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, 10^th, 15^th, 23^rd and 29^th December 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 29^th December 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 12^th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 29^th December 2015 and next inspection will be conducted in March 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*	01/12/2015	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P81 and P83.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2015.
	01/12/2015	Clear the floating rubbish and damaged silt curtain at P91.	Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.
	10/12/2015	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P68.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	10/12/2015	Ensure adequate capacity of sedimentation facilities at Portion C (P110).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 December 2015.
	10/12/2015	Clear the floating rubbish and damaged silt curtain at P91.	Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 December 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.
	15/12/2015	Minor sediment plume was observed outside the silt curtain at P69. The Contractor was reminded to rectify this deficiency accordingly.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Floating rubbish was observed within the silt curtain at P69. The Contractor was reminded to clear it ASAP.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P68.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Clear the floating rubbish and damage silt curtain at P91.	Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.
	15/12/2015	Provide proper sedimentation facilities at P68 to ensure the discharge comply with WPCO license.	Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.
	23/12/2015	Properly deploy the silt curtain at P78.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2015.
	29/12/2015	Clear the sand and debris at the platform at P69.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 January 2016.
	29/12/2015	Provide wastewater treatment facilities at P69, if necessary.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 January 2016.
*Ecology*	01/12/2015	Properly erect the fencing to protect the trees at P98.	Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.
	10/12/2015	Properly erect the fencing to protect the trees at P98.	Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 December 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.
	15/12/2015	Properly erect the fencing to protect the trees at P98.	Rectification/improvement was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015. Further follow-up on this item is required.
*Air Quality*	01/12/2015	Properly cover the stockpile of excavated materials at P88.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2015.
	10/12/2015	Provide NRMM label and noise emission label for the air compressor and excavator which will be used on site at P68.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Provide NRMM label for the air compressor at P68.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
*Noise*	10/12/2015	Provide NRMM label and noise emission label for the air compressor and excavator which will be used on site at P68.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
*Waste / Chemical Management*	01/12/2015	Provide waste sorting for the accumulated construction waste at P86.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 December 2015.
	01/12/2015	Clear the rubbish at near the wetsep at Portion C (P110).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	01/12/2015	Clear the U-Channel at P102 and Portion C (P111).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 December 2015.
	10/12/2015	Clear the rubbish at near the wetsep at Portion C (P110).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	10/12/2015	Clear the U-Channel at P102 and Portion C (P111).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 December 2015.
	10/12/2015	Clear the oil containers and oil leakage at near the discharging point at P106 (Portion C).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	10/12/2015	Provide proper area for the equipment (segment carrier) maintenance works to avoid soil contamination at P102.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Clear the rubbish at near the wetsep at Portion C (P110).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Clear the oil containers and oil leakage at near the discharging point at P106 (Portion C).	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Provide proper area for the equipment (segment carrier / lift equipment) maintenance works to avoid soil contamination at P102 and P109.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Provide drip tray for the oil containers at P70.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	15/12/2015	Clear the oil spillage at near the air compressor at P68.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 December 2015.
	23/12/2015	Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at P63, P64 and P78.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2015.
	23/12/2015	Clear the oily water at the drip tray as chemical waste at P64.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2015.
	23/12/2015	Clear the accumulated rubbish at P64 regularly.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2015.
	29/12/2015	Ensure the valves at the drip tray are closed to avoid the leakage of oily water at P69 & P70.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 January 2016.
	29/12/2015	Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at P80.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 January 2016.
*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)*	29/12/2015	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, 5,619m³ 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.