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 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
and 31st December 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 31st December 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 4th
inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological
Site was conducted on 30th December 2013 and next inspection will be
conducted in March 2014. No access to Sha Lo
Wan (West) Archaeological site for works areas and storage of construction
equipment was observed.
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 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 |
03/12/2013 |
To remove the plant equipment which placed at near
the sea at Portion A (P96). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2013. |
|
03/12/2013 |
Provide mitigation measures to avoid the muddy water directly
discharging to the gully at P92. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2013. |
|
|
10/12/2013 |
Clear the floating wastes insider the silt curtain at P19. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 17 December 2013. |
|
|
10/12/2013 |
Clear the silt and debris at the platform at P19. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 December 2013. |
|
|
17/12/2013 |
Insufficient wastewater treatment facilities during rainstorm were
observed at Portion C. The Contractor was reminded to review the capacity of
the de-silting tank to ensure the discharge is comply
with discharge license. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
17/12/2013 |
To remove the plant equipment which placed at near
the sea at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 24 December 2013. |
|
|
17/12/2013 |
Properly cover the stockpile of soil at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 31 December 2013. |
|
|
24/12/2013 |
To review the capacity of sedimentation tank at Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
24/12/2013 |
To clear the wheel washing bay at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 31 December 2013. |
|
|
24/12/2013 |
To direct the silty water to sedimentation
facilities before discharging out at Portion C (site exit) and Portion A
(P94). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 31 December 2013. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
03/12/2013 |
Provide water spray for the breaking works
at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2013. |
|
17/12/2013 |
Properly cover the stockpile of soil at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 24 December 2013. |
|
|
24/12/2013 |
Properly cover the stockpiles of soil at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 31 December 2013. |
|
|
Noise |
31/12/2013 |
Provide acoustic decoupling measures for
the air compressor at P77. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 January 2014 |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
03/12/2013 |
Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 November 2013. |
|
03/12/2013 |
Clear the accumulated wastes at the waste skip at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2013. |
|
|
10/12/2013 |
To plug the hole of drip tray at P42. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 December 2013. |
|
|
10/12/2013 |
The empty chemical containers should be disposed separately as
chemical waste at P47. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 December 2013. |
|
|
17/12/2013 |
Clear the oil spillage at near the temporary drain at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 24 December 2013. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
03/12/2013 |
To replace the incomplete environmental permit at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2013. |
|
Other |
31/12/2013 |
To replace the damage
banner which indicate the type of marine sediment of the barge (B22338Y). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 January 2014 |
|
Cultural Heritage (Sha
Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site) |
30/12/2013 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Remark: N/A(1) - No major environmental
deficiency was identified during the site inspection in the reporting month.
7.10
According
to the Contractor, 6,400m3 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.