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 1st, 8th, 15th,
22nd and 29th March 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 22nd
March 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 13th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 29th March
2016 and next inspection will be conducted in June 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 |
01/03/2016 |
Properly
repair the damage silt curtain or replace with the new silt curtain to
surround the works at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 March 2016. |
|
08/03/2016 |
Properly
repair the silt curtain to avoid the gap at P83. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 March 2016. |
|
|
08/03/2016 |
Clear
the wooden board at the seawall area at P88. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 March 2016. |
|
|
08/03/2016 |
To
avoid the leakage of wastewater from the bridge surface (P98). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
15/03/2016 |
Clear
the expoxy residue on the pier surface and provide
mitigation measures to prevent it falling into the sea. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
15/03/2016 |
Clear
the handrails at the seawall area at P105. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
15/03/2016 |
To
avoid the leakage of wastewater from the bridge surface (P98). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
29/03/2016 |
Clear
the water barrier and silt curtain at the intertidal area at near P69. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 April 2016. |
|
|
29/03/2016 |
Clear
the sand and debris at the platform at P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 April 2016. |
|
|
29/03/2016 |
Clear
the black foam boar at the marine water at P81. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 April 2016. |
|
|
Ecology |
08/03/2016 |
Clear the construction
wastes at near the trees at P88. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 March 2016. |
|
15/03/2016 |
To remove the oil drum
at near the trees at Portion C (P111). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
Air Quality |
08/03/2016 |
Properly repair the
enclosure for the grouting works at bridge surface (P98). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
15/03/2016 |
Properly repair the
enclosure for the grouting works and cover the cement bags at the bridge
surface at P98. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
01/03/2016 |
Provide tarpaulin
sheet at underneath of the parts of breaker and clear the oil leakage at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 March 2016. |
|
01/03/2016 |
Provide drip tray for
the oil containers at P76. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 8 March 2016. |
|
|
08/03/2016 |
Clear the rubbish at
near the waste skip at Portion C (P111). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 15 March 2016. |
|
|
15/03/2016 |
Provide spill kit at
the bridge surface at P19. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
15/03/2016 |
Provide drip tray for
the chemical containers at the bridge surface at P19. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
15/03/2016 |
Provide drip tray for
the chemical containers at P91. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 22 March 2016. |
|
|
22/03/2016 |
Provide spill kit at
P47 to clear the oil leakage and the oil pump should be properly placed
inside the drip tray. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 March 2016. |
|
|
22/03/2016 |
Clear the accumulated
rubbish at P46. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 March 2016. |
|
|
29/03/2016 |
Clear the oily water
at the drip tray as chemical wastes at P75. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 5 April 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) |
29/3/2016 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Remark: N/A(1)
- No major environmental deficiency was identified during the site
inspection in the reporting month
7.10
According to the Contractor, 362m3 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.