71. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 June 2013. |
28/06/2013 |
To implement acoustic decoupling measures for the air compressor at
Pier 74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2013. |
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Permits/Licences |
4/06/2013 |
To display the Environmental Permit
conspicuously at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 June 2013. |
Other(s) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Cultural Heritage (Sha
Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site) |
N/A |
N/A(1) |
N/A |
Remark: N/A - No major environmental
deficiency was identified during the site inspection in the reporting month.
7.10
According
to the Contractor, 5335m3 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.