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 2^th, 10^th, 17^th, 26^th and 30^th September 2014 by ET after the commencement of construction works for the Contract. A joint site audit with the representative with IEC, SOR, the Contractor and the ET was carried out on 26^th September 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 7^th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 30^th September 2014 and next inspection will be conducted in December 2014. No access to Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological site for works areas and storage of construction equipment was observed.

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 EP Condition 3.7 and EM&A Manual, Section 10.2.18.

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*	02/09/2014	To clear the dusty materials at the ro-ro barge at P63.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 September 2014.
	10/09/2014	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P98.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2014.
	10/09/2014	Provide sedimentation facilities for the muddy water from wheel washing at the exit near P92.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2014.
	26/09/2014	To repair the silt curtain which has sunk into the water at P71	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 30 September 2014.
*Ecology*	10/09/2014	To remove the construction waste/materials at near the tress at P102, P100 and 92.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2014.
*Air Quality*	02/09/2014	Properly check the exhaust of concrete pump to avoid dark smoke emission.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 September 2014.
*Air Quality*	10/09/2014	Provide water spray for the surface of ro-ro barge to avoid dust generation at southeast Quay.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2014.
*Noise*	02/09/2014	Provide acoustic decoupling measure for the air compressor at barge at P64.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 September 2014.
*Waste / Chemical Management*	02/09/2014	To plug the drip tray for chemical containers at P47.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 September 2014.
	10/09/2014	Clear the oil leakage as chemical waste and repair the equipment properly at P100.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 September 2014.
	17/09/2014	To properly seal the holes of the drip tray for generator at pier 43 and 47.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 26 September 2014.
	30/9/2014	Provide oil absorbing sheets at underneath of the wire on the barge at P43 to avoid oil spillage.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 October 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)*	30/09/2014	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾

Remark: N/A⁽^{1) -}No major environmental deficiency was identified during the site inspection in the reporting month.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

7.10 According to the Contractor, 4,861m³ 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.