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 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
January 2014 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 28th January 2014. 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.
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 |
07/01/2014 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at P104 to P107. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 14 January 2014. |
07/01/2014 |
To deploy the silt curtain during the cofferdam construction at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 14 January 2014. |
|
21/01/2014 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at near P107. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
21/01/2014 |
To remove the equipment away from the marine water at near P81. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 January 2014. |
|
28/01/2014 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at near P107 and the gap at the silt
curtain should be avoided. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 February 2014. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
14/01/2014 |
Properly cover the waste skip to avoid the
wastes blown by wind. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 21 January 2014. |
21/01/2014 |
Properly cover the stockpiles of soil at
Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
28/01/2014 |
Properly cover the stockpiles of soil at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 February 2014. |
|
Noise |
07/01/2014 |
Provide acoustic decoupling measures for the
generator at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 January 2014. |
Waste / Chemical Management |
07/01/2014 |
Provide drip tray for the generator at P0. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 14 January 2014. |
07/01/2014 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray and clear the oil leakage at P0. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 14 January 2014. |
|
21/01/2014 |
Clear the oil leakage at near the generator and threading machine at
Portion C. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
21/01/2014 |
Provide drip tray for the oil containers at P104. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 January 2014. |
|
28/01/2014 |
To remove the construction materials at near the trees at Portion C
and Portion A (P103). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 February 2014. |
|
28/01/2014 |
Clear the oil leakage at near the threading machine at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 February 2014. |
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Permits/Licences |
14/01/2014 |
To replace the incomplete Construction Noise Permit at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 21 January 2014. |
Other |
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, 2,020m3 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.