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 6th, 13th, 20th and 29th
August 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 29th August 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 |
06/08/2013 |
To review the sedimentation process at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 August 2013. |
|
13/08/2013 |
Clear or replace the damage sand bag at Southeast Quay. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 August 2013. |
|
|
13/08/2013 |
Provide sand bag bund at the water barrier near the pile at Portion C
to prevent leakage of muddy water to the public road. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 August 2013. |
|
|
20/08/2013 |
To replace the damage sand bags at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 August 2013. |
|
|
20/08/2013 |
To reinforce the sand bag bund at P49. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 August 2013. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Noise |
29/08/2013 |
To close the door of the air compressor at
P54. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 September 2013. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
06/08/2013 |
To remove the construction materials which at near the trees at
Portion A and C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
06/08/2013 |
To clear the drainage channels at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 August 2013. |
|
|
06/08/2013 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray and clear the oil leakage at near
the office containers at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 August 2013. |
|
|
13/08/2013 |
Remove the construction materials at near the trees at Portion A
(near P106) and C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 August 2013. |
|
|
13/08/2013 |
Clear the general refuse at near P102 at Portion A. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 August 2013. |
|
|
29/08/2013 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray at P54. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 September 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.
7.10
According
to the Contractor, 12,107m3 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.