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, 12th, 19th and 29th
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 29th 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 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.
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.
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.