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 3rd, 10th, 17th
and 25th November 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 November 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 |
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.
7.10
According to the Contractor, 470m3 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.