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Log Ref.
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Location
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Received Date
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Details of Complaint
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Investigation/ Mitigation Action
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Status
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Com-2013-04-001
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Near Tung Chung New Development
Pier
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8
April 2013
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EPD received the
complaint on 8 April 2013. The complainant complained about oil was dumped from various vessels operating for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong (HZMB HK) Projects near Tung Chung New Development
Pier over the past few months.
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1) The vessels photos in
the complainant's photo are not the working vessels under Contract No.
HK/2011/09.
2) No oil dumped from
Contract No. HK/2011/09's working vessels was observed according to ET¡¯s site
inspection conducted on 9 April 2013 at near Tung Chung New Development Ferry
Pier.
3) Joint site inspection (DCVJV
and ARUP) was conducted on 10 April 2013 and confirmed that Contract No.
HY/2011/09¡¯s vessels are not involved the complaint case.
4) DCVJV will keep remind
their boat crews not discharging contaminated effluent directly into the sea.
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Closed
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Com-2013-05-001
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WA6
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2
May 2013
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ARUP received the
complaint on 2 May 2013. The complainant alleged the noise nuisance was
generated from the Works Area WA6 at around 13:00 on 1 May 2013 (Wednesday).
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The site diary report was
reviewed and confirmed that no works were carried out at WA6 on 1 May 2013.
In addition, no noise was heard from WA6 according to the security guard who
on duty at WA6 on 1 May 2013. Based on the information provided, the
complaint regarding the construction noise at WA6 is not considered
justifiable.
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Closed
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Com-2013-05-002
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WA6
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18
May 2013
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ARUP received the
complaint on 18 May 2013. The complainant advised that the noise nuisance due
to loading of metal parts at barge near the seawall of Works Area WA6 early
morning (around8:45a.m) on 18 May 2013 (Saturday).
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Based on the record of
site activities at WA6 on 18 May 2013, 4 metal plates and 2 oxygen-acetylene
set were lifted onto a derrick boat ¡°Chiu Kee¡± by a
crane near seawall at WA6 in the morning on that day. Such operation was
commenced around 8:40a.m and completed in 10 minutes during the normal
construction working hour (0700 ¨C 1900 Monday to Saturday). However, the
duration of aforesaid activities is very short and infrequent. Nevertheless,
the Contractor was reminded to strengthen their site supervision and provide
training for the workers regularly to increase awareness of their
environmental responsibilities to minimize the noise impact to the nearby
residents and the specific mitigation measures for the complaint including
but not limited to:-
•To place wooden planks
or rubber mats on ground for loading and unloading heavy or metal objects;
and
•To deploy professional
personnel to supervise the works.
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Closed
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Com-2013-05-003
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Near
Tung Chung New Development Pier
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18
May 2013
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EPD received the public
complaint on 18 May 2013. This complaint was a follow-up of a previous
complaint received by EPD on 8 April 2013 (Com-2013-04-001).
The complainant
complained again about the oil was dumped from various vessels operating for
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong (HZMB HK)
Projects near Tung Chung New Development Pier over the past months.
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After receiving the
complaint, additional site inspection was conducted at near Tung Chung New
Development Pier on 30 May 2013 to investigate whether oil dumped was due to
Contract No. HY/2011/09¡¯s vessels. During the site inspection, three working
vessels under Contract No.HY/2011/09 was anchored
off near Tung Chung New Development Pier. No oil dumped from Contract No.
HY/2011/09¡¯s vessels were observed and the water around the vessels was
clear.
The following mitigation
measures have been implemented by DCVJV:
• DCVJV has sent the letter to
the shipping agent to remind them to ensure the vessels under Contract No.
HY/2011/09 are in good condition and any oil dumped
to sea should be avoided to prevent water pollution.
• Provide training to the vessel
skippers for prevention of pollution from ships.
• DCVJV requested vessel
skippers to provide engine oil disposal records The vessel skippers assured
to us that all waste lubricants were sent to waste collectors regularly and
no oil discharge into seawater.
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Closed
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Com-2013-07-001
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Southeast Quay of Chek Lap Kok near the junction
of Chek Lap Kok South
Road and Scenic Road
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17
July 2013
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The complaint was
received by EPD on 17th July 2013. According to the EPD¡¯s letter,
the complainant was concerned for the noise nuisance generated from the
operation of concrete lorry mixers during evening and night-time period at
Southeast Quay of Chek Lap Kok.
