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 4th, 11th, 18th
and 28th November 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 28th November 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 |
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.
7.10
According to the Contractor, 6,785m3 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.