Table 7.1       Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit

Parameters

Date

Observations and Recommendations

Follow-up

Water Quality

06/10/2015

The wastewater which pumping out from the pit area near P111 should be properly treated before discharging out.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 13 October 2015.

06/10/2015

To replace the worn sand bags for protecting the gully at P82.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 13 October 2015.

13/10/2015

Leakage of muddy water was observed from the cofferdam at P69. The Contractor was reminded to repair the damaged silt curtain to prevent the muddy water discharging to the sea.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

13/10/2015

Properly deploy the silt curtain at P82 and P106.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

20/10/2015

Muddy water was observed outside the silt curtain at P69. The Contractor was reminded to check the source of leakage and provide mitigation measures to rectify this deficiency as soon as possible.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

20/10/2015

The drainage system at Portion C and P82 should be reviewed and re-arranged to ensure all wastewater from site is collected and treated before discharging out.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

20/10/2015

To seal the base of water barrier with cement at P110.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

Ecology

06/10/2015

To erect the fencing for protecting trees at P102 and P91.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

13/10/2015

To erect the fencing for protecting trees at P102 and P91.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

Air Quality

06/10/2015

Clear the used cement bags at P110 or store it properly (i.e. cover with tarpaulin etc.) before disposal.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 October 2015.

13/10/2015

Properly cover the cement bags (<20bags) with tarpaulin sheet at P110. (bridge-deck)

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 October 2015.

13/10/2015

Clear the used cement bags regularly or store it properly (i.e. cover with tarpaulin sheet) before disposal at P110. (bridge-deck)

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 October 2015.

20/10/2015

Ensure the grout mixing area is fully enclosed with 3 sides and top shelter at P108 (bridge-deck).

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

28/10/2015

Debagged cement bags were observed not covered properly at P79. The Contractor was reminded to properly cover the debagged cement bags, e.g. sheltered on top and 3 sides.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 November 2015.

Noise

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Waste / Chemical Management

06/10/2015

Clear the accumulated rubbish at near P107 and P84.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 October 2015.

06/10/2015

Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at P84.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 October 2015.

13/10/2015

Oil leakage from the mobile crane and excavator was observed at P69 and P100 respectively. The Contractor was reminded to repair the equipment to avoid further oil leakage.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

13/10/2015

Clear the accumulated rubbish / construction wastes at P85, P86 and P87.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 October 2015.

13/10/2015

Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at P86.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 October 2015.

20/10/2015

Oil leakage from the mobile crane was observed at P69. The Contractor was reminded to clear the oil spillage properly and repair the mobile crane to avoid further oil leakage.

Rectification/improvement

was not observed during the

follow-up audit sessions. Further follow-up on this item is required.

28/10/2015

Oil container was observed without label and proper drip tray at P45(LG2) and P54. The Contractor was reminded to provide drip trays for oil containers and label it properly.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 November 2015.

28/10/2015

General refuse was observed to accumulate at P54. The Contractor was reminded to clear the accumulated waste.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 November 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.