Table 7.1       Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit

Parameters

Date

Observations and Recommendations

Follow-up

Water Quality

04/11/2014

Muddy water was observed directly discharges into the sea at P84. The Contractor was reminded to provide sedimentation tank to treat the muddy water before discharging out.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2014.

04/11/2014

Muddy water was also observed directly discharges into the public gullies at P81 – P82. The Contractor was reminded to provide proper mitigation measures to rectify deficiency as soon as possible.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 November 2014.

04/11/2014

Concrete wastewater was observed pumping out from the cofferdam into the sea at P73. The Contractor was reminded to ensure all discharge from site comply with WPCO.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 November 2014.

11/11/2014

Muddy water was pumped to the excavation pit before discharging to the sea at P84. The Contractor was reminded to check this discharging procedure whether comply with WPCO.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2014.

18/11/2014

Concrete debris was observed at the deck of roro barges. The Contractor was reminded to clear it as soon as possible.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 November 2014.

18/11/2014

Clear the accumulated concrete waste at the waste skip properly (Kam Shun 338).

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 November 2014.

28/11/2014

To avoid the gap at the silt curtain at P71.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2014.

Ecology

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Air Quality

18/11/2014

Regular check the sprinkler system for dust suppression at floating concrete plant to ensure it can function properly.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 November 2014.

Noise

04/11/2014

Provide noise emission label for the hand held breaker at P73.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 November 2014.

Waste / Chemical Management

11/11/2014

Properly clear construction materials / wastes at near the trees at P89, P94 and P102.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 November 2014.

28/11/2014

Properly clear the general refuse at the edge of barge at P71.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 December 2014.

28/11/2014

To plug the outlet of drip tray at P71.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 December 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)

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.