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, 11th, 18th and 28th
March 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 March 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 5th
inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological
Site was conducted on 21st March 2014 and next inspection will be
conducted in June 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 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 |
11/03/2014 |
Clear the waste materials and debris at the barge at P28. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 March 2014. |
|
11/03/2014 |
Provide mitigation measures to avoid the leakage of muddy water to
the sea at platform at P28. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 March 2014. |
|
|
18/03/2014 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P106 and P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 March 2014. |
|
|
28/03/2014 |
Properly
store the construction material to avoid it getting to the sea at P48. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 April 2014. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Noise |
28/03/2014 |
Provide noise emission
labels for the breaker and air compressor at P39. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 April 2014. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
05/03/2014 |
To clear and avoid the oil leakage from the equipment to the unpaved
area at WA7. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 March 2014. |
|
05/03/2014 |
Clear the wastes at the drainage channel at WA7. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 March 2014. |
|
|
11/03/2014 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray at P75. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 March 2014. |
|
|
18/03/2014 |
Clear the general refuse at construction
sites near the containers and site entrance of Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 March 2014. |
|
|
18/03/2014 |
To
plug the hole of drip tray at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 March 2014. |
|
|
18/03/2014 |
Provide
drip tray for the oil container at P101. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 March 2014. |
|
|
28/03/2014 |
Clear and avoid oil leakage from the pump
for diesel oil at P39. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 April 2014. |
|
|
28/03/2014 |
Provide
drip tray for the oil containers at the barge of P48. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 April 2014. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
18/03/2014 |
To
update the CNP which displays at the site entrance of Portion C |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 28 March 2014. |
|
Other |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Cultural Heritage (Sha
Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site) |
21/03/2014 |
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, 2,376m3 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.