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 8^th, 13^th, 19^th and 30^th 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 19^th 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 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*	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.
*Noise*	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.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

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.