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 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28^th 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 28^th 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 4^th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 30^th December 2013 and next inspection will be conducted in March 2014.

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 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.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

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.