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, 11th, 18th
and 25th August 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 25th August 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 |
04/08/2015 |
To repair the damaged silt curtain at P69. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
04/08/2015 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
04/08/2015 |
Clear the foam box and wooden board within
the silt curtain at near P107. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 August 2015. |
|
11/08/2015 |
Provide bund at the boundary of WA4 to
avoid the muddy water discharging into the sea. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
11/08/2015 |
Clear the rubbish at the seawall area near
P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
11/08/2015 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at P68 and
P69. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
18/08/2015 |
Clear the concrete debris at P17 and P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 August 2015. |
|
25/08/2015 |
Clear the loose material which hanging at
the boundary of P54. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 September 2015. |
|
25/08/2015 |
Clear the concrete materials at the
platform and repair the iron wire gauze at P58. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 September 2015. |
|
25/08/2015 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 September 2015. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Noise |
18/08/2015 |
Provide noise emission label for the air
compressor at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 August 2015. |
Waste / Chemical Management |
04/08/2015 |
To store and dispose the empty chemical
containers at P70 properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 August 2015. |
04/08/2015 |
Clear the oil spillage at P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 August 2015. |
|
04/08/2015 |
Clear the accumulated rubbish at near the
site entrance (P111). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 August 2015. |
|
04/08/2015 |
Properly repair the scissor platform
(segment carrier) to avoid oil leakage at near P108. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
11/08/2015 |
Provide drip
tray for the chemical container at WA4 and Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
11/08/2015 |
Clear the oil spillage at near P112. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
11/08/2015 |
Properly repair the scissor platform
(segment carrier) to avoid oil leakage at near P108. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
11/08/2015 |
Clear the accumulated rubbish at near P107. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 August 2015. |
|
18/08/2015 |
Clear the oil
leakage and provide drip tray for the oil container at P17. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 August 2015. |
|
18/08/2015 |
Clear the rubbish at the roro barge next to
P17. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 August 2015. |
|
18/08/2015 |
Clear the oil spillage at the roro barge
next to P17. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 August 2015. |
|
18/08/2015 |
Provide drip tray for the chemical
containers at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 August 2015. |
|
18/08/2015 |
Clear the stagnant water at the drip tray
at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 August 2015. |
|
25/08/2015 |
Clear the
rubbish at the barge next to P58. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 September 2015. |
|
25/08/2015 |
Provide drip tray for the chemical
containers at the barge next to P58 and at P58. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 September 2015. |
|
25/08/2015 |
Clear the oil spillage as chemical waste at
the barge next to P58. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 September 2015. |
|
25/08/2015 |
Clear the contaminated sand around the
generator at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 September 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, 764m3 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.