Table 7.1       Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit

Parameters

Date

Observations and Recommendations

Follow-up

Water Quality

03/11/2015

Muddy water was observed outside the silt curtain at P69. The Contractor was reminded to enhance the water quality mitigation measures (e.g. provide double layer silt curtain etc) to minimize the water quality impact.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 November 2015.

03/11/2015

Clear the deposited sand / sediment at the pontoon and Tapbo 329 at near P69.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 November 2015.

03/11/2015

Replace the worn sand bags to protect the gully at between P82 and P83.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 November 2015.

03/11/2015

Ensure the wetsep at near P82 is functioning properly.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

03/11/2015

Properly deploy the silt curtain at P106 and P98.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

03/11/2015

To direct the wastewater from the grouting mixing to the sedimentation tank at near P107.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 November 2015.

10/11/2015

Clear the sedimentation tank to ensure it can function properly at P106 (Portion C).

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 November 2015.

10/11/2015

Clear the handrail at the seawall area at P106 (Portion A).

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

10/11/2015

Properly deploy the silt curtain at P106.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

10/11/2015

Clear the U-Channel at P102.

Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session. Further follow-up on this item is required.

10/11/2015

Ensure the wetsep at P82 can function properly before discharging the treated water.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

17/11/2015

Provide sufficient skip for temporary storage of concrete waste at Tung Shun 329.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

17/11/2015

Properly deploy the silt curtain at P106, P75, P81 and P68.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

17/11/2015

Ensure the wetsep at P82 can function properly before discharging the treated water.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

17/11/2015

Clear the construction wastes (handrail) at the seawall area at P103 and P106 (Portion A).

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

Ecology

03/11/2015

To erect the fencing for protecting the trees at P91.

Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 November 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.

10/11/2015

Properly erect the fencing to protect the trees at P91 and P98.

Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session. Further follow-up on this item is required.

17/11/2015

Properly erect the fencing to protect the trees at P91 and P98.

Rectification/improvement at P91 was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015. However, rectification/improvement at P98 was not observed during the follow-up audit session. Further follow-up on this item is required.

Air Quality

10/11/2015

Provide water spray for the excavation works at near P111 and dry exposed area at near P110.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 November 2015.

17/11/2015

Properly cover the cement bags (>20 bags) and proper enclosures for grouting works at P113 (bridge-deck).

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 November 2015.

Noise

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Waste / Chemical Management

03/11/2015

Oil spillage was still observed at the platform at P69. The Contractor was reminded that oil leakage from the mobile crane should be avoided and sufficient spill kit should be provided on site.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 November 2015.

03/11/2015

Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at near P105 and P110.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 November 2015.

10/11/2015

Clear the accumulated wastes at P83.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 November 2015.

10/11/2015

Clear the U-Channel at P102.

Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session. Further follow-up on this item is required.

17/11/2015

Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at P70.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 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.