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,
23rd and 30th July 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 30th July
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 |
02/07/2013 |
To review the sedimentation process of the
surface runoff at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 9 July 2013. |
|
09/07/2013 |
To clear the water at wheel washing bay at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 July 2013. |
|
|
09/07/2013 |
To clear the sand and silt settled at the drain at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 July 2013. |
|
|
16/07/2013 |
To clear the sediment at the deck of flap-top work barge at P50. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 July 2013. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
16/07/2013 |
To check the air compressor at P50 to avoid
emitting grey smoke. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 July 2013. |
|
Noise |
16/07/2013 |
To close the door of air compressor which is in operation at P50. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 July 2013. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
23/07/2013 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray near the office containers at
Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
23/07/2013 |
To remove the construction materials which were placed at near the
tree at Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
23/07/2013 |
Clear the deposit silt and sediment at the site exit and drainage channel
at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 July 2013. |
|
|
23/07/2013 |
Clear the oil stain at near the Pontoon at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 July 2013. |
|
|
30/07/2013 |
To remove the construction materials which were placed at near the
tree at Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
30/07/2013 |
Clear the deposit silt and sediment at the drainage channel at
Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
30/07/2013 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray near the office containers at
Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
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.
7.10
According
to the Contractor, 12,438m3 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.