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 5th, 12th, 19th
and 26th January 2016 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 26th January 2016. 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 12th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was
conducted on 29th December 2015 and next inspection will be
conducted in March 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 |
05/01/2016 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 January 2016. |
12/01/2016 |
Provide mitigation measures to avoid the
deck-surface runoff dropping to the sea at P101. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2016. |
|
Ecology |
05/01/2016 |
Properly erect the fencing to protect the trees at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed
during the follow-up audit session on 12 January 2016. Further follow-up on this item is required. |
12/01/2016 |
Properly erect the fencing to protect the
trees at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was not observed
during the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2016. Further follow-up on this item is required. |
|
Air Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
05/01/2016 |
Clear
the oil spillage at the platform at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 January 2016. |
05/01/2016 |
Provide
drip tray for the chemical containers at P102. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2016. |
|
12/01/2016 |
Clear
the engine oil properly to avoid oil leakage at P106 (Portion C). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2016. |
|
12/01/2016 |
Provide
drip tray for the chemical containers at P102. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2016. |
|
12/01/2016 |
Clear
the handrail at the seawall area at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 January 2016. |
|
19/01/2016 |
Clear
the oil spillage at near the drip tray at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 January 2016. |
|
19/01/2016 |
Clear
the concrete debris at the pier surface at P50. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 January 2016. |
|
26/01/2016 |
Clear
the accumulated rubbish at P18. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 February 2016. |
|
26/01/2016 |
Provide
drip tray for the chemical containers at P18. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 February 2016. |
|
26/01/2016 |
Clear
the oily water around hydraulic jack at P18. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 February 2016. |
|
26/01/2016 |
Clear
the oily water at the drip tray at P78. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 February 2016. |
|
26/01/2016 |
Provide
spill kit at P78. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 2 February 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) |
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, 1,095m3 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.