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, 12^th, 19^th and 29^th August 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 29^th August 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 6^th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 26^th June 2014 and next inspection will be conducted in September 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*	05/08/2014	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P98.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 12 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 29 August 2014.
	05/08/2014	To avoid discharging the muddy water to the sea at S8.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 12 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 19 August 2014.
	12/08/2014	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P98 and P82.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 19 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 29 August 2014.
	12/08/2014	Clear the waste materials at near silt curtain at P90.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 19 August 2014.
	12/08/2014	To block the temporary drain which direct surface runoff to the sea at P86.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 19 August 2014.
	19/08/2014	Damage silt curtain was observed at P97-99. The Contractor was reminded to re-deploy the new silt curtain which can function properly as soon as possible.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 August 2014.
	19/08/2014	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P102.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 August 2014.
*Ecology*	05/08/2014	Clear the construction materials at near the tree at P101.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 12 August 2014.
	12/08/2014	Clear the construction materials at near the tree at S4 & P94.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 19 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 29 August 2014.
	19/08/2014	To remove the construction materials / wastes at near the trees at Portion C, P95 and 94.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 29 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 29 August and 2 September 2014.
	29/08/2014	To remove the construction materials / wastes at near the trees at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 September 2014.
*Air Quality*	12/08/2014	Properly provide water spray for the exposed soil surface at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 19 August 2014.
	29/08/2014	Dust generation was observed from the drilling works at near P82. The Contractor was reminded to provide appropriate dust mitigation measures as soon as possible.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 September 2014.
	29/08/2014	The air compressor should be checked to avoid emitting heavy smoke.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 September 2014.
*Noise*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Waste / Chemical Management*	05/08/2014	Clear the waste materials at the roadside of Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 12 August 2014.
	05/08/2014	Remove the discarded silt curtain at near P103 and P82.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 12 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 29 August 2014.
	12/08/2014	Remove the discarded silt curtain at near P103 and P92.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 19 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 29 August 2014.
	19/08/2014	Properly store the chemical containers at Portion C.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session and re-recorded on 29 August 2014. Rectification/improvement was observed on 2 September 2014.
	19/08/2014	To clear the discarded silt curtain at seawall area at P93 and P82.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 August 2014.
	29/08/2014	Properly store the chemical containers at Portion C.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 September 2014.
*Landscape & Visual Impact*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Permits/Licences*	19/08/2014	To display the Environmental Permit at S4.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 August 2014.
*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, 8,652m³ 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.