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 5^th, 11^th, 18^th and 28^th February 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 February 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 submitted 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*	05/02/2014	To avoid the leakage of muddy water to the sea at P93.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2014.
	11/02/2014	To repair the silt curtain and clear the polystyrene granule at P57.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 February 2014.
	18/02/2014	To repair the silt curtain at P36.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2014.
	18/02/2014	Provide sand bag bund at the barge to avoid leaking muddy water to the sea at P36.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2014.
	18/02/2014	Clear the leakage of muddy water at near the silo at P36.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2014.
	28/02/2014	Clear the sand materials at the platform at P70.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 March 2014.
*Ecology*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Air Quality*	05/02/2014	To cover the wastes skip at WA3.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2014.
*Noise*	11/02/2014	Part of the noise barrier was damaged at P18. The Contractor was reminded to repair it before the commencement of construction works during the restricted hours.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 February 2014.
*Noise*	18/02/2014	To repair the noise barrier at the silo at P36.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2014.
*Waste / Chemical Management*	05/02/2014	To improve the chemical waste storage area at WA3 in accordance with code of practice on the Packaging, labeling and storage of chemical wastes.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2014.
*Waste / Chemical Management*	05/02/2014	Clear and avoid the oil leakage at P101.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2014.
*Landscape & Visual Impact*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Permits/Licences*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*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, 2,152m³ 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.