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, 14th, 21st
and 31st October 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 31st October 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 7th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was
conducted on 30th September 2014 and next inspection will be
conducted in December 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 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 |
10/10/2014 |
Clear the floating rubbish inside the cofferdam
at P73. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 21 October 2014. |
|
10/10/2014 |
Properly maintain the silt curtain at P75 to
avoid the gap. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 21 October 2014. |
|
|
31/10/2014 |
Clear the broken sand bags at the barge at P27. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 4 November 2014. |
|
|
Ecology |
21/10/2014 |
Clear the accumulated wastes at near the trees at
near P93. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 31 October 2014. |
|
Air Quality |
07/10/2014 |
Provide proper watering for the dry exposed area
at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 October 2014. |
|
Noise |
21/10/2014 |
Provide noise
emission label for the air compressor at P109. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 31 October 2014. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
07/10/2014 |
Clear the accumulated waste at the material skip
regularly at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 October 2014. |
|
07/10/2014 |
Clear the wastes at the sedimentation tank to
ensure it function properly at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 October 2014. |
|
|
07/10/2014 |
Clear the oil leakage and painting materials at
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 October 2014. |
|
|
21/10/2014 |
Clear the general refuse and construction wastes
at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 31 October 2014. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
07/10/2014 |
To display the
Environmental Permit at the exit of Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 10 October 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, 6,588m3 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.