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 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd and 30^th 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 30^th 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 11^th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 21^st September 2015 and next inspection will be conducted in December 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*	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.
*Ecology*	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.
*Air Quality*	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.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

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.