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, 13th, 20th and 30th
May 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 30th May 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. 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 |
07/05/2014 |
Silt
curtain has observed damage and not deployed properly at near P106 and P107.
The Contractor was reminded to replace the damage silt curtain as soon as
possible. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
13/05/2014 |
Clear
the deposited soil at the public road at near P107. (Portion C) |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
13/05/2014 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain to ensure it function effectively at P106, P107, P98
and P101. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
13/05/2014 |
Clear
the floating wastes within the silt curtain at P101. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
20/05/2014 |
To
check the silt curtain and avoid the gap at the silt curtain at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 May 2014. |
|
|
20/05/2014 |
Clear
the deposited waste materials at the platform at P73. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 May 2014. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
07/05/2014 |
Clear the soil at the
public road at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
13/05/2014 |
Clear
the deposited soil at the public road at near P107. (Portion C) |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
30/05/2014 |
Dust
generation was observed from the trimming works at P45. The Contractor was
reminded to provide sufficient dust mitigation measures properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 June 2014. |
|
|
Noise |
13/05/2014 |
Provide
noise emission labels for the hand-held breaker at P94. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
30/05/2014 |
To
close the panel of air compressor at P45. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 June 2014. |
|
|
30/05/2014 |
To
check and provide noise emission label for the hand-held breakers at P45. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 June 2014. |
|
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
07/05/2014 |
Clear
the oil spillage at the site entrance of Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 May 2014. |
|
07/05/2014 |
To
remove the construction materials and provide fencing for protecting the
trees at Portion A and C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
13/05/2014 |
To
seal the hole of drip tray and review the size of drip tray for placing the
oil pump at near P108 (Portion C). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
13/05/2014 |
Clear
the accumulated waste at the waste skip at near P107. (Portion C) |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
13/05/2014 |
To
remove the construction materials at near the tree and provide tree
protection zone at P105 and P106. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 May 2014. |
|
|
20/05/2014 |
Clear
the accumulated wastes at barge of P47. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 May 2014. |
|
|
30/05/2014 |
Clear
the waste materials at the platform at P72. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 June 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.
7.10
According
to the Contractor, 18,257m3 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.