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 April 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 April 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 |
05/04/2016 |
Properly
deploy the silt curtain at P93. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 April 2016. |
|
05/04/2016 |
To
avoid the leakage of construction runoff from the deck surface to the marine
water at P91. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 April 2016. |
|
|
05/04/2016 |
To
avoid the discharge of wheel washing water to the marine water at P88. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 April 2016. |
|
|
05/04/2016 |
Clear
the floating rubbish at near P81 and P82. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 April 2016. |
|
|
19/04/2016 |
Properly erect the
sand bag bund to avoid the leakage of wastewater to the sea at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 April 2016. |
|
|
26/04/2016 |
To replace the worn
sand bags at near the grouting enclosure at P112 (deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 May 2016. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
05/04/2016 |
Properly repair the
waste skip or replace with the new one at P111. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 April 2016. |
|
05/04/2016 |
Provide drip tray for
the chemical containers at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 April 2016. |
|
|
12/04/2016 |
Clear the accumulated
construction wastes at near P106 (Portion C). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 April 2016. |
|
|
12/04/2016 |
The handrails should
be properly erected at P105, P91 and P84 to avoid falling to the seawall
area. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 April 2016. |
|
|
19/04/2016 |
Clear the oily water
at the drip tray as chemical waste at P64. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 April 2016. |
|
|
19/04/2016 |
To seal the hole of
drip tray for generator at P64. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 April 2016. |
|
|
19/04/2016 |
Clear the paint on the
soil as chemical waste at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 April 2016. |
|
|
19/04/2016 |
Clear the oily water
at the steel container for oil drum at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 April 2016. |
|
|
26/04/2016 |
Clear the accumulated
rubbish at P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 May 2016. |
|
|
26/04/2016 |
Provide spill kit and
clear the oil spillage at near the drip tray for generator at P69. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 May 2016. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
26/04/2016 |
Properly display the
Environmental Permit and construction noise permit at P70. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 May 2016. |
|
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, 2,094m3 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.