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 4th, 9th, 16th,
23rd and 30th June 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 30th June
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
10th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted
on 23th June 2015 and next inspection will be conducted in September
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 |
04/06/2015 |
To
repair / replace the damage silt curtain for excavation works at P75. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 June 2015. |
|
09/06/2015 |
Provide
mitigation measures to avoid the cement materials falling into the sea
through the gap of the platform at P53. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 June 2015. |
|
|
09/06/2015 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain to avoid the gap at between P102 and P101. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 June 2015. |
|
|
23/06/2015 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 June 2015. |
|
|
30/06/2015 |
To
repair the damage silt curtain at P69. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 July 2015. |
|
|
Ecology |
04/06/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes / materials at near the trees near P113. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
09/06/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes / materials at near the trees at P113. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
|
16/06/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes / materials at near the trees at P113. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
|
Air Quality |
16/06/2015 |
To repair the damage hoarding at near
between P110 and P111. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
30/06/2015 |
To carry out maintenance of excavator which
emitted heavy smoke at between P81 and P82 |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 July 2015. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
04/06/2015 |
Clear
the mixture of chemical oil and stagnant water which is nearly overflow at
the drip tray for generator at near P108. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
09/06/2015 |
Provide
drip tray for the generator and oil containers at P53. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 June 2015. |
|
|
09/06/2015 |
Clear
the oil spillage around the generator at P108. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
|
09/06/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes at the seawall area at between P100 and P99. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 June 2015. |
|
|
09/06/2015 |
Remove
the oil container at the seawall area at between P96 and P97. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 16 June 2015. |
|
|
16/06/2015 |
Clear the chemical oil which is nearly overflow
at the drip tray for generator at near P108. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
|
23/06/2015 |
Provide drip tray for the oil containers at the
barge at P63. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 June 2015. |
|
|
23/06/2015 |
Clear the construction wastes at the seawall area
at P81. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 June 2015. |
|
|
30/06/2015 |
Clear the waste materials at the seawall area at
between P81 and P82. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 July 2015. |
|
|
30/06/2015 |
Clear the oil stains at the platform at P69-P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 7 July 2015. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
16/06/2015 |
To remove the invalid construction noise
permits at the entrance of Portion C (near P112). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 June 2015. |
|
Other |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Cultural
Heritage (Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site) |
23/06/2015 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Remark: N/A(1)
- No major environmental deficiency was identified during the site
inspection in the reporting month.
7.10
According to the Contractor, 287m3 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.