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 5th, 12th, 18th
and 26th May 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 18th May 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 9th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was
conducted on 17th March 2015 and next inspection will be conducted
in June 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 |
05/05/2015 |
Provide
mitigation measures to avoid leakage of wastewater to the sea at P18. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 May 2015. |
|
05/05/2015 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P106 and P107. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 May 2015. |
|
|
12/05/2015 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P106 and P107. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 May 2015. |
|
|
18/05/2015 |
Muddy
water was pumped to the sea directly at between P81 and P82. The Contractor
has turned off the pump immediately during the site inspection. Anyway, the
Contractor was reminded to pump the muddy water from site for treatment
before discharging out. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 May 2015. |
|
|
26/05/2015 |
Clear
the sedimentation tank to ensure it can function properly at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 June 2015. |
|
|
Ecology |
05/05/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes / materials at near the trees at P113, P102, between
P96 & P97, between P94&P95, between P88&P89 and P87. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 May 2015. |
|
12/05/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes / materials at near the trees at P113. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit
session on 18 May 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required. |
|
|
26/05/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes / materials at near the trees near P113. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit
session on 2 June 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required. |
|
|
Air Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
05/05/2015 |
Clear
the general refuse which was not disposed properly at P18. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 May 2015. |
|
05/05/2015 |
Clear
the oil spillage at the area near P108. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 May 2015. |
|
|
12/05/2015 |
Clear
the accumulated construction wastes at the area near P106. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 June 2015. |
|
|
12/05/2015 |
Clear
the waste oil and stagnant water at the drip tray near P105 and P87. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 May 2015. |
|
|
18/05/2015 |
Clear
the general refuse / construction wastes accumulated at the area near P83. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 May 2015. |
|
|
18/05/2015 |
Provide
sand bag bund to surround the gully at near P83. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 May 2015. |
|
|
18/05/2015 |
Clear
the mixture of chemical oil and stagnant water which is nearly overflow at
the drip tray at P18. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 May 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, 176m3 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.