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In response to the complaint,
ET conducted two times site inspections at Southeast Quay at Chek Lap Kok between 18:45 and
20:30 hours on 23 July 2013 and 20:30 to 22:30 hours on 30 July 2013.
During the inspections,
the Ro-Ro barge was observed anchored off Southeast Quay at Chek Lap Kok but no concrete
lorry mixer was observed throughout the inspection.
On 23 July 2013, at about
19:35, one tug boat was observed travelling to Southeast Quay, Chek Lap Kok and left at about
19:40.
On 30 July 2013, no tug
boat and concrete lorry mixers were observed during the inspection.
According to the
Contractor, there was no concreting works for the pier sites on 23 July 2013
and therefore no loading and unloading operation at Southeast Quay at Chek Lap Kok.
Concreting works were
performed at Pier 0 on 30 July 2013.
As the Contractor anticipated the arrival time of tug boat and
flap-top barge at Southeast Quay will exceed 23:00 hours after the concreting
works, they decided to arrange the tug boat and flap-top barge with concrete
lorry mixers anchored off around Pier 66 after 23:00 hours. So, no loading
and unloading operation at Southeast Quay at Chek
Lap Kok was observed.
Further
night time site inspection was conducted on 22 August 2013 during the loading
and unloading operation at Southeast Quay of Chek
Lap Kok, the construction works conducted under
Contract No. HY/2011/09 complied with the conditions in the CNP No.
GW-RS0895-13.
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Closed
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Com-2013-11-001
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Chek Lap Kok (CLK) South Road
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16
November 2013
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The complaint was
received by project customer services on 16th
November 2013 regarding the dust
problem at Chek Lap Kok (CLK) South Road.
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After
receiving the complaint, ET conducted the site inspection on 19 and 29
November 2013 to check the appropriate environmental protection and pollution
control measures which are properly implemented by the Contractor under
HY/2011/09 (DCVJV). The observation are summarized as below:-
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Dust generation works was conducted by the other Contractor at South
East Quay
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Proper watering of haul road to avoid dust generation
during vehicle / plant equipment movement.
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Vehicle washing facilities provided at every site exit at CLK South
Road and South Perimeter Road.
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No dark smoke was observed emitting from the plant equipments.
Based on the information collected, the complaint of dust
problem at Check Lap Kok South Road is considered not related to Contract No.
HY/2011/09 as dust suppression measures has been properly implemented by the Contractor
on site to prevent dust nuisance from the construction activities.
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Closed
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Com-2014-01-001
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road ¨C Section between
HKSAR Boundary and Scenic Hill (Contract No. HY/2011/09
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3
January 2014
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The
complaint was received by EPD on 3rd January
2014. According to the EPD¡¯s letter, a resident
in Tai O District was concerned for the
noise
nuisance occasionally arising from the hammering or hitting of metals from
Contract No. HY/2011/09.
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In
response to the complaint, ET conducted an ad hoc night time site inspection
at P0, P18 and P19 on 14 January 2014 between around 23:00 and 00:30 hours of
15 January 2014.
In
accordance with the site activities record and site inspections, the
construction works conducted under Contract No. HY/2011/09 complied with the
conditions in the CNP No. GW-RS1108-13.
Nevertheless,
the Contractor was advised to strictly follow the conditions of the permit
because any deviation from the conditions may lead to cancellation of the
permit, subsequent prosecution action and the Authority¡¯s refusal to issue
further permit.
In
addition, the following environmental mitigation measures were recommended:
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Review and adjust the lighting directions of the barge, under safety
consideration, to avoid potential visual impacts to residents in vicinities;
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To ensure the
equipment are maintaining in good operation condition; and
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To strengthen site supervision
and provide training for the workers regularly to increase awareness of their
environmental responsibilities to minimize the noise impact to the nearby
residents and the specific mitigation measures.
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Closed
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Com-2014-01-002
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
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16
January 2014
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The
complaint was received by HyD¡¯s PR Team on 16
January 2014 that the complainant advised that the heavy exhaust fume
affecting Tung Chung Crescent.
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After
receiving the complaint, ET conducted the site inspection on 21 January 2014
to check all the plant equipments which were operated for the construction
works and air quality mitigation measures.
Based
on the information collected, the complaint of heavy exhausts affecting Tung
Chung Crescent is considered not related to Contract No. HY/2011/09 due to the following
reason(s):-
1)
The work sites at Portion C and South East Quay at Portion A under
Contract No. HY/2011/09 are approximately 800m from Tung Chung
Crescent. Any unpleasant smell of exhaust fume would not be anticipated.
