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 2nd, 11th, 18th
and 23rd February 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 23rd February 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 |
02/02/2016 |
Ensure the water pump
can function properly to pump the muddy water to the wetsep
at P81. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2016. |
|
02/02/2016 |
To
direct the wheel washing water for treatment properly at P87. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2016. |
|
|
02/02/2016 |
To
seal the gap at bottom of hoarding at near the area for washing cement trucks
(P110). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2016. |
|
|
Ecology |
02/02/2016 |
Properly erect the
fencing to protect the trees at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2016. |
|
Air Quality |
18/02/2016 |
Clear the stockpile of soil and debris at
near the sea side at P89. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 February 2016. |
|
18/02/2016 |
Properly repair the
enclosure for the grouting works at bridge surface. |
Rectification/improvement
was not observed during the follow-up audit session on
23 February 2016. Follow-up on this item is required. |
|
|
23/02/2016 |
The three-side enclosure with top shelter
should be provided before commencement of grouting works at P45. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 March 2016. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
02/02/2016 |
Clear the accumulated rubbish at near the
waste skip at P83. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2016. |
|
02/02/2016 |
Clear the chemical waste container at near
the discharging point at P106 (Portion C). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 February 2016. |
|
|
11/02/2016 |
Clear the oily water at the drip tray as
chemical wastes at WA4 and WA3. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 February 2016. |
|
|
18/02/2016 |
Clear the damage parts of handrail at P93. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 February 2016. |
|
|
18/02/2016 |
Clear the handrails at the seawall area at
P102. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 February 2016. |
|
|
18/02/2016 |
Clear the accumulated rubbish at P112. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 23 February 2016. |
|
|
23/02/2016 |
Provide spill kit to clear the the oil spillage properly at bridge surface (P34 – P45). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 March 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, 209m3 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.