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 3^rd, 10^th, 18^th and 24^th February 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 18^th February 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*	03/02/2015	To repair the damage part of silt curtain at P91.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 February 2015.
	10/02/2015	A sedimentation tank with connecting tube was placed at seawall area at P86. The Contractor was reminded to check the approved discharging location according to wastewater discharge license before discharging the treated muddy water.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 February 2015.
	10/02/2015	Wastewater was observed pumping out to the gully directly at P82. The Contractor was reminded to provide sedimentation facilities and discharge the treated wastewater to approved discharging location.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 February 2015.
	10/02/2015	Muddy water generated from bored piling works and accumulated at P82. The Contractor was reminded to pump the muddy water to the sedimentation tank and discharge to approved discharging location.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 February 2015.
	24/02/2015	Clear the excess concrete debris at the platform at P15.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 March 2015.
*Ecology*	03/02/2015	Clear the construction materials at near the trees at P100.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 February 2015.
	03/02/2015	To remove the generator at near the tree at P96.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 February 2015.
	10/02/2015	Clear the construction materials at near the trees at P91.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 February 2015.
*Air Quality*	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾	N/A⁽¹⁾
*Noise*	10/02/2015	Provide noise emission label for the air compressor at P81.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 February 2015.
	10/02/2015	Properly close the door panel of air compressor at P81.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 February 2015.
	24/02/2015	Provide noise emission labels for the hand held breaker at the platform at P15.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 March 2015.
*Waste / Chemical Management*	03/02/2015	Clear the accumulated wooden wastes and aluminum cans at between P100 and P99.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 February 2015.
	10/02/2015	Clear the construction wastes and handrail at the seawall area at P84.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 February 2015.
	18/02/2015	Clear the wastes materials at the temporary drainage channel at near P112.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 February 2015.
	18/02/2015	Clear the accumulated general refuse at near P108.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 February 2015.
	24/02/2015	Regular clear the waste materials at the platform at P19.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 March 2015.
	24/02/2015	Clear the wastewater which is nearly overflow at the drip tray at P19.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 March 2015.
	24/02/2015	Clear the oil spillage around the drip tray at P19.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 March 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, 3,823m³ 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.