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 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th and 27^th September 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 27^th September 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 3^rd inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 10^th September 2013 and next inspection will be conducted in December 2013. No access to Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological site for works areas and storage of construction equipment was observed.

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*	10/09/2013	Clear the residual silt and debris at the platform at P20.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2013.
*Water Quality*	17/09/2013	Review the drainage plan at Portion C to avoid accumulating ponding water.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 September 2013.
*Ecology*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Air Quality*	10/09/2013	Properly check the air compressor to avoid heavy smoke at P47.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2013.
*Air Quality*	27/09/2013	Exposed stockpile should be properly covered by tarpaulin to avoid dust emission. (Portion C)	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 October 2013.
*Noise*	10/09/2013	Properly implement the acoustic decoupling measures for the water pump at P0.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2013.
*Noise*	17/09/2013	Provide the noise label for the air compressor at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 September 2013.
*Waste / Chemical Management*	03/09/2013	Clear the oil spillage from the air compressor at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 September 2013.
	03/09/2013	Remove the pipe at the drainage channel at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 September 2013.
	03/09/2013	Remove the chemical container which placed at near the drain at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 September 2013.
	17/09/2013	Clear the rubbish at the back of office containers at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 September 2013.
	27/09/2013	General refuse should be properly disposed of and separated from C&D waste materials. (Portion C)	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 October 2013.
	27/09/2013	Fencing and other construction materials should be kept a distance from tree protection zone. (Portion C)	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 October 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)*	10/09/2013	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾

Remark: N/A⁽^{1) -}No major environmental deficiency was identified during the site inspection in the reporting month.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

7.10 According to the Contractor, 8,412m³ 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.