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 1st, 8th, 15th,
22nd and 30th September 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
September 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 11th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 21st September
2015 and next inspection will be conducted in December 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 |
01/09/2015 |
Sedimentation
facilities according to the wastewater discharge license at P81 and P82 was
not operated. The Contractor was reminded to rectify it as soon as possible. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit sessions. Further
follow-up on this item is required. |
01/09/2015 |
To
check the designated discharging location for treated effluent at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 September 2015. |
|
08/09/2015 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P74, P69 and P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 September 2015. |
|
08/09/2015 |
Ensure
the wetsep at P81 is functioning properly to treat
the muddy water. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit sessions. Further
follow-up on this item is required. |
|
15/09/2015 |
Clear
the accumulated concrete debris at the platform at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 September 2015. |
|
15/09/2015 |
Clear
the discarded iron bar at the seawall area at P100. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 September 2015. |
|
15/09/2015 |
Clear
the foam box and wooden board at the seawall area at P96. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 September 2015. |
|
30/09/2015 |
Floating
rubbish was observed near P75. The Contractor was reminded to clear it
properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 6 October 2015. |
|
30/09/2015 |
The
Contractor was reminded to improve the discharge quality at P82/P83. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit sessions. Further
follow-up on this item is required. |
|
Ecology |
01/09/2015 |
To
erect the fencing for protecting tree and clear the construction wastes /
materials within the tree protection zone at between P86&P87, P91 and S8
entrance. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed
during the follow-up audit session on 15 September 2015. |
22/09/2015 |
To
remove the construction materials under the retained trees and provide a
proper tree protection zone. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 September 2015. |
|
Air Quality |
01/09/2015 |
Provide
maintenance of the crane to avoid emitting heavy smoke at P71. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 September 2015. |
15/09/2015 |
Provide water spray for the dry exposed site area
at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 September 2015. |
|
Noise |
01/09/2015 |
To
close the door of the crane at P71. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 September 2015. |
Waste / Chemical Management |
01/09/2015 |
To seal the hole of the drip tray at P71. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 September 2015. |
01/09/2015 |
Provide
spill kit for oil leakage at P71. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 September 2015. |
|
01/09/2015 |
Properly
store the chemical containers at between P105 and P106. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 September 2015. |
|
08/09/2015 |
Provide spill kit at the platform at P74. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 September 2015. |
|
08/09/2015 |
Clear
the construction wastes at P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 September 2015. |
|
08/09/2015 |
Clear
the oil spillage and maintenance of equipment are required to avoid oil
leakage at P69. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 September 2015. |
|
08/09/2015 |
Clear
the damaged handrail at near the seawall area at P87. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 September 2015. |
|
15/09/2015 |
Clear the rubbish which was not disposed properly
at the platform at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 September 2015. |
|
15/09/2015 |
Provide
drip tray for the chemical containers at the platform at P20. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 September 2015. |
|
22/09/2015 |
Properly
store the chemical containers at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 30 September 2015. |
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Permits/Licences |
08/09/2015 |
Provide valid construction noise permit at P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 September 2015. |
Other |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Cultural
Heritage (Sha Lo Wan
(West) Archaeological Site) |
21/09/2015 |
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, 555m3 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.