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 8th, 13th, 19th
and 30th January 2015 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 19th January 2015. 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 8th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was
conducted on 30th December 2014 and next inspection will be
conducted in March 2015.
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 |
08/01/2015 |
Provide
mitigation measures to prevent runoff from site discharging to public road
(near P106). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 January 2015. |
08/01/2015 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P91. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 January 2015. |
|
08/01/2015 |
Clear
the floating rubbish at P82. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 January 2015. |
|
30/01/2015 |
Clear
the excess rockfill materials at the deck of barge
at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 February 2015. |
|
30/01/2015 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain to avoid the gap at P71. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 February 2015. |
|
Ecology |
08/01/2015 |
Clear
the construction materials / wastes at near the trees at P113, P107, P96 and
P95. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 January 2015. |
Air Quality |
08/01/2015 |
Provide
water spray for the dry exposed area at near P109. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 January 2015. |
Noise |
19/01/2015 |
Provide
acoustic decoupling measures for the power pack at the barge at P52. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 January 2015. |
19/01/2015 |
Properly
check and repair the noise enclosure at P71 to ensure it comply with
Construction Noise Permit. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 February 2015. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
08/01/2015 |
Provide drip tray for the oil containers and
generator at near P108. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 January 2015. |
08/01/2015 |
Clear the accumulated wastes regularly at P96. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 January 2015. |
|
13/01/2015 |
Oil spillage was observed at the platform at P73.
The Contractor was reminded to clear the leaked oil as soon as possible. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2015. |
|
13/01/2015 |
Provide spill kit at the platform at P73. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2015. |
|
19/01/2015 |
Clear the oil spillage at near the power pack at
Portion A. (P82) |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 January 2015. |
|
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, 4,101m3 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.