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 3rd, 10th, 17th and
27th June 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 27th June 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 6th
inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological
Site was conducted on 26th June 2014 and next inspection will be
conducted in September 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 |
03/06/2014 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain to avoid the gap at P102 and P90. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
03/06/2014 |
Clear
the floating refuse within the silt curtain at P90. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
The
wheel washing bay at Portion C was filled with soil. The Contractor was
reminded to rectify it as soon as possible. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Muddy
water was observed discharging to the public road at Portion C. The
Contractor was reminded to direct the muddy water for treatment properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Muddy
water due to the wheel washing was observed discharging to the public road, drain and gullies at S10 out. The Contractor was reminded
to provide proper wheel washing bay and rectify the deficiency as soon as
possible. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P98 and P92. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
17/06/2014 |
To
clear the silt and mud in the U-Channel at WA7. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 27 June 2014. |
|
|
27/06/2014 |
Clear
the residual silt and sand at platform at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2014. |
|
|
27/06/2014 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2014. |
|
|
Ecology |
03/06/2014 |
Properly
erect the fencing for protecting the trees at P104. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 June 2014. |
|
03/06/2014 |
Provide
tree protection area for the tree at P102-P100 and P97-P95. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Remove
the construction materials within the tree protection zone at P104. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Properly
provide tree protection zone for the tree at P102 to P99. |
Follow-up action was needed for the item. |
|
|
Air Quality |
03/06/2014 |
Clear
the stockpile of dust materials at near P104. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 June 2014. |
|
10/06/2014 |
Properly
provide dust mitigation measures for the cement grouting works at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Clear
the accumulated waste at the site exit of Portion A. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
Noise |
27/06/2014 |
Provide
acoustic decoupling measure for the generator at barge of P37. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2014. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
03/06/2014 |
To
remove the construction materials within the tree protection area at Portion
C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 June 2014. |
|
03/06/2014 |
To
clear the accumulated waste materials at the site exit of Portion A. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Muddy
water due to the wheel washing was observed discharging to the public road, drain and gullies at S10 out. The Contractor was reminded
to provide proper wheel washing bay and rectify the deficiency as soon as
possible. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Clear
the accumulated waste at the site exit of Portion A. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
10/06/2014 |
Clear
the construction waste at near the sea area at P104 and P96. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 17 June 2014. |
|
|
17/06/2014 |
To
provide drip tray for chemical containers at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 27 June 2014. |
|
|
27/06/2014 |
Provide
drip tray for chemical containers at barge of P37. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2014. |
|
|
27/06/2014 |
To
plug the drip tray for generator at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 2014. |
|
|
27/06/2014 |
Provide
spill kit at the platform at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 July 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) |
26/06/2014 |
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, 21,904m3 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.