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, 7th, 16th,
22nd and 29th October 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
October 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 3rd inspection to the Sha
Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 10th September
2013 and next inspection will be conducted in December 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 |
02/10/2013 |
Clear the water at wheel washing bay regularly at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 October 2013. |
|
16/10/2013 |
To repair the damage silt curtain at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 October 2013. |
|
|
22/10/2013 |
To remove the piles which contact to the
sea at Portion A. (near P104) |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 October 2013. |
|
|
29/10/2013 |
To repair the damage silt curtain at P73. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 November 2013. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
07/10/2013 |
Provide water spray for the dry exposed area at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 October 2013. |
|
29/10/2013 |
To check and repair the air compressor at P73 to avoid emitting heavy
smoke. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 November 2013. |
|
|
Noise |
16/10/2013 |
Provide acoustic decoupling measures for the generator at P73. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 October 2013. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
02/10/2013 |
To plug the drip tray for the generator at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 October 2013. |
|
02/10/2013 |
Clear the oil spillage as chemical waste at
WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 October 2013. |
|
|
16/10/2013 |
Oil leakage was observed from the RCD at
P73. The Contractor was reminded to check and repair the equipment, if
necessary to avoid further leakage. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 October 2013. |
|
|
22/10/2013 |
To remove the construction materials /
wastes at near the trees at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 October 2013. |
|
|
22/10/2013 |
To clear the oil stains at near the
threading machine. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 October 2013. |
|
|
22/10/2013 |
To clear the packing wastes at near the
threading machine. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 October 2013. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
29/10/2013 |
To update the environmental permit which displayed at P65. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 November 2013. |
|
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, 15,068m3 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.