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^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd and 30^th December 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 23^rd December 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 8^th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 30^th December 2014 and next inspection will be conducted in March 2015.

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*	02/12/2014	Properly erect sand bag bund to avoid discharging the wastewater to the sea at WA4.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 9 December 2014.
	16/12/2014	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P100.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2014.
	23/12/2014	Clear the concrete wastes at the platform at P25 and seal the gap to prevent the wastes falling into the sea.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 30 December 2014.
	23/12/2014	Properly repair the damage silt curtain at P73.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 30 December 2014.
*Ecology*	09/12/2014	Properly clear the construction wastes at near the trees at P98 and P88.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 16 December 2014.
*Ecology*	16/12/2014	Clear the construction materials / wastes at near the trees and provide tree protection zone at near P113.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2014.
*Air Quality*	16/12/2014	Provide water spray for the dry exposed area at Portion C more frequently.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2014.
*Air Quality*	30/12/2014	Properly check and maintain the generator to avoid heavy smoke at the barge near P53.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 January 2015.
*Noise*	23/12/2014	Provide noise emission label for the air compressor at P25.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 30 December 2014.
*Noise*	23/12/2014	To replace the damage acoustic material for the noise enclosure for generator at P73	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 30 December 2014.
*Waste / Chemical Management*	09/12/2014	Properly clear the construction wastes at near the trees at P98 and P88.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 16 December 2014.
	09/12/2014	Properly store the chemical containers at P95.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 16 December 2014.
	09/12/2014	Clear the discarded chemical container as chemical waste at P92.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 16 December 2014.
	23/12/2014	Clear the oil leakage and provide the drip tray for the container at P25.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 30 December 2014.
	23/12/2014	Clear the oil spillage and provide spill kit at P73.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 30 December 2014.
	30/12/2014	Provide drip tray for the oil containers at the barge near P48.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 January 2015.
	30/12/2014	Clear the accumulated wastes and provide waste sorting at the barge near P48.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 January 2015.
	30/12/2014	Clear the sand which soaks up the oil around the generator as chemical waste at the barge near P48.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 January 2015.
	30/12/2014	Clear the accumulated concrete debris and provide sufficient skip for temporary storage of concrete debris at P48.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 January 2015.
*Landscape & Visual Impact*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Permits/Licences*	16/12/2014	To display the Environmental Permit at the site exit near P106 (Portion C) and update the Construction Noise Permit at the site exit at Portion C (near Southeast Quay).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2014.
*Other*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Cultural Heritage* *(Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site)*	30/12/2014	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, 4,506m³ 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.