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 5th, 12th, 19th and 29th
November 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 November 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 |
05/11/2013 |
A blue tube with pump was observed
connecting to the sea directly at P103. The contractor was reminded to ensure
all site discharge should be treated with de-silting facilities before discharging out. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 November 2013. |
19/11/2013 |
To provide de-silting facilities for treating muddy water at Portion
C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
19/11/2013 |
Clear the wastes and sediment at the drainage channel at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
19/11/2013 |
To remove the blue pipe which directly connecting to the sea at P105. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
19/11/2013 |
Provide sand bag bund to surround area of works at near the site
entrance at Portion A. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
29/11/2013 |
The water at the wheel washing bay a Portion A should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2013. |
|
Ecology |
12/11/2013 |
Provide fencing for protecting the tree at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 November 2013. |
29/11/2013 |
The disturbance to the retain trees should
be avoided at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2013. |
|
Air Quality |
12/11/2013 |
Cement bags were not covered and dust
generation was observed from the cement de-bagging works at P105. The
Contractor was reminded to modify the enclosure and cover the cement bags
properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 November 2013. |
29/11/2013 |
Properly cover / provide water spray for
the stockpile of soil at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2013. |
|
Noise |
29/11/2013 |
Provide the noise emission label for the
breaker (>10kg) at near P104. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2013. |
Waste / Chemical Management |
05/11/2013 |
Clear the oil stain at near the chemical container and drainage
channel at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 November 2013. |
05/11/2013 |
Clear the waste materials at the seawall area at P105. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 November 2013. |
|
12/11/2013 |
To remove the chemical containers along from the drain at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 November 2013. |
|
12/11/2013 |
Clear the waste materials at the seawall area at P105. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
19/11/2013 |
Clear the oil leakage from the breaker and oil container at Portion
C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
19/11/2013 |
Clear the wastes and sediment at the drainage channel at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
19/11/2013 |
Clear the wastes material at the seawall area at P105. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
29/11/2013 |
To plug the hole of drip tray at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2013. |
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Permits/Licences |
19/11/2013 |
To display the environmental permit at the new site entrance at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 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, 16,826m3 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.