2)
No heavy smoke was observed emitting from plants / equipment during
the site inspection on 21 January 2014.
3)
The vehicles and equipments were switched off while not in use.
4)
All plant and equipment were well maintained and in good operating
condition.
5) Air
quality mitigation measures has been properly
implemented by the Contractor on site to prevent dust nuisance from the
construction activities.
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Closed
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Com-2014-03-001
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Oil Spillage at near Sha Lo Wan
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5 March 2014
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The complaint was received by EPD on 5 March 2014.
The complainant suspected the
oil leakage from the works area of Contract No.
HY/2011/09 near Sha Lo Wan
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Based
on ET site inspection, no oil spillage from the works
area under Contract No. HY/2011/09 at near Sha Lo Wan was observed.
In
addition, spill kits are ready on site in order to dealing with spillage
cases promptly.
Nevertheless,
DCVJV was also recommended the mitigation measures as below:
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Provide training for the workers regularly regarding the mitigation measures
on waste / chemical management.
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Provide sufficient chemical spillage kit (e.g. oil absorbent) to all vessels and working platform.
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Regular check the condition of vessels and plant equipments to ensure no leakage of oil.
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Closed
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Com-2014-03-002
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Construction Noise in the vicinity of the waters
outside
Sha Lo Wan
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11 March 2014
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The complaint was received by EPD on 11 March 2014.
According to the EPD¡¯s
letter, the complainant was concerned for the mobile
crane which operating in the
vicinity of the waters outside Sha
Lo Wan after 23:00.
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In
accordance with an ad hoc site inspection on 18 March 2014, no construction
works were conducted during the restricted hours. The 1st
investigation report has been submitted to EPD on 21 March 2014. The 2nd investigation report will be provided to
report the investigation results after reviewing the site diary at the time
of complaint.
The
Contractor was advised to strictly follow the conditions of the permit
because any deviation from the conditions may lead to cancellation of the
permit, subsequent prosecution action and the Authority¡¯s refusal to issue
further permit.
Nevertheless,
the Contractor was reminded to take sufficient noise mitigation measures to
minimize the environmental impact on the nearby community:
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To space out noisy equipment and position it as far away as possible from the
sensitive receivers;
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To avoid concurrent uses of noisy equipment near the sensitive area;
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To ensure the equipment are maintaining in good operation condition;
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To turned off any idle equipment on site; and
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To enclose the noisy part of the machine by acoustic insulation material if
feasible.
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To arrange tailor-made training for the Production Team including the management and foremen to explain to them the
conditions and requirements listed on the CNP.
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To delegate one Engineer for ensuring that all construction activities and
PMEs used are in full compliance with the CNP and legislative requirements.
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Under
Investigation
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Com-2014-04-001
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Construction marine works
by the company Bauer Hong Kong in Tung Chung
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14
April 2014
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The complaint was received by Agriculture,
Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) on 14 April 2014, the
complainant complained that the dead dolphin was found under a platform at
construction marine works by the company Bauer Hong Kong in Tung Chung (Macau
Bridge Piling Works)
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In
accordance with the photos showing a date of 27 November 2013 (08:00 ¨C
08:25a.m.) which provided by the complainant, the dolphin was observed has
been dead for some time and shows signs of decomposition. It was difficult to
determine the cause of death of the deceased dolphin based on the photographs
and the dead dolphin was found a few months ago. By examining the photos, it
is found that the body was beside a barge, not under a working platform.
In
addition, the dead dolphin was found in the early morning in which the marine
construction works have not been commenced. Therefore, from the above
information the dead dolphin is considered to be washed to the work site.
However, there is no significant increase of
cetacean stranding were found in Hong Kong since the commencement of Contact
No. HY/2011/09.
In regard to the complaint, the following
recommendations were made:
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In case stranded cetaceans are found, the AFCD shall be contacted
immediately and provide the following information to facilitate AFCD¡¯s
investigation:
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1.
Name and telephone number;
2.
Date and time of discovery;
3.
Location (as specific as possible);
4.
Status of the stranded animal (i.e. alive, freshly dead, slightly
decomposed, rotten, mummified);
5.
Type and size of the stranded animal.
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To implement Dolphin Exclusion Zone during the installation of bored
pile casing located in the waters to the west of Airport.
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To implement Dolphin Watching Plan after the bored piling casing is
installed.
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Under
Investigation